If unit initiates attack, foes within 2 spaces of target take 7 damage after combat.
All Units
- Inheritable by all units.
Skillsets that use skill
New Year, Not So New Me! (Wings of Mercy Beacon)
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Wary Rabbit Fang | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot |
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Positional Assist | B | Beast Agility 3 Alternate: Beast N Trace 3 |
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Galeforce | C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Menace |
SP | 1540 | S | Fury 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
"Ben: A good cow." (Galeforce)
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Coyote's Lance | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Heavy Blade 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | A/S Near Trace 3 Alternate: A/D Near Trace 3 |
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Galeforce | C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Menace |
SP | 1540 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Fury 3 |
* WE * are Looking Disrespectfully (Wings of Mercy Beacon)
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Shadowy Quill | A | Fury 4 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Disarm Trap 3 Alternate: S/D Far Trace 3 |
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Lethality | C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
SP | 1840 | S | Fury 3 |
Fantastic Flight (General Offense / Aether Raids Defense)
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Soothing Scent | A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot |
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Positional Assist Alternate: Assistless |
B | Poison Strike 3 Alternate: S/R Far Trace 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Ruptured Sky |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Fatal Smoke 3 |
SP | 1160 | S | Poison Strike 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
Rosy Allure (Astra Season Offense)
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Soothing Scent | A | Fury 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | Poison Strike 3 Alternate: S/R Far