How To Use Azami In Xenoblade 2

[@chugga]

My, these selections look familiar!

[@lacanm1554]

Nothing seems funny about the order at all!

[@EnelXC]

It's all random!

[@inquisitor9207]

@Gacha Fan chuggaa’s doing a playthrough, and the blades he got in the game line up suspiciously with the blades Enel is covering

[@inquisitor9207]

@Gacha Fan it’s not in any particular order, but Chuggaa also has Finch and Agate so I’m gonna guess Agate is next

[@SpeedDemonPowerage98]

Lol Emile.

[@Tachtzehn]

How to use Azami: Step 1: Lament that there's like 10 categories of accessories that are borderline useless and just take up space in the inventory making it take longer to find the stuff you'll actually use. Step 2: Realize that they could have made an accessory that caps your max hp at 30% in combat, but they didn't.

[@anthonyk3952]

"I don't recommend using Azami generally" -Enel "Why is there a creepy yandere manikin outside my window" - also Enel 5 minutes later

[@maagic2031]

Dark types and breaking the game over their knee once you fulfill all of the weird requirements, name a more iconic duo

[@raphaelpulmano2212]

On the topic of Azami as a character, I feel like there should have been a Heart-to-Heart or Blade Quest that explores her fixation on her Driver and how she'll forget them when they die. Would've been great for character development and potentially even an updated affinity chart like with Dagas.

[@Zach984racer]

I still think back to when this game was new and people got freaked out summoning Azami blindly for the first time.

[@matthewpelletier6900]

She was my first rare Gatcha blade. I opened her in Torigoth right at the start and I used her until around Land of Morytha. I just wanted to experiment with some of the other blades, I never stopped loving Azami, and I never will. (She won't let me.) I will never forget how blown away I was the first time I successfully utilized her low HP setup. It wasn't even in a chain attack, just a regular old blade combo and her lvl 3 did more damage than i had ever seen in the game by 200k at least.

[@BeTheIron]

Omg He is literally going through Chugga's playthrough blades

[@digifreak90]

@Moose Actually, I think Agate would be next because he got her when he thought he was going to get Adenine because he'd miscounted his pity points. (and then he got Adenine anyways because he didn't realize that Agate had Keen Eye)

[@syco7274]

I think i'm missing something

[@zaxtonhong3958]

But wasn't azami the first rare blade chugga pulled? It doesn't seem like there's any rhyme or reason to the order here

[@digifreak90]

@@syco7274 There's a KZbinr named Chuggaaconroy (chugga for short) currently doing a let's play of XC2 and so far Enel's blade guides for the not guaranteed blades have been happening in the same order that Chugga has awakened them.

[@st4r64]

It's because he assisted Chugga with some of the knowledge for his LP

[@lourencopopp3444]

Why use Azami: good design, and extremely powerful in specific scenarios. Actual reason to use Azami: she's voiced by Chiwa Saitou(Senjougahara from Monogatari, and is just a very amusing blade overall.

[@erickluviano981]

The meme girl? “SEEEE NO”?!!!

[@conorb.1901]

I find it funny that every driver gaining an unbeatable effect on their ng+ skill tree (Tora excluded because he has it on his normal chart) benefits Azami more than Herald. Also Azami is basically blade Tharja but slightly less creepy.

[@pixxyofice]

"totally random gacha selections that definitely aren't inspired from some other source" sure, i totally believe you, enel. definitely. 100%. definitely not a lie and I am not looking directly at chuggaaconroy's let's play,

[@hail2jigglypuff168]

Yes, thank you! And right when I got this yandere to S+. Also for Pain of Longing not starting a battle with Azami can help. You can get Hunter's Chemistry's effect on a different Blade (ex. Shulk) then swap to Azami and she will hit max Affinity very fast by herself. Then you have two Blades at max Affinity in less than a minute. It's a pretty convenient skill from my experience.

