Mastering Parry Techniques in Avowed
In the thrilling world of *Avowed*, mastering the art of parrying can transform a defensive move into a lethal counterattack, giving you the edge in combat. If you're eager to learn how to parry in *Avowed*, here's your comprehensive guide.
How to Unlock Parry in Avowed
To begin parrying in *Avowed*, you must first unlock the ability. Navigate to the menu, select the "Abilities" screen, and head to the "Ranger" tab. You'll find the Parry ability in the middle column at the top. To unlock it, you'll need to invest an Ability point into one of the three core trees. Once that's done, you can access the Parry ability.
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 also unlock "Arrow Deflection," another ability that allows you to block arrows and projectiles by parrying.
How to Parry Attacks in Avowed
To execute a parry in *Avowed*, you need to time your block perfectly, just before an enemy's attack lands. You'll hear a distinctive metal clanking sound and see a visual indicator on your screen as the enemy staggers from your successful parry. Timing can be tricky and varies between enemies, but with practice, you'll master it. 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 can be parried. When you see a red circle, you'll need to dodge instead of parry. Additionally, not all weapons in *Avowed* support parrying. Single-handed and two-handed weapons can generally parry if they're not in your off-hand. Shields in your off-hand also allow parrying, but ranged weapons such as guns, wands, bows, and grimoires cannot.
What Parrying Does (& Why You Might Want to Do It)
Parrying in *Avowed* is crucial for stunning your attacker, causing them to stagger and leaving them vulnerable to your attacks. This can significantly increase your damage output while minimizing the damage you receive. However, parrying is more beneficial for melee-focused characters. If your build emphasizes ranged combat, you might want to skip this ability. Fortunately, respecing in *Avowed* is straightforward and cost-effective, so you can always adjust your build if you find parrying isn't for you.
And that’s how to master the art of parrying in *Avowed*. Dive into the game and turn your enemies' attacks against them!
*Avowed is available now.*
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