Counter Wait

Counter Wait
Japanese	天地のかまえ
Rōmaji	Tenchi no Kamae
Translation	Sky and Earth Stance
First appearance	Dragon Quest IX

Counter Wait is a technique in the Dragon Quest series. It evades and counterattacks the enemy's next move.

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined edit

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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies edit

Counter Wait can be used by any character that has the Staff Studies (quest #72) item in their inventory. It costs 8 MP to use, and requires one turn to prepare.

Dragon Quest X edit

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age edit

Serena will learn the art of balance through her Spears section in the character builder, unlocking it for 20 points. It costs 8 MP to enter the stance, and lasts two turns.

In Other Languages edit

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	天地のかまえ	"Stance of Heaven and Earth"; a shortening of Vearn's 天地魔闘のかまえ (Demonic Guard of Heaven and Earth)

Battle Visuals edit

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (PS4)