Counter

Description

[Technique] A Technical Expertise Skill that nullifies an enemy's attack and responds with a counterattack.
Strong against: Attack, Spin, Rush
Weak against: Spin, long-range attack
Side-effects: Skill #/up, Damage/up, Incantation time/down

Can be increased up to Class 9.

Progression

Requirements to unlock: None.

• Gains expertise through use of Counter skills or Textbook (Counter).
  

Skills

Icon	Name	Rank	Type	Affinity	Action Type	Skill Point	Cost	Description
	Tetra Counter	Default	Active	Almighty	Counter	-	-	The user prepares a Counter, and responds to Attack and Rush with Counter damage.
	Sword Slap	0-5	Active	Almighty	Counter	1	-	The user prepares a Counter, and responds to Attack and Rush with no effect on Friendship level.
	Poison Counter	1-0	Active	Almighty	Counter	1 (Select 1)	-	The user prepares a Counter, and responds to Attack and Rush with Counter damage and Poison effect.
	Bind Counter		Active	Almighty	Counter		-	The user prepares a Counter, and responds to Attack and Rush with Counter damage and Bind effect.
	Counter Zwei	2-0	Switch	Almighty	Curative	1	-	A switch skill which can switch between on and off. The most powerful counter available. Activating with accuracy will reduce incantation time, however the user's critical attack will also decrease. (Incantation -50%, Critical -20)
	Vampire Counter	3-0	Active	Almighty	Counter	1	HP 5%	User goes into a Counter stance, counters Attack and Rush. Deals damage to both the enemy's HP and MP. (Absorbs 1/2th of damage as MP. If MP damage is less than 2, you will only absorb 1 MP.)
	In-Fight Counter	5-0	Active	Almighty	Counter	1	-	The user prepares a Counter, and responds to Attack and Rush with Counter damage, but the enemy is not knocked back. Follow-up attacks are possible.
	Strikeback (Bash)	7-0	Active	Almighty	Counter	1	-	The user gets into a Counter stance that can deliver tremendous damage when countering an Attack or Rush move. Damages surrounding enemies.
	Strikeback (Soul)	7-5	Active	Almighty	Counter	1	-	The user gets into a Counter stance that can severely deplete the opponent's MP when countering an Attack or Rush move. Damages surrounding enemies.
	Strikeback (World)	9-0	Active	Almighty	Counter	1	-	The user gets into a Counter stance that can deliver tremendous damage when countering an Attack or Rush move. Damages surrounding enemies. (Larger range than Strikeback (Bash))

[!!!]* (MISTRANSLATED! Original Text =カウンターの詠唱時間が短くなり、必殺が出にくくなる。Tr=Counter incantation time is reduced, however Critical Hit ratio is reduced also.
[!!!]* Original Name = Fast Counter Position)
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How to Train Expertise

• Un-equip all equipment unless it contributes to Expertise gain.
• Provoke a Rainbow of Victory Jack Frost and use Counter. They always use Rush skills.
• Provoke a Gaki in Virtual Battle and use Counter.