[@XSaebaYRyoZ]

I always find it funny how pissed she gets when you send her away on a merch mission, even the ones she WANTS TO DO after her sidequest! Like, girl, make up your mind.

[@davidtowers1863]

I love when it happens and Rex says "Just remember to have fun" Or when she says some dark shit in combat and he goes "My thoughts exactly."

[@XSaebaYRyoZ]

​@@davidtowers1863 I have absolutely no idea why you'd play her with Rex but the interaction makes it worth it. :)

[@davidtowers1863]

@@XSaebaYRyoZ I just got her on Rex. I wasn't overdriving a lot on my first run, day 1 btw

[@XSaebaYRyoZ]

​@@davidtowers1863 That explains it. I have no idea if you want to maximize potential but she is better on Zeke. I hope it is not a spoiler as he's shown in the video. Have fun, it is one of my favorite games.

[@davidtowers1863]

@@XSaebaYRyoZ Nah man. Don't worry about that. I've played this game for 1700 hours

[@lazerith84]

I just did Azami's first character quest ... she is awesome if a little creepy

[@isaiah187]

Ha HAAAA! I got here fast enough to be noticed! I just wanted to say: thanks SOOO much for keeping the xenoblade community alive! It's my favorite series and these videos are a HUGE help

[@EnelXC]

Of course! Glad you like the videos!

[@TrentStudios28]

Azami is my favorite rare blade so i had to comment on this one thank you for making these guides i just got all rare blades to S+ rank a few months ago so these videos make me feel like i didnt waste my time

[@Ryodraco]

11:30 I assume this it the Orb Master skill at work? The dark orb just suddenly was there, and then once the chain attack started there were two orbs.

[@EnelXC]

Yes I should have mentioned that the common blade I had was using orb master,

[@ebgamesemployee2764]

Azami was one of those blades I just shoved on a merc mission and never actually used in combat

[@mountchoco8174]

Yknow that in chugga’s xc2 bonus vid(s) enel is gonna be like the top credited source lmao

[@minislymortalmeltdown3262]

Definitely

[@mkhcfire9684]

Coming from the future. Yeah, yeah a little bit lol

[@ClawlessnessScizor]

Gotta admit, she might be a bit quirky and creepy, but she definitely grew on me. Glad she was one of my first blades (and also one of the first blades of the totally unknown source for the order of rare blades)

[@patroka]

Okay that’s officially the funniest way to pronounce ‘negligible’

[@benthehobo5833]

One of my favourite Blade designs.

[@brendantjeerdsma492]

Ah Azami, a blade that is special in my heart. I summoned her along with Zenobia back to back on Zeke. I loved using both of them along with Pandoria in order to fulfill the Break-Topple-Launch combo and had Morag Smash. And I ran the Loincloth since all 3 were female. This was all before I entered New Game+.

[@kala__362]

Well played on that order, Enel, well played. Also shoutouts to Azami, she was my first ever gacha rare blade and is still my favourite blade in general, apart from Nia

[@lukeyp95]

Azami is one of my favourite blades in the game based on her design. She’s got such a cool design. I’m glad she has a very defined solid play style in the right hands

[@goldmemberpb]

Chuggaa's LP actually does have a really good example of how clutch Azami is when low on Hp. I think she just shredded a full HP bar in one special.

[@danielcramer4146]

ah the first rare blade I pulled. i remember being upset with her because it took me halfway through the game to realize you had to go find and complete her quest to get her tier three abilities

[@SAI-Max_D]

Solid video as always, though I was wondering if you could show the formula for Azami and similar such "high-risk, high-reward" type blades in written form. As someone who struggles with Math, I've found that being able to see and hear an explanation of an equation really helps to understand them better. (e.g. After hearing your description at 2:56, I had to double-check if having a high Max HP would effect the Health% modifiers used in calculating "All For Love's" formula, even though you explained it more clearly at 3:14...)

