QUICK ANSWER
Parry yellow-flash attacks to stagger enemies, dodge red unblockable attacks, then spend the opening on Blade damage, a charged dagger critical or control from the grapnel.
Read attacks before swinging
GameSpew describes yellow attacks as the key parry opportunities. A successful parry immediately puts many enemies into stagger, while red attacks should be dodged rather than blocked.
Attacking a full guard is inefficient. Create an opening first, then use normal Blade strings, a charged dagger critical or a finisher instead of trading hits.
Use the whole kit
The grapnel can pull enemies toward Sophia, helping break formations or isolate an archer. Skills expand damage, control and survival, while Charms provide permanent passive buffs.
For trophies, practice consistent parry timing: PowerPyx identifies six consecutive parries for Untouchable as the hardest individual trophy, though it can be cleaned up with checkpoint restart.
Quick player questions
What do yellow attacks mean?
They are the attacks GameSpew identifies as parry opportunities that can cause immediate stagger.
What about red attacks?
Treat them as unblockable and dodge.
Sources
Primary game pages and specialist guides used for the facts on this page.
PowerPyxTrophy guide and roadmapPowerPyxAll Charm locationsGameSpewResonance review