Blocking and Dodging

Learn the essential techniques of blocking and dodging in Tunic. Discover how to use your shield effectively, master dodge rolls, and utilize defensive items to survive challenging encounters.

Blocking and dodging are crucial defensive mechanics in Tunic, allowing you to mitigate damage and evade enemy attacks. Mastering these skills is key to survival, especially against tougher foes.

Blocking can be performed with the Shield. When blocking, most incoming attacks are deflected, but it consumes stamina. If your stamina is depleted, you cannot block. The Shield item description states: "Left by a RUDELING / Use to deflect blows." The Bracer card reduces the stamina cost for blocking.

Dodging is performed with a dodge roll, which allows you to evade attacks. The Hero's Laurels item replaces the dodge roll with a short forward teleportation, which can also be used to cross gaps.

Several items and cards can enhance your defensive capabilities:

• Potions: Heals the player. Refills upon resting at a checkpoint. Can be upgraded.
• Shield: Deflects most attacks, uses stamina.
• Hero's Laurels: Replaces dodge roll with a short forward teleport.
• Bracer (Card): Reduces SP cost for blocking with the Shield.
• Aura's Gem (Card): Increases the time window for parrying an enemy's attack with the Shield.
• Cyan Peril Ring (Card): Raises the player's DEF when low on HP.