Final Fantasy Wiki
Don't have an account?
Register
Register
Final Fantasy Wiki
Final Fantasy Wiki
49,208
pages
in: Recurring command abilities, Reaction abilities, Recurring support abilities, Pages that use a deprecated format of the math tags
English

Changes: Counter (ability)

Back to page
Edit
m (Renaming lists in accordance with Forum:Renaming list articles and deleting redundant lists)
m (Bot: Automated text replacement (-Critical Hit +critical hit))
(25 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
{{sideicon|FFIV|FFV|FFVII|FFVIII|FFIX|FFX|X2|FFXI|FFXII|FFXIII|XIII2|FFXIV|FFT|FFTA|FFTA2|FFTS|FFL2|FFL3|T4HoL|BravelyD|BravelyS|FFD|DFF2008|D012|DFFOO|TFF|TFFCC|TFFASC|PFF|FFAB|FFE|FFBE}}
 +
{{sideicon|FFIV|FFV|FFVII|FFVIII|FFIX|FFX|X2|FFXI|FFXII|FFXIII|XIII2|FFXIV|FFT|FFTA|FFTA2|FFTS|FFL2|FFL3|T4HoL|FFD|DFF2008|D012|DFFOO|TFF|TFFCC|TFFASC|PFF|FFAB|FFE|FFBE|WoFF}}
 
{{cleanup}}
  
{{cleanup}}
 
[[File:FFIX Counter.png|right|thumb|250px|Counter as seen in ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''.]]
  
[[File:FFIX Counter.png|right|thumb|250px|Counter as seen in ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''.]]
−
{{Q|Sometimes counterattacks when hit by a physical attack.|''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]'' description}}
 +
{{Quote|Sometimes counterattacks when hit by a physical attack.|''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]'' description}}
 
'''Counter''' {{J|カウンター|Kauntā}}, also known as '''Counterattack''' {{J|はんげき|Hangeki}}, '''Riposte''' and '''Debug Counter''', is a recurring [[support ability]] in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]], typically belonging to the [[Monk (job)|Monk]] [[job system|job]] or monk-type characters. A character with [[Counter (status)|Counter]] will automatically attack the opponent who initiated the attack. In some incarnations, this negates the damage from the attacking opponent, while in other versions, the attacked player will take damage and then immediately perform a counter-attack.
  
'''Counter''' {{J|カウンター|Kauntā}}, also known as '''Counterattack''' {{J|はんげき|Hangeki}}, '''Riposte''' and '''Debug Counter''', is a recurring [[support ability]] in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]], typically belonging to the [[Monk (job)|Monk]] [[job system|job]] or monk-type characters. A character with [[Counter (status)|Counter]] will automatically attack the opponent who initiated the attack. In some incarnations, this negates the damage from the attacking opponent, while in other versions, the attacked player will take damage and then immediately perform a counter-attack.
   
 
In games with an [[Battle system#Active Time Battle|ATB gauge]], a counter-attack does not affect the speed of the gauge nor does it change how close it is to being full. [[Magic Counter]] is a similar ability that allows one to counter magical attacks.
  
In games with an [[Battle system#Active Time Battle|ATB gauge]], a counter-attack does not affect the speed of the gauge nor does it change how close it is to being full. [[Magic Counter]] is a similar ability that allows one to counter magical attacks.
   
−
{{See Also|Counterspell|Magic Counter|Retaliate|Return Magic|Strike Back}}
 +
{{See|Counterspell|Magic Counter|Retaliate|Return Magic|Strike Back}}
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
Line 16: Line 16:
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
−
Counter is a Level 4 ability for the [[Monk (Final Fantasy V)|Monk]] class, learned for 60 ABP. It allows a player to counter-attack physical attacks at a 50% chance, but the player will take damage from those attacks. Counter can be combined with Cover and Guard (to nullify damage). Counter ignores weapons with [[Added Ability#Final Fantasy V|added abilities]], such as the [[Final Fantasy V weapons#Thief Knife|Thief Knife]], [[Final Fantasy V weapons#Chicken Knife|Chicken Knife]], and [[Final Fantasy V weapons#Hayate Bow|Hayate Bow]], and the [[Final Fantasy V weapons#Twin Lance|Twin Lance]] will only attack once instead of twice as usual. Only added abilities to trigger with counters are from [[Harp (weapon type)|harps]].
 +
Counter is a Level 4 ability for the [[Monk (Final Fantasy V)|Monk]] class, learned for 60 ABP. It allows a player to counter-attack physical attacks at a 50% chance, but the player will take damage from those attacks. Counter can be combined with Cover and Guard (to nullify damage). It ignores weapons with [[Added Ability#Final Fantasy V|added abilities]], such as the [[Final Fantasy V weapons#Thief Knife|Thief Knife]], [[Final Fantasy V weapons#Chicken Knife|Chicken Knife]], and [[Final Fantasy V weapons#Hayate Bow|Hayate Bow]], and the [[Final Fantasy V weapons#Twin Lance|Twin Lance]] will only attack once instead of twice as usual. Only added abilities to trigger with counters are from [[Harp (weapon type)|harps]].
   
 
Counter functions while in the Berserk state in the mobile and Steam versions, but not in earlier versions.
  
