
For example, if an opponent is about to strike you from the left, you should aim your mouse to the left before you initiate the block or parry.

As you observe the windup phase, you should mirror the direction of the incoming attack. Once you can recognise each of these phases of attack, you can begin to gauge the most opportune moment to block an incoming attack.

Recovery: The time in which the opponent is recovering from their latest attack, leaving them vulnerable.Release: The point at which the opponent releases their weapon, i.e.Windup: The point at which an opponent draws their weapon back, ready to strike with a stab or swing.More specifically, you should be paying attention to the sword-arm of your opponent (or axe-arm, lance-arm, whatever they may be wielding…) and look out for three things: The key is to pay close attention to your opponent, and try to face one enemy at a time if possible. It is easy to become frustrated with blocking and parrying at first it’s not entirely obvious where you need to aim to perform a defensive maneuver. You may be able to hack and slash your way through a small group of pitiful bandits, but if you try that with a fully armored and well trained army, you will quickly be overwhelmed. The ability to block and parry in Bannerlord is essential to staying alive.

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