In ‘Ninja Gaiden 4,’ the act of parrying is a skill that separates the casual players from the true masters of the game. Unlike blocking, which puts players in a defensive stance, a parry will meet the oncoming attack of an enemy head-on, and usually turns their aggression to their own advantage.
If players time the parry perfectly, it cancels the incoming strike and opens a window for a counterattack that usually ends in a satisfying combo. The move itself is showy, satisfying, and can genuinely end up saving players’ lives in tougher fights, particularly on tougher difficulties where one wrong move can lead to a fatal end.
Perform Parry Swiftly In ‘Ninja Gaiden 4’
To perform a parry, simply press your attack button at the moment the enemy’s attack lands. If timed perfectly, players’ swords will clash and bounce off one another, canceling the damage from the enemy’s attack.
This becomes not just defensive, but an opportunity to apply pressure, instead of just dodging/guarding. The basic parry is available from the start of the game so no skills, NinjaCoin, or anything else is required.
While the parry window in ‘Ninja Gaiden 4‘ is more forgiving than some, it does require practice. Players should spend some time in the Training Room so they can get the timing down until it becomes second nature. Once players are comfortable, they can sequence their parry between light combos to punish enemies and keep the momentum in their favor
How To Upgrade Parry Skills?
When used in conjunction with Fatal Flash upgrades, purchased from Raven Mentor Tyrant, parrying can become very lethal:
- Fatal Flash: 900 NinjaCoin
- Fatal Flash (Bloodraven Form): 9,000 NinjaCoin
- Perfect Fatal Flash: 27,000 NinjaCoin
- Perfect Fatal Flash (Bloodraven Form): 36,000 NinjaCoin
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To unlock anything designated as Fatal Flash, it will cost a total of 72,900 NinjaCoins. The advanced versions, Bloodraven, grant area dismemberment, Bloodbath kills, and special effects during Berserk mode, making Bloodraven versions essential for crowd control options and when under pressure. It is recommended to start with the Fatal Flash before progressing to the Perfect Bloodraven form to get a good feel for follow-up timing.
When to Use Parry?
Parrying is best suited for one-on-one duels or instances of tight combat where players can have a clear visual reference to read enemy attacks. In a more crowded situation, dodging is a typically safer option. But the reward for correctly timing a parry will be significantly more.
If players parry slightly late, it will put them at risk when on the offensive. At your own pace, make sure you also observe your enemies’ attack animation closely before committing to the parry.
When you are confident enough to mix in the timing of parrying as well as light combos together, you will be able to make your opponent’s aggressive while staying on the offensive.
