Partly updated for Enshrouded 1.0— 1.0: the unlock cost; the rest is pre-1.0 wiki data
Counterstrike
This magical attack can trigger other skills.
Where Counterstrike sits on the 1.0 tree
In the Mage area. The cheapest way in from a starting point buys 3 nodes for 3 points, this one included (one rank each).
- 1Spirit1p
- 2Mage Apprentice1p
- 3Counterstrike1p
Linked toMana CurrentsMage Apprentice
Builds that use Counterstrike
4 preset builds tagged COUNTERSTRIKE — defining picks first, then ranked by tier (S → A → B).
- Starter — First 10 Levels⭐ DefiningHybrid
What to buy before you pick a class: one cheap node from each side — Counterstrike, Fire Resistance, Brute, Marksman — plus Well Rested. Fits in the points level 10 gives.
- Fire Mage StarterMage
The first Mage build to take into 1.0: Arsonist and Mage Apprentice for damage, Radiant Aura and Counterstrike for fire around you, Fire Resistance and Healer to stay up.
- Solo Adventurer HybridHybrid
A bit of everything for playing alone: Marksman and Skill Shot for the bow, Battle Heal and Warrior's Path for melee, Healer, Counterstrike and Fire Resistance, Runner and Saviour.
- Radiant PaladinHybrid
One-handed sword and shield with fire around you: Radiant Aura and Counterstrike at full rank, Arsonist for a fire sword, Battle Heal to heal on melee crits (Veteran makes them more likely), Heavy Plates for armor, and Water Aura with Waters of Life for allies.
Related Mage skills
Same archetype — likely candidates to slot next to Counterstrike in a build.
- Arcane Deflection1p
On a successful parry, gain 20 mana.
- Eternal Spark1p
Values in the 1.0 files: 15% per rank, 3 ranks.
- Fire Resistance1p
Increases your Fire Resistance by 5% which reduces the amount of Fire damage received.
- Healer1p
Values in the 1.0 files: 15% per rank, 3 ranks.
- Healing Revive1p
Values in the 1.0 files: 8% per rank, 3 ranks.
- Ice Resistance1p
Increases your Ice Resistance by 5% which reduces the amount of Ice damage received.
Intelligence1pIncreases your Intelligence attribute by 1 Increases Magic damage by 5% per Attribute Point
Life Essences1pYour maximum health is increased fivehold by your intelligence attribute.
Sources: game files 1.0 + Keen Games 1.0 patch notes (changelog, combat changes) for the unlock cost; enshrouded.wiki.gg (pre-1.0) for the description and effects.