Khazan's Counterattack Tactics in First Berserker

Mastering defensive tactics can prove crucial for victory in The First Berserker: Khazan. With stamina management being essential, players can't always rely on offense - sometimes proper defense allows enemies to exhaust themselves while you prepare punishing counters. Here's how to effectively use Counterattack and Reflection in the game.

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How to Use Counterattack in The First Berserker: Khazan

The first defensive skill players unlock is Counterattack. While standard blocking and dodging work against most attacks with proper timing, some special moves require this technique.

Burst Attacks - powerful stamina-draining strikes - cannot be blocked with Brink Guard. Enemies telegraph these attacks with distinctive visual and audio cues. The Counterattack command (L1+Circle/LB+B) must be timed precisely to the moment of impact.

A successful Counterattack completely negates damage while restoring your stamina and staggering the enemy, creating prime counterattack opportunities. Master this against Burst Attack users like The Viper to gain significant combat advantages.

How to Use Reflection in The First Berserker: Khazan

While Brink Guard provides dependable defense, Reflection adds offensive capability when timed correctly. This move (L1+Triangle/LB+Y) makes Khazan swing his weapon defensively.

Perfect timing connects your swing with an enemy's attack, dealing massive stamina damage while stunning them. Upgrades enhance its damage output and tighten the timing window for precision execution.

Warning: A mistimed Reflection inflicts significant stamina and health penalties. Note that this technique doesn't work against Burst Attacks or grabs. Practice is essential to master its precise timing against different enemy attacks.

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