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Parrying in Dynasty Warriors: Origins is like trying to clap at the exact moment your favorite band’s drummer hits the cymbal—except if you miss, you get smacked in the face. Here’s how to master the delicate art of blocking, countering, and looking like a combat genius.

Step 1: Timing is Everything

To parry in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, all you have to do is block right before the enemy's attack hits you. Easy, right? Well, not if your reflexes are as slow as a loading screen. Here's the breakdown:

Block too early? Congratulations, you just did a regular block. No counter for you.
Block too late? Oops, now you’re eating dirt (or steel).
Block just right? Boom—counter-attack city. You’ll hit back harder than your enemies hit you, and you’ll earn Bravery Points like the overachiever you are.

Step 2: Know Your Limits (and the Enemy’s Glow)

Not all attacks are created equal, and Dynasty Warriors: Origins wants you to know it:

Regular attacks: Parry these like a champ and enjoy your counter-attack.
Glowy orange attacks: These are the “NOPE” of parries. If the enemy’s attack has an orange glow, don’t even think about parrying. Either dodge like a ninja or use a Battle Art to smack them back.

Step 3: Battle Arts are Your Backup Plan

When parrying just won’t cut it, Battle Arts save the day:

Spot the orange glow? Use a Special Battle Art to interrupt their attack and show them who’s boss.
Bonus: These moves also shatter the enemy’s Fortitude, which is fancy talk for “makes them weaker and easier to beat.”
Caution: Using Battle Arts eats up your precious Bravery Points, so don’t spam them like you’re button-mashing in a boss fight.

Step 4: Balance is Key

You don’t want to run out of Bravery Points mid-battle and end up flailing around like a beginner. Here’s the plan:

Parry normal attacks to build Bravery Points. It’s like saving for a rainy day, except the rain is a giant glowing sword.
Use those hard-earned points to unleash Battle Arts on the big, scary attacks you can’t parry.
Rinse and repeat until your enemies regret showing up.

Pro Tips for Pro Parriers

Watch the enemy's moves: If they’re glowing orange, don’t just stand there like a deer in headlights. Either dodge or get ready with a Battle Art.
Don’t panic: If you miss a parry, don’t start button-mashing like a caffeinated squirrel. Stay calm, regroup, and try again.
Practice makes perfect: Parrying is all about rhythm and timing. Think of it as a deadly dance, but you get to stab people at the end.

Master these tips, and soon you’ll be parrying like a Dynasty Warrior legend. Just remember, not every attack is meant to be stopped. Sometimes, it’s okay to run away and live to fight another day—or at least long enough to find some health pickups.