Enables unit to counterattack regardless of distance to attacker.
Ranged
- Ranged Weapon Users Only
Unlocks at 5 ★
Unlocks at 4 ★
Skillsets that use skill
The WALL (Defensive Tank)
Guard Bow+ (+Def) Alternate: Monstrous Bow+ (+Def) |
A | Close Counter Alternate: Svalinn Shield |
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Swap | B | Vengeful Fighter 3 Alternate: Wary Fighter 3 |
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Ignis | C | Atk Ploy 3 | |
SP | 1595 | S | Close Def 3 |
Beaches be Crazy (Tanky Enemy Phase)
Barb Shuriken+ (+Def) Alternate: Seashell+ (+Def) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Seal Atk Spd 2 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Threaten Atk 3 | |
SP | 1635 | S | Quickened Pulse |
Independent Waifu (Dueler)
Wrathful Absorb+ Alternate: Wrathful Pain+ |
A | Close Counter Alternate: Attack +3 |
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Martyr+ Alternate: Rehabilitate+ |
B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Vantage 3 |
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Miracle | C | Threaten Res 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
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SP | 1860 | S | Close Def 3 |
Physical Tank
Slaying Bow+ (+Def) | A | Close Counter | |
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Reposition Alternate: Draw Back |
B | Guard 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Spur Def/Res 2 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Eldritch Smackdown (Offensive Support)
Odin's Grimoire (+Eff) | A | Close Counter Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition Alternate: Swap |
B | Def/Res Link 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Glimmer | C | Atk Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1620 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Bird Is The Word(Defensive)
Corvus Tome (+Eff) | A | Close Counter Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3 |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Null C-Disrupt 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Atk Smoke 3 | |
SP | 2295 | S | Close Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Guiding Ring Giver (Defensive)
Eternal Tome (+Eff) | A | Close Counter Alternate: Mirror Stance 3 |
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Reposition | B | Lull Atk/Res 3 Alternate: Null C-Disrupt 3 |
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Sol Alternate: Noontime |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1695 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3 |
Momentous Shinobi (Defensive Tank)
Saizo's Star (+Eff) | A | Close Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
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 |
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'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 |
Owl’s well that ends well (Tanky Owl Tome)
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.