Counterattack Hunter ability · Survival
Counterattack is a Hunter ability in WoW Forever. You learn it at level 30, and its 4 ranks run up to level 54. At its highest rank: A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 110 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried. WoW Forever adds 1 rank that Classic Era does not have.
Counterattack tooltip
Game dataRank 1 and the highest rank, as the game shows them.
CounterattackRank 1
30 ManaMelee range
Instant5 sec cooldown
Requires Level 30
A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 26 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.
CounterattackRank 4
85 ManaMelee range
Instant5 sec cooldown
Requires Level 54
A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 110 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.
Counterattack ranks
Game dataEvery rank of Counterattack: the level a trainer teaches it, its cost, cast time, cooldown, range and effect.
| Rank | Level | Cost | Cast | Cooldown | Range | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1Level 3030 ManaInstant5 sec cooldown | 30 | 30 Mana | Instant | 5 sec | Melee range | A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 26 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried. |
| Rank 2NewLevel 3045 ManaInstant5 sec cooldown | 30 | 45 Mana | Instant | 5 sec | Melee range | A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 40 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried. |
| Rank 3Level 4265 ManaInstant5 sec cooldown | 42 | 65 Mana | Instant | 5 sec | Melee range | A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 70 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried. |
| Rank 4Level 5485 ManaInstant5 sec cooldown | 54 | 85 Mana | Instant | 5 sec | Melee range | A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 110 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried. |
Counterattack changes from Classic
vs Classic3 ranks of Counterattack differ from the Classic Era client.
| Rank | What changed |
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| Rank 1 |
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| Rank 3 |
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Other Survival abilities
22 more Hunter abilities trained in Survival.
Heart of the LionLevel 1 · 1 rank
Raptor StrikeLevel 1 · 8 ranks
Track BeastsLevel 1 · 1 rank
Track HumanoidsLevel 10 · 1 rank
Wing ClipLevel 12 · 3 ranks
Immolation TrapLevel 16 · 10 ranks
Mongoose BiteLevel 16 · 4 ranks
Track UndeadLevel 18 · 1 rank
DisengageLevel 20 · 3 ranks
Freezing TrapLevel 20 · 3 ranks
Track HiddenLevel 24 · 1 rank
Track ElementalsLevel 26 · 1 rank
Frost TrapLevel 28 · 1 rank
Feign DeathLevel 30 · 1 rank
LacerateNewLevel 30 · 4 ranks
Strider KickNewLevel 30 · 1 rank
Track DemonsLevel 32 · 1 rank
Explosive TrapLevel 34 · 3 ranks- Explosive Trap EffectLevel 34 · 3 ranks
Track GiantsLevel 40 · 1 rank
Track DragonkinLevel 50 · 1 rank
EntrapmentLevel — · 1 rank
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this
Counterattack has 4 ranks between level 30 and 54; each new rank makes it stronger and usually more expensive. Its 5 sec cooldown makes it something to time rather than spam. Blizzard retuned it for WoW Forever; the comparison above lists every change.
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Counterattack FAQ (WoW Forever)
What does Counterattack do in WoW Forever?
Counterattack is a Hunter ability. At its highest rank: A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 110 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.
What level do you learn Counterattack in WoW Forever?
A Hunter learns Counterattack at level 30; its last rank comes at level 54.
How many ranks does Counterattack have in WoW Forever?
Counterattack has 4 ranks: rank 1 at level 30, rank 2 at level 30, rank 3 at level 42, and rank 4 at level 54.
Did Counterattack change from Classic in WoW Forever?
Yes. Compared with Classic Era: Cost: 45 Mana → 30 Mana, Effect 1: 40 → 26.
How much does Counterattack cost in WoW Forever?
At its highest rank Counterattack costs 85 Mana. Cast time: Instant. Cooldown: 5 sec.