

* Raigon R gives him slicing winds which WILL trigger counters.

In the early game, triggering a Rook’s Berserk next to you could mean loads of damage.Ĭhampion Table – Which abilities trigger counters This being one of your only escapes besides Tornado, be careful of triggering counters. This is a swing with an AoE like Shifu’s Tendon Swing, unlike your charged autoattack that hits only one person.Expending a bar of energy to trigger a counter FeelsBadMan.This is a dash attack and will trigger counters at the point of impact. AoE from Crushing Blow and Smack still hits people not countering in the area. Rook’s Crushing Blow (M2), Rush (Spacebar), Smack (R) Jokes aside, as your only invulnerability frame and main movement ability, using that to engage and triggering a counter is going to either stop your engagement completely or you’re going to be heavily punished by the enemy team. Although it’s an AoE impact, it will trigger counters and the petrify effect will not go off on the person who countered.(By this logic, Oldur should be able to throw one back but I need confirmation) Unlike Rook’s ultimate, Blossom’s ultimate is treated as a projectile and can trigger counters like Ruh Kaan’s Consume.This is important! As an escape ability, if you use your Molten Fist and crash into a Freya counter, you won’t bump her away and you’ll be afflicted with Static where she can then M1 you to death.Even after 1000 games, when I picked up Ruh Kaan, this surprised me.įeatured abilities that trigger counters: However, Ruh Kaan’s Sinister Strike (Spacebar) will deal 16 area damage and trigger counters. For example, Ashka’s Searing Flight (Spacebar) will deal 10 area damage on impact and not trigger counters. Where the confusion normally comes in is the distinction between what I like to call “physical attacks” and “AoEs”. This is important since Iva’s rocket and Jade’s ultimate have area of effect (AoE) damage which will not trigger counters. I make the distinction between all projectiles and projectile hitboxes because it only triggers if the projectile’s initial hitbox hits the champion’s counter. There are also types of abilities that will always trigger counters: These all use the same rules except some of them may only cover a certain direction. Counters range from Sirius’ and Shifu’s standstill counters to Oldur’s and Rukhan’s absorbing shields. I’ve also included certain effects from Battlerites, such as Freya’s Charged Lightning.īefore we start, let’s define “counters”. To sort out this confusion, I’ve sorted, by champion, what moves trigger counters and which ones don’t. “Why does Ashka’s ultimate not trigger counters but Blossom’s does?” However, for the people triggering the counters, they are a source of chagrin and frustration. The nature of counters is that they are risky but they have big pay-offs. In Battlerite, there are a load of champions who have counters. I’ve been thinking about making a guide to help new people into the game so here it is! It’s more intended for new players but I hope it’s just a good resource to have. ACCOUNT CUSTOMIZATIONShow off your skills in style. From weapons and outfits to victory stances, there’s a huge variety of cosmetic customizations to make you stand out from the crowd.Beginner’s Guide to NOT Triggering Counters in Battlerite PERFORM BATTLERITESGain strength and upgrade your abilities using rites. Select your rites to strategically customize your play style. PRECISE GAMEPLAY MOVEMENTAim skill-shots and dodge projectiles with the use of WASD movement & cursor-based aiming. Wield total control over your champion and execute massive attacks against opponents. QUICK ARENA ACTIONMaster the Arena in explosive battles of reaction. Choose your Champion, team up with friends, and dive into combat - for glory awaits only those who seek it. Battlerite is a PvP arena brawler and the spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed Bloodline Champions. Experience the unique combination of a top-down shooter meeting a fast-paced fighting game and take part in highly competitive, adrenaline-fueled 2v2 and 3v3 battles. Įngage in quick and intense action as you take control over one of many Champions, each with unique abilities to master. Welcome to a world where Champions dedicate their lives to the Arena.
