Riposte | Darkest Dungeon 2 Wiki

Riposte
Type	Buff
Effect	Counter-attacks the next damaging attack

Riposte is a Status Effects in Darkest Dungeon 2. Status Effects are now used as Tokens that are guaranteed effects upon use during combat. These are sorted as Buffs, Debuffs, Stealth, Unique and Special effects. Some effects come from Skills and Trinkets. Skills can now cause a variety of effects that are shown by tokens. To see what each token means, each token can be moused over and the list of tokens can be viewed at the token glossary. This can also be done during combat.

Riposte Information

• Type: Buff
• Effect: Counter-attacks the next damaging attack

Riposte is a defensive effect that works like a Parry to an upcoming action or move dealt by an opposing member or enemy. Since all effects in Darkest Dungeon 2 are now granted as tokens, this effect is guaranteed to be dealt, however, if the target uses dodge, there is still a chance to miss. If successful, the user of Repose no longer receives damage from the initial attack, but regardless if it is dodged, The effects of this effect lasts for two turns, but is reset when using the Skills with the token.  

Riposte tokens are rare and were known to be used in Skills by the Heroes, Man at Arms, and the Highwayman, notable defensive support heroes. Enemies in previous games have also been known to use Riposte such as the Esquire.

Skills that Apply Riposte

Listed below are the following Skills that applies the Riposte status effect in Darkest Dungeon 2:

• Duelist's Advance
• Retribution

Removes Riposte

• Bellow

Items that Apply Riposte

In Darkest Dungeon 2, there are certain items as well that can apply the Riposte status effect such as consuming combat items when you are in a battle, using Inn items at the Inn before embarking on a journey, or by equipping Trinkets.

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