Counter functions while in the Berserk state in the mobile and Steam versions, but not in earlier versions.
−
{{Abil-stub|Final Fantasy V}}<!-- Information on the enemy version of Counter -->
  
   
  +
It is also an enemy ability used by Iron Fist, [[Dueling Knight]]. It ignores Defenses and inflicts Sap.
⚫
===''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''===
  
⚫
[[Independent Materia (Final Fantasy VII)#Counter Attack|Counter Attack Materia]] allows a player to counterattack physical attacks while taking damage from those attacks. It is obtained after defeating [[Materia Keeper (Final Fantasy VII)|Materia Keeper]], and additional ones can be won as prizes from [[Chocobo Square (Final Fantasy VII)|chocobo racing]] (although the name of the [[Materia (Final Fantasy VII)|Materia]] is deceptively written as just "Counter").
  
   
  ⚫
===''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''===
⚫
The [[Support Materia (Final Fantasy VII)#Counter|Counter Materia]], with the exception of [[Command Materia (Final Fantasy VII)#Master Command|Master Command]], counters once with all the abilities within the linked [[Command Materia (Final Fantasy VII)|Command Materia]]. While this seems straightforward it is especially important with the [[Command Materia (Final Fantasy VII)#Throw|Throw]] and [[Command Materia (Final Fantasy VII)#Steal|Steal]] Materia: The ability used in the Throw or Steal Materia is the one highlighted on the Materia menu, and the player is unable to counter with the other darkened ability ''unless'' they equip another source for that particular ability. If the player has a source for both abilities on the Materia, then the character will counter with both; e.g. Counter linked with LV2 Steal would counter with the [[Mug#Final Fantasy VII|Mug]] ability. However, if the character also equips a LV1 Steal Materia so that they know Steal and Mug at the same time, the character will counter twice when attacked—first with Steal, then with Mug—while only needing a single Counter Materia.
  
  +
{{main|Counter Attack (Final Fantasy VII)|Counter (Final Fantasy VII)}}
  ⚫
The Counter Attack Materia allows a player to counterattack physical attacks while taking damage from those attacks. It is obtained after defeating [[Materia Keeper (Final Fantasy VII)|Materia Keeper]], and additional ones can be won as prizes from [[Chocobo Square (Final Fantasy VII)|chocobo racing]] (although the name of the [[Materia (Final Fantasy VII)|Materia]] is deceptively written as just "Counter").
   
  ⚫
The Counter Materia can be linked to a [[Command Materia (Final Fantasy VII)|Command Materia]], and counters once with all the abilities of the linked Materia. While this seems straightforward it is especially important with the [[Throw (Final Fantasy VII)|Throw]] and [[Steal (Final Fantasy VII)|Steal]] Materia: The ability used in the Throw or Steal Materia is the one highlighted on the Materia menu, and the player is unable to counter with the other darkened ability unless they equip another source for that particular ability.
−
When linked to Master Command, one of the commands is picked at random, with the exception of [[Gil Toss#Final Fantasy VII|Coin]], which is never used as a counter from a Master Command linkup. The Counter Materia is found in [[Northern Cave (Final Fantasy VII)|Northern Cave]].
  
   
 
The player can stack multiple Counter Attack and Counter Materia, up to eight counters per being hit. The Counters activate in the order they were equipped.
  
The player can stack multiple Counter Attack and Counter Materia, up to eight counters per being hit. The Counters activate in the order they were equipped.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''===
−
{{Q|Counterattacks when attacked|Description}}
 +
{{Quote|Counterattacks when attacked|Description}}
−
Counter is a [[Final Fantasy VIII support abilities|support ability]] taught by [[Carbuncle (Final Fantasy VIII)|Carbuncle]] for 200 AP that allows a player to counter-attack against physical attacks while taking damage from those attacks. It doesn't matter if the character receives any damage or if the enemy's attack misses.
 +
Counter is a [[Final Fantasy VIII support abilities|support ability]] taught by [[Carbuncle (Final Fantasy VIII)|Carbuncle]] for 200 AP that allows a player to counter-attack against physical attacks while taking damage from those attacks. It doesn't matter if the character receives any damage or if the enemy's attack misses. Counter works in conjunction with [[Defend (Final Fantasy VIII)|Defend]] and [[Cover (Final Fantasy VIII)|Cover]], so it is good to use this particular setup on the character in the middle of the party formation.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
Line 49: Line 49:
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy X]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy X]]''===
−
The [[Final Fantasy X auto-abilities#Counterattack|Counterattack]] auto-ability is found on, or can be customized to, weapons. It allows a player to retaliate against physical attacks with their own physical attack while taking damage from those attacks. Counter can be customized onto a weapon with one [[Final Fantasy X items#Friend Sphere|Friend Sphere]].
 +
The [[Final Fantasy X auto-abilities#Counterattack|Counterattack]] auto-ability is found or can be customized on weapons. It allows a player to retaliate against physical attacks with their own physical attack while taking damage from those attacks. Counter can be customized onto a weapon with one [[Final Fantasy X items#Friend Sphere|Friend Sphere]].
   
 
====''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''====
  
====''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''====
Line 55: Line 55:
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''===
−
====Counter====
  
 
[[Monk (Final Fantasy XI)|Monks]] can counter an enemy's attack and take no damage from the attacks they counter. Counter is a passive ability gained once player has 10 levels in Monk, or for anyone whose [[Support Job]] is monk and has a job level of 20 or greater. Counter activates occasionally, but the chance of countering can be increased if a player uses the ability Counterstance.
  
[[Monk (Final Fantasy XI)|Monks]] can counter an enemy's attack and take no damage from the attacks they counter. Counter is a passive ability gained once player has 10 levels in Monk, or for anyone whose [[Support Job]] is monk and has a job level of 20 or greater. Counter activates occasionally, but the chance of countering can be increased if a player uses the ability Counterstance.
   
