Can you parry heavy weapons in Elden Ring?

Single handed yes. You can't parry any attack of 2 handed colossal weapons. Also can't parry charged attacks from greatswords/ greataxes or any kind of jumping attack. You can't parry any attack of 2 handed colossal weapons.
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What weapons can't be parried in Elden Ring?

You can't parry jump attacks and most two handed colossal weapons and whips. There is no ultra weapons here. Other than that I have parried most about everything despite running a spell blade build. Punches, animal attacks like bears, wolves etc are obviously not parry-able too.
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Can you parry heavy weapons?

Parrying only works with heavy, slow weapons. The unfortunate reality is that with a light, fast weapon, you do not have the time or reaction speed to actually parry.
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Can you parry heavy attacks in Elden Ring?

In Elden Ring, you can parry the majority of physical assaults, but not all of them. In general, any strike from a giant enemy cannot be parried, and attacks from foes using large weapons with two hands cannot be parried either. Not all adversaries are parriable, and not all attacks from those who are!
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Can ultra greatswords be parried?

ultra greatswords cant be parried... thats the thing.
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What attacks can't be parried?

jump attacks / whips are the only things not parryable. Ultra Greatswords can only be parried if the wielder is swinging 1-handed. However if the wielder swings using 2 hands they cannot be parried. I believe the same goes for great axes too.
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Can a rapier parry a greatsword?

The rapier can be quite sturdy and capable of parrying the cuts of heavier swords, but only with the thicker section of its blade or hilt and (preferably) in a deflecting action to redirect the attacking point rather than a passive, rigid block.
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What weapons are Parryable in Elden Ring?

Flails, whips, all jump attacks... Colossal weapons, great hammers, and great axes only when 2h as far as I know, just going off of old rules. Other "great" weapons such as lances, greatswords, curved greatswords (except their R2's), halberds, reapers and everything below should be parryable on their R1's/R2's.
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What's the best parry in Elden Ring?

Elden Ring best parry shield: Buckler

The best shield for parrying in Elden Ring is the Buckler, which is a very light small shield that doesn't offer much protection, but has the largest parry window of any shield in the game.
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Is Malenia Parryable?

Can be parried. Malenia uses this attack only if her blade is to her right (the player's left if they are looking at her) which means you can be better prepared for it. Listen for the ping sound to indicate the weapon change, then roll towards her (into the attack) to her right.
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Can you parry greatswords in Elden ring?

Most colossal weapons are not parriable in elden ring when two handed. Single handed yes. You can't parry any attack of 2 handed colossal weapons. Also can't parry charged attacks from greatswords/ greataxes or any kind of jumping attack.
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Can you parry a Greataxe?

When two-handed, R1 and R2 attacks from Ultra Greatswords, Greataxes, and Great Hammers cannot be parried. Two-handed rolling and running R1 attacks from these weapons can still be parried.
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Can you parry a 2H greatsword in Elden Ring?

2H move set on Colossals cannot be parried. This includes rolling R1's and running attacks.
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Can greatsword be parried?

Two-handed great hammers, greataxes, ultra greatswords and curved greatsword generally cannot be parried.
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What is the weakest weapon in Elden Ring?

The warpick, it's a pick that doesn't do pierce damage, it's easily the worst of the hammer/club weapons unfortunately. If we're counting items, Miranda's Prayer is so bad it was never added into the final version of the game, but can be accessed and used vs a cheat table.
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Where is Golden Parry?

It comes with unique gold-tinted animation that is similar to the Parry Ash of War. Players can find the Golden Parry Ash of War in Elden Ring on the Outskirts of Leyndell Royal Capital. The closest Site of Grace will be the Outer Wall Phantom Tree.
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Is parrying in Elden Ring easy?

Elden Ring is more approachable than Dark Souls in many ways, but not when it comes to parrying. Parrying in any Souls game is not an easy thing to do. Precise timing is needed to ward off attacks making it a high-risk, high reward manoeuvre.
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What is the best shield in Limgrave?

Consider to be the best shield in all of early-game Elden Ring, the Beast Crest Heater Shield can be found near the entrance to the Deathtouched Catacombs located at the northernmost part of Limgrave, just southeast of the closed cliffside Colosseum.
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Can a rapier parry a longsword?

Sure. So long as you parry close to the hilt, you can absolutely parry a longsword cut with a rapier. Sometimes people find this perfectly intuitive, because in European swordsmanship you're supposed to parry close to the hilt anyway most of the time.
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Can you guard counter with colossal weapons?

Really doesn't make much of a difference if you have a colassal sword or a dagger. 1 to 3 guard counters on pretty much anything will stagger regardless of weapon.
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Can colossal weapons be parried?

Colossal swords are just like every other weapon in the game and can be used in both one-handed as well as two-handed stances. Unfortunately, players cannot parry Colossal swords if someone is attacking them in a two-handed mode.
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What swords are good for parrying?

The Diavolo Main Gauche is a wonderful parrying blade which can be used for defense and offense, but works best when combined with a single-handed sword such as a rapier. It is large for a dagger, but has a trident effect with up-turned ends to its guard.
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Why did people start using rapiers?

Personal swords were introduced into Western European culture at the beginning of the 16th century. Originally used by common folk and guards for self-defense in cities, the rapier would evolve into a status symbol of the gentleman, and the object of study for swordmasters and smiths.
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