Blade Counter

Blade Counter
A clear view of the defensive pose.
User	Mii Swordfighter
Universe	Super Smash Bros.

“	A defensive stance that counters enemy attacks.	”
—Smash for 3DS's foldout

Blade Counter (カウンター, Counter) is one of three down special moves for the Mii Swordfighter. True to its name, it is a counterattack. The Mii Swordfighter will lean back and hold its sword in reverse grip upon activating, and if hit with an attack while in this pose, retaliate with a slash of the weapon. The move does 1.25x the damage of the attack that hits the Swordfighter, with a minimum of 8% damage. When the move is initiated, a jagged red line appears upon countering an attack, resembling the one that appears during Little Mac's Slip Counter.

Customization

Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. These are the known variations:

1. Blade Counter	2. Reversal Slash	3. Power Thrust
"Counter an enemy attack. The strength of your strike depends on their attack."	"Creates a rainbow that reflects projectiles. Can also flip foes around if it hits them."	"A high-speed strike that goes forward on the ground and diagonally down in the air."

Trivia

• The pose that the Swordfighter adopts while using this move is identical to the pose they strike while shielding.