| Counterguard (ガードカウンター Gādo Kauntā, lit. "Guard Counter") | ||||||
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| Counterattacks nearby enemies with Attack while performing Guard. | ||||||
| Attack | Element | Power | Drive Value | Deflect | Finishing Blow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterguard |  Neutral
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x1.0 | 3 | X | X | |
| AP Cost | 4 | MP Cost | 0 | |||
Block-Counter, dubbed as Counterguard in Kingdom Hearts II, is an ability that appears in Kingdom Hearts II, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded. It allows the user to counterattack immediately after a block with the Attack command.
Mechanics
In Kingdom Hearts II, Counterguard is an action ability that costs 4 AP to equip. While Guard must be equipped to use this ability, parrying an attack also allows the ability to be used. Sora unleashes a fast, invisible blast that hits all close-ranged enemies and can interrupt most attacks, dealing Neutral damage that bypasses physical defenses in the process.
In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Block-Counter is an ability panel that must be linked to a Block ② or Block ④ panel. It is activated by attacking within 0.4 seconds after blocking an attack, upon which the user attacks with their finisher technique. During the attack, the user is invincible and will always land a critical hit.
In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Block-Counter is an accessory ability. Block must be equipped to use this ability. When active, the Overclock ability Auto-Counter allows Block-Counter to be used automatically. It is activated by attacking immediately after blocking an attack, upon which Data-Sora attacks with his combo finisher. If the target is nearby in the air, Data-Sora instead automatically jumps and attacks with the first part of his combo. Data-Sora is invincible during the counterattack.
Learning Block-Counter
Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
- Sora learns Counterguard after defeating Cerberus.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
- Block-Counter Ⓛ can be obtained through panel synthesis.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
- The Counter Ring has Block-Counter as its ability.
Recipes
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Block-Counter Ⓛ can be synthesized for 4500 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.
- 2 Moonstone
- 3 Shield Tech
- 2 Shield Tech+