Mastering the Art of the Perfect Parry in Hyper Light Breaker

Mastering the Perfect Parry in Hyper Light Breaker can be challenging, especially if you’re unsure of what to focus on. There are various strategies to navigate encounters with the game’s enemies, and understanding each approach is key to maximizing your success in each cycle. To execute a Perfect Parry, players need to have precise timing.

Each character in Hyper Light Breaker has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. However, the core gameplay mechanics remain consistent across all characters, allowing you to enhance and level up your skills as you progress. Your Perfect Parry will improve with your upgrades, equipment, and overall character build.

How to Execute & Upgrade the Perfect Parry

Timing Is Crucial for Successful Parries

Getting the timing right is crucial for executing a parry effectively. This can be quite tricky, so keep practicing until you find your rhythm. To perform a Perfect Parry, hit the “Parry” button just before an enemy strikes you. While I haven’t completely mastered this skill yet, I’ve identified a few tips that can help:

• Avoid trying to parry when surrounded by multiple enemies; they can easily overwhelm you.
• Concentrate on practicing against one enemy at a time.
• Only attempt a parry when you see a clear opening, and be ready to time your counterattack.

When you successfully perform a Perfect Parry, you’ll notice that your enemy staggers, giving you a chance to dash in and deliver a blow. Typically, a button prompt will appear on the enemy’s health bar if you’ve executed it correctly, allowing you to finish them off. Defeating an enemy in this way also rewards you with Bright Blood in Hyper Light Breaker.

Hitting the parry can be hard to nail down, and I often find myself preferring to dash away from trouble instead. However, pulling off a parry can yield better benefits. Upgrades from Pherus Bit can provide you with several enhancements to your Perfect Parry, but you will need Golden Rations to acquire them, as is the case with most advancement in Hyper Light Breaker.

Additionally, you can find gear that improves your Perfect Parry capabilities, like items that restore health after executing a parry. Using Vermillion enhances your effectiveness when parrying, making it worthwhile to practice, even if it can be a bit frustrating at times. Interestingly, parrying against bosses often seems easier, possibly because they don’t spawn in swarms like regular enemies do. Master the Perfect Parry mechanic, and you’ll find greater success in Hyper Light Breaker.