There's nothing quite as thrilling in an action game as the art of parrying an enemy's attack, transforming their aggression into a moment of triumphant counteraction. If you're eager to master this skill in *Avowed*, here's your comprehensive guide on how to parry effectively.

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. The Parry ability is located in the middle column at the top. To access it, you must first allocate an Ability point into any of the three core trees. Once you've done that, you can 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 unlock "Arrow Deflection," an additional 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 distinctive metal clanking sound and see a visual cue on the screen as the enemy staggers from your successful parry. The timing can be tricky and varies slightly with different 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. If you see a red circle, you'll need to dodge instead. Additionally, not all weapons in *Avowed* are capable of parrying. Single-handed and two-handed weapons can generally parry, but only if they're not in your off-hand. Shields in your off-hand can also be used to parry. However, ranged weapons like guns, wands, and bows, as well as grimoires, cannot parry.

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

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 crucial technique for avoiding damage while maximizing your offensive opportunities. However, the utility of parrying depends on your character build. It's particularly beneficial for melee-focused characters who engage enemies up close. If your build leans towards ranged attacks, you might not find parry as useful. Fortunately, *Avowed* offers an easy and affordable respec system, so you can experiment with Parry and adjust your abilities as needed.

And that's how you master the art of parrying in *Avowed*. Dive into the game and start turning your enemies' attacks against them!

*Avowed is available now.*