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 before surrounding himself with an electric forcefield for the finisher. 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 Enshutsu-chū no Kōgeki}}|att|Thunder|0.5|0|1|0|O|—|—|}}
{{frm-atk|{{nihongo|'''Shield Right 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]]