What is the best thing to parry with ds1?

the best 'parry' shields are 'small' shields, like the sanctus, bloodshield, etc. THE best parry equipment is the parrying dagger, just so you know.
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What is the best parry item in Dark Souls?

The best item for reactive parries is most likely the Parrying Dagger. Last I checked, it has the fastest startup frames. Second best would be fast small shields / normal small shields.
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How do you parry well in Dark Souls?

You press tab(default key bind) to parry. Press it just before the weapon connects. Learning with a parrying shield(buckler or target shield) helps. Level a bit, go to Undead Burg and practice, so if you miss you won't take much damage.
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What can be parried in Dark Souls 1?

Weapons that can parry
  • All Gauntlet-type weapons (including bare hands)
  • All Curved Swords, with the exception of the Gold Tracer.
  • All Daggers.
  • All Katanas.
  • All Thrusting Swords.
  • All Standard Shields and Small Shields, except for the Spiked Shield, Pierce Shield, Crystal Shield, and Crystal Ring Shield.
  • All Whips.
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What is the best shield for parrying?

the best shields are the buckler, target shield and small leather shield. OP, just use fist weapons to parry. caestus, manikin claws, regular claws, demon fist etc. they are fast and have little downside to missing a parry.
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What is a perfect parry?

Perfect Parry. A parry mechanic in Street Fighter 6, performed by pressing MP+MK (the same input as drive parry) at most 2 frames before an attack hits you. If you successfully perfect parry a strike, you will freeze the screen briefly and then recover almost immediately, letting you punish even very fast attacks.
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What is the best weapon to parry with?

Daggers have the highest parry window follow by light shields. The bigger/heavy weapon classes get less parry frames as they go higher.
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Is parrying dagger good in DS1?

The Parrying Dagger's parry hitbox lasts just as many frames as the specialized parrying shields, such as the Target Shield; on the other hand, it cannot block, making it an inferior choice defensively.
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Can you parry Sentinel ds1?

You can parry everything in PvP. You can parry most human-like enemies (like the Black Knights), but you can't parry let's say the sentinels in Anor Londo. You can parry the final boss, but I think he's the only one. You can parry everything in PvP.
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Is Ornstein parryable?

Parry, No. Partial Parry, Yes.
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How to backstab ds1?

Players may perform a backstab if they position themselves behind a humanoid enemy and do a light attack with shield down. Enemies must be on roughly the same level surface as the player.
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How do you parry effectively?

React Quickly To The Punch: The best way to use parrying is to react quickly to your opponent's punches. Make sure you don't wait for them to come to you. Instead, be aggressive and make the first move. Practice Your Parrying Skills: It's crucial to practice your parrying skills regularly.
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What is the easiest shield to parry in Dark Souls 1?

the best 'parry' shields are 'small' shields, like the sanctus, bloodshield, etc. THE best parry equipment is the parrying dagger, just so you know.
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What is the largest parry window in ds1?

Shield (Extended)

This parry has the longest parry window. The Buckler is an example of a shield with this parry.
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Can you parry two-handed ds1?

Keep in mind the only attacks that cannot be parried are the two-handed standing R1 and R2s. Running and rolling attacks can be parried even while two-handing. Weapon arts vary, but typically can't be parried.
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How do you get a +10 shield in ds1?

How do I get shields to +10? You should aspire to live forever or die in the attempt. You need the Large Ember. Give it to the Blacksmith in Undead, and then select 'Modify' to go from +5 to +6, then back to 'Reinforce Weapon' to go +6 to +10.
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Is the Katana good in ds1?

Katanas are one of the better all-round balanced weapons in the game, with a good combination of slash and thrust attacks. Their range and speed also fall somewhere between Greatswords and Straight Swords so they can be used effectively at all ranges.
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Is the claymore or zweihander better ds1?

If you use a shield, use the claymore. If you love huge and very powerful 2 handed weapons, use the Zweihander. You can still use a shield with the Zweihander, you just do the Combat Kick first to knock people off balance. All things considered, PvP and PvE.
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What is the strongest dagger in ds1?

Yes, the Bandit's Knife is generally the best dagger. It competes with Dark Silver Tracer in crit damage (and is stronger when Crystal), has bleed that doesn't have horribly slow buildup (unlike Priscilla's), and has the highest AR of all daggers (tied with the Dagger) with 40dex.
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Where can I get Golden Parry?

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. The Golden Parry Ash of War will be near the large shut frame doors with aristocrats begging on the floor. It is a White Teardrop Scarab Ball.
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Is it better to block or parry?

Block just blocks an attack like a shield would. Parry allows you to immediately counter attack after using an attack that is faster than a normal attack.
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