Line 84: Line 83:
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''===
−
{{Q|Occasionally counterattack enemies after evading their attacks.|Description}}
 +
{{Quote|Occasionally counterattack enemies after evading their attacks.|Description}}
 
Counter is one of [[Sentinel (Final Fantasy XIII)|Sentinel's]] auto-ability that gives the user a chance to counterattack after evading an enemy attack with Evade. It never activates if the character evades an attack using Elude. Not all attacks can be countered even if they can be evaded. It can be learned by [[Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII)/Gameplay|Lightning]] (stage 7), [[Snow Villiers/Gameplay|Snow]] (stage 5), [[Hope Estheim/Gameplay|Hope]] (stage 7), [[Oerba Yun Fang/Gameplay|Fang]] (stage 7).
  
Counter is one of [[Sentinel (Final Fantasy XIII)|Sentinel's]] auto-ability that gives the user a chance to counterattack after evading an enemy attack with Evade. It never activates if the character evades an attack using Elude. Not all attacks can be countered even if they can be evaded. It can be learned by [[Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII)/Gameplay|Lightning]] (stage 7), [[Snow Villiers/Gameplay|Snow]] (stage 5), [[Hope Estheim/Gameplay|Hope]] (stage 7), [[Oerba Yun Fang/Gameplay|Fang]] (stage 7).
   
 
====''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]''====
  
====''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]''====
 
Improved Counter and Improved Counter II are available as passive abilities.
  
Improved Counter and Improved Counter II are available as passive abilities.
−
{{stub|Final Fantasy XIII-2}}
 +
{{Section|Final Fantasy XIII-2}}
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
Line 95: Line 94:
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''===
−
{{Q|Counterattack with a physical strike.|Description}}
 +
{{Quote|Counterattack with a physical strike.|Description}}
 
The [[Monk (Tactics)|Monk]] job class has the Counter [[Final Fantasy Tactics support abilities|support ability]], but it also has [[First Strike (ability)|First Strike]], which lets them counter an enemy before they even attack, dealing damage and interrupting the enemy's attack.
  
The [[Monk (Tactics)|Monk]] job class has the Counter [[Final Fantasy Tactics support abilities|support ability]], but it also has [[First Strike (ability)|First Strike]], which lets them counter an enemy before they even attack, dealing damage and interrupting the enemy's attack.
   
Line 101: Line 100:
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]''===
−
{{Q|Follows up enemy attack with a counterattack.|Description}}
 +
{{Quote|Follows up enemy attack with a counterattack.|Description}}
 
Counter is available to [[bangaa]] [[White Monk (Tactics Advance)|White Monks]], and [[Human|hume]] and [[Moogle (race)|moogle]] [[Thief (Tactics Advance)|Thieves]]. Counter is activated whenever a character is attacked, and most likely will follow up with a counter-attack (If the unit is attacked from farther away than they can attack, it does not activate).
  
Counter is available to [[bangaa]] [[White Monk (Tactics Advance)|White Monks]], and [[Human|hume]] and [[Moogle (race)|moogle]] [[Thief (Tactics Advance)|Thieves]]. Counter is activated whenever a character is attacked, and most likely will follow up with a counter-attack (If the unit is attacked from farther away than they can attack, it does not activate).
   
Line 110: Line 109:
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics S]]''===
−
{{Abil-stub|Final Fantasy Tactics S}}
 +
{{Ability section|Final Fantasy Tactics S}}
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Legend II]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy Legend II]]''===
Line 126: Line 125:
   
 
=== ''[[Bravely Default]]'' ===
  
=== ''[[Bravely Default]]'' ===
−
Counter is a support ability learned by [[Swordmaster (Bravely Default)|Swordmasters]].
 +
Counter is a the job level 6 support ability learned by [[Swordmaster (Bravely Default)|Swordmasters]]. It has a 60% chance to counterattack, when taking a single-target physical attack, and deal the same damage as a conventional attack. It costs 2 slots to equip.
   
 
==== ''[[Bravely Second: End Layer]]'' ====
  
==== ''[[Bravely Second: End Layer]]'' ====
−
Counter is the job level 5 support ability for the Swordmaster. It allows the user to have a 60% chance to counterattack when taking a single-target physical attack. Does damage to a single target equal to a conventional attack. This effect does not trigger for reflected attacks. It costs 2 slots.
 +
Counter is the job level 5 support ability for the [[Swordmaster (Bravely Second)|Swordmaster]]. It allows the user to have a 60% chance to counterattack when taking a single-target physical attack. Does damage to a single target equal to a conventional attack. This effect does not trigger for reflected attacks. It costs 2 slots.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]''===
−
Riposte can be learned from the [[Monk (Dimensions)|Monk]] job at Job Level 11 after accumulating 210 [[Ability Points]]; when used, the the character will counter if hit. Counter is an ability from the [[warrior (Dimensions)|Warrior]] job learned at Job Level 5 after accumulating 70 Ability Points; the character may counter if hit dealing less damage than a normal attack. [[Sol (Dimensions)|Sol]] begins with this ability already learned.
 +
Riposte can be learned from the [[Monk (Dimensions)|Monk]] job at Job Level 11 after accumulating 210 [[Ability Points]]; when used, the the character will counter if hit. Counter is an ability from the [[Warrior (Dimensions)|Warrior]] job learned at Job Level 5 after accumulating 70 Ability Points; the character may counter if hit dealing less damage than a normal attack. [[Sol (Dimensions)|Sol]] begins with this ability already learned.
   
 
Debug Counter is a [[Dummied content|dummied out]] ability that allows the user to always counterattack when hit.
  
Debug Counter is a [[Dummied content|dummied out]] ability that allows the user to always counterattack when hit.
   
