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InDeadlock, intense battles unfold across multi-lane arenas.
Every second counts, and defensive maneuvers can make or break your game.
One of those mechanics you’ll want to perfect is the parry.
This game is in development, so the below is subject to change.
How To Parry
In Deadlock, mastering the parry mechanic is essential for surviving in close combat.
Parrying allows you toblock an enemy’s melee attackandmomentarily stun them, giving you a crucial window to counterattack.
To perform a parry,simply press ‘F’rightbefore the enemy’s melee strike lands.
Timing is key, as the parry will only succeed ifexecuted just before impact.
When you parry, your character will glow blue.
Parrying comes with a cooldown.
After performing a parry, ared fist icon will appearon your screen.
This indicates that you cannot parry again until the icon disappears, which typically takes aboutfive seconds.
Heavier melee attacksare generallyeasierto parry compared to quicker strikes as they offer more obvious visual cues.
In addition to regular enemies, parrying can also be used against NPC enemies like the Guardians.
Here’s everything you’re gonna wanna know about playing as a jungler in Deadlock!
