Parrying is an important part of combat in Phantom Blade Zero, especially when you’re facing tougher enemies and bosses. Parrying helps you dodge any attacks from a tougher enemy or boss character. You can reduce their energy level as well as parry in order to make a successful counterattack move against your enemy. Although it takes some time to master the timing process of parrying, it is a relatively easy mechanism to learn. Here’s how to perform a normal parry and a perfect parry in Phantom Blade Zero.
How To Parry And Perfect Parry In Phantom Blade Zero
Parrying is among the most practical combat techniques in Phantom Blade Zero. Parrying occurs by pressing the L1 button at the moment an enemy attacks you. If the parry is executed successfully, you will see sparks around your character, meaning that the parry was performed perfectly.
The timing may vary, but you will have to train yourself to make sure you do it right. Every enemy has its own attacks that vary depending on the type of boss. Thus, the timing varies too; some enemies move faster than others and even try to slow you down or confuse you by delaying the attack.
What is essential is that every time an enemy attacks, there is a blue flash seen before the attack itself. This is something to look for and press L1 in order to execute a parry. It is vital for battles against stronger enemies and bosses. Another way to enhance your parrying skills is by using the Train Abilities feature. For example, you may want to unlock the Redirect Force ability; it increases your Sha-Chi when you dodge or parry enemy attacks. You will have to spend two Black Stones to do this.
Additionally, there are many other Skills of Grace which might be used to enhance your fighting skills, so do not forget to find them along the way. If you still have doubts about the process of parrying, you can also read it in the Help section of the game, where all necessary information is provided along with an example of parrying.
In accordance with the in-game guide, you need to press L1 right before the moment of the enemy’s hit. In contrast to blocking which uses your Sha-Chi, parrying decreases it of the enemy. Thus, parrying is a more effective way of defending yourself than just standing behind your guard.
Also, remember that blocking any blue flash attack requires a large amount of Sha-Chi. But if you press L1 right before the moment of the attack, you will parry successfully and will be able to do Ghost Step which will help you to get behind your enemy and launch an attack.
One can be able to know how to do it by engaging with different foes and observing their animations during the battle. During a fight, try to observe the animations used by your opponents and the blue flashes. You won’t always get it right, but that is normal. Everyone takes time to learn how to parry an attack. When you get a perfect parry, you’ll notice the Sha-Chi bar going down for your enemy. You’ll also trigger a Ghost Step when you get the timing right, leaving your opponent staggered and open to attacks.