 
===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''===
  
===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''===
−
Counterattack is a special ability learned at Level 85 that raises the [[Critical Hit]] rate of the character by 50% if they land an attack when the opponent is attacking. Its base CP cost is 50 and it requires 360 AP to master. Several of the Level 100 exclusive weapons carry the Counterattack ability innately.
 +
Counterattack is a special ability learned at Level 85 that raises the [[critical hit]] rate of the character by 50% if they land an attack when the opponent is attacking. Its base CP cost is 50 and it requires 360 AP to master. Several of the Level 100 exclusive weapons carry the Counterattack ability innately.
   
 
====''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]''====
  
====''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]''====
Line 143: Line 142:
   
 
====''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]''====
  
====''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]''====
−
{{Abil-stub|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia}}
 +
{{Ability section|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia}}
   
 
===''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy]]''===
  
===''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy]]''===
−
[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy abilities#Counter|Counter]] is a reactive ability that comes in three levels of power and activates in [[Battle Music Sequence]] when the player receives a "Miss" on three triggers to deal physical damage dependent on the level of the ability, up to five times a stage. [[Firion/Other appearances#Theatrhythm Final Fantasy|Firion]], [[Locke Cole/Other appearances#Theatrhythm Final Fantasy|Locke]], [[Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII)/Other appearances#Theatrhythm Final Fantasy|Sephiroth]], [[Squall Leonhart/Other appearances#Theatrhythm Final Fantasy|Squall]], [[Seifer Almasy/Other appearances#Theatrhythm Final Fantasy|Seifer]], [[Prishe#Theatrhythm Final Fantasy|Prishe]], [[Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII)/Other appearances#Theatrhythm Final Fantasy|Lightning]] and [[Snow Villiers/Other appearances#Theatrhythm Final Fantasy|Snow]] all learn all three levels of Counter.
 +
[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy abilities#Counter|Counter]] is a reactive ability that comes in three levels of power and activates in [[Battle Music Sequence]] when the player receives a "Miss" on three triggers to deal physical damage dependent on the level of the ability, up to five times a stage. [[Firion/Theatrhythm|Firion]], [[Locke Cole/Theatrhythm|Locke]], [[Sephiroth/Theatrhythm|Sephiroth]], [[Squall Leonhart/Theatrhythm|Squall]], [[Seifer Almasy/Theatrhythm|Seifer]], [[Prishe/Theatrhythm|Prishe]], [[Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII)/Theatrhythm|Lightning]] and [[Snow Villiers/Theatrhythm|Snow]] all learn all three levels of Counter.
   
 
====''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]''====
  
====''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call]]''====
Line 156: Line 155:
   
 
====''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival]]''====
  
====''[[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival]]''====
−
{{Abil-stub|Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival}}
 +
{{Ability section|Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival}}
−
{{-}}
 +
{{clear}}
   
 
===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
  
===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
−
{{Abil-stub|Pictlogica Final Fantasy}}<!-- Enemy ability -->
 +
{{Ability section|Pictlogica Final Fantasy}}<!-- Enemy ability -->
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
−
{{Abil-stub|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade}}
 +
{{Ability section|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade}}
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Explorers]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy Explorers]]''===
−
{{Q|Enter a stance that lets you nullify a blow and counter. Can inflict stop, and ensure your next hit is critical.|Description}}
 +
{{Quote|Enter a stance that lets you nullify a blow and counter. Can inflict stop, and ensure your next hit is critical.|Description}}
 
Counter is a Knuckle skill. A successful counter may inflict Stop and makes the user's next hit an automatic critical hit.
  
Counter is a Knuckle skill. A successful counter may inflict Stop and makes the user's next hit an automatic critical hit.
   
Line 173: Line 172:
   
 
Counter is learned by several characters, granted by the Black Belt accessory, Gladiator's Shield, and as Sabin's trust mastery reward. It has a 30% chance of triggering vs. physical attacks.
  
Counter is learned by several characters, granted by the Black Belt accessory, Gladiator's Shield, and as Sabin's trust mastery reward. It has a 30% chance of triggering vs. physical attacks.
  +
  +
===''[[World of Final Fantasy]]''===
  +
Counter is a passive, physical ability that allows non-ranged attacks to sometimes be countered. It can only counter physical attacks. It can be used by Babyhemoth, Gleefrit, Ifrit, Ifrit★, Kobold Mimic, Mimic, Mimic Jackpot, Mimic Queen, and Moomba.
  +
  +
It is also an enemy ability used by Behemonster, Entom Soldier, Ifrit, Mimic, and The Immortal Dark Dragon.
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
Line 202: Line 206:
 
{{navbox command abilities}}
  
{{navbox command abilities}}
 
{{navbox support abilities}}
  
{{navbox support abilities}}
  +
   
 
[[de:Konter]]
  
[[de:Konter]]
−
[[Category:Command abilities]]
 +
[[Category:Recurring command abilities]]
−
[[Category:Reaction Abilities]]
 +
[[Category:Reaction abilities]]
−
[[Category:Support abilities]]
 +
[[Category:Recurring support abilities]]
−
[[Category:Final Fantasy III Abilities]]
  
−
[[Category:Final Fantasy XIII Sentinel Abilities]]
  
−
[[Category:Final Fantasy XIII-2 Sentinel Abilities]]
  
−
[[Category:Final Fantasy Type-0 Abilities]]
  
−
[[Category:Bravely Default Abilities]]
  
−
[[Category:Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Abilities]]
  
−
[[Category:Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call Abilities]]
  

Revision as of 21:05, 10 April 2020

Template:Sideicon

FFT F White Mage Portrait
White Mage: Life's refreshing breeze, blow in energy! Cure!
This article can be improved in areas such as grammar, style, formatting, and spelling.
Please refer to the Manual of Style or editing help to get started.
FFIX Counter

Counter as seen in Final Fantasy IX.

