Nice Day for Fishing How to Parry
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Parrying in Nice Day for Fishing unlocks once the fish start fighting back like you're trying to steal their life savings. It works a lot like blocking, but you have to tap the key at the exact moment instead of holding it down.
Here’s how it works, and how to actually pull it off without flinging your keyboard into a lake.
When You Unlock Parry
You’ll first unlock basic blocking early in the Shallow Water Fishing quest. That’s when you start seeing more aggressive fish like the Basic Bass.
Parry comes in shortly after. Once fish start doing more damage or attacking faster, the game teaches you the timing-based version of block.
It’s still the Q key, but instead of holding it, you’ll tap it when the prompt flashes.
How to Parry Properly
Step 1: Watch for the prompt
You’ll get a clear visual cue before a fish attack. It looks kind of like a twitchy animation or warning flash. That’s your window to parry.
Step 2: Tap, don’t hold
Press Q once when the prompt shows up. If you hold it too early, it’ll count as a block and not a parry. If you’re late, your fishing rod takes a beating.
Step 3: Practice the timing
Different fish have different speeds. Parrying a chill lake guppy is not the same as parrying a demon-flavored tuna. Try to get a feel for each one by fighting them a few times.
Why Parry Instead of Block?
Parrying seems to reduce more damage than normal blocking and might even help avoid rod durability loss. It’s riskier, but if you get the rhythm right, you’ll take fewer hits and stay in the fight longer.
Also, some later fish may punish you for overblocking. Parrying becomes more of a necessity than an optional flex.
Final Blurb
Parrying in Nice Day for Fishing turns fishing into a mini fighting game. It’s weird, it’s wild, and it works once you get the hang of it.
Just don’t mash the key like a maniac... timing is everything. Reel smart, not hard.
FAQ
Q: How do you parry in Nice Day for Fishing?
Tap the Q key at the exact moment the attack prompt shows up.
Q: When do you unlock the parry ability?
After learning to block during the Shallow Water Fishing quest, once fish start dealing more damage.
Q: Is parry better than blocking?
Yes, it can prevent more damage and helps preserve your fishing rod durability.
Q: What happens if you miss a parry?
You take full damage and your rod loses durability, so it’s risky if your timing is off.
Q: Can every fish be parried?
Most aggressive ones can, but some might require blocking or using spells instead. Practice helps.
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