Combat Counters
Nier Automata Counter
The Counter Stance from NieR:Automata rewards precise timing over memorization. Here's how it works and how to land it more consistently.
How it works
A defensive skill chip that lets the player perform a counterattack by pressing the dodge button at the precise moment an enemy attack lands.
- Equip the Counter chip in the chip menu, since it isn't available by default.
- The timing window is tight and tied to the dodge animation rather than a separate counter animation.
- Best used on slower, telegraphed enemy attacks where the timing is easier to read consistently.