Deflecting is done by pressing the Circle (PlayStation) / B (Xbox) button just before receiving an enemy attack; you can also add a direction to move that way after successfully deflecting.

But, if you can successfully parry/deflect an attack by pressing the bumper at the very last second, you temporarily stagger your opponent. Straight after a successful deflection, immediately ...

I found the Deflecting Hard Tear super early in my Shadow of the Erdtree playthrough, went "well, that's neat," and promptly forgot about it for a good 40 hours or so. It turns out, though, that ...

Executor is a ruthless duelist in Elden Ring Nightreign, using deflects and status bursts to dominate foes in close combat.

The Deflecting Hardtear is a key item and one of the new tears added in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. It can be mixed into the Flask of Wondrous Physick to enhance your Spontaneous Guard.

Deflecting is ideal, but occasionally you'll find an attack that you just don't feel confident in attempting to deflect. You can press the dodge button once after your initial press to roll out of ...