Mastering Parry Techniques in Avowed: A Guide

There's nothing more thrilling in an action game than perfectly timing a parry, turning an enemy's attack into a moment of triumphant counterattack. If mastering the art of parrying in *Avowed* is your goal, here's a comprehensive guide to help you do just that.

How to Unlock Parry in Avowed

To unlock the parry ability in *Avowed*, you'll need to navigate to the "Abilities" section in the game's menu and select the "Ranger" tab. You'll find the Parry ability positioned in the middle column at the top. To unlock it, you must first allocate an Ability point to any of the three core trees. Once that's done, you're free to unlock Parry.

Parry comes in three ranks, each with its own requirements and benefits, as detailed in the table below:

At level 10, you can also unlock "Arrow Deflection," a distinct 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 distinct metal clanking sound and see a visual cue on the screen as your enemy stumbles back from the impact of your parry. The timing can vary slightly between different enemies, but with practice, you'll get the hang of it. It's not as challenging as 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. Additionally, not every weapon in *Avowed* supports parrying. Single-handed and two-handed weapons can generally parry, but only if they're not in your off-hand. Shields in the off-hand can also be used to parry. However, ranged weapons such as guns, wands, and bows, along with grimoires, are not capable of parrying.

What Parrying Does (& Why You Might Want to Do It)

Parrying in *Avowed* serves a crucial role in combat. It allows you to stun your attacker, causing them to stagger, which opens up opportunities for you to deal significant damage. This makes parrying an excellent strategy for avoiding damage while maximizing your offensive capabilities.

The utility of parrying largely depends on your character build. It's particularly beneficial for melee-focused characters who engage enemies up close. Ranged-focused builds might not find parrying as useful. However, *Avowed* offers an easy and affordable respec system, so if you decide parrying isn't for you, you can always change your abilities later.

And there you have it—that's how to master parrying in *Avowed*.

*Avowed is available now.*