Square Enix's Final Fantasy XV features an open world environment coupled with an action-based battle system identical to the game publisher's Final Fantasy Type-0, which integrates the ability to swap a slew of game elements such as weapons and vehicle travel.

Following each battle, characters get to amass some experience points or EXP; however, it does not warrant moving up in the game. There are certain abettors in the game that facilitates character progression, which most players unfortunately neglect --- inlcuding Block and Parry pop-ups, which are basically on-screen instructions. Let's take a look on how a player can exploit these pop-ups in Final Fantasy XV.

Block And Parry In Final Fantasy XV

Involving Noctis in combats requires either pressing or holding the attack button. Offensive play style is favored unless, of course, you skip the defensive part. Still, if you are banking more on attacks without employing your defensive skills at the same time, you are likely to face defeat. In other words, Noctis and his group's chances of winning combats hugely depend on defense.

Moving out of harm's way is to parry enemy attacks in Final Fantasy XV. Without wasting any time, you must press square in PS4 or Xbox as soon as Block makes an appearance in order to get the right timing. If correctly executed, Parry will pop up and indicate that you need to counterattack immediately. To do so, you must hold down circle (in PS4) or B (in Xbox One), according to a post on FFXV Guide.

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You must also bear in mind that Parry only pops up in case of an enemy attack; meaning, you must concentrate on the screen if the enemy attacks while pressing the square / X button. Another way to avoid damage from your enemy is to completely avert its attacks with the help of MP (magic points), GameFAQs reported.

Carrying out the Block and Parry system comes in handy when using big weapons like greatsword while squaring off against multiple enemies. In most cases, blocking and parrying the enemy warrants a deliberately planned move on both the target enemy and his team.

In addition, it's worth noting that parrying can sometimes be done at random and unexpected occasions  Thus, it's recommended to always place your fingers next to the square / X button for prompt access.