There's nothing more satisfying in an action game than parrying an enemy's attack, turning their momentum into a thrilling moment of counterattack. If you're eager to master this skill in *Avowed*, here's your complete guide on how to parry in the game.
How to Unlock Parry in Avowed
To unlock the parry ability in *Avowed*, navigate to the "Abilities" screen in the menu and select the "Ranger" tab. You'll find the Parry ability in the middle column at the top. To unlock it, you'll need to allocate an Ability point into any of the three core trees. Once you've done this, you can then unlock Parry.
Parry has three ranks, each with different requirements and benefits, as 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 also unlock "Arrow Deflection," an ability that allows you to block arrows and other projectiles by parrying.
How to Parry Attacks in Avowed
To successfully parry in *Avowed*, you must block just before an enemy's attack lands. The game will signal a successful parry with a metallic clanking sound and a visual indicator, showing the enemy reeling from the impact. Timing is crucial and varies slightly with different enemies. Practice will help you master this skill, though it's less challenging than in games like *Dark Souls* or *Elden Ring*.
Parrying Isn’t Always an Option
Keep in mind that not all attacks in *Avowed* can be parried. Attacks marked with a red circle must be dodged instead. Additionally, not every weapon is suitable for parrying. Single-handed and two-handed weapons can generally parry, but only if they're not in your off-hand. Shields in your off-hand can also be used for parrying. However, ranged weapons like guns, wands, bows, and grimoires cannot parry, so choose your equipment wisely.
What Parrying Does (& Why You Might Want to Do It)
Parrying in *Avowed* is highly beneficial as it stuns your attacker, causing them to stagger and allowing you to deal significant damage. This makes parrying an excellent defensive and offensive strategy, particularly for melee-focused characters. If your build leans more towards ranged combat, you might want to skip this ability. However, the flexibility of *Avowed*'s respec system means you can easily adjust your abilities later if you change your mind.
And that's your guide on how to parry in *Avowed*.
*Avowed is available now.*
