Editing Counter Shield

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{{nihongo|'''Counter Shield'''|カウンターシールド|Kaunta Shīrudo}} is a [[Formchange]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. It allows the user to transform the [[Keyblade]] into a shield, allowing for strong counters and throwing attacks.

==Design==
Counter Shield transforms the Keyblade into a golden shield with white, cloud-like embroidery and a lightning bolt at the center. A diamond rests at the top of the shield, and a blue heart-like symbol is at the bottom. 

==Mechanics==
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In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', Counter Shield is the Formchange of the [[Hero's Origin]] Keyblade, associated with [[Guardian Form]]. It has a base duration of 30 seconds and a maximum combo length of 5. Its basic combo consists of Sora throwing the shield around himself and spinning it forwards, and the finishers consist of a spin attack and an electric forcefield. The Formchange's biggest boon is being able to perform devastating counters. Sora can use the [[Shield Charge]] ability to charge the shield by blocking and replace the [[Attack]] command with a reprisal up to two times. [[Wrathful Fist]] simply summons a giant fist from the shield, while [[Wrathful Flurry]] summons a barrage of fists.

The Formchange finish command has Sora transform the Keyblade into a chariot pulled by an ethereal [[Pegasus]] and ride it around the arena. During this time, pressing {{button|x}} allows Sora to cast '''Thunder''' on any enemies present.
===Abilities===
Alongside the abilities from [[Guardian Form]], Counter Shield also has access to [[Shield Charge]], which overrides [[Barrier]]. The [[Wrathful Fist]] and [[Wrathful Flurry]] reprisals also override [[Counter Blast]].
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{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Keyblade Transformation Attack'''|キーブレード変形演出中の攻撃|<br>Kīburēdo Henkei Enshū-naka no Kougeki}}|att|Thunder|0.5|0|1|0|O|—|—|}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Shield Rightward Swing'''|盾右振り|<br>Tate Migi-furi}}|att|Physical|1.0|8|1|0.5|X|—|—|Rightward swing with shield.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Shield Stance Rush'''|盾構え突進|<br>Tate Kamae Tosshin}}|att|Thunder|0.4(x5)|3(x5)|1(x5)|0.3(x5)|X|—|—|Dash forward with spinning shield.}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Shield Forward Throw'''|盾前方投げ|<br>Tate Zenpō Nage}}|att|Thunder|1.0|8|1|0.5|X|—|—|Throw shield forward.}}
{{frm-atk|l=*|Shield Spin|att|Physical|0.7(x3)|6(x3)|1(x3)|0.25(x3)|O|—|—|Spread your arms and spin at foes. (Combo finisher)}}
{{frm-atk-m|l=*|Lightning Circle|(flash)|att|Thunder|0.1|1|1|0.05|O|—|—|Raise your shield and strike the area with lightning. (Combo finisher)|(thunderbolt)|att|Thunder|2.2|8|1|0.25|O|—|Electrify (100%/5s)}}
{{frm-atk|l=*|Wrathful Fist|att|Thunder|6.0|8|50|0|O|—|—|After charging your shield with Shield Charge, select Attack to hammer your foes with a giant fist and send them flying.}}
{{frm-atk|l=*|Wrathful Flurry|att|Thunder|1.0(x14) + 8.0|8(x15)|1(x14) + 50|0|O|—|—|After fully charging your shield with Shield Charge, select Attack to hammer foes repeatedly with a giant fist and send them flying.}}
{{frm-atk-m|{{nihongo|'''Finish'''|フィニッシュ|<br>Finisshu}}|(rush)|att|Thunder|1.5 per hit|0|1 per hit|0|O|—|—|Ride around in a chariot while casting Thunder on enemies.|(Thunder)|mag|Thunder|1.0|0|1|0|O|—|—}}
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==Learning Counter Shield==
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
* The [[Hero's Origin]] has Counter Shield as its Formchange.

==See also==
*[[Frying Pan (Formchange)]]

[[Category:Formchanges]]