Counterblade

shadow · 11-21-2007, 05:04 PM

Can anyone elaborate more upon how Counterblade for Illusionists works in PVP combat?

The description says it will counter a "Racial or NPC Profession Spell", and that it has to be considered "Magical Damage".

WTF spells are considered "Racial or NPC Profession"?

WTF is considered "Magical Damage" - (divine, mental, magic)? ???

Any help for this nub is greatly appreciated.

AdaM pErSOn · 11-21-2007, 05:19 PM

all i know is it counters ice nova like a straight up absorb!

Beandip · 11-21-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow

Can anyone elaborate more upon how Counterblade for Illusionists works in PVP combat?

The description says it will counter a "Racial or NPC Profession Spell", and that it has to be considered "Magical Damage".

WTF spells are considered "Racial or NPC Profession"?

WTF is considered "Magical Damage" - (divine, mental, magic)? ???

Any help for this nub is greatly appreciated.

It works like spellshield does, except it works on CA's as well as spells.

Darkhain · 11-21-2007, 07:35 PM

And don't forget it will never absord an ae, because ae spells/ca aren't target based.

Ratface · 11-22-2007, 10:12 AM

Also, when you use Counterblade and it is active -- it works for people in your group too!

If your tank is going to eat an Ice Nova and Counterblade is active it will be countered and Counterblade will go down. Quite interesting considering it's not in the description to work for group.

shadow · 11-23-2007, 11:29 AM

Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll be a Spellbade soon.

Pett · 11-25-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Necodemus

And don't forget it will never absord an ae, because ae spells/ca aren't target based.

This is only true for reflect and does not apply to the countering ability.

You completely "absorb" the next spell/CA after you land counterblade. More specifically, your target uses up his next abillity but with no effect at all. It's fun meleeing sorcerors down and staying in green health.