Chivalry 2's combat system is deep and made up of many systems, and one of them is parrying. Parrying is when a player matches an opponent's attack to deflect the blow.
It requires excellent timing and allows you to read the opponent's moves. That said, you can parry by looking at the opponent's hands and seeing which direction they are about to attack.
For example, if it is a sword swing to the right, then you will need to perform a forehand swing to parry this incoming attack by pressing the right mouse button.
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You can also launch a counterattack right after blocking your enemy's attack. To do this, you must press an attack button immediately after deflecting an attack. Another thing to remember is not to hold down the block button for too long, as this will drain stamina, and if your enemies completely drain yours, you can be disarmed.
So the best thing to do is to counterattack and block in quick succession, don't let your enemy have enough time to attack you again, so stay on the offensive.
We also recommend focusing on 1v1 opponents when you can, as fighting and parrying multiple attackers is tricky business. Try to stay with your teammates and look for an opening to attack to avoid multiple attackers.
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