Sometimes counterattacks when hit by a physical attack.

Final Fantasy Dimensions description

Counter (カウンター, Kauntā?), also known as Counterattack (はんげき, Hangeki?), Riposte and Debug Counter, is a recurring support ability in the Final Fantasy series, typically belonging to the Monk job or monk-type characters. A character with Counter will automatically attack the opponent who initiated the attack. In some incarnations, this negates the damage from the attacking opponent, while in other versions, the attacked player will take damage and then immediately perform a counter-attack.

In games with an ATB gauge, a counter-attack does not affect the speed of the gauge nor does it change how close it is to being full. Magic Counter is a similar ability that allows one to counter magical attacks.

See also: Counterspell, Magic Counter, Retaliate, Return Magic, or Strike Back

Appearances

Final Fantasy IV

Counter is an Augment Ability given by Sheila after the battle in Fabul in the 3D version. It can be given to one character. When physically attacked, a character with the Counter ability will hit back with another attack. Counter always works, making it highly effective, especially when combined with Cecil's Cover or the Draw Attacks Augment.

The Counter reacts with whatever ability is in the top slot of the command list with no charge time. This allows Rydia to counter with an instant Meteor or Bahamut, for instance, though it still consumes MP.

Final Fantasy V

Counter is a Level 4 ability for the Monk class, learned for 60 ABP. It allows a player to counter-attack physical attacks at a 50% chance, but the player will take damage from those attacks. Counter can be combined with Cover and Guard (to nullify damage). It ignores weapons with added abilities, such as the Thief Knife, Chicken Knife, and Hayate Bow, and the Twin Lance will only attack once instead of twice as usual. Only added abilities to trigger with counters are from harps.

Counter functions while in the Berserk state in the mobile and Steam versions, but not in earlier versions.

It is also an enemy ability used by Iron Fist, Dueling Knight. It ignores Defenses and inflicts Sap.

Final Fantasy VII

Main articles: Counter Attack (Final Fantasy VII) or Counter (Final Fantasy VII)

The Counter Attack Materia allows a player to counterattack physical attacks while taking damage from those attacks. It is obtained after defeating Materia Keeper, and additional ones can be won as prizes from chocobo racing (although the name of the Materia is deceptively written as just "Counter").

The Counter Materia can be linked to a Command Materia, and counters once with all the abilities of the linked Materia. While this seems straightforward it is especially important with the Throw and Steal Materia: The ability used in the Throw or Steal Materia is the one highlighted on the Materia menu, and the player is unable to counter with the other darkened ability unless they equip another source for that particular ability.

The player can stack multiple Counter Attack and Counter Materia, up to eight counters per being hit. The Counters activate in the order they were equipped.

Final Fantasy VIII

Counterattacks when attacked

Description

Counter is a support ability taught by Carbuncle for 200 AP that allows a player to counter-attack against physical attacks while taking damage from those attacks. It doesn't matter if the character receives any damage or if the enemy's attack misses. Counter works in conjunction with Defend and Cover, so it is good to use this particular setup on the character in the middle of the party formation.

Final Fantasy IX

Counter is a support ability that allows a user to counter-attack physical attacks while taking damage from those attacks if they hit. Its occurrence rate is enhanced with the support ability Eye 4 Eye. Counter takes eight Magic Stones to equip and can be learned by everyone save Dagger, Eiko and Vivi.

Counter is taught by Ritual Hat, Power Vest, Power Belt, Venetia Shield, Anklet, and most of Amarant's claw weapons. Mastering Counter requires 70 AP for Zidane, 100 AP for Steiner, 85 AP for Freya, 55 AP for Quina, and 240 AP for Amarant.

The Counter ability is also a command ability available to a number of enemies. Each may do it in different instances. Grimlock counter-attacks when in its Physical Attack Red status. The Nova Dragon and Scarlet Hair bosses counter all physical attacks, as does the Troll enemy. The Sand Golem counters every attack towards it while its Core is out of play.

Whether or not Counter is initiated is decided by this check, which is performed whether or not the attack hits.

If Spr >= Rnd (0...99), Counter attack is initiated.
With Eye 4 Eye, if (Spr * 2) >= Rnd (0...99), Counter attack is initiated.

Counter-attacks use the same process of checks and damage calculation that are used by the Attack command.

Final Fantasy X

The Counterattack auto-ability is found or can be customized on weapons. It allows a player to retaliate against physical attacks with their own physical attack while taking damage from those attacks. Counter can be customized onto a weapon with one Friend Sphere.

Final Fantasy X-2

Berserkers learn Counterattack for 180 AP. It allows the user to strike back after being physically attacked.

Final Fantasy XI

Monks can counter an enemy's attack and take no damage from the attacks they counter. Counter is a passive ability gained once player has 10 levels in Monk, or for anyone whose Support Job is monk and has a job level of 20 or greater. Counter activates occasionally, but the chance of countering can be increased if a player uses the ability Counterstance.

With much lower activation rate, a Samurai using Seigan may counter-attack when Third Eye is active. Blue Mages can set Counter as a trait. At Lv. 79, Monks gain "Perfect Counter", which is similar to the Seigan/Third Eye combination in that the next attack directed towards them has a high chance of being countered. The effect sometimes doesn't activate, but can activate multiple times from one use.

Some (mostly high-level) equipment provide counter effect (even without MNK as subjob), notably the Cobra Harness Attire from Windurst's Cobra Unit in Campaign.

