Few things in action games are as exhilarating as parrying an enemy's attack and using their momentum to land a devastating counterstrike. If you're eager to master this technique in *Avowed*, here's a comprehensive guide on how to parry in the game.
How to Unlock Parry in Avowed
To parry in *Avowed*, you must first unlock the ability. Start by opening the menu and navigating to the "Abilities" screen, then select the "Ranger" tab. You'll find the Parry ability in the top-middle column. To unlock it, you need to allocate an Ability point into any of the three core trees. Once you've done this, you can unlock Parry.
Parry comes in three ranks, detailed in the table below:
| Rank | Player Level Requirement | Level Description |
| 1 | N/A (1 Point Spent) | Unlocks Parry. |
| 2 | Player Level 5 | Increases Parry efficiency by 25%, dealing greater Stun when Parrying enemies. |
| 3 | Player Level 8 | Increases Parry efficiency by 50%, dealing greater Stun when parrying enemies. |
At level 10, you can unlock "Arrow Deflection," another ability that allows you to parry arrows and other projectiles.
How to Parry Attacks in Avowed
To execute a parry in *Avowed*, you must time your block perfectly just before an enemy's attack lands. You'll hear a metal clanking sound and see a visual indicator as the enemy staggers from your successful parry. While timing can be tricky and varies slightly between enemies, practice will help you master this skill. It's not as challenging as in games like *Dark Souls* or *Elden Ring*.
Parrying Isn’t Always an Option
Not all attacks in *Avowed* can be parried. Look out for attacks marked by a red circle; these require you to dodge. Additionally, not all weapons support parrying. Single-handed and two-handed weapons can generally parry, but not if they're in your off-hand. Shields in your off-hand can also parry, but ranged weapons like guns, wands, bows, and grimoires cannot.
What Parrying Does (& Why You Might Want to Do It)
Parrying in *Avowed* is a powerful technique that stuns your attacker, giving you a chance to deal significant damage. It's particularly useful for melee characters who engage enemies at close range. If your build focuses on ranged attacks, you might not benefit as much from parrying. However, the ease and affordability of respeccing in *Avowed* mean you can experiment with Parry and change your mind later without major consequences.
Mastering the art of parrying in *Avowed* can significantly enhance your combat experience, turning defensive moves into offensive opportunities.
*Avowed is available now.*
