Parry Error

[Starkiller]

I don't know why, but for an hour now, my impulse parry hasn't worked. No matter what opponent, it just won't enter the animation to execute the counter. It worked without any problems all day, but now it doesn't. It's crazy, I'm at my wits' end.

[blueoasis]

Yeah. I was able to parry while dual wielding, but I haven't been able to pull one of with a spear or greatsword. It's weird cause I can pull off counterattacks, perfect blocks and dodges all day, but my spear just seems to go through the enemies attack and not stop anything.

[Starkiller]

For example, I only play with the spear. Yesterday, I took on the boss Volbaino several times during the day and was able to block every one of his pulse attacks without any problems. But since I reached level 90, it hasn't worked anymore. I tried for almost four hours last night, nothing.

[blueoasis]

Small tip: Even though I cannot for the life of me get parry to work with the spear, I did grab the skill Shadow Strike and its follow up skill Shadow Strike: Relics. Once you unlock Relics, you can use it Shadow Strike like a parry + riposte, but all in one button press. It takes one spirit to use and it has the exact same timing as a perfect block. It hits decently hard and also puts you behind the enemy for more strikes. I assign this to square + x on my ps5 controller and I'm good to go. I'd also recommend picking up as many spirit gaining passive skills from the Common -> Resources tree as possible so that you have a constant supply of spirit.

[blueoasis]

Originally posted by Starkiller:

For example, I only play with the spear. Yesterday, I took on the boss Volbaino several times during the day and was able to block every one of his pulse attacks without any problems. But since I reached level 90, it hasn't worked anymore. I tried for almost four hours last night, nothing.

Hmm, that's strange. I just beat him last night myself. I didn't run into any issues where perfect blocks stopped working for me though. Maybe try again later, or maybe there's an unreported bug?

[Starkiller]

I have no idea what's wrong with that deer! The Parry just doesn't work anymore.

[blueoasis]

Originally posted by Starkiller:

I have no idea what's wrong with that deer! The Parry just doesn't work anymore.

Are you talking about parry or perfect block? I have no idea what's up with parry.

[Naamtar]

Kind of a long shot but have you tried refunding skill points and speccing again?

[Starkiller]

I don't mean the reflection.
L1+O this block doesn't work because it doesn't enter the animation.

[blueoasis]

Originally posted by Starkiller:

I don't mean the reflection.
L1+O this block doesn't work because it doesn't enter the animation.

Yeah, I've never gotten that to work with the spear. No idea. I switched over to perfect blocks and shadow strikes instead.

[Starkiller]

Now I just use the perfect dodge and when it comes up the reflection.

[blueoasis]

When you say you use reflection when it comes up, are you talking about the counterattack warning?

[Starkiller]

Originally posted by blueoasis:

When you say you use reflection when it comes up, are you talking about the counterattack warning?

No, Reflect is an ability you have to unlock in the skill tree. It's the most effective block, taking half of the opponent's stance away in one block. It's difficult, though, because not every attack can be blocked with Reflect. And the one with the warning is the Impulse block.

[Phishfood]

Its not called impulse parry, you can clearly see it on the common skills, its called COUNTER ATTACK.

The timing for a counter attack is around the same as a brink guard. You need to activate it just before you get hit. Don't try to use the same timing as a reflect where you activate it early.

[Starkiller]

I don't know what it's called in English, but in the German translation, it's called Impuls parry