Elden Ring Nightreign lets players control Wylder during the tutorial section, where players also receive prompts on how to parry. While Wylder is a pretty reliable and versatile character to play in the game, you can still pick other characters and parry attacks with them, given you have the right equipment. Let's explore how players can parry attacks, the type of equipment you need to do it, and which attacks can be parried in Nightreign.

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How to Parry Attacks in Elden Ring Nightreign

Parrying is one of the best abilities players who prefer melee combat can have in Elden Ring Nightreign. It allows players to break the stance of enemies and deliver a critical hit to inflict high damage. However, parry remains a high-risk, high-reward mechanic as timing it right can be tricky. If you mess up the timing, it'll leave you exposed to an attack by the enemy. On the contrary, if you nail the timing right, it'll stagger the enemy and leave them vulnerable to a critical hit.

So, here are some step-by-step instructions on how you can parry attacks in Elden Ring Nightreign.

  1. Make sure to have a shield equipped that comes with the parry ability.
  2. Approach within striking distance of an enemy and wait for them to attack you.
  3. As soon as they're about to strike, hit the shield skill prompt to initiate a parry attempt.
  4. If your timing was spot on, the enemy will fall to their knees, leaving them open for a critical strike.

Most of the melee attacks can be parried from minor enemies to field bosses. However, there are several attacks that players either need to parry multiple times to break the enemy's stance, or they simply can only be deflected. On the other hand, projectiles cannot be parried, so make sure to use dodge roll when you're about to get hit by one.

All Weapons with Parry Skill in Nightreign

Shields with Parry Skill in Elden Ring Nightreign

There are various small and medium shields that come with the parry skill. Players can head to the sparring grounds area of the Roundtable Hold and try out different armaments to see which one works for you. Here's a list of some of the shields with parry skill.

Some shields have a bigger parry window than others, it's best to practice with them on the Sparring Grounds before deciding which one to use during an expedition.

Shield Type

Shield Name

Small Shields

Wylder's Small Shield/Buckler

Rickety Shield

Red Thorn Roundshield

Gilded Iron Shield

Rift Shield

Perfumer's Shield

Spiralhorn Shield

Medium Shields

Hawk Crest Wooden Shield

Candletree Wooden Shield

Flame Crest Wooden Shield

Heater Shield

Round Shield

Blue Crest Heater Shield

Red Crest Heater Shield

Beast Crest Heater Shield

Inverted Hawk Heater Shield

Large Leather Shield

Sun Realm Shield

Blue-Gold Kite Shield
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Elden Ring Nightreign
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May 30, 2025
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From Software
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Multiplayer
Online Co-Op
Number of Players
1-3
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
May 30, 2025
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
May 30, 2025
PS5 Release Date
May 30, 2025
Genre(s)
Action RPG, Soulslike, Roguelite