Counterguard (ガードカウンター, Gādo Kauntā, lit. "Guard Counter")
Counterattacks nearby enemies with Attack while performing Guard.
Attack	Element	Power	Drive Value	Deflect	Finishing Blow
Counterguard	Neutral	x1.0	3	X	X
AP Cost		4	MP Cost		0

Block-Counter, localized as Counterguard in Kingdom Hearts II, is an ability introduced in Kingdom Hearts II. It allows the user to follow a successful block with a counterattack.

Mechanics

In Kingdom Hearts II, Counterguard is an action ability that costs 4 AP to equip. It can be executed after blocking an attack with a parry or Guard. Sora unleashes a fast, invisible blast that, while it deals low damage, hits all close-ranged enemies and can interrupt most attacks, dealing Neutral damage that bypasses physical defenses in the process. Holding a direction before inputting the Attack comamnd will cause Sora to perform a different attack instead of Counterguard.

In Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Block-Counter is an ability panel that must be linked to a Block ② or Block ④ panel. It is activated by attacking within 0.4 seconds after blocking an attack, upon which the user attacks with either their combo finisher or their penultimate attack, depending on the character and weapon equipped. During the attack, the user is invincible and will always land a critical hit.

In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Block-Counter is an accessory ability. Block must be equipped to use this ability. When active, the Overclock ability Auto-Counter allows Block-Counter to be used automatically. It is activated by attacking immediately after blocking an attack, upon which Data-Sora attacks with his combo finisher. If the target is nearby in the air, Data-Sora instead automatically jumps and attacks with the first part of his combo. Data-Sora is invincible during the counterattack.

Learning Block-Counter

Kingdom Hearts II

• Sora learns Counterguard after defeating Hades.^{[KH II]}
• Sora learns Counterguard after defeating Cerberus.^{[KH II FM]}

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

• Block-Counter Ⓛ can be obtained through panel synthesis.

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

• The Counter Ring has Block-Counter as its ability.

Recipes

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Block-Counter Ⓛ can be synthesized for 4500 munny once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank.

• 2 Moonstone
• 3 Shield Tech
• 2 Shield Tech+

See also

• Counterattack
• Command Counter
• Counter Hammer
• Counter Rush
• Counter Blast
• Counter Aura
• Counter Slash
• Counter Kick
• Counter Impact

• Kingdom Hearts II abilities
• Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days abilities
• Kingdom Hearts coded abilities