Unit counterattacks first when attacked at HP ≤ 75%
All Units
- Inheritable by all units.
Units with Skill
Unlocks at 5 ★
Unlocks at 4 ★
Skillsets that use skill
Thunder Strike’s Scion (Defensive Nuke)
Bright Naginata (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter | |
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Swap | B | Vantage 3 | |
Glimmer Alternate: Miracle |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 2035 | S | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Res 3 |
This Diviner Bites Back (Vantage)
Obsessive Curse (+Eff) | A | Close Foil Alternate: Close Counter |
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Positional Assist | B | Vantage 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Res Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1550 | S | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
Blade Blade (DC Vantage)
Laevatein (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter | |
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Positional Assist | B | Vantage 3 | |
Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Fatal Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1610 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 |
The Bloodied Berserker
Cursed Lance (+Eff) | A | Brazen Atk/Spd (3 or 4) Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Vantage 3 Alternate: Desperation 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Ignis |
C | Spd/Def Rein 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1260 | S | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Spd/Res Solo 3 |
I Am No Longer Baby, I Want Power (Vantage Nuke)
Blárblade+ | A | Close Foil Alternate: Close Counter |
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Positional Assist | B | Vantage 3 | |
Miracle Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Res Smoke 3 |
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SP | 2160 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Solo 3 |
Saltwater in the Wound (Assassin)
Kitty Paddle+ Alternate: Poison Dagger+ |
A | Death Blow 4 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
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Draw Back | B | Vantage 3 | |
Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Drive Res 2 Alternate: Fortify Res 3 |
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SP | 1985 | S | Attack +3 |
This Dress Cost What?!? (Budget)
First Bite+ (+Spd) Alternate: First Bite+ (+Def) |
A | Fury 3 Alternate: Wind Boost 3 |
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Reciprocal Aid | B | Vantage 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Threaten Atk 3 |
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SP | 1485 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Anti-Meta (TA/Raven)
Lionheart’s Roar (Vantage Nuke)
Dark Mystletainn (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter | |
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Positional Assist | B | Vantage 3 | |
Bonfire Alternate: Luna |
C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1710 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 Alternate: Quickened Pulse |
What do you mean it’s not 2019 anymore? (Aether Raids Defense)
Tyrfing (+Eff) | A | Distant Countering A Slot | |
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Positional Assist Alternate: Assistless |
B | Vantage 3 | |
Vengeance | C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Infantry Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1260 | S | Atk/Def Form 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Def 3 |
With Great Power… (Defensive Nuke)
Lightning Breath+ (+Atk) | A | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition | B | Vantage 3 | |
Glimmer | C | Panic Ploy 3 Alternate: Threaten Res 3 |
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SP | 1485 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Foes’ Attack? What’s That? (Standard Vantage)
Laslow's Blade (+Eff) | A | Distant Storm Alternate: Distant Countering A Slot |
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Ardent Sacrifice Alternate: Positional Assist |
B | Vantage 3 | |
Ruptured Sky Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Atk/Spd Oath 4 |
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SP | 2175 | S | Steady Breath Alternate: Darting Breath |
I’m Going to Kill You, and Then Kill You Again! (Max Invest / Speed Stack Vantage)
Laslow's Blade (+Eff) | A | Distant Dart Alternate: Distant Countering A Slot |
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Ardent Sacrifice Alternate: Positional Assist |
B | Vantage 3 | |
Godlike Reflexes | C | Atk/Spd Oath 4 Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
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SP | 2175 | S | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Darting Breath |
Honorbound Vassal (Defensive Nuke)
Saizo's Star (+Eff) | A | Close Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Vantage 3 | |
Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Brazen Atk/Def 3 |
Ursula's Revenge (Aether Raids Offense)
Blue-Crow Tome (+Eff) | A | Close Foil Alternate: Close Counter |
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Reposition | B | Vantage 3 | |
Glimmer | C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Res Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd 3 |
What the Hex just Happened!? (Aether Raids Vantage)
Tharja's Hex (+Eff) | A | Close Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Vantage 3 | |
Glimmer Alternate: Miracle |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Brazen Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Res 3 |
Also her Best! (AR Vantage)
Iris's Tome (+Atk) | A | Close Counter Alternate: Close Foil |
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Reposition | B | Vantage 3 | |
Miracle Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Fatal Smoke 3 Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Heavy Blade 3 / Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
Matthew Reverse Lunatic (Vantage)
Spy's Dagger (+Eff) | A | Close Foil Alternate: Close Salvo |
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Positional Assist Alternate: Reciprocal Aid |
B | Vantage 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Lethality |
C | Spd Smoke 4 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 2200 | S | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
Matthew's Career and Name Change (Broadleaf Vantage)
Broadleaf Fan+ (+Atk) Alternate: Broadleaf Fan+ (+Spd) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Reposition Alternate: Draw Back |
B | Vantage 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Miracle |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Spd Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
Steadfast Strategist (Anti-Ranged)
Parthia (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3 |
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Reposition | B | Vantage 3 | |
Glimmer | C | Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Spur Spd 3 |
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SP | 1545 | S | Fierce Stance 3 |
Three Steps Ahead (Anti-Cavalry + Budget)
Keen Gronnwolf+ (+Eff) Alternate: Gronnwolf+ |
A | Fury 3 | |
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Draw Back Alternate: Reposition |
B | Vantage 3 Alternate: Bowbreaker 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Ignis |
C | Drive Spd 2 Alternate: Hone Spd 3 |
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SP | 1485 | S | Atk/Def Bond 3 |
Vantage
Overview
One of the most notorious skills in the game, Vantage is an effective skill in nearly any sitiation. Vantage’s ability to force foes to take damage is unparalleled, and it makes the users of the skill very annoying to trade damage with. Vantage is useful on a wide range of units, cementing its place as one of the most common B slot skills. It is a powerful answer to many offensive skill effects, such as Life and Death, Desperation, Blow skills and Poison Strike. Vantage forces attackers to take heavy damage before they can apply their effects, making them think twice before initiating risky attacks. Vantage is also a safe way to finish off low-HP enemies without them trading heavy damage.
Synergy
Vantage synergises the most with Distant/Close Counter skills, enabling users of the combo to benefit from Vantage no matter who attacks them. This combination is very difficult to bypass when attacking. The amount of damage that Vantage causes is directly proportional to the user’s attack, making high attack units the best users of the skill. Hector is an extremely noteworthy user, as his weapon possesses Quick Riposte 2. This means he can trade heavy damage at any health level if he is given Vantage as a B slot skill. HP management skills such as Ardent Sacrifice and Reciprocal Aid are useful as they can allow a unit to activate the skill without direct danger.
Weaknesses
Vantage has three weaknesses: The first two are typical of HP-threshold skills. Vantage requires the unit to have taken damage before it activates, which means unless a HP management skill is used, the user must engage in combat without the effects of the skill. This means the skill is not active at the start of the round. Finally, great care must be taken when using Vantage. When luring a foe to attack you, you must be certain that your Vantage unit can secure the KO. In the hands of the AI, Vantage’s ability to shut down offense can be annoying. The Distant/Close Counter + Vantage combination is tricky, but there are a few ways around it. The first is to ensure the unit never activates the skill: investing in a quick KO is the best way to circumvent the skill. The next best thing is to have a unit with Vantage on your own team: This way, you can lure the foe to attack you, and instead hit them first.