Ghost of Yotei Parry Guide

This guide explains how to parry in Ghost of Yotei, the mechanics behind it, and why it is important to master the move for in-game combat.

Mastering parrying in Ghost of Yotei will come in handy as you tackle the vast array of enemies you encounter in Ezo. Mashing buttons/attacks will not work in Sucker Punch’s title, especially at higher difficulties. Enemies will be able to defend against such attacks and then counter with their own. This is where the mechanics of parrying come into play.

You can parry in Ghost of Yotei by pressing L1 right before an enemy’s attack hits (check out the entire controls guide to learn more). Instead of jumping into attacking the enemy, wait for them to make the move and press L1 at the last possible moment to Parry. But there’s more to the technique than this.

Table of Contents

[hide]

How To Parry In Ghost Of Yotei

You need to press L1 just before an enemy attacks to parry it in Ghost of Yotei. The overall idea is simple, and parrying will work to your advantage in most situations as well. However, not all attacks can be parried, and you need to know exactly which ones to avoid.

What Attacks Can You Parry in Ghost Of Yotei

You can only parry attacks that have a bluish-white glint in Ghost of Yotei. When an enemy attacks, there are three distinctly colored glints that you can see – bluish-white, yellow, and red. You will not be able to parry attacks that have a yellow or red glint, and dodging away is the best way to deal with these. If you try to parry the red and yellow attacks, Atsu will end up taking a serious amount of damage.

Parry Deflect And Parry Interrupt in Ghost Of Yotei

Attacks from normal enemies that have a blue glint can be parried in Ghost of Yotei, and this mechanic is called a Parry Deflect. This allows you to completely negate the incoming damage. However, against stronger enemies, continuous Parry Deflects will lead to a Parry Interrupt instead.

Parry Interrupt cancels an enemy’s attack and allows you to counterattack the foe instead. A successful Parry Interrupt will inflict a small amount o Stagger damage on the enemy, and you will also be able to earn a minor amount of Spirit.

Ghost Of Yotei Ultimate Guide And Walkthrough

Why You Should Parry In Ghost Of Yotei?

Parry Interrupt in Ghost of Yotei [Source: Deltias Gaming / Sucker Punch]

There are a few reasons why you should parry in Ghost of Yotei:

Staggering: Enemies in Ghost of Yotei have a stagger meter that Atsu can fill to break their defensive stance and kill them. Parrying helps to do so. Once the meter is filled and an enemy is staggered, you will be able to make quick work of the foe.
Perfect Parry: It is the first technique that can be unlocked under the Attacks section under Onryo. Parrying an attack at the very last second will slow time and allow you to perform a counterattack. It will also earn you a moderate amount of Spirit. Press L1 to Parry and then counterattack with square or triangle.
Healing: Earning any amount of Spirit will help in healing Atsu. Charms can play a major role in this matter.
Charms and Armor: As you progress in Ghost of Yotei, you will get access to a variety of armor and charms. Some of their stats will relate to the Parry move. For example, Charm of Stolen Flame ignites your weapon when you parry a fire attack or block a fire arrow.