If you’ve played even a little bit ofThrone And Liberty, then you already know about Defense Skills. They’re one of the first things that the game’s tutorial teaches you about, specifically in regard to how they can be used to counter Fury Attacks.

you’re able to get through a lot of the game’s PvE content with just the basic information, but if you’re planning to get serious about the game or become competitive in PvP, learning a little bit more about Fury Attacks and Defense Skills can go a long way towards getting you more wins.

an enemy makes a fury attack in throne and liberty.

Fury Attacks And Defense Skills

A Fury Attack in Throne And Liberty isany attack indicated by a purple ring. By activating your Defense Skill before the ring closes, you cantrigger an extra bonus. This bonus will depend on the exact Defense Skill that you have equipped, but itusually includes a followup attackthat you can make by pressing the button for your Defense Skill immediately after the block.

With the default controls, you use your Defense Skill by pressing Q on a keyboard, or L1/LB on a controller.

a greatsword skill screen in throne and liberty, with iron point parry highlighted.

Defense Skills can protect you against regular attacks as well andeven negate CC effects, but they’re the most effective against Fury Attacks because of their additional bonuses. Defense Skillscost Stamina rather than Mana to use.

Fury Attacks In PvP

You might notice thatsome of your Skills are labeled as Fury Attacks.This matters in PvP, because other players can use their Defense Skills when you’re fighting them! Using a Defense Skill to counter another player’s Fury Attack worksjust like doing so against an NPC foe, so always be ready to block when facing off against other players.

Obviously, you don’t want to give your opponent opportunities to use their Defense Skills, which can potentially give them an advantage; on the other hand, you also don’t want to hold back and not use your Fury Attacks. Try to time your Fury Attacks to line up with Stuns or other effects that couldprevent your opponent from using their Defense Skillin time - it could be the edge you need to win the fight.