In Lost Ark, you can not only dodge attacks from bosses but also block them. This is done through the counter-attack that every class has, even the bard.
The bosses in Lost Ark have heavy attacks that you can block. The boss signals that it will perform an attack on you by glowing or by marking an area on the ground in blue. Sometimes, timely dodging is possible; in some cases, however, you are mercilessly at the mercy of the boss’s blow. At this point, a counter-attack is useful.
Bosses await you in dungeons and the game world itself. World bosses do not directly belong to the story but are an optional bonus in Lost Ark. Players looking to be richly rewarded engage in sometimes challenging fights.
Effective countering is a must in the endgame
What are counter-attacks? Those who block at the right moment fend off the boss’s attack and can also deal extra damage for several seconds. This brings him down faster. The player takes no damage but deals damage to the opponent.
It is important to stand in front of the boss when countering.
How do you find the right attack? The counter-attack of your class does not directly carry the name “Block” or “Counter”. A look at the description reveals which of the abilities is suitable for blocking. You will find “Counter: Yes” under the orange tags.
Is blocking essential to defeat bosses? Not really. Initially, counter-attacks only serve to defeat the boss faster. Players from Korea, where Lost Ark was already released in 2018, point out in a reddit post that successful raids in the endgame depend on how well the attacker uses his counter-attacks.
When precision matters, blocking often decides victory or defeat.
Overview of all class counter-attacks
- Berserker: Chain Sword
- Destroyer: Power Strike
- Pistolancer: Sprinting High Shot, Dreadnaught
- Paladin: Holy Sword, Sword of the Executioner
- Arcanist: Fate’s Favor
- Summoner: Unleashed Will
- Bard: Rhythm Shotgun
- Wizard: Gale
- War Dancer: Spiral Strike, Skybreaker Strike
- Scrapper: Instant Strike
- Soul Fist: Jumping Ram, Lightning Palm
- Lancer: High Jump
- Combat Monk: Skybreaker Strike, Spiral Strike
- Death Blade: Head Hunt, Earth Splitter
- Shadow Hunter: Rising Claw, Identity Ability
- Reaper: Shadow Trap
- Sharpshooter: Evade Shot
- Death Shooter: Last Wish, Execution
- Artillerist: Napalm Shot, Swings
- Machinist: Backflip Strike
- Artillery Girl: Last Wish, Peacemaker
Thanks to the counter-attacks, the fight against a boss becomes significantly easier for you. Especially in the endgame, precision becomes increasingly important to avoid dying and to defeat the opponent in as little time as possible.
Have you already used the attacks, or is this topic still completely new to you? Feel free to leave a comment under the article!
