Valheim with its combat system can to some extent be compared with the series Dark souls… Thanks to parrying, blocking and keeping the enemy at a distance, you can fight on equal terms even with serious opponents. And despite the fact that the game has armor, the best option to take damage is a shield or a weapon.
Blocking and dodging allows not only to avoid damage, but also provide an opportunity for counterattacks, since at the moment of impact opponents open up. It should be noted that you can deflect blows with any weapon. However, it is preferable to defend with shields. This allows you to reflect more damage, as well as move faster from defense to attack.
By default, as in many other games, the lock is tied to the right mouse button. By pressing RMB and spacebar, you can dodge. At the same time, for greater efficiency, it is worth pumping blocking and running speed so that in the most dangerous situations it is possible to break the distance. You also need to remember about endurance.
Like Dark Souls, Valheim has timings. You do not need to constantly hide behind a shield, just press RMB immediately before the enemy attack. A successful blocking is accompanied by a corresponding sound effect. Then the enemy can retreat or be stunned. This will cause additional damage. As for large creatures such as trolls and most bosses, they are quite difficult to sway, so it is better to stay at a distance and attack with ranged weapons.
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