Final Fantasy XII

Characters can use Counter by equipping the Battle Harness. Genji Armor boosts the chance to counter, but does not grant counter on its own. Battle Harness can be purchased for 1000 gil at Dalmasca Estersand, or made at the bazaar for one Throat Wolf Blood whereupon it costs only 800. The Genji Armor can be stolen from Gilgamesh. In Zodiac versions, the Genji Helm also provides the ability to Counter.

The chance to counter an attack is determined by the character's speed.

[1]

Counter chance with Genji Armor:

[1]

Counter only triggers when the character:

  1. is in the Charge Stage.
  2. is not running or walking.
  3. is not being knocked back.
  4. receives a "regular melee" attack (not ranged, tech or spells).
  • Counter is 1-hit only. It does not combo.
  • Any weapon can be used to counter.
  • Counter may happen each time while being hit. A hit combo may be countered multiple times.
  • Counter may happen even if the attack missed / is blocked.
  • Counter acts like regular melee attacks. Added effect on the weapon may trigger.

Final Fantasy XIII

Occasionally counterattack enemies after evading their attacks.

Description

Counter is one of Sentinel's auto-ability that gives the user a chance to counterattack after evading an enemy attack with Evade. It never activates if the character evades an attack using Elude. Not all attacks can be countered even if they can be evaded. It can be learned by Lightning (stage 7), Snow (stage 5), Hope (stage 7), Fang (stage 7).

Final Fantasy XIII-2

Improved Counter and Improved Counter II are available as passive abilities.

Impresario-ffvi-iosThis section in Final Fantasy XIII-2 is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.

Final Fantasy XIV

The Pugilist ability Haymaker is called Counter in Japanese and functions stylistically similar to Counter, as it can only be used immediately after evading an enemy attack. Haymaker is 170 potency and can inflict slow on its target. This ability was removed in Stormblood.

Final Fantasy Tactics

Counterattack with a physical strike.

Description

The Monk job class has the Counter support ability, but it also has First Strike, which lets them counter an enemy before they even attack, dealing damage and interrupting the enemy's attack.

Nature's Wrath (also called Counter Flood) is a reaction ability the Geomancer class learns for 300 JP. It functions like Counter, but the character will not counter with an equipped weapon, but uses a Geomancy attack according to the enemy's terrain.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

Follows up enemy attack with a counterattack.

Description

Counter is available to bangaa White Monks, and hume and moogle Thieves. Counter is activated whenever a character is attacked, and most likely will follow up with a counter-attack (If the unit is attacked from farther away than they can attack, it does not activate).

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Counter allows the units to counter-attack with a short ranged unarmed attack.

Additionally, the Clan Privilege Always Counter gives all units without a reaction ability the Counter ability.

Final Fantasy Tactics S

Edgar - Chainsaw2This section about an ability in Final Fantasy Tactics S is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.

Final Fantasy Legend II

There are three countering abilities, all of which must be selected and being attack to activate its effect.

  • Burning: 30 uses, counter with Mana; deals Fire-elemental damage.
  • Counter: 30 uses, counter with 2x damage + Str or Str x5. Half Str value if Pois.
  • StonSkin: 30 uses, counter by inflicting Ston on the attacker.

Final Fantasy Legend III

Counter inflicts double the damage taken.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light

Counter is the Ninja's third job ability that lets the Ninja counter any attack they evade. The effect lasts four turns.

Bravely Default

Counter is a the job level 6 support ability learned by Swordmasters. It has a 60% chance to counterattack, when taking a single-target physical attack, and deal the same damage as a conventional attack. It costs 2 slots to equip.

Bravely Second: End Layer

Counter is the job level 5 support ability for the Swordmaster. It allows the user to have a 60% chance to counterattack when taking a single-target physical attack. Does damage to a single target equal to a conventional attack. This effect does not trigger for reflected attacks. It costs 2 slots.

Final Fantasy Dimensions

Riposte can be learned from the Monk job at Job Level 11 after accumulating 210 Ability Points; when used, the the character will counter if hit. Counter is an ability from the Warrior job learned at Job Level 5 after accumulating 70 Ability Points; the character may counter if hit dealing less damage than a normal attack. Sol begins with this ability already learned.

Debug Counter is a dummied out ability that allows the user to always counterattack when hit.

Dissidia Final Fantasy

Counterattack is a special ability learned at Level 85 that raises the critical hit rate of the character by 50% if they land an attack when the opponent is attacking. Its base CP cost is 50 and it requires 360 AP to master. Several of the Level 100 exclusive weapons carry the Counterattack ability innately.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Counterattack is learned at Level 82 but otherwise is identical to how it functioned in Dissidia. Exclusive weapons again carry the ability, but many returning weapons have had their effects changed.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia

Edgar - Chainsaw2This section about an ability in Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy

Counter is a reactive ability that comes in three levels of power and activates in Battle Music Sequence when the player receives a "Miss" on three triggers to deal physical damage dependent on the level of the ability, up to five times a stage. Firion, Locke, Sephiroth, Squall, Seifer, Prishe, Lightning and Snow all learn all three levels of Counter.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call

Counter (Lv1) is a reactive ability that costs 5 CP to equip. It is activated in Battle Music Sequences (BMS) when the player receives MISS on 3 triggers. It deals physical damage up to 5 times per stage and has low strength. It is learned by Firion (level 10), Kain (level 30), Edge (level 25), Tifa (default), Sephiroth (level 10), Squall (default), Seifer (default), Rinoa (default), Laguna (level 25), Auron (level 10), Prishe (level 10), Lightning (default), Snow (level 15), Paine (level 10), Ciaran (level 15), Cloud #2 (default), and Serah (level 20).

