Counter Blast (バリアクラッカー, Baria Kurakkā, lit. "Barrier Cracker")
Press after succeeding with Barrier to shatter the barrier and send it flying into surrounding enemies.
LV	CP Required			Attack				No. of Hits		Power
LV1	—			Counter Blast				1		2.5
LV2	450			Counter Blast				1		2.5
LV3	500			Counter Blast				1		2.5
LV4	550			Counter Blast				1		2.5
Element			Status Effect				Reload Speed			Command Gauge
Neutral			—				—			+40
Buy					Sell
Price		Shop LV			Base				LV Bonus		Ability Bonus
1200		6			600				150		—

Counter Blast (バリアクラッカー, Baria Kurakkā, lit. "Barrier Cracker")
Attack	Element	Power	Guard?
	Status	Revenge Value	Repel LV
Counter Blast	Neutral	2.0	◯
	—	0.5	—

Counter Blast (バリアクラッカー, Baria Kurakkā, lit. "Barrier Cracker")
Press after a successful block to send surrounding foes flying. (Reprisal)
Attack	Element	Power	Guard?	Status
	Form Value	Reaction Value	Revenge Value		Repel LV
Counter Blast	Neutral	1.5	◯	—
	8	5	0		—

Counter Blast (バリアクラッカー, Baria Kurakkā, lit. "Barrier Cracker")
Press after a successful block to send surrounding foes flying. (Reprisal)
Attack	Element	Power	Guard?	Status
	Form Value	Reaction Value	Revenge Value		Repel LV
Counter Blast	Neutral	2.0	◯	—
	10	1	0		—

Counter Blast is a technique introduced in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. It allows the user to follow a successful Barrier by shattering it and sending its panels flying into surrounding enemies.

Mechanics

In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, Counter Blast is a Reprisal command exclusive to Aqua that must be installed under a Barrier-type command. It is activated by pressing ( in the Japanese versions) after blocking. It has a maximum level of 4 and fills the Command Gauge by 40%. Aqua is invincible while using Counter Blast.

In Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-, Counter Blast is a default ability that appears upon blocking. It is activated by pressing . When activated during Wayfinder, Aqua and Mickey will use it simultaneously.

In Kingdom Hearts III, Counter Blast is an action ability. It is activated by pressing after a successful block. When activated by Riku with Mickey in his party, they will use this ability simultaneously.

Learning Counter Blast

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

• Aqua can obtain Counter Blast from a chest in the Fountain Court.
• Aqua can purchase Counter Blast from the Command Shop for 1200 munny once six worlds are cleared or the command has already been obtained elsewhere.

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-

• Aqua has Counter Blast as a default ability.

Kingdom Hearts III

• Guardian Form has Counter Blast as a default ability.
• Riku has Counter Blast as a default ability.
• Aqua has Counter Blast as a default ability.

Other appearances

Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind

• Dark Riku can use Counter Blast during his data boss fight if he is attacked while using Barrier.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

In Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, Counter Blast is an ability learned by Riku (KHIII). It costs 48 MP to perform. Counter Blast deals physical damage to one enemy, and reduces the damage taken by the user for 1 turn.

See also

• Counterattack
• Counterguard
• Counter Hammer
• Counter Rush
• Counter Aura
• Light Burst
• Dark Burst
• Starcracker
• Wrathful Fist
• Wrathful Flurry

• Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Action commands
• Kingdom Hearts III abilities