Counter Wait

Counter Wait is a technique in the Dragon Quest series. It evades and counterattacks the enemy's next move.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

Counter Wait can be used by any character that has the Staff Studies (quest #72) item in their inventory. It costs 8 MP to use, and requires one turn to prepare.

Dragon Quest XEdit

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit

Serena will learn the art of balance through her Spears section in the character builder, unlocking it for 20 points. It costs 8 MP to enter the stance, and lasts two turns.

In other languagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  Español castellanoContraesperaA blend of contra and espera
  FrançaisContre-attenteCounter-wait
  DeutschAbrufkonterCounterattack on command
  ItalianoAttesa ingannevoleDeceptive wait
  한국어천지의 태세, Cheonji-ui TaeseStance of heaven and earth
  简体中文天地之势, Tiāndì zhī ShìStance of heaven and earth
  繁體中文天地之勢, Tiāndì zhī ShìStance of heaven and earth

See alsoEdit

Battle visualsEdit