Elden Ring Nightreign Thrusting Counterattacks explained
(Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Elden Ring Nightreign introduces high-skill combat mechanics like Thrusting Counterattacks. The powerful technique, while giving a boost to damage output under certain specific conditions, rewards the aggressive precision.
As the name hints, to truly master the attack requires an understanding of its limitations and triggers. To grasp the mechanic can be the edge required to conquer some tougher foes and progress further ahead in the perilous journey. Here is everything you must know about it.
Understanding the core mechanics of Thrusting Counterattacks
(Image via Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Thrusting Counterattacks get triggered when you land a piercing attack using—arrows, spears, or rapiers when attacking the enemy. To successfully time and pull it off (coinciding with the active strike/wind-up of the enemies), boosts the damage by 6 to 10%.
This is not tied to a single character. All can use it.
Crucially, the weapons classified as thrusting or piercing trigger the effect. The category includes spears, rapiers, and even arrows fired using bows, making even Ironeye-like ranged fighters to be surprisingly effective here. The bonus damage is not negligible. It offers a significant percentage increase over the standard attack damage, making it a vital tool for aggressive play.
How to Unlock and do Ironeye Remembrance Quests ► Elden Ring Nightreign
Unlike the Guard Counters, there is no extra input required here. But to spam the attacks will not guarantee your success. The relics can enhance the counter damage with Edge of Order, which can be earned via Ironeye's Remembrance quest. It is one of the most reliable choices as it can lead to counter damage of starting bow to skyrocket (30%).
Executing the perfect counter with the best strategies and weapons
The fast thrusting weapons like the Rapiers (10% boost) will excel here. Some weapons even see up to 11% damage boosts.
Spears remain inconsistent, with the basic ones gaining an equivalent to 10%, while the elemental variants (Cleanrot Spear) might only get six percent. Tests suggest raw physical pierce weapons get the most benefit here, and the boosts fluctuate depending on the weapon used.
For some consistent counters, practice first on the training dummies. Within real fights, be mobile and time your attacks, just like enemies commit to the strikes.
The bow builds of Ironeye can be exploited, but the melee users must prioritize speed and not raw power for counter opportunities maximization.
Tips to master Elden Ring Nightreign counters
Thrusting counterattacks shine in the controlled engagements, but they are not always reliable in the frenzy. To practice on the training dummies, it will be better to gauge timing and then apply the same in real fights with caution. The ranged advantage of Ironeye makes him ideal, and melee builds can even exploit it with some fast-thrusting weapons.
For maximum efficiency, combine high-speed weapons, counter-focused relics, and be aggressive. Hesitation will only narrow the strict timing window. With the right practice, the Thrusting Counterattacks will turn the tide within the toughest battles of Elden Ring Nightreign.
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