Enables unit to counterattack regardless of distance to attacker.
Ranged
- Ranged Weapon Users Only
Unlocks at 5 ★
Unlocks at 4 ★
Skillsets that use skill
Beachside Bulwark (Mixed Enemy Phase)
Gronnowl+ (+Res) Alternate: Buoyboard+ (+Def) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Reposition Alternate: Smite |
B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Ignis |
C | Odd Atk Wave 3 | |
SP | 1575 | S | Iote's Shield Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Regal for Reglay (CC Vantage)
Blárblade+ | A | Close Counter | |
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Reposition Alternate: Rally Up Atk+ |
B | Vantage 3 | |
Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Res Smoke 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
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SP | 2085 | S | Brazen Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Res 3 |
Unexpected Tank (Vantage)
Wrathful Pain+ | A | Close Counter | |
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Restore+ Alternate: Recover+ |
B | Vantage 3 | |
Miracle | C | Savage Blow 3 | |
SP | 1800 | S | Brazen Atk/Res 3 |
The Knife That Cuts The Tomato (CC Vantage)
Gronnblade+ | A | Close Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Vantage 3 | |
Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Res Smoke 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
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SP | 1910 | S | Brazen Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Res 3 |
Thick Fecundity (Defensive)
Plegian Bow+ (+Def) Alternate: Spendthrift Bow+ (+Def) |
A | Close Counter Alternate: Close Foil |
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Positional Assist | B | Atk/Def Snag 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Noontime |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Rein 3 |
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SP | 1770 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
Nosferatu (Defensive Tank)
Wrathful Absorb+ | A | Close Counter | |
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Martyr+ | B | Guard 3 Alternate: Vantage 3 |
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Miracle | C | Hone Cavalry | |
SP | 1150 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Abs of Steel (Defensive Tank)
Wrathful Witchy Wand+ | A | Close Counter Alternate: Steady Stance (3 or 4) |
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Martyr+ | B | Dazzling Staff 3 | |
Miracle | C | Even Def Wave 3 | |
SP | 1130 | S | Brazen Atk/Def 3 |
Teacher’s Blessings (Defensive Tank)
Lethal Carrot+ (+Def) Alternate: Barb Shuriken+ (+Def) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Swap Alternate: Pivot |
B | Special Fighter 3 Alternate: Special Spiral 3 |
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Noontime Alternate: Sol |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Holiday Season’s Tactics (Vantage)
Broadleaf Fan+ (+Atk) Alternate: Pumpkin-a-Box+ (+Atk) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Swap Alternate: Pivot |
B | Vantage 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Miracle |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Spd Smoke 3 Alternate: Armored Boots |
Snowfall upon Renais (Sustained Tank)
Wrathful Absorb+ Alternate: Wrathful Witchy Wand+ |
A | Close Counter Alternate: Def/Res Bond 3 |
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Physic+ Alternate: Restore+ |
B | Wary Fighter 3 Alternate: Dazzling Staff 3 |
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Miracle Alternate: Heavenly Light |
C | Atk Ploy 3 Alternate: Atk Opening 3 |
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SP | 1920 | S | Atk/Def Bond 3 Alternate: Close Def 3 |
Dancing with the Devil (Defensive)
Slaying Bow+ (+Spd) Alternate: Slaying Bow+ (+Def) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Pivot | B | Special Fighter 3 | |
Aether Alternate: Glacies |
C | Fortify Armor Alternate: Atk Ploy 3 |
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SP | 2085 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Bulky Barmaid (Defensive)
Barb Shuriken+ (+Def) | A | Close Counter | |
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Rally Up Atk+ Alternate: Swap |
B | Special Fighter 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Def Ploy 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3 |
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SP | 2070 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
I Shall Dance! (Defensive Support)
Barb Shuriken+ (+Def) Alternate: Dusk Uchiwa+ (+Def) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Dance | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Odd Def Wave 3 | |
SP | 1080 | S | Close Def 3 |
Crown Prince of Dance (Support)
Smoke Dagger+ (+Def) Alternate: Dusk Uchiwa+ (+Def) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Dance | B | Wings of Mercy 3 | |
Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Odd Def Wave 3 | |
SP | 1200 | S | Close Def 3 |
So Wrong Yet So Right (Generalist)
Loptous | A | Close Counter | |
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Reciprocal Aid | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Vantage 3 |
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Iceberg | C | Atk Ploy 3 | |
SP | 1875 | S | Close Def 3 |
Is Vantage still good? (Vantage)
Kaze's Needle (+Eff) Alternate: Broadleaf Fan+ (+Atk) |
A | Close Counter Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Vantage 3 | |
Miracle | C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1710 | S | Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
Thunder Warhead (Offensive/Support)
Thunderhead (+Atk) | A | 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 | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3 |
Lady of Caelin (Mixed Phase Build)
Blárowl+ (+Spd) Alternate: Blue Gift+ (+Spd) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Swap Alternate: Pivot |
B | Bold Fighter 3 Alternate: Desperation 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Armor March 3 | |
SP | 1575 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Special Sacean (Special Fighter)
Blárowl+ (+Spd) Alternate: Blue Gift+ (+Spd) |
A | Close Counter Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3 |
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Swap Alternate: Pivot |
B | Special Fighter 3 | |
Aether Alternate: Luna |
C | Armor March 3 | |
SP | 2025 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Sacaen Guardian (Defensive Focus)
Blárowl+ (+Def) Alternate: Blue Gift+ (+Spd) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Swap | B | Guard 3 | |
Iceberg Alternate: Glacies |
C | Armor March 3 | |
SP | 1415 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Shadow Host (CC)
Naglfar (+Eff) | A | Close Counter Alternate: Close Foil |
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Reposition | B | Lull Atk/Res 3 Alternate: Special Spiral 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Sol |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Fort. Def Res 2 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3 |
Hoshidan Hospitality (Defensive Bruiser)
Slaying Bow+ (+Def) Alternate: Hama Ya+ (+Def) |
A | Close Counter Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2 |
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Ignis | C | Threaten Def 3 | |
SP | 1635 | S | Close Def 3 |
The Unmovable Sovereign (Enemy Phase + Budget)
Rauðrowl+ (+Def) Alternate: Candelabra+ (+Def) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Swap Alternate: Pivot |
B | Vengeful Fighter 3 | |
Ignis Alternate: Glacies |
C | Res Ploy 3 | |
SP | 1425 | S | Close Def 3 |
Halloween Hero (Defensive Generalist)
Gronnowl+ (+Def) Alternate: Spectral Tome+ (+Def) |
A | Close Counter Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Swap | B | Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 2 |
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Iceberg Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Armor March 3 | |
SP | 1575 | S | Atk Ploy 3 |
Tricky Trickery (Mixed Phase)
Slaying Bow+ (+Def) | A | Close Counter | |
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Swap | B | Bold Fighter 3 | |
Ignis | C | Def Ploy 3 | |
SP | 1695 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Counter Skills
Overview
One of the most infamous skills, Distant/Close Counter allows melee units who are helpless vs. ranged (and vice versa) to potentially trade back heavy damage. As melee units typically have low resistance, Distant Counter can allow a unit to beat many of their previous counters, color permitting. It’s feared by low defense ranged attackers, particularly those with low speed. Ranged units with decent defense enjoy the use of this skill.
Synergy
The Distant/Close Counter + Quick Riposte combo is famous for a reason: A guaranteed double attack on anyone who initiates combat onto the unit. This powerful combo can be used on nearly any unit with reasonable defenses, more commonly seen on melee units than ranged. Distant/Close Counter + Vantage is also strong, forcing attackers to take potentially heavy damage. This is a devastating combo for ranged units in particular. Dagger-users can use this skill to debuff foes for a retaliatory strike next turn: It also combos well with Seal skills which do the same thing.
Weaknesses
These are two of the most difficult skills to deal with, as their very nature is to be problematic. The best way to handle Distant/Close Counter is Desperation, allowing your faster units to potentially KO a foe before they can retaliate. Skill combos are trickier to deal with: Quick Riposte + Distant/Close can be beaten by luring that unit into your team. Vantage + Distant/Close Counter is particularly troublesome: Powerful users of Desperation are your best bet here. If all else fails, debuffs such as Threaten Atk can help to mitigate the damage.