Unit can counterattack regardless of foe's range.
Melee
- Restricted to melee units.
Units with Skill
Skillsets that use skill
Leading Fiana's Defense (Mixed Defense)
Guard Sword+ (+Res) Alternate: Barrier Blade+ (+Res) |
A | Distant Counter Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3 |
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Reposition | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Ignis |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1620 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3 |
Hardmode Bases (Enemy Phase)
Prized Lance | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3 |
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Reposition | B | Lull Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Aether Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 2025 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3 |
Goddess of the West (Defensive Tank)
Slaying Axe+ (+Res) | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Noontime | C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Swift Stance 2 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Raw Potential (Defensive Tank)
Slaying Axe+ (+Res) | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Noontime | C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Swift Stance 2 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
The Perfectionist (AR Distant Counter)
Golden Naginata (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 | |
Noontime | C | Pulse Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1455 | S | Swift Stance 2 Alternate: Warding Stance 3 |
The Sunstone's Brother (Omnitank)
Barrier Lance+ (+Res) | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3 |
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Swap Alternate: Reposition |
B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Dull Ranged 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Blue Flame |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Guidance 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Iote's Shield Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Another Day, Another Mask. (Defensive)
Courtly Candle+ (+Res) | A | Distant Counter | |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Iceberg | C | Pulse Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1770 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3 |
A Forsyth to be Reckoned With (Mixed Phase Duelist)
Sol Lance | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Def/Res Bond 3 |
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Swap | B | Bold Fighter 3 | |
Bonfire Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Armor March 3 Alternate: Joint Hone Def |
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SP | 1575 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
The Green Baron (Special Fighter Tank)
Sol Lance | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Def/Res Bond 3 |
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Swap | B | Special Fighter 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Noontime |
C | Armor March 3 Alternate: Joint Hone Def |
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SP | 1695 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3 |
The Priestess's Shield (Enemy Phase Mixed Tank)
Slaying Lance+ (+Res) Alternate: Barrier Lance+ (+Res) |
A | Distant Counter Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3 |
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Swap Alternate: Pivot |
B | Special Fighter 3 Alternate: Vengeful Fighter 3 |
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Aether Alternate: Sol |
C | Atk Smoke 3 | |
SP | 2145 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Close Def 3 |
A Song of Ice and Fire (Spiral Nuker)
Guardian's Axe (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition Alternate: Swap |
B | Special Spiral 3 | |
Glacies | C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 2095 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3 |
Endless Sunset (Sustainer Tank)
Guardian's Axe (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition Alternate: Swap |
B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Aether Alternate: Noontime |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 2545 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Fierce Stance 3 |
Out of the Ashes (Mixed Phase)
Ethereal Breath | A | Distant Counter | |
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Pivot | B | Bold Fighter 3 | |
Glacies Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Armor March 3 Alternate: Odd Atk Wave 3 |
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SP | 1545 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Paradise Lost (Defensive Tank)
Ethereal Breath | A | Distant Counter | |
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Pivot | B | Special Fighter 3 Alternate: Wrath 3 |
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Sol Alternate: Noontime |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1425 | S | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Steadfast Danseuse (Enemy Phase)
Rapier | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Atk/Spd Push 4 |
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Dance | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Null C-Disrupt 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1470 | S | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd 3 |
Une Saison en Enfer (Aether Raids Offense Omnitank / Support)
Casa Blanca+ (+Res) | A | Distant Counter | |
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Dance | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Noontime Alternate: Sol |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1920 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3 |
Relationship Status: Eir and Peony OP BFFs! (Aether Raids Omnitank)
Fensalir (+Spd) | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition Alternate: Smite |
B | Spd-Based DR B Slot Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Noontime Alternate: Sol |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Spd/Res Solo 3 |
She’s Just Flying There...Menacingly! (Defensive Tank)
Beruka's Axe (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Renewal 3 |
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Ignis Alternate: Noontime |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Iote's Shield Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
The Protector (Defensive Tank)
Slaying Lance+ (+Spd) Alternate: Luncheon Lance+ (+Spd) |
A | Distant Counter Alternate: Close Def 3 |
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Reposition Alternate: Swap |
B | Guard 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Hone Fliers | |
SP | 1250 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Close Def 3 |
Do Fear The Reaper (General Tank)
Scythe of Sariel | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Steady Stance (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Bonfire Alternate: Sol |
C | Close Guard 3 | |
SP | 2095 | S | Distant Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Pierce the Sky (Offensive Generalist)
Creator Sword | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Wrath 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Ruptured Sky |
C | Odd Spd Wave 3 | |
SP | 1575 | S | Quickened Pulse |
Genesis (Aether Raids)
Creator Sword | A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Wrath 3 |
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Noontime | C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1545 | S | Darting Stance 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Dark Sarcasm in the Classroom (Wrath Sweeper)
Creator Sword | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Fury 4 |
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Rally Atk/Spd+ Alternate: Reposition |
B | Wrath 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Ruptured Sky |
C | Even Atk Wave 3 | |
SP | 1830 | S | Chill Atk 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3 |
Hey, Teacher! Leave those kids alone! (Mixed Counter-unit)
Creator Sword | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Flashing Blade 4 |
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Rally Atk/Spd+ Alternate: Reposition |
B | Lull Spd/Def 3 Alternate: Null C-Disrupt 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Ruptured Sky |
C | Even Atk Wave 3 | |
SP | 2070 | S | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Bond 3 |
Adrestian Bulwark (Enemy Phase)
Victorious Axe | A | Distant Counter | |
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Smite | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Vantage 3 |
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Aether Alternate: Noontime |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 2145 | S | Distant Def 3 Alternate: Close Def 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.