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Counterattack

New in Forever4 ranksLevel 25

Counterattack

Rank 4Physical

85 ManaMelee Range

Instant5 sec cooldown

Learned at level 54

A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 55 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.

All ranks of Counterattack

Rank	Level	Cost / range / cast	Effect	Classic 1.12
Rank 1	25	30 Mana · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown	A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 13 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.	changed A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 40 damage and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried. 45 Mana · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Rank 2	30	45 Mana · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown	A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 20 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.	new
Rank 3	42	65 Mana · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown	A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 35 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.	changed A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 70 damage and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.
Rank 4	54	85 Mana · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown	A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 55 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.	changed A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 110 damage and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.

Talents that modify Counterattack

Counterattack (Survival row 4): A strike that becomes active after parrying an opponent's attack. This attack deals 50% weapon damage plus 13 and immobilizes the target for 5 sec. Counterattack cannot be blocked, dodged, or parried.

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 20910.

Questions players ask

When do Hunters learn Counterattack?

Rank 1 at level 25, with later ranks at 30, 42, 54. Visit a class trainer in any capital.

Did Counterattack change from Classic?

Counterattack is new in WoW Forever and had no Classic 1.12 equivalent for Hunters.

Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.