Mastering Parry Techniques in Avowed: A Guide

There's nothing more satisfying in an action game than parrying an enemy's attack, turning their momentum into a wonderful moment of gut-stabbing action. If that's the *Avowed* experience you're looking for, here's how to master parrying in the game.

How to Unlock Parry in Avowed

To unlock the Parry ability in *Avowed*, you'll need to navigate to the "Abilities" menu and select the "Ranger" tab. You'll find the Parry ability 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 you've done that, you can then unlock Parry.

Parry has three ranks, each offering different benefits:

At player level 10, you can unlock "Arrow Deflection," an ability that allows you to block arrows and other projectiles by parrying.

How to Parry Attacks in Avowed

To execute a parry in *Avowed*, you need to block just before an enemy's attack hits you. You'll hear a distinct metal clanking sound and see a visual indicator on the screen as the enemy reels from your parry. The timing can take some practice, as it varies slightly between enemies. However, mastering it isn't as challenging as in games like *Dark Souls* or *Elden Ring*.

Parrying Isn’t Always an Option

Not all attacks can be parried in *Avowed*. Attacks indicated by a red circle must be dodged instead of parried. Additionally, not all weapons support parrying. Single-handed and two-handed weapons can generally parry, except when they're 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, cannot parry.

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

Parrying in *Avowed* is an excellent way to stun and stagger your attacker, allowing you to deal significant damage. This makes it a crucial technique for avoiding damage while maximizing your offensive potential.

However, the effectiveness of parrying depends on your character build. It's particularly beneficial for melee-focused characters who engage enemies up close. If your build emphasizes ranged attacks, you might want to skip parrying. Fortunately, *Avowed* offers an easy and cost-effective way to respec your abilities, so you can always adjust your choices later if needed.

And that's how to master parrying in *Avowed*.

*Avowed is available now.*