How to parry in Deadlock

Deadlock, Valve's upcoming MOBA game, has a lot of interesting features, but perhaps one of the most noteworthy features is the ability to parry while in a fight. Parry in Deadlock allows you to counter melee attacks while stunning the opponent for a few seconds. During this time, the opponent takes extra melee damage, which makes it easier for you to defeat them.

This article will explain the simple and straightforward process that can help you parry in Deadlock.

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How to parry in Deadlock?

Parrying in Deadlock (Image via Valve)

Timing is perhaps the most crucial part of the action when you try to parry in Deadlock. However, to actually do it, here are the simple steps you need to take:

• During a fight, gauge the timing of a melee attack.
• In order to parry in Deadlock, simply press the 'F' key or whatever key you have the parrying action bound to. Your character will then emit a bluish glow and the opponent will be left stunned for about two seconds.

The process is pretty simple, as indicated in the two steps above. Parrying is like pressing a key to walk, run, or shoot. It's a rather valuable feature of the game and can help you get a kill for free because once the enemy is stunned and vulnerable, they're easy to defeat.

However, it is vital to note that it can leave you vulnerable too. While parrying in Deadlock, you cannot move or use any of your available weapons. That means that you can be punished for poorly timing your parry against an opponent, which makes it a high-risk and high-reward situation for both parties involved.

Overall, parrying has to be strategic and it's best to be aware of some heroes in Deadlock that operate well in a close-range fight as compared to long-range.

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Heroes you should be prepared to parry in Deadlock

Some heroes perform incredibly in a close-range fight. These are the ones you're most likely to parry while in a fight. You should be prepared to parry the following heroes in Deadlock:

• Abrams
• Haze
• Infernus
• Ivy
• Lash
• Mo & Krill
• Warden
• Yamato

It's also vital to pick a hero that you can play well. If you are used to the hero's skills and can easily utilize them in-game, it'll be easier for you to divide your attention between skill use and parrying during a fight. Here is a tier list of Deadlock heroes for your perusal to help you pick your hero.

Make sure you're mentally prepared to press the 'F' key while fighting against any of these heroes. Furthermore, you can also parry against the Guardian's melee attack, which can ultimately help you defeat them for good.

Also, ensure that your mind is not always occupied with parrying as a strategy to win certain fights. Pay attention to your overall gunplay and movement to keep achieving your objectives.