UO Parrying Skill Guide

Easy
defense

Parrying increases your chance to block attacks when using a shield or (with Bushido) a two-handed weapon. It is vital for defensive builds and works best when combined with high Dexterity and defensive skills.

Overview
Parrying increases your chance to block attacks when using a shield or (with Bushido) a two-handed weapon. It is vital for defensive builds and works best when combined with high Dexterity and defensive skills.
Training Guide

Parrying gains occur when you are attacked while holding a shield or two-handed weapon (with Bushido).

Skill RangeTraining Method
0.0 – 30.0Train from Fighter NPC
30.0 – 70.0Spar with a low-damage monster (skeletons, mongbats)
70.0 – 100.0Spar against higher-damage monsters (trolls, ettins)
100.0 – 120.0Farm endgame mobs while actively parrying attacks
Training Ranges
Recommended training targets for different skill levels

0.0 – 30.0

Range 1
Targets: Train from Fighter NPC

30.0 – 70.0

Range 2
Targets: Spar with a low-damage monster (skeletons, mongbats)

70.0 – 100.0

Range 3
Targets: Spar against higher-damage monsters (trolls, ettins)

100.0 – 120.0

Range 4
Targets: Farm endgame mobs while actively parrying attacks