Ninja Gaiden 4 How To Parry Guide
Parrying in Ninja Gaiden 4 is one of those mechanics that separates solid players from true masters. It looks flashy, feels incredible when timed right, and can save your life during tougher encounters. Here’s how to pull it off and unlock the advanced parry upgrades that make Ryu unstoppable.
How To Parry in Ninja Gaiden 4
Hit your attack button at the exact moment an enemy’s strike connects. If your timing is right, your blades will clash and bounce off each other, canceling the incoming hit. This is a true parry, not just a block, so it requires precision. The basic version is available from the start, no skills or NinjaCoin needed.
The parry window is fairly generous compared to Soulslike timing. Still, practice in the Training Room until it becomes muscle memory. Once you get it down, you can maintain pressure instead of constantly dodging or blocking.
How To Upgrade Parry Skills
You can evolve your parry into a full counterattack chain by unlocking the Fatal Flash skills. These are purchased through Raven Mentor Tyrant using NinjaCoin.
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
Unlocking all forms costs around 72,900 NinjaCoin total. The Perfect Bloodraven version adds area dismemberment and Bloodbath Kills during Berserk mode, making it one of the strongest crowd-control counters in the game.
When To Use Parry Over Dodge
Dodging is safer when fighting multiple enemies, but parries shine in duels or tight windows where you can read enemy attacks clearly. Parrying too early or late leaves you wide open, so learn to recognize attack animations first. Once confident, mix parries between light combos to punish aggressive foes and keep your momentum.
Final Blurb
The Ninja Gaiden 4 parry feels sharp, satisfying, and lethal once you master the timing. Stick with it through the early trial runs in the Training Room, then upgrade into Fatal Flash and Bloodraven forms to fully unlock its potential. Once you nail perfect parries, every enemy swing turns into your next kill opportunity.
FAQ
How do you parry in Ninja Gaiden 4
Press the attack button at the same time an enemy strike connects to trigger a blade clash that nullifies damage.
Do you need to unlock parry first
No, the base parry is available right from the start of the game without spending any currency or skill points.
What’s the difference between blocking and parrying
Blocking only reduces or cancels damage. Parrying cancels damage and interrupts the enemy’s attack, creating a counter window.
How do you upgrade parries in Ninja Gaiden 4
Visit Raven Mentor Tyrant to unlock Fatal Flash skills. These upgrades add extra power, area effects, and finishers during Berserk mode.
What’s the best parry skill to buy first
Start with Fatal Flash to get used to the follow-up timing, then save up for Perfect Fatal Flash (Bloodraven Form) for its devastating AoE finishers.
Is parrying better than dodging
Parrying rewards precision and aggression, while dodging focuses on safety. Use parries when you can read enemy attacks clearly or need to maintain offense.
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