"Khazan's First Berserker: Mastering Counterattack and Reflection Techniques"

In *The First Berserker: Khazan*, mastering defensive techniques like Counterattack and Reflection can significantly tilt the scales in your favor. Managing your stamina effectively means you can't always be on the offensive, and a well-timed defense can leave your enemies exhausted and vulnerable to your counterstrikes. Here’s how to harness these crucial skills for better gameplay.

How to Use Counterattack in The First Berserker: Khazan

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Counterattack is one of the initial defensive skills you’ll unlock, essential for dealing with enemies’ powerful Burst Attacks. These attacks, identifiable by a flashing symbol and a unique sound effect, inflict significant stamina and health damage. To execute a Counterattack, you need to press L1+Circle/LB+B, but timing is critical. You must align the Counterattack animation with the moment the enemy’s attack lands. Mastering this can be challenging, but the payoff is substantial: a successful Counterattack not only negates damage but also replenishes your stamina and staggers the enemy, setting you up for a potent counteroffensive. Use this against foes like The Viper to turn the tide of battle in your favor.

How to Use Reflection in The First Berserker: Khazan

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While Brink Guard offers reliable protection, Reflection provides an additional layer of defense with an offensive twist. This skill becomes indispensable against formidable bosses later in the game, offering a window for retaliation. To perform Reflection, press L1+Triangle/LB+Y, initiating a short animation where Khazan swings his weapon. The trick is to time this swing to coincide with an enemy's attack, causing significant stamina damage and stunning them. Upgrades enhance Reflection by adding health damage and reducing the animation time for more precise execution. However, missing a Reflection can be costly, resulting in both health and stamina damage, so it's vital to practice and understand its limitations, such as its ineffectiveness against Burst Attacks and grabs.

Now that you're equipped with the knowledge of how to effectively use Counterattack and Reflection in *The First Berserker: Khazan*, you’re ready to tackle even the toughest challenges. For more tips and strategies, be sure to check out The Escapist.