Unit can counterattack regardless of foe's range.
Melee
- Restricted to melee units.
Units with Skill
Skillsets that use skill
The Scarf's Kinda Cute idk (Crafty Fighter)
Blackfire Breath+ (+Res) Alternate: Blackfire Breath+ (+Def) |
A | Distant Counter | |
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Positional Assist | B | Crafty Fighter 3 | |
Sol Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1770 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 Alternate: Mirror Stance 2 |
The Feet-ure Presentation! (Distant Counter Dragon)
Primordial Breath | A | Distant Counter | |
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Positional Assist | B | Shield Pulse 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Negating Fang Alternate: Sol |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Joint Drive Atk |
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SP | 1700 | S | Spd/Res Solo 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3 |
The Light that Shines over Fódlan (Versatile)
Flower Hauteclere (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Distant Ward |
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Positional Assist | B | Black Eagle Rule | |
Noontime Alternate: Bonfire |
C | A/D Near Save 3 Alternate: A/R Far Save 3 |
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SP | 1700 | S | Atk/Res Ideal 3 Alternate: Steady Breath |
Untitled Geese Game(General Defensive)
Flowing Lance+ (+Res) Alternate: Slaying Lance+ (+Res) |
A | Distant Counter | |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Noontime Alternate: Sol |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1770 | S | Spd/Res Solo 3 Alternate: Swift Stance 2 |
↙→↘↓↙←↘ + Punch (Spurn Defensive)
Flowing Lance+ (+Spd) Alternate: Slaying Lance+ (+Spd) |
A | Distant Counter | |
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Positional Assist | B | Spurn 3 Alternate: Spd-Based DR B Slot |
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Noontime Alternate: Sol |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1770 | S | Spd/Res Solo 3 |
AAAAAAAAAAAAA (Generalist)
Hel's Reaper | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Bracing Stance 3 |
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Reposition | B | Guard Bearing 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3 |
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Noontime Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Inevitable Death | |
SP | 1290 | S | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
I'll come up with a creative build name later (Enemy Phase)
Blade of Shadows | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Spurn 3 | |
Noontime Alternate: Sol |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1575 | S | Spd/Res Solo 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Leader of the 7th Platoon (Supertank)
Spear of Shadow | A | Distant Counter | |
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Positional Assist | B | Spurn 3 | |
Sol Alternate: Noontime |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1770 | S | Spd/Res Solo 3 |
Fairy Tale Knight (Defensive Tank)
Starpoint Lance | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Distant Ward |
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Reposition | B | Guard Bearing 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1595 | S | Iote's Shield Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
A Wish Your Heart Makes
Flower of Ease | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Bracing Stance 3 |
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Whimsical Dream | B | Sabotage Def 3 Alternate: Aerobatics 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Ground Orders 3 Alternate: Guidance 3 |
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SP | 1250 | S | Guidance 3 Alternate: Chill Atk 3 |
The Strongest One's Name (Repel/Close Call Build)
Apotheosis Spear Alternate: Slaying Lance+ (+Spd) |
A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition Alternate: Rally Atk/Spd+ |
B | Repel 3 Alternate: Close Call 3 |
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Noontime Alternate: Sol |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Steady Posture 2 Alternate: Swift Stance 2 |
Plegian Honor (Enemy Phase)
Slaying Axe+ (+Res) Alternate: Barrier Axe+ |
A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Noontime Alternate: Sol |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1595 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Mirror Stance 2 |
The Bride Aesthetic (Defensive)
Slaying Edge+ (+Spd) Alternate: Barrier Blade+ (+Res) |
A | Distant Counter Alternate: Distant Foil |
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Reposition | B | Lull Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Special Spiral 3 |
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Sol Alternate: Noontime |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1695 | S | Mirror Stance 2 Alternate: Distant Def 3 |
Wolf Love Chicken (Aether Raids Tank)
Bride's Fang | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Null C-Disrupt 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Noontime |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1595 | S | Mirror Stance 2 Alternate: Swift Stance 2 |
Ravage Them! (Enemy Phase Nuke)
Brutal Breath | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Vantage 3 | |
Glimmer | C | Res Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1535 | S | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd 3 |
Azura's Protector (Supertank)
Brutal Breath | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Null C-Disrupt 3 |
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Noontime Alternate: Sol |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Mirror Stance 2 Alternate: Swift Stance 2 |
The Strong Survive (Defensive Tank)
Gurgurant | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Distant Foil |
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Reposition | B | Guard Bearing 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Sol |
C | Atk/Def Rein 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3 |
Cherry Sodas (Open B-Slot)
Weighted Lance (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Sturdy Stance (2 or 3) |
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Pivot Alternate: Swap |
B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Wary Fighter 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Aether |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Armor |
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SP | 1695 | S | Mirror Stance 2 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Gaymr Girl (Mix Phase)
Aymr | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Atk/Res Solo 3 |
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Shove Alternate: Smite |
B | Bold Fighter 3 Alternate: Raging Storm |
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Bonfire Alternate: Aether |
C | Armored Stride 3 | |
SP | 1475 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
The Edge of… Noon? (Special Fighter Sustain)
Aymr | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Atk/Res Solo 3 |
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Shove Alternate: Smite |
B | Special Fighter 3 | |
Noontime | C | Armored Stride 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1575 | S | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Flower of Enchantment (Defensive Nuke)
Feather Sword | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Belief in Love | |
Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1265 | S | Fierce Stance 3 |
I want power. (OHKO Nuke)
Rapier | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Wrath 3 | |
Hero's Blood | C | Time's Pulse 3 | |
SP | 1895 | S | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 |
A Hero's Boldness (Enemy Phase Sweeper/Tank)
Rapier | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Close Call 3 |
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Hero's Blood Alternate: Noontime |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 2145 | S | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Swift Stance 2 |
Get Out Of My Way (AR Offense)
Astral Breath | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Distant Ward |
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Shove Alternate: Smite |
B | Vantage 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Link 3 |
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Glimmer Alternate: Noontime |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Res Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Brazen Atk/Res 3 Alternate: Iote's Shield |
Beat of the Rising Sun (Close Call/Repel Tank)
Rinkah's Club | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Distant Foil |
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Reposition | B | Close Call 3 Alternate: Repel 3 |
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Sol | C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1595 | S | Swift Stance 2 Alternate: Steady Posture 2 |
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.