Counter (Lv2) is a reactive ability that costs 10 CP to equip. It is activated in BMS when the player receives MISS on 3 triggers. It deals physical damage up to 5 times per stage and has medium strength. It is learned by Firion (level 50), Edge (level 70), Tifa (level 45), Sephiroth (level 40), Squall (level 45), Seifer (level 30), Rinoa (level 30), Laguna (level 65), Auron (level 50), Auron #2 (level 25), Prishe (level 55), Lilisette (level 75), Fran (level 40), Lightning (level 50), Snow (level 55), Paine (level 50), Ciaran (level 50), Cloud #2 (level 35), Machina (level 75), and Serah (level 60).

Counter (Lv3) is a reactive ability that costs 16 CP to equip. It is activated in BMS when the player receives MISS on 3 triggers. It deals physical damage up to 5 times per stage and has full strength. It is learned by Firion (level 80), Tifa (level 80), Sephiroth (level 90), Squall (level 75), Seifer (level 65), Rinoa (level 70), Auron (level 80), Auron #2 (level 55), Lightning (level 90), Orlandeau (level 25), Paine (level 90), Ciaran (level 90), Cloud #2 (level 70), and Chaos (level 35).

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival

Edgar - Chainsaw2This section about an ability in Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.


Pictlogica Final Fantasy

Edgar - Chainsaw2This section about an ability in Pictlogica Final Fantasy is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade

Edgar - Chainsaw2This section about an ability in Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade is empty or needs to be expanded. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.

Final Fantasy Explorers

Enter a stance that lets you nullify a blow and counter. Can inflict stop, and ensure your next hit is critical.

Description

Counter is a Knuckle skill. A successful counter may inflict Stop and makes the user's next hit an automatic critical hit.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Counter abilities usually have a glowing fist icon to denote them.

Counter is learned by several characters, granted by the Black Belt accessory, Gladiator's Shield, and as Sabin's trust mastery reward. It has a 30% chance of triggering vs. physical attacks.

World of Final Fantasy

Counter is a passive, physical ability that allows non-ranged attacks to sometimes be countered. It can only counter physical attacks. It can be used by Babyhemoth, Gleefrit, Ifrit, Ifrit★, Kobold Mimic, Mimic, Mimic Jackpot, Mimic Queen, and Moomba.

It is also an enemy ability used by Behemonster, Entom Soldier, Ifrit, Mimic, and The Immortal Dark Dragon.

