- Azami: Dark-element Attacker Blade with high ether damage.
- Role: Uses Ether Cannon; best for counter-attacks and high-risk plays.
- Quest: Complete "Surveillance" mission to start "All's Fair".
- Vision: Clairvoyant Eye allows her to see targets anywhere.
- Drivers: Equippable by Rex, Nia, Zeke, or Mòrag.
Azami Overview & Role
Azami is a Rare Blade in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 who wields the dark element. She acts as an Attacker, utilizing an Ether Cannon to deal massive damage. Her design resembles a porcelain doll with cybernetic elements, including a large cannon and a distinctive clairvoyant eye. She possesses a possessive personality, often expressing intense affection for her Driver, which can be unsettling to the rest of the party. Her kit focuses on high damage output, especially when the Driver's HP is low, making her a strong choice for aggressive playstyles.
As an Attacker, Azami excels at dealing damage but requires careful management of Driver HP to maximize her potential. Her skills reward risky play.
| Statistic | Value | Role Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Ether Cannon | Long-range, high ether damage |
| Element | Dark | Effective against specific enemies |
| Role | Attacker | Focuses on DPS and combos |
| Block Rate | 5% | Low defensive capability |
| Strength | 20 | Solid base attack power |
She can be equipped by Rex, Nia, Zeke, or Mòrag. Choose a Driver who can survive low HP to benefit from her "All for Love" skill.
All's Fair Quest Walkthrough
To unlock Azami's full potential, you must complete her Blade Quest, "All's Fair". This quest becomes available only after sending Azami on the specific Merc Mission called "Surveillance". Once completed, travel to Fonsa Myma Port in Mor Ardain to trigger the event. The quest involves investigating a smuggling ring that uses a special flower to create Titan poison.
Video Highlights:
- Start the quest at Fonsa Myma Port after finishing surveillance.
- Use fast travel locations to track the smugglers in Uraya.
- Azami sinks a ship using her ether cannon ability.
- Final battle takes place at an Ether Mine in Mor Ardain.
The investigation leads the party to Uraya, where they find the culprits harvesting flowers. Azami uses her Clairvoyant Eye to spot them from a great distance. After interrogation, the party discovers the poison is destined for the Mor Ardain Titan to accelerate its degradation. You must rush to the Mor Ardain Ether Mine to stop the weapon.
During the quest, Azami demonstrates her ability to see distant targets. This power is crucial for locating the smugglers' hidden base.
| Quest Step | Location | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | Fonsa Myma Port | Complete "Surveillance" mission first |
| Investigation | Uraya | Find flower pickers and interrogate them |
| Discovery | Uraya / Mor Ardain | Identify the poison destination |
| Climax | Mor Ardain Mine | Destroy the poison contraption |
Battle Skills & Arts
Azami's battle kit is designed for high burst damage and counters. Her Arts, such as "Nightmare Rondeau" and "Shadow Rhapsody", deal increased damage when the Driver's HP is critically low (30% or less). This makes her incredibly powerful in desperate situations but risky to use.
Specials like "Decadent Finale" can deal up to 150% increased damage when HP is low. Use this for finishing blows.
Her Battle Skills further enhance this aggressive playstyle. "Vendetta" allows her to counter attacks with significant ether damage, scaling up to 300% at max affinity. "Pain of Longing" increases affinity when allies take damage, helping her charge up faster during chaotic battles.
| Skill Name | Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| All For Love | Battle | Special power increases as HP decreases |
| Vendetta | Battle | Counters with 180-300% ether damage |
| Pain of Longing | Battle | Gain affinity when allies take damage |
| Dark Mastery | Field | Strengthens Dark element attacks |
Affinity Chart Progression
Maximizing Azami's power requires progressing through her Affinity Chart. This involves completing specific battles, using her favorite items, and finishing her Blade Quest. Key rewards include unlocking higher damage multipliers for her Specials and improving her counter-attack damage.
Unlock Level 2
Increase Trust with Azami through battles and pouch items.
Unlock Level 3
Complete the "Surveillance" Merc Mission and finish the "All's Fair" quest.
Level Field Skills
Visit Raqura Aquagardens in Uraya to level up "Dark Mastery".
Max Affinity
Defeat specific enemies like Riveral Ansel at the World Tree.
Use Red Opal Lipstick (Cosmetics) or Steamflake Tabbouleh (Veggies) to boost affinity quickly.
| Key Node | Requirement | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Key Affinity 3 | Complete "All's Fair" quest | Unlocks Affinity Chart Level 3 |
| Dark Mastery 3 | Visit Raqura Aquagardens | Field Skill Level 3 |
| Clairvoyant Eye | Use favorite pouch items | Exclusive sight ability |
| Decadent Finale 5 | Defeat Riveral Ansel | 150% damage at low HP |
Key Objectives & FAQ
Reaching the endgame with Azami involves fulfilling several milestones. Players should focus on completing her Blade Quest early to access her full kit and utilizing her high-risk, high-reward damage potential effectively.
Progression Checklist:
- Resonate with Azami to unlock her base form
- Complete the 'Surveillance' Merc Mission
- Finish the 'All's Fair' Blade Quest
- Maximize 'Vendetta' skill for counter damage
- Unlock 'Decadent Finale' Level 5 for maximum burst
Her Field Skills, specifically Dark Mastery and Botany, are useful for navigating areas and salvaging in the late game.
Q: How do I start Azami's Blade Quest?
You must first dispatch Azami on the 'Surveillance' Merc Mission. After she returns, head to Fonsa Myma Port in Mor Ardain to trigger the 'All's Fair' quest.
Q: What is Azami's best role in combat?
She is an Attacker who thrives at low HP. Use her to deliver powerful Specials and counter-attacks when the Driver is near death, but keep healing items ready.
Q: Which Drivers can use Azami?
Azami can be equipped by Rex, Nia, Zeke, or Mòrag. Zeke is often a good fit due to his high attack stats.