Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy Parry Guide: Timing, Counters & Kills

Parry yellow attacks, dodge red attacks. Resonance's combat rewards timing: yellow attacks can be parried for an instant stun, red attacks are unblockable and must be dodged, and ordinary attacks can simply be blocked. Break a guard with a kick, then finish staggered enemies with a Critical Strike.

How the attack colours work

• Yellow — parryable. Land the parry at the right moment to instantly stun the attacker.
• Red — unblockable. You cannot parry or block it, so dodge out of the way.
• Regular — can be blocked normally.
• Kick — breaks an enemy's defensive stance; use it on enemies who turtle up.
• Stagger + Critical Strike — attacks build stagger, and once a guard breaks you finish with a Critical Strike.

Parry timing and counters

• Build the stagger meter first, then commit to big swings only when the enemy's guard is broken.
• Reading the yellow tell is the single most important combat skill — parry it to control the fight.
• Chaining 6 successful parries in a row unlocks the Untouchable achievement/trophy — the full list is in the achievements guide.
• The Echo's Return dodge skill can throw an enemy into others; stun 3 enemies at once for Skilled maneuverer.

Advanced combat tips

• Parry-heavy combat stretches your runtime on higher difficulties — expect longer, more punishing fights.
• Late-game reanimated enemies must be fully staggered, then finished with a Critical Strike before being burned in light.
• Resonance Points are refundable outside combat — respec freely before bosses or a hard encounter.

FAQ

How do I parry in Resonance?+

Press parry just as a yellow attack lands. A successful parry instantly stuns the attacker and opens them up for a Critical Strike.

What do the yellow and red attack colours mean?+

Yellow means parryable, red means unblockable (dodge it). Regular attacks can be blocked normally.

Are there parry-related achievements?+

Yes. Untouchable requires 6 successful parries in a row, and Skilled maneuverer requires stunning 3 enemies at once with the Echo's Return dodge.

How do I beat enemies that keep blocking?+

Kick them to break their guard, then follow up with a Critical Strike.

Related guides

GameplayFull combat, skill tree and puzzle systemsWalkthroughChapter-by-chapter routeAchievementsUntouchable and all other trophiesHow Long to BeatPlaytime by play style