Graze Counter GM (2023)

Graze nearby bullets to prepare a Counter, use its beam to clear danger, then gather the resulting stars towards Break. In GM, Break supplies a limited period of invulnerability as well as stronger firepower, so a well-prepared offensive sequence can become your escape route. You still need to rebuild those resources between bursts. Choose it for a defensive rhythm that rewards approaching manageable danger; the separate Auto Shield skill is a simpler buffer rather than the whole system.