Defense

Defense · Codex, Character

Three defensive maneuvers available to you are Evade, Block, and Parry:

• Evade enemy attacks with cross to dodge a short distance and avoid taking damage for a small period of time. You may improve your Evade using the Finesse skill.
• Block enemy attacks with your Shield to prevent the incoming damage.
• Parry enemy attacks by properly timing your Block, to prevent the incoming damage and briefly stagger nearby enemies. Parries can also reflect projectiles.

The basic Shield Block is capable of preventing the damage of most attacks. However, particularly powerful enemy attacks such as the Perilous Attack or a Red Power Attack can impact you through the Block.

• Whenever an enemy makes a Perilous Attack, the attack will glow blue. Successfully parrying these attacks will leave enemies vulnerable for a short time.
• Whenever an enemy makes a Red Power Attack, the attack will glow red. These attacks cannot be blocked or parried. Evade quickly to avoid the strike.

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