Sora activating Critical Counter against a Soldier.

Critical Counter (クリティカルカウンター, Kuritikaru Kauntā) is an ability in Kingdom Hearts III. It allows the user to increase the damage delivered by reprisals by blocking an enemy attack right before it lands.

Mechanics

In Kingdom Hearts III, Critical Counter is a support ability exclusive to Critical Mode that costs 5 AP to equip. It activates when the user blocks an attack within 0.133 seconds of the attack connecting, signified by a special sound and the user briefly glowing red.

During the 1st fight against the Demon Tower, since Riku always uses Barrier together with Mickey, Critical Counter takes effect on both characters.

Learning Critical Counter

Kingdom Hearts III

• Sora has Critical Counter by default on Critical Mode.
• Riku has Critical Counter by default on Critical Mode.
• Aqua has Critical Counter by default on Critical Mode.

See also

• Reprisal Boost
• Perfect Block
• Critical Recharge
• Critical Converter

• Kingdom Hearts III abilities