While exploring the perilous environment of No Rest For the Wicked, every step you take brings you in front of various enemies aiming to kill you. In these treacherous surroundings, your survival depends on your ability to outsmart your enemies at each point.

In the middle of chaos, the skill of parrying becomes important if you want to take them down. Luckily, the game offers an easy method of parrying, but pulling it off with sufficient timing and accuracy is no walk in the park. If you want to know more about parrying, then read on.

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How to Parry in No Rest For the Wicked

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No Rest for the Wicked features a parry movement that is vital for defense as it allows the player to dodge or block all the incoming attacks. This action can be your turning move in the battle because a well-executed parry can effectively turn the battle your way, creating openings to counter-attack and gain the upper hand against your enemies.

Parrying is pretty easy. If your gaming console is PlayStation 5, then Press L2 on your controller, and if your console is Xbox, then press LT. In the case of a PC, click the mouse button at the exact moment when the enemy's attack is about to hit you.

How to Parry Successfully in No Rest For the Wicked

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Getting better at parrying in No Rest for the Wicked requires practice and patience. You will have to nail the timing or else you will get injured. Below are some tips that will help you improve your parrying skills.

Learn Enemy Patterns

Every enemy that you come across in the game has its unique attacking style. If you keep a close eye on their movements, you can understand when it is time to block. This skill helps you predict when it's time to act defensively.

Be Patient

Avoid spamming the parry button without necessity. Instead, keep your patience and wait for the right moment, for example, right when the enemy is going to attack. This tactic will most likely increase your chance of counter-attacking successfully.

Keep Practicing

Keep in mind that parrying is a skill that develops with time and practice. Keep calm and focus on practicing daily. With patience and persistence, you will get better, so keep at it to become a skilled player over time.

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Released
April 18, 2024
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Developer(s)
Moon Studios
Publisher(s)
Private Division
Genre(s)
Action RPG