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Counter II is a Survival Skill in Stellar Blade. Learn about the effects of this Skill, if it costs SP and BE, and how to unlock it.

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Counter II Overview

Skill Information
Counter II
Can be used upon successful Perfect Parry of an enemy's attack. Counters and Stuns enemies, temporarily increasing melee Attack Power. This is a Combo Attack Skill.
Skill Tree Survival Skill
SP Cost 1
BE Cost 1

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Stellar Blade - Earn and Spend SP

Skill Points (SP) are used to unlock skills in each Skill Tree.

SP is gained by defeating enemies. The stronger the enemy, the more SP you get. You can get a lot of SP just by defeating Bosses.

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Stellar Blade - Skills

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List of Survival Skills

Skills
Impact Control Precise Landing Double Jump
Perfect Dodge Reflection I Reflection II
Chain Reflection I Chain Reflection II Burst Energy Recharge I
Burst Energy Recharge II Reflex Boost Double Dodge
Blink Threat Detection Repulse
Perfect Parry Focus Boost Counter I
Counter II Counter Chain I Counter Chain II
Beta Energy Recharge I (Perfect Parry) Beta Energy Recharge II (Perfect Parry)

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