Counter Wait

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

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

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 XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

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.

See Also[edit]

In Other Languages[edit]

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language Name Meaning
Japanese 天地のかまえ "Stance of Heaven and Earth"; a shortening of Vearn's 天地魔闘のかまえ (Demonic Guard of Heaven and Earth)

Battle Visuals[edit]

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