And as someone who has no patience: If you are frustrated, go elsewhere the world is huge. That’s a big plus for me compared to Darksouls 3. Alternatively, just stop, do something else and try again later.
Also you can go very far without mastery a technique, so don’t obsess about it (I can’t pary at all). Some enemies can be cheesed, some you kill with dumb luck, and if all else fails just run for it 😅