Surviving in RuneScape Dragonwilds requires more than just brute strength—timing, strategy, and defensive skills are crucial, especially when facing multiple enemies at once. One of the most essential combat techniques is the Parry ability, which allows players to deflect incoming attacks and counter with precision.
In this guide, we’ll break down how to unlock the Parry ability, the best ways to use it in combat, and advanced tips to maximize its effectiveness.
Before you can start deflecting enemy strikes, you’ll need to unlock the Parry ability. Here’s how:
The Parry ability is locked behind a minimum Combat Level requirement.
Grind combat skills (Attack, Strength, Defense) by defeating low-level enemies like Goblins or Wolves.
Speak to Master Kael in Bramblemead Valley to start the quest.
The quest involves:
Defeating 5 armored skeletons in the Whispering Swamp.
Successfully blocking 10 attacks in a row during training.
Upon completion, you’ll unlock the Parry ability in your combat skill tree.
Open your Abilities menu (default key: A).
Drag the Parry ability to your hotbar for quick access.
Now that you have Parry unlocked, mastering its timing is key. Here’s how it works:
Parry must be activated just before an enemy’s attack lands.
A successful Parry will:
Negate all damage from the incoming strike.
Stun the enemy briefly, leaving them open for a counterattack.
Generate bonus adrenaline for your next ability.
Melee attackers (Goblins, Skeletons, Bandits) are the easiest to Parry.
Ranged and Magic attacks can also be Parried but require more precise timing.
Bosses with telegraphed attacks (e.g., the Swamp Horror’s heavy slam) are ideal for Parry counters.
Chain Parry: Some enemies attack in quick succession—time multiple Parries in a row to build adrenaline rapidly.
Parry into Combo: After a successful Parry, follow up with a high-damage ability like Power Strike or Flurry.
Defensive Stance: If you’re low on health, focus on Parrying to avoid damage while waiting for a Healing Potion cooldown.
Spamming Parry: If you press it too early or too often, you’ll waste adrenaline and leave yourself vulnerable.
Ignoring Enemy Patterns: Some foes have delayed attacks—watch their animations carefully.
Forgetting to Counter: Parry is useless if you don’t capitalize on the opening it creates—always strike back!
Practice on weak enemies first to get the timing down.
Upgrade your shield (if using one) for better defensive stats.
Combine with Dodge Roll for ultimate evasion in group fights.
Mastering the Parry ability will turn you into an unstoppable force in RuneScape Dragonwilds. Now, go forth and fight with precision!