what's the reason my power sword (and shield) can't parry??

[Valravn]

I have a fencing one and it's almost impossible to get a parry off. (unlike other parry weapons)
Is this a known bug, or yet another 'amazing' design choice by Saber, because I honestly can't tell?

[counterintel]

Do you play with a controller? I do, and suffer the same issue, because block and parry are both the same button and the (very finnicky) difference between the two is merely tap vs hold, and it seems pretty lenient towards giving a block vs a parry, even making concerted effort to tap and not hold.

There is some video out there people like to link on these topics from someone explaining how to parry as a bulwark properly with this issue in play. I havent watched it. I just benched my bulwark at level 7 while having levelled everyone else to 25 and ground out perks on a bunch of relic weapons because the bulwark is so frustrating for me due to this issue.

[EmperorVolo]

I've been leveling the power sword up for the last couple of days and it works fine for me.

[zmanbuilder]

I always thought parry on bulwark was double tap, thats what i do and it works.

[Sloths]

Originally posted by Valravn:

I have a fencing one and it's almost impossible to get a parry off. (unlike other parry weapons)
Is this a known bug, or yet another 'amazing' design choice by Saber, because I honestly can't tell?

So for bulwark especially with the power sword for some reason have to tap. Tap quick.
It's very sensitive between that fine line of holding the button vs quick press. Like others have said it seems weighted toward blocking easily. You're not penalized if you're a bit early or for multiple inputs so when you have to parry in game start hammering away at the button. Doing that after a while got me used to the parry input and was able to now just press when needed.

[Valravn]

Originally posted by Sloths:

Originally posted by Valravn:

I have a fencing one and it's almost impossible to get a parry off. (unlike other parry weapons)
Is this a known bug, or yet another 'amazing' design choice by Saber, because I honestly can't tell?

So for bulwark especially with the power sword for some reason have to tap. Tap quick.
It's very sensitive between that fine line of holding the button vs quick press. Like others have said it seems weighted toward blocking easily. You're not penalized if you're a bit early or for multiple inputs so when you have to parry in game start hammering away at the button. Doing that after a while got me used to the parry input and was able to now just press when needed.

Hm alright thanks I will try that
Rather counter intuitive though if you ask me

[Valravn]

I have found the solution!
Just don't play bulwark anymore.

[Rune'Gamer]

Originally posted by w10-20-2000:

Originally posted by Valravn:

I have found the solution!
Just don't play bulwark anymore.

Nah power fist is stronger anyway, power sword is just for looking cool

i mean yea, but the sword can change stances and do single target DPS or swap to sweeping strikes. and you can change on the fly pending on what your hitting . i like the power fist its more mobile with the super-man punch. and it did get an update on damage but i think the range needs to be tweaked to be a bit more AOE then the sword to compete with it for a different play style.

[Valravn]

Originally posted by w10-20-2000:

Originally posted by Valravn:

I have found the solution!
Just don't play bulwark anymore.

Nah power fist is stronger anyway, power sword is just for looking cool

I just find a powerfist with a shield kind of a weird look :)

[Rune'Gamer]

Originally posted by Valravn:

Originally posted by w10-20-2000:

Nah power fist is stronger anyway, power sword is just for looking cool

I just find a powerfist with a shield kind of a weird look :)

Nah , not me reminds me of a Shield fighter in D&D or for you Anime guys tales of a Shield hero Bafume i think his name is ...

[[Ui]Trajan]

Just think of it this way - a Bulwark with a Powerfist punches the AI Director in the face with each swing.

[Sloths]

Originally posted by Valravn:

I have found the solution!
Just don't play bulwark anymore.

Lol there's that too. Bulwark was the first class I tried and the last class I leveled. I just couldn't get into the class before. I posted here and got some good advice from people on it. I went back with some things to try and different outlook on the class and things just started clicking. I get it now.

[Teran]

Originally posted by Valravn:

I have a fencing one and it's almost impossible to get a parry off. (unlike other parry weapons)
Is this a known bug, or yet another 'amazing' design choice by Saber, because I honestly can't tell?

You are probably holding parry down too long. Has to be a quick button press or you will shield block instead.

[Rune'Gamer]

Originally posted by Sloths:

Originally posted by Valravn:

I have found the solution!
Just don't play bulwark anymore.

Lol there's that too. Bulwark was the first class I tried and the last class I leveled. I just couldn't get into the class before. I posted here and got some good advice from people on it. I went back with some things to try and different outlook on the class and things just started clicking. I get it now.

Bulwark is the only one i play and the only one i leveled past 1 currently 25 max. and still trying to level the weapons ... still trying to get better at parrying and dodging.

[Valravn]

Originally posted by Teran:

Originally posted by Valravn:

I have a fencing one and it's almost impossible to get a parry off. (unlike other parry weapons)
Is this a known bug, or yet another 'amazing' design choice by Saber, because I honestly can't tell?

You are probably holding parry down too long. Has to be a quick button press or you will shield block instead.

Yeh it seems, strange though this isn't explained, or I have missed it maybe.
Anyway playing the vanguard again, just feels better for me.

[Valravn]

Originally posted by w10-20-2000:

Originally posted by Rune'Pyre:

Bulwark is the only one i play and the only one i leveled past 1 currently 25 max. and still trying to level the weapons ... still trying to get better at parrying and dodging.

Try tactical, He is MUCH better at melee believe it or not. You can get stupid damage bonus with auspex scan on enemy after parry. It's so high i feel like a meat grinder while playing as him. It's a little too good actually

Aye I have the same experience, plus some grenades from your bolter here and there, and it feels rather OP