[@EnelXC]

having high max hp will help technically but having more ether is better. The formula isn't all that important to know, I just wanted to mention it since it does technically exist.

[@juanjosedelpinorivas7099]

I finished the damn stupid Poisoned Paradise challenge with Asami and Herald. No way in hell I'm doing that fight again. 🖕 Thanks a lot for this guide Enel. I have the feeling Asami is the perfect choice for that specific challenge. She really hits like a truck. The fact you can get 916% damage increase at 1HP on Specials makes her the perfect glass cannon.

[@Logan-ef8hq]

At this point I've decided to run tachyon on lots of my blades. I just love their unique weapons 🤣

[@Treetop1120]

Zeke in that intro part was reenacting that one GIF of Rhianna singing SOS

[@Wlightning25]

Azami is one of my favorite blades in the game. I love her design and her creepy personality is interesting.

[@Rhordric]

Azami is definitely in the top 5 blades that greatly suffer looks wise from using a non tachyon core chip. her weapon is so unique. such a shame

[@angeldude101]

The ability to revert appearances singlehandedly justifies the Tachyon Chip for most Blades in my opinion.

[@donaldhoward9819]

I had no idea she's a low-key chain attack juggernaut. Very niche with only having additive damage on specials.

[@sunname6252]

I've said it before, but we need an accessory that locks your HP to below 30%

[@Pierah]

Minor correction about Vendetta, it triggers when the Driver takes damage, not when they evade. All Ether Spikes in the game (excluding only Aegaeon's talent art in Torna) trigger with damage taken. Physical/Strength spikes are the ones that trigger with evades/dodges (the English in-game descriptions for these effects are complete garbage). Doesn't make the skill that much better or useful, but at least it kinda makes sense for a Blade whose entire purpose is to take damage for higher DPS (if only Spike Damage scaled better in this game...).

[@EnelXC]

It's still useless but this is good to know, I figured since it was the same description it was likely the same thing. Shows what I know about obscure bad skills LOL

[@Matt__B]

Azami in game: Hot anime babe! Azami in real life: Where can I get a stalking protection order?

[@hail2jigglypuff168]

Nah, she's just that one clingy girlfriend you forgot you ever had. Whether the relationship works is up to you, just never be the one to break up with her or she'll get pretty scary (release her and see for yourself.)

[@thetoragod654]

Azami super-super creepy. Wait friend think Tora scared of Azami’s appearance? Meh T-Tora more scared of her 0% physical defence...

[@nettlesomenpc889]

Well shr look like she is part porceline

[@kamuihineragi4243]

Man, I wonder why these specific blades are being dicussed over others? Whats next, Agate? Thanks for the guide Enel.

[@thedemonicorangefridge1930]

One of my personal favourites if design and personallity are concerned. Gameplay wise... Honestly not a huge fan. Not really a fan of her playstyle as it's a little too risky for me (says the Herald supremacist), but I can definitely see why she's so highly thought of.

[@cwebb6737]

Best blade or not, Azami was the first rare blade I ever got and she is always on my team. She is awesome and psycho, I love it!

[@MOtherMetroid]

So Chugga does Azami's quest soon?

[@zaxtonhong3958]

Tomorrow

[@danieldow2817]

KZbin be like: "wtf is a notification?"

[@ShermTank7272]

Of all the blade character archetypes, "yandere marionette" was the last one I expected

[@pronounjow]

If you look in the dictionary for "glass cannon", you'll see a picture of Azami right next to it. Oh look, Herald's pic is also there!

[@bluevalor491]

Azami was the first rare blade I drew ❤️

[@sassycat143]

I’ve seen this in a few of the guides and I was wondering if you could elaborate? For the level 4 specials, sometimes the damage ratio on screen is different to the one shown in the datamine (like Azami’s being 400 but it being marked with +500 in the video). I was curious as to where this extra damage comes from? Does it not count damage from Driver hits and you’re adding those in? Anyways, really good guides! I appreciate all the work put into these, they’re quite informative!

