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If you want to be a Parry perfectionist, it will benefit you in the long run to learn enemy attacks. So, when you\u00a0encounter them again, you'll already know what to expect and when they'll attack, and you can Parry accordingly. Don't waste Stamina Swinging\u00a0endlessly\u00a0consumes\u00a0Stamina, as does rolling, so again, be patient and\u00a0smart. Unless it's a\u00a0big\u00a0enemy dealing\u00a0big\u00a0damage or one that can unleash a flurry of attacks and you need to panic roll, save your Stamina for Parrying. After all, it's no good trying to Parry if you don't have any Stamina to Parry. I understand all this is much easier said than done\u2014I would know as I struggled immensely with Parrying in the early game. As\u00a0No Rest for the Wicked\u00a0is currently in early access, fixes will be coming to the game, and I believe one of the mechanics that devs will look at first is Parrying because the timing window right now feels very harsh. 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No Rest for the Wicked<\/em> generously offers a handy Parry system, and while you can use it to stop enemies in their tracks completely, I understand if you’re having trouble with the system.<\/p>

Parrying is at the heart of so many combat systems now. The art of a Parry isn’t a new concept, but one I’d say was popularized by Souls games. Now, every action-adventure game featuring melee-based combat seems to have a built-in Parry system\u2014and No Rest for the Wicked<\/a><\/em> has also jumped at the chance.<\/p>

Rolling and blocking is a great way to stave off the threat of enemy attacks, but mastering the Parry will make you a dominant of combat.<\/p>