Mastering parries in Stellar Blade is essential to surviving boss and elite enemy encounters. In this full parry guide, I'll show you how to properly parry bosses in Stellar Blade.

In Stellar Blade, parrying isn’t about a quick tap, but a timed hold. When you’re expecting an attack, hold down the L1 button and don’t release it until you get visual, audio, or rumble feedback that tells you you’re parrying. The window for this action is generous, allowing you to adjust your timing to the rhythm of the game. Anticipating the boss’s attacks is key to landing a good party, as is the case in all Souls-like games. Here are some of the key parry points I’ve learned during my time with the game:

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Here are some key points to practice parrying to defeat bosses in Stellar Blade.