Counter Wait

Counter Wait Japanese 天地のかまえ Rōmaji Tenchi no kamae Type Skill

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

Appearances

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

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

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 languages

Language	Translation	Meaning
Español castellano	Contraespera	A blend of contra and espera
Français	Contre-attente	Counter-wait
Deutsch	Abrufkonter	Counterattack on command
Italiano	Attesa ingannevole	Deceptive wait
한국어	천지의 태세, Cheonji-ui Taese	Stance of heaven and earth
简体中文	天地之势, Tiāndì zhī Shì	Stance of heaven and earth
繁體中文	天地之勢, Tiāndì zhī Shì	Stance of heaven and earth

See also

• Demonic Guard of Heaven and Earth

Battle visuals

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   Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (PS4)