Counter Attack

Counter Attack
Type:	Active Skill
Levels:	5 (Fixed)
SP Cost:	3
Cast Time:	None
Cast Delay:	ASPD Based
Duration:	(Skill Level*.4) seconds
Target:	Self
Range:	Melee
Prerequisites
(Swordman) Two-Handed Sword Mastery Lv. 1

Description

If an opponent physically attacks a player casting Counter Attack while facing it, the attack will be blocked and the caster will perform one critical attack on them, ending the Counter Attack stance. Alternatively, a user can begin casting Counter Attack and then click on a monster within range during the skill. Their attack will have twice the chance to be a critical attack and will gain a bonus +20 HIT points.

The attack that takes place still has an ASPD-based delay. A faster attack speed makes using Counter Attack against fast-attacking opponents easier. Skills cannot be countered.

Level	Duration (sec.)
1	0.4
2	0.8
3	1.2
4	1.6
5	2.0

Applications

All monsters, including Boss flagged monsters, can have their physical attacks countered and blocked by Counter Attack. This makes it ideal for tank builds. It is less effective against multiple opponents, however, as the user must be facing a monster to counter the attack. In PvP, Counter Attack is generally less useful as it cannot block skill-based damage.