Gallery

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Final Fantasy XII Game Mechanics FAQ by maltzan
Command abilities
Recurring abilities
Acrobatics - Aim - Alchemy - Analyze - Armor Break - Arts of War - Asuran Fists - Attack - Barrage - Blessing - Bushido - Catch - Chakra - Charge - Chivalry - Combo - Control - Cover - Dance - Darkness (skillset) - Darkness (command) - Defend - Delay Buster - Delay Attack - Dismiss - Dive Bomb - Dragon - Draw Fire - Dualcast - Eat - Equip - Escape - Flair - Flee - Focus - Forest Nocturne - Gil Toss - Guard - Gunmanship - Hide - Holy Breath - Holy Sword - Item - Jump - Kick - Lance Barrage - Land - Libra - Magic (Arcane Magick  · Black Magic  · Blue Magic  · Green Magick  · Red Magic  · Time Magic  · White Magic - Magic Break - Martial Arts - Mental Break - Mimic - Miracle - Mix - Mug - Ninjutsu - Nullifying Dropkick - Onyx Wave - Piracy - Poach - Power Break - Pray - Provoke - Pummel - Rage - Recall - Recover - Revive - Row - Scan - Sing - Skill - Spellblade - Steal - Summon - Swordplay - Terrain - Throw
Game specific abilities
Final Fantasy III Advance - Analyze - Boost - Cheer (NES) - Peep (NES) - Retaliate - Scare (NES) - Sing - Souleater - Study
Final Fantasy IV: The Complete CollectionFinal Fantasy IV Analyze - Bless - Bluff - Brace - Cry - Chant - Curse - Deadly - Double Jump - Eye Gouge - Inferno - Phoenix - Plunder - Regen - Requiem - Return - Salve - Tsunami - Twincast - Upgrade - Whirlwind
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years Analyze - Awaken - Band - Big Throw - Cover Counter - Human Kite - Illusions - Jive - Piercing Sight - Pressure - Risk Strike - Shuriken - Taunt - Tenketsu
Final Fantasy V Animals - Bladeblitz - Calm - Condemn - Check - Combine - Dark Arts - Drink - Finisher - Flirt - Gaia - Guard - Iainuki - Image - Lance - Mineuchi - Oath - Open Fire - Predict - Scan - Smoke - Zeninage
Final Fantasy VI Blitz - Leap - Lore - Magitek - Rage - Runic - Possess - Shock - Sketch - Slot - Tools - Trance
Final Fantasy VII 2x-Cut - 4x-Cut - Coin - D.blow - E.Skill - Flash - Manip. - Mime - Morph - Sense - Slash-All - W-Item - W-Magic - W-Summon
Final Fantasy VIII Absorb - Card - Darkside - Devour - Doom - Draw - Kamikaze - LV Down - LV Up - Mad Rush - MiniMog - Treatment
Final Fantasy IX Seiken - SFX - Skill - Swd Art
Final Fantasy X seriesFinal Fantasy X Armor - Sentinel - Shield - Skill - Special - Trigger - Weapon
Final Fantasy X-2 Arcana - Assault - Berserk - Blue Bullet - Bribe - Bushido - Charon - Crush - Cutlery - Dance - Dextral Arts - Fallalery - Fiend Hunter - Finale - Flimflam - Flurry - Fright - Gamble - Ghiki - Great Whirl - Gunplay - Homing Ray - Howl - HP Repair - Instinct - Kogoro - Kupo! - Left Stigma - Left Pistilplay - Machinations - Mettle - MP Absorb - MP Repair - Mug - Nab Gil - Psionics - Reboot - Right Stigma - Right Pistilplay - Sentinel - Sing - Sinistral Arts - Spare Change - Smash - Stamina - Stash - Sword Dance - Tantalize - Teleport - Throttle - Trigger Happy - Wildcat - Vajra - Vigor - Zantetsu
Final Fantasy XII Mist - Technicks
Lightning SagaFinal Fantasy XIII Techniques
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Change Leader
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII EP Abilities
Final Fantasy XV Technique - Armiger - Glaive Art
Final Fantasy Tactics Aimed Shot - Arithmeticks - Fundaments - Geomancy - Holy Sword - Huntcraft - Iaido - Limit - Mettle - Mystic Arts - Nether Mantra - Piracy - Sky Mantra - Speechcraft - Unyielding Blade
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance seriesFinal Fantasy Tactics Advance Advanced Law - Alchemy Tech - Battle Tech - Charge - Corner - Dragon Tech - Fighter Tech - Hermetics - Hunt - Lunge Tech - Monk Tech - Morph - Ninja Skill - Pandora - Prayer - Phantasm Tech - Rune - Sacred Tech - Sagacity Skill - Sharpshoot - Spellblade Tech - Spirit Magic - Stunt
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift Acrobatics - Assassination - Astutia - Ballistics - Beast Lore - Blade Arts - Brutality - Calling - Cannonry - Chococraft - Clockwork - Devastation - Discipline - Dragon Soul - Elemental Magick - Fencing - Feralism - High Magick - Illusion - Instinct - Intercession - Lore - Onslaught - Piracy - Precision - Pugilism - Reconnaissance - Sacred Blade - Sagacity - Savagery - Sharpshooting - Sleight of Hand - Sparring - Survivalism - Thievery - Trapping - Warding
Final Fantasy Dimensions Back Up - Battle Arts - Boost Element - Chain Magic - Clarity - Dragon Arts - Dark Blade - Holy Blade - Memorandom - Pickpocket - Res. Element - Riposte
Dissidia Final Fantasy series Bravery Attack - HP Attack
Lists of abilities
Final Fantasy III - Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - The After Years - Final Fantasy V - Final Fantasy VI - Final Fantasy VII - Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VIII - Final Fantasy IX - Final Fantasy X - Final Fantasy X-2 - Last Mission - Final Fantasy XI - Final Fantasy XII - Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings - Final Fantasy XIII - Final Fantasy XIII-2 - Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Final Fantasy Tactics - Final Fantasy Tactics Advance - Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift - Vagrant Story - Final Fantasy Type-0 - Final Fantasy Legend III Talents - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time - Final Fantasy Dimensions - Dissidia Final Fantasy - Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy - Explorers
Support abilities
Recurring abilities
Ability Up - Absorb MP - Added Ability - Add Status - Adrenaline - Auto-Float - Auto-Haste - Auto-Potion - Auto-Protect - Auto-Reflect - Auto-Regen - Auto-Shell - Beast Killer - Bird Killer - Bonecrusher - Brawler - Break Damage Limit - Break HP Limit - Break MP Limit - Bug Killer - Concentrate - Counter - Cover - Critical ability - Critical: Berserk - Critical: Haste - Critical: Protect - Critical: Shell - Dash - Doublehand - Dual Wield - Defend - Defense+ - Eater - Enemy Lure - Equip Ribbons - Equipment abilities - Eye for an Eye - Final Attack - First Strike - Gillionaire - Half MP - Healer - HP+ - Immunity ability - Item Lore - Jeopardize - Killer - Knockback - Learning - Level Up - Lifefont - Light Step - Long Range - Luck+ - Magic+ - Magic Counter - Mana Shield - Manafont - Move-Find - Move-HP Up - MP+ - MP Attack - MP Stroll - Multi-Target - No Encounters - One MP Cost - Piercing Magic - Poach - Quadra Magic - Reflex - Regenerate - Resist Blind - Resist Poison - Resist Silence - Resist Sleep - Resist Slow - Return Magic - Safeguard - Scourge - Shieldbearer - Sneak Attack - SOS Regen - Speed+ - Spellspring - Spirit+ - Stand Ground - Stat-enhancing ability - Steal Gil - Sticky Fingers - Strength+ - Strike - Strike Back - Treasure Hunter - Turbo MP - Undead Killer - Vigilance - Ward
Lists of abilities
Final Fantasy IV - Final Fantasy V - Final Fantasy VI - Final Fantasy VII Support and Independent Materia - Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII Support and special materia - Final Fantasy VIII - Final Fantasy IX - Final Fantasy X - Final Fantasy X-2 - Last Mission - Final Fantasy XI - Final Fantasy XII - Revenant Wings - Final Fantasy XIII - Final Fantasy XIII-2 - Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Final Fantasy XIV - Final Fantasy Tactics Support, Reaction and Movement abilities - Tactics Advance Reaction and Support abilities - Tactics A2 - Legend - Legend II - Legend III - Ring of Fates - Echoes of Time - Dimensions - Dissidia - Dissidia 012 - Opera Omnia - Theatrhythm - Curtain Call - Brave Exvius
Deutsch
Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.
More Fandoms