I’m sad I had to scroll down this far to find it, but I’m glad I didn’t have to SHIFT for it.

Oooh thank you. I’ve only watched videos (and been on the receiving end) of them so that’s good to know.

It does, but only because of the weapon’s riposte animation. After the boss is parried and stunned, the character levels an easy blow to the stomach, forcing the boss to his knees, and then a swing to the torso.