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Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Ultimate Counter Gem Effects and How to Craft
Ultimate Counter is a type of Defender Gem that can be crafted in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Read on to learn about all levels and effects for the Ultimate Counter Gem and the required crafting materials for each level!
List of Contents
List of Ultimate Counter Gems
Level and Required Materials
| Gem | Effect | Required Crafting Materials | Gold Nopon Coins to Craft |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ultimate Counter I |
Deal 80% of Attack damage when you take damage. |
・Ropl Rock Fragment(Common) x1 ・Gemstonex1 |
1 |
 Ultimate Counter II |
Deal 100% of Attack damage when you take damage. |
・Tough Hox Pelt(Common) x1 ・Piercing Rhogul Quill(Common) x1 ・Ether Cylinderx1 ・Gemstonex1 ・Anarchy Orchid(Common) x1 |
4 |
 Ultimate Counter III |
Deal 120% of Attack damage when you take damage. |
・Ether Cylinderx1 ・Great Feris Horn Pair(Common) x1 ・Gemstonex1 ・Fossil Monkey Fossil(Common) x1 ・Arachno Thread(Common) x1 ・Steel Urchon Scale(Rare) x1 |
8 |
 Ultimate Counter IV |
Deal 140% of Attack damage when you take damage. |
・Serrated Aligo Fang(Common) x1 ・Pure Gemstonex1 ・Ether Cylinderx1 ・Mille-Feuille Rock(Common) x1 ・Medooz Tentacle(Rare) x1 ・Ottil's Clambreaking Stone(Rare) x1 |
14 |
 Ultimate Counter V |
Deal 160% of Attack damage when you take damage. |
・Sagittarius Machine Rifle(Rare) x2 ・Ropl Rock Fragment(Rare) x2 ・Pure Gemstonex1 ・Ether Cylinderx2 ・Gastrates Gun Turret(Rare) x2 ・Bizarrenacle(Common) x1 |
20 |
 Ultimate Counter VI |
Deal 180% of Attack damage when you take damage. |
・Pure Gemstonex1 ・Ether Cylinderx2 ・Kevesi Soldier's Armor(Common) x2 ・Giant Hornet Fossil(Common) x1 ・Ardun Horns(Legendary) x2 ・Shining Ellook Antler(Rare) x2 |
28 |
 Ultimate Counter VII |
Deal 200% of Attack damage when you take damage. |
・Wraithwood(Rare) x1 ・Ultra Pure Gemstonex1 ・Ether Cylinderx2 ・Exploding Blant Seed(Rare) x3 ・Armored Scorpox Pincer(Common) x3 ・Flak Scrap Iron(Legendary) x2 ・Zapneedle Marrin Carapace(Legendary) x2 |
40 |
 Ultimate Counter VIII |
Deal 220% of Attack damage when you take damage. |
・Ultra Pure Gemstonex2 ・Ropl Jaw(Legendary) x15 ・Ether Cylinderx3 ・Brog Energy Booster(Legendary) x15 ・Impact Rock(Rare) x10 ・Antol Leg Chitin(Common) x15 ・Sharp Gyaark Tail(Common) x15 |
55 |
 Ultimate Counter IX |
Deal 240% of Attack damage when you take damage. |
・Ultra Pure Gemstonex3 ・Tough Hox Pelt(Legendary) x20 ・Ether Cylinderx3 ・Ekidno Tail(Common) x20 ・Circular Velites Blade(Legendary) x20 ・Black Iris(Legendary) x20 ・Flak Scrap Iron(Rare) x20 |
75 |
 Ultimate Counter X |
Deal 280% of Attack damage when you take damage. |
・Ultra Pure Gemstonex5 ・Ether Cylinderx3 ・Armored Scorpox Pincer(Legendary) x30 ・Flak Scrap Iron(Common) x30 ・Steel Urchon Scale(Legendary) x30 ・Antol Jaws(Rare) x30 ・Ageshu Needleclaw(Legendary) x 30 |
99 |
Should You Use Ultimate Counter Gems?
Good Second or Third Gem Choice
While Defender classes will benefit the most from Ultimate Counter's effects, Attacker classes, who might often find themselves taking the brunt of an enemy's attack can also benefit from equipping this gem as well. Regardless this Gem should be equipped when there is an extra slot available, as there Gem that augments the more important traits of Attacker and Defender classes.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Related Guides
List of Attacker Gems
| List of Attacker Gems | ||
|---|---|---|
 Accurate Grace |
Analyze Weakness |
Refined Incantation |
| Steelcleaver |
Swelling Scourge |
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List of Defender Gems
| List of Defender Gems | ||
|---|---|---|
 Brimming Spirit |
Perilous Presence |
Steel Protection |
| Tailwind |
Ultimate Counter |
|
List of Healer Gems
| List of Healer Gems | ||
|---|---|---|
 Lifebearer |
Lifesaving Expertise |
Refined Blessing |
| Soothing Breath |
Swelling Blessing |
|
List of General Combat Gems
| List of General Combat Gems | ||
|---|---|---|
 Disperse Bloodlust |
Doublestrike |
Empowered Combo |
| Ironclad |
Steady Striker |
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