[Kheldron]

Well, regarding the counters look at the 4th section of the guide.
I don't think the inquisitor bonus counts toward blood sacrifice but it sure helps to counter it.
To say the truth, Corydalis was one of the first games where I pulled out the strat so efficiently and I thought at start it might be because of the inquisitor bonus but with more experience I can now say it doesn't look anything more than the usual blood sacrifice.