There's nothing more exhilarating in an action game than the perfect parry, turning an enemy's attack into a moment of triumphant counteraction. If you're eager to master this in *Avowed*, here's your guide to parrying in the game.
To unlock the parry ability in *Avowed*, you'll need to navigate to the "Abilities" menu and select the "Ranger" tab. Look for the Parry ability located in the middle column at the top. To unlock it, you must first allocate an Ability point to one of the three core trees. Once that's done, you can unlock Parry.
Parry comes in three ranks, detailed below for your convenience:
| 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," a related ability that allows you to block arrows and other projectiles by parrying.
To execute a parry in *Avowed*, you must time your block just before an enemy's attack lands. You'll hear a distinctive metal clanking sound and see a visual cue as the enemy staggers from your successful parry. The timing can be challenging and varies between enemies, but with practice, you'll master it. It's less demanding than in games like *Dark Souls* or *Elden Ring*.
Keep in mind that not all attacks can be parried. Attacks marked by a red circle require dodging. Additionally, not all weapons are capable of parrying in *Avowed*. Single-handed and two-handed weapons can parry, except when in your off-hand. Shields in your off-hand can also be used for parrying. However, ranged weapons like guns, wands, and bows, as well as grimoires, cannot parry.
Parrying in *Avowed* is an excellent way to stun your attacker, causing them to stagger and allowing you to deal significant damage. It's a strategic move to avoid taking damage while enhancing your offensive capabilities. However, its effectiveness depends on your build. Parrying is best suited for melee-focused characters. If your build leans towards ranged attacks, you might want to skip this ability. Fortunately, respeccing in *Avowed* is straightforward and affordable, so you can always change your mind later.
And that's how you master the art of parrying in *Avowed*.
Avowed is available now.
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