This guide explains how to perform a Counter and a Perfect Dodge. It covers the timing required to execute them and the benefits gained when performed successfully, so use this guide to assist you throughout your playthrough. What Is a Counter? ・Perform a Heavy Attack during the Counter sign A Guaranteed Knockdown Counter Triggered During Specific Attacks As shown in the GIF above, some enemy attacks produce a distorted reversal-like effect during their motion. Pressing the Heavy Attack button at this moment turns the tide and lets you deal damage instead—this is the Counter. It does a fairly good amount of damage, and as a bonus, you are invincible during the Counter animation. Regular enemies are guaranteed to be stunned, allowing you to follow up with additional hits. Bosses, however, may not always be stunned depending on their accumulated damage, but at the very least, their motion will be interrupted. Since stunned enemies take increased damage, most regular foes can be defeated—or have around 80% of their Health taken out—with a single combo starting from a Counter. Against bosses, it can account for roughly 70% of your total damage output (based on my experience), making it extremely important. Either way, the effect is your cue to strike—make sure to aim for Counters whenever you see it. Counterable Attacks Vary by Enemy Each enemy has different attack patterns. Some enemies have multiple attacks that can be Countered, while others may only have one. It can be a bit of a hassle, but if you have room ...