[@EnelXC]

basically level 4 specials have a driver ratio added to it which is +500. This added to the blade's ratio is the total ratio I mention in videos. These hits are technically independent of a blades hits and have slightly different properties. Special level 4 animations like story blades usually don't have that though.

[@sassycat143]

@@EnelXC Thanks!

[@thisimagelooksslightlybett1020]

Not Enel saying the formula and not writing it on screen, I wanted to do some maths today :\

[@brendanirvine6088]

If you're following ChuggaConroy's LP we're gonna see Electra soon, aren't we...

[@Weareonenation303]

Vendetta is such a laughable skill to have on anything due to how poorly spike damage scales to enemies because of the huge hit point difference between drivers and enemies. That skill could have been another damage multiplier or something else that helps Azami's playstyle. Azami's playstyle is very reminiscent to the very old and obsolete Reversal + Endure and Salac Berry strat in the Pokemon games. It doesn't work in those games because it's way too easy to stop this combo with priority, Rocky Helmet or any other form of residual damage.

[@Le_olecram]

Top5 favorite blades

[@hazelv.a.7976]

Captions hear Azami's name as A Zombie.

[@brentmoon4652]

I see a man of class I too watch chuggaaconroy

[@rupturedsky8885]

I love Azamis design I wish she was better outside her niche

[@shinypkmn6645]

i playes this game for a long time but never understood what stuff like an ether mod is. Like, and that's probably what it is, is it a damage multiplayer for ether attack on performing an art or for the base stat? no matter what, your videos help me understand the combat systems of both XC 2 and 3

[@aperson6505]

I've played this game twice and never got this one

[@hiddenmonkeyofdoom]

Can make a drinking game off the number of times Enel says "general" or "generally" 🤣😂

[@Nekosuki01]

Ah undead lady, she in fact is not cute, but still has a pretty cool design and can be pretty powerful

[@ItsDrayTV14689]

But she ara ara

[@Nekosuki01]

@@ItsDrayTV14689 Trueeee

[@TheStupidRaptor]

Am I the only one that thinks Azami is beautiful? I only ever hear people call her creepy. why? Do people just not like doll/puppet girls? Come on guys.... she's goth. I thought the internet agreed goth girls are hot.

[@benbarnett5743]

It’s funny to know that the person who voices Azami also did Nicole Watterson

[@drufernandez6436]

And Who Else In The Amazing World Of Gumball?

[@misterniceguy429]

Who knew Nicole Watterson would end up like this in the future.

[@plewisjr90]

Take a shot every time Enel says "general(ly)" and see if you live the video. Lol

[@hiddenmonkeyofdoom]

Haha same thing I mentioned in another fashion 30 min ago. Dunno why, but seemed to be a higher count this time.. is there an inside meme/joke we're missing?

[@annabounds918]

Hey Enel I had a question. Why do you never go over passive blade arts? Are they just too minimal to matter?

[@EnelXC]

they do not matter 99% of the time

[@jaredparks4713]

The Auto Attack maxing out at 1594 and not a clean 1600 is really bothering me. On an unrelated note, it would've been nice if you'd put the damage formula for Pain of Longing on screen.

[@Rilobster]

So chuggaaconroy co-owns this channel now huh

[@RandomBurfness]

Is there a pastebin somewhere with every single under the hood calculation the game does, and their exact formulas? I couldn't follow along with that formula at all and seeing as you didn't write it down, I have no idea how to interpret it at all. It should be noted I'm asking simply because I want to know every single formula in the game, no matter how pointless it is. I just want to know how to find them because I can't seem to find any such documentation.

[@EnelXC]

unfortunately there is not, even this one was derived from a lot of things in the code based on what the skill values were.

[@RandomBurfness]

@@EnelXC Ah, such a shame. It would be SO cool if we had that theoretical knowledge!

