Counterattack

Block incoming attacks. If an attack is blocked, Counterattack Kick can be used. — In-game description

Animation

Counterattack

Profession

Ranger (skill list)

Weapon

Greatsword

Sequence

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Game link

API

12522

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25

 

Counterattack

Block incoming attacks. If an attack is blocked, Counterattack Kick can be used.

 Counter Ready (5s): Counterattack with a powerful kick.

— In-game description

Related traits

Skirmishing

• Quick Draw — When swapping weapons, gain quickness. The next ranger weapon skill you use will recharge faster.

Notes

• While being used, Counterattack grants the  Blocking effect.

Version history

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch	Changes
January 13, 2026	Reduced the cooldown from 15 seconds to 12 seconds in PvE and from 30 seconds to 25 seconds in PvP.
April 28, 2020	Increased cooldown from 25 seconds to 30 seconds in PvP only.
February 25, 2020	Competitive content update: (Competitive split) Increased cooldown from 15 seconds to 25 seconds.
October 01, 2019	Removed the Crippling Throw follow-up skill. This skill no longer automatically uses Counterattack Kick when blocking a foe within the range threshold. Instead, blocking any attack flips the skill to Counterattack Kick for 5 seconds. Increased the number of targets for Counterattack Kick from 1 to 3. Counterattack Kick now evades for its duration and activates faster.
September 09, 2014	Reduced the aftercast of the kick portion of this skill by 0.7 seconds.
March 26, 2013	Reduced recharge from 20 seconds to 15 seconds.
December 14, 2012	Counterattack Kick: This skill now has the same melee arc as other melee attacks.
November 15, 2012	The blocking portion of this skill can now be used while moving. Ranged attacks will not trigger the second half of the skill.
August 28, 2012	Game release: Counterattack has been added to the game.

Trivia

• A Guild Wars skill bears the same name as this skill.