A core feature of Stellar Blade's gameplay is the tight combat mechanics players must master to be successful in the game. Although the Soulslike mechanics of Stellar Blade are more forgiving than other games in the genre, the combat itself can be difficult to grasp, as it requires players to nail the timing for both offensive and defensive maneuvers. One of the most important combat mechanics players will need to learn is the timing for parrying enemy attacks, and looking toward FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice might offer some guidance for players learning to master this technique.