[@jonmcknight18]

Yandere doll azami I really like her personality.

[@NathanCundiff]

Azami gives me a Nier Automata vibe, kind of makes me think of the bot from the theme park as a blade

[@redcell.mk1486]

Hey Enel, whenever you do your videos, what difficulty of the game do you play on? My presumption would be normal, as when I try and recreate your tactics on BoC, the damage and chain attack multiplier isn’t on par, even though I don’t have the best of the best equipment, it’s still pretty good. Just wondering if you’d do anything different on BoC or the hardest custom difficulty

[@EnelXC]

chain attacks were nerfed into the ground on bringer of chaos, most of this stuff is for normal, I mention stuff about BoC if a blade is really good for that. You have to be more defensive for a lot of blades for sure.

[@redcell.mk1486]

@@EnelXC ooohhhhhh that explains a lot then, i did notice my non-chain attack strategies weren’t nearly as effective, so my battles ended up being an upwards of 20 min+. I saw you did a video on it highlighting the DoT builds you did. A potential video idea i present would maybe be an analysis of the difficulties and what you’d do differently for each or something along those lines. Thanks for the reply 👍

[@jamesc7894]

I prefer to have Azami on me.

[@richardsonrichly8456]

elemantal?,fild skill`?,weird cores from where they came out ? that remninds me of Pokemon

[@jhon1406]

OHHHH they're Chugga's blades, lol! Do Kosmos near episode 69 so I can win his contest :D

[@maxsmash2199]

Hey Enel a Xenoblade DE question. How you farm AP? I am going to level up my arts but I am to slow getting AP. Something to I can do?

[@EnelXC]

I have a video for this that explains it.

[@TheStupidRaptor]

How are you always at 1 HP in this video? Is there an accessory or technique for that?

[@EnelXC]

Yes. a driver skill tree thing called unbeatable and also revival pod accessory.

[@Evan.13239]

That formula you described doesn't make any sense to me. From the way you worded it I got that it should be (1.136^(1+(0.5^(1-(current_HP / max_HP)))))+(1-(current_HP / max_HP)). However, this cannot under any circumstances reach the 766% bonus that you described. The limit as max HP approaches infinity is just above 221%. What am I missing that brings this in line with the described 766% damage bonus?

[@EnelXC]

don't remember off hand but I do know it does cap out at 766 as it's an exponential formula.

[@Evan.13239]

@@EnelXC Gotcha. I guess it's really not all that important to know either since the playstyle will be the same either way. I just really enjoy number crunching.

[@Dreq458]

and of course the game doesn't tell you which special is a.o.e., which are more a.o.e. than others, their animation length, # of hits, or which specials between blades share the same effects. it's unique for each blade out of the whopping *53* total. "chart it out yourselves, losers!" - the devs, most definitely

[@lacanm1554]

hmmm i wonder why youre doing this now hmmmm

[@MorePower8679]

So either Electra or Finch is next I presume?

[@EnelXC]

idk about that...

[@reyrico5807]

does Azami benefit from Ursula barrier? or will it not count as her health?

[@EnelXC]

Doesn't count as hp no

[@jiggywiggy9332]

algorithm comment

[@StarkVS]

Its good blade if you like to get "hit" 😏

[@thecranson9642]

Azam1 hp

[@veneno7883]

hi

[@oro6399]

tbh i think roc is a better waifu than azami, after all, he’s a 4

[@JimFlorrison]

always has been !

[@JM-vl3cy]

One of the only great designs in the game imo.

[@auroricaura]

hopefully kosmos is last

[@rpghero46]

i hate this blade sidequests. you expect a good story and she is a very dimensional character. obsessive girl trope. good video like always i miss your speedruns.

[@RancidRiki]

Walmart kurumi

[@Starwars4J]

neg-lig-able

[@Butelish]

useless blade

[@Novarcharesk]

Negligible is not pronounced like that