Resident Evil 9 Requiem: How to Parry and Perfect Parry

A guide explains how parrying works in Resident Evil: Requiem, with Leon using a repaired hatchet and timed L1/LB inputs before impact.

The game also adds a stricter perfect parry, which can open melee follow-ups and better damage control.

In the Leon Must Die Forever DLC mode, a perfect parry can even repair the hatchet, giving Leon a strong survival advantage.

The mechanic is positioned as a core part of Leon’s combat balance, not just a defensive option.