Combat Counters
Cross Counter
The Cross Counter from Boxing and fighting games rewards precise timing over memorization. Here's how it works and how to land it more consistently.
How it works
A boxing technique where a fighter throws a straight punch at the same moment their opponent is committed to their own punch, landing a hit while avoiding or absorbing less of the return shot.
- Timing depends on reading your opponent's punch commitment rather than reacting to the punch itself.
- In fighting games this is usually represented by an attack with high priority that trades favorably during another character's active frames.
- Works best against predictable, high-commitment attacks rather than quick jabs.