What is how to parry elden ring?

Here's a breakdown of parrying in Elden Ring:

Parrying in Elden Ring is a defensive technique used to deflect enemy attacks, leaving them vulnerable to a critical hit (a riposte).

• How to Parry: Equip a shield with the "Parry" skill. Press the left trigger/L2 button just before an enemy attack lands. Timing is crucial!

• Parry Frames: The "parry frames" are the brief window of time during the parry animation where you can actually deflect an attack. Different shields have different parry frames. Small shields typically have more parry frames and faster recovery, while medium and greatshields have fewer. It's a good idea to read the shield's descriptions to understand more about their properties.

• Shields for Parrying: Some of the best shields for parrying include the Buckler, the Target Shield, and other small shields. The Buckler is arguably the best due to its extended parry window, and some shields can have their skill changed to 'parry' using Ashes of War.

• Enemies that can be Parried: Most humanoid enemies and some smaller creatures can be parried. Larger enemies, bosses with specific attacks (like grabs or attacks with red energy), and enemies with certain weapon arts usually cannot be parried.

• Ripostes: A successful parry will stagger the enemy. Quickly move towards the enemy and press the attack button (R1/RB) to perform a critical hit (riposte), dealing significant damage. These ripostes deal a significant amount of damage depending on your weapon's critical stat.

• Parrying Tools: Some special weapons and tools, like the Carian Retaliation skill on certain sorceries and shields, can parry magic projectiles.