Deadlock: How to break

Impasse has woven an intricate MOBA experience consisting of multiple combat mechanics apart from an extensive roster of heroes and details. For example, Parry is a defensive skill that you must learn to counter melee, which can otherwise be lethal in early game fights. Especially against Abrams, who is a close range fighter, stopping him is the only way to stop him. So check out this guide to learn how to parry Impasse.

How to Parry Opponents in Stalemate

In Impasse, parry is not rocket science, but a fundamental skill that allows you to counter melee attacks. Press F to parry an enemy while it is about to strike to stun them for a few seconds. With this crowd control effect, the target will be knocked down and take melee damage, so you can use this opportunity to deliver some free hits.

Players often find it difficult to master parrying in other video games, but Impasse it provides a visual cue and some forgiveness for using the mechanic. Upon activating the parry, your character will gain a blue shield with a shade of the same color surrounding their body for a few seconds. During this time, opponents, minions, and even the mid-boss will be stunned if they launch a melee attack.

Minions tend to head towards a hero if they get too close, but their attacks aren't hard to detect. However, identifying when an opponent is about to strike could make a big difference. Since melees are short range, they will try to get close to you. Therefore, the key to a successful parry is to read your surroundings.

Additionally, heavy troops have a visible charge animation, making them easier to spot. As such, press the F button whenever you see an enemy approaching for a punch. Impasse heroes like Abrams have a knack for fighting their way to victory, and parrying is one way to counter them. Failure to parry will cause the abilities to go through a five second cooldown, indicated by the red fist symbol next to the stamina bar. You can reactivate the ability once the marker disappears. So spam is not an option.

How to approach the stalemate parade

Using melee against players who can parry could be risky until you learn how to avoid it altogether. The key here is to throw the mouse away from the target to quickly change the direction of the shot if it activates the parry.

Impasse items like Debuff Remover and Unstoppable are extremely effective against crowd control, the latter being active gear that can make a hero immune to stun for a few seconds. Just activate Unstoppable before hitting a target to avoid being parried.