Counterattack

Counterattack (カウンター) is an ability in Kingdom Hearts and it costs 2 AP. It is meant to be equipped in conjunction with Guard. It allows the user to quickly get in an attack directly after blocking an attack with Guard, it allows you to branch the first attack off into a combo, as well. It's useful for fights where the enemy has a fast recovery rate and will generally launch right back into an attack after Sora blocks it. It can also be used when parrying an attack by perfectly timing an attack and blocking the opponents attack with it.

Note: It seems some enemies, especially later on in the game, can also use a form of this. Riku uses an odd form of this attack in the Destiny Islands, where, if hit onto the ground, he kicks back through Sora. He also uses this when you fight him for the second time at Hollow Bastion. He taunts you and holds his blade in a Guard-like stance and if Sora hits it, he quickly spins around and hits Sora, often launching into a another combo right afterwards.

Obtaining

 * Sora learns Counterattack at level 24 if he chose the Dream Sword in Kingdom Hearts.
 * Sora learns Counterattack at level 18 if he chose the Dream Rod in Kingdom Hearts.
 * Sora learns Counterattack at level 21 if he chose the Dream Shield in Kingdom Hearts.
 * Sora learns Counterattack at level 15 if he chose the Dream Sword in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix.
 * Sora learns Counterattack at level 57 if he chose the Dream Rod in ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix.
 * Sora learns Counterattack at level 45 if he chose the Dream Shield in Kingdom Hearts Final Mix.