Masking Axe

Masking Axe
Weapon Gleam
Weapon type
Might	16
Range	1
Effectiveness
Required	—
SP	400
Exclusive?	Yes
String ID	`SID_鉄面の斧`
Numeric ID	`2628`
Description	Effective against cavalry foes. If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat.

Notes[ | ]

When battling a Cavalry unit, damage is boosted by 50%.
- Grani's Shield will neutralize the attack increase against Cavalry units.
"If foe initiates combat" means if a foe triggers combat during the enemy phase. The unit being initiated upon does not need to deal damage, nor be able to counterattack.
- However, if the effect is applied after combat, the unit being initiated upon must also survive it to fulfill this condition.
The stat increase that can be applied by Masking Axe is considered a temporary buff.

*Can be upgraded in the Weapon Refinery. For a list of other such weapons, see list of upgradable weapons.*
Stats	Description	Cost
+3 HP	Effective against cavalry foes. If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat. If unit is not adjacent to an ally, inflicts Atk/Def-5 on foe during combat. At start of turn, if unit is not adjacent to an ally, grants Atk/Def+6 to unit for 1 turn.	400 SP, 500, 200
+5 HP, +2 Mt	Effective against cavalry foes. If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat.	400 SP, 500, 200
+5 HP, +3 Spd	Effective against cavalry foes. If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat.	400 SP, 500, 200
+5 HP, +4 Def	Effective against cavalry foes. If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat.	400 SP, 500, 200
+5 HP, +4 Res	Effective against cavalry foes. If foe initiates combat or if foe's HP ≥ 75% at start of combat, grants Atk/Def+5 to unit during combat.	400 SP, 500, 200

The refined effect listed first has the same effect as Rouse Atk/Def 3.
The stat decrease that can be applied by Masking Axe is considered a temporary debuff.
The stat increase that can be applied by Masking Axe is considered a Bonus.
- Any 【Bonus】 on a unit, including Bonuses, lasts until the start of that unit's next phase. If Bonuses are acquired during the enemy phase, they will disappear when the next player phase begins.

Unit	Skill chain
Gerome: Masked Rider	Masking Axe 5