There’s nothing more exhilarating in an action game than the art of parrying an enemy’s attack, turning their momentum into a thrilling moment of counteraction. If you're eager to experience this in *Avowed*, here's your complete guide on how to parry effectively in the game.

How to Unlock Parry in Avowed

To unlock the parry ability in *Avowed*, you'll need to navigate through the game's menu to the "Abilities" screen and select the "Ranger" tab. You'll find the Parry ability prominently located in the middle column at the top. To unlock it, you must first allocate an Ability point into 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 set of requirements and benefits, as detailed in the table below:

Additionally, at level 10, you can unlock "Arrow Deflection," another skill that allows you to block arrows and other projectiles by parrying.

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 know you've succeeded when you hear a metal clanking sound and see a visual cue on your screen, signaling that your enemy has been staggered by your skillful parry. While the timing can vary between different enemies, with practice, you'll master this technique, which is less demanding than in games like *Dark Souls* or *Elden Ring*.

Parrying Isn’t Always an Option

It's important to note that not all attacks can be parried. When you see a red circle, it's a signal to dodge rather than attempt a parry. Additionally, the ability to parry is weapon-dependent; single-handed and two-handed weapons can generally parry if they're not in your off-hand. Shields in the off-hand can also be used to parry. However, ranged weapons like guns, wands, and bows, as well as grimoires, cannot parry, so choose your equipment wisely.

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

Parrying in *Avowed* offers significant advantages, primarily by stunning your attacker, which opens them up for a devastating counterattack. This ability is particularly valuable for melee-focused characters, allowing them to avoid damage while maximizing their offensive potential. However, if your build leans more towards ranged combat, you might find less use for parrying. The good news is that *Avowed* makes it easy and affordable to respec your character, so you can experiment with Parry and adjust your build as needed without significant penalties.

And that's everything you need to know about how to parry in *Avowed*. Master this skill to turn the tide of battle in your favor.

*Avowed is available now.*