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 parry in the game.
To parry in *Avowed*, you'll first need to unlock the ability. Open the menu and navigate to the "Abilities" screen, then 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 that's done, you can unlock Parry.
Parry comes in three ranks, detailed in the table below:
| 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 unlock "Arrow Deflection," a separate ability that allows you to block arrows and other projectiles by parrying.
To parry in *Avowed*, you need to block just before an enemy's attack hits you. The game will signal a successful parry with a metal clanking sound and a visual indicator as the enemy reels back. The timing can take some practice to master, and it varies slightly between enemies. However, it's not as challenging as in games like *Dark Souls* or *Elden Ring*.
Not all attacks can be parried. If you see a red circle, you'll need to dodge those attacks instead. Additionally, not all weapons in *Avowed* can parry. 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. 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. This makes parrying a valuable technique for avoiding damage while increasing your offensive opportunities.
However, the utility of parrying depends on your build. It's particularly suited for melee characters who engage enemies up close. If your character focuses on ranged attacks, you might not benefit as much from parrying. Fortunately, *Avowed* offers an easy and affordable respec system, so if you find Parry isn't for you, you can easily switch it out later.
And that's how to parry in *Avowed*.
*Avowed is available now.*
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