Lost Ark: How to counter attacks from bosses

In Lost Ark, you can not only dodge boss attacks, but you can also block them. This is done via the counterattack that every class has, even the bard.

The bosses in Lost Ark have heavy attacks that you can block. The boss will signal that he’s about to attack you by glowing his body or marking an area on the ground in red. Sometimes a timely dodge is possible, but in some cases, you are mercilessly at the mercy of the boss’ blow. At this point, a counterattack is suitable.

Bosses await you in dungeons and the game world itself. The world bosses are not directly part of the story but are an optional bonus in Lost Ark. Players who want to be richly rewarded engage in sometimes difficult battles.

Effective countering is a must in endgame

What are counterattacks? If you block at the right moment, you will deflect the boss’s attack and can also deal him extra damage for a few seconds. This will make him fall to the ground faster. The player then 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? Your class’s counter-attack isn’t directly named “Block” or “Counter.” A look at the description reveals which of the abilities are suitable for blocking. There you will find the orange tags “Counter: Yes”, or in the German translation “Counter: Yes”.

Is blocking essential to defeating bosses? no Initially, the counterattacks only serve to defeat the boss faster. However, players from Korea, where Lost Ark was released in 2018, point out that successful raids in the endgame depend on how well the attacker uses his counter-attacks.

When it comes to precision, blocking often makes the difference between victory and defeat.

Overview of all counter attacks of the classes

• Berserker: Chainsword
• Destroyer: Force Slash
• Pistollance: Dashing High shot, Dreadnaught
• Paladin: Holy Sword, Executor’s Sword
• Arcanist: Twist of Fate
• Summoner: Unleashed Will
• Bard: Rhythm Shot
• Sorceress: gust
• War Dancer: Spiral Impact, Skybreaker Slash
• Scrapper: Instant Strike
• Soul Fist: Recessed Ram, Lightning Palm
• Lancer: High jump
• Battle Monk: Skybreaker Slash, Spiral Impact
• Deathblade: Headhunt, Earthshatter
• Shadowhunter: Soaring claw, identity ability
• Reaper: Shadow Trap
• Sniper: Evasive fire
• Marksman: Last plea, execution
• Artilleryman: Napalm Shot, Wings
• Machinist: Backflip
• Art Gunner: Last request, Peacemaker

Thanks to the counterattacks, the fight against a boss will be much easier for you. Especially in the endgame, precision is more and more important in order not to die and to defeat the opponent in as little time as possible.

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