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· Engraved Equipment: We recommend equipping the 'Northern Beast' set. This set increases the duration of the player effect and boosts maximum HP upon using special attacks, making it very useful for Axe Escanor. Aim to farm for Passive Level 3.
· Exclusive Weapon: Equipping the 'Dragon Soul Gluttony Axe' is ideal. This weapon grants the 'Flame of Life' passive upon breakthrough, significantly increasing maximum HP. If you don't have the exclusive weapon, you can use the 'Black Flame Wing Axe' temporarily and consider switching to the 'Soul Gluttony Axe' later.

· Accessory Recommendation: Instead of the hard-to-farm 'Curse Set', we recommend equipping 3 pieces of the 'Arakhan Set'. This will provide a 10% critical hit rate.
· Securing HP: HP is shared among all party members, so equipping accessories for other party members is also a good strategy.

· Core Mechanic: Axe Escanor's core mechanic is activating the 'Player' effect generated by the 'Black Hole' passive. This effect increases Fire attribute damage by a massive 50%, so it's crucial to land your ultimate, special attack, and normal skills after the Player effect is active.
· Skill Usage:

Skill Type	Main Effect and Usage
Passive (Black Hole)	Activates Player effect and increases Fire attribute damage (50%)
Special Attack	Increases maximum HP via engraved equipment effect
Normal Skill	Increases maximum HP via weapon effect
Ultimate	Deals additional damage based on 30% of remaining HP, damage increases with magic consumption points. Main damage skill.

· Damage Cycle with Burst:
1. Activate Fire attribute Burst (Gila recommended)
2. Cast buffs and debuffs
3. Use normal attacks and skills to create the 'Player' state (be careful with skill combos against moving enemies)
4. Use special skill to increase maximum HP
5. Use Ultimate
· Damage Cycle without Burst (High Breakthrough Users):
1. Cast buffs and debuffs
2. Use normal attacks and skills to create the 'Player' state
3. Charge special skill then use Ultimate
· Caution: Axe Escanor is at a disadvantage when starting with 'Combined Arts'. While Combined Arts provides an HP increase, it's less beneficial for an ultimate-focused dealer compared to characters who primarily deal damage with normal and special attacks. Utilizing Burst is more efficient.

· Example Team Composition: Escanor, Mael, Gila, Slider
· Operation:
1. Start with Slider, use special skill (First Strike, Bleed)
2. Switch to Gila and activate Burst
3. Switch to Mael, cast buffs and debuffs
4. Switch to Escanor, activate Player effect with normal attacks and skills
5. Charge special skill then use Ultimate (recommended to use after fully charged)

· Example Team Composition: Escanor, Mael, Slider, Gila (equipped with Guard Shield)
· Operation (without Burst):
1. Start with Slider, activate shield, bleed, and first strike
2. Cast debuffs (before the buff/debuff gauge fills)
3. Switch to Escanor, trigger Black Hole, and use normal skills
4. Use 1 normal attack, then activate Player effect
5. Fully charge then use Ultimate
· Note: This method is suitable for users with high breakthrough levels and is not recommended for those with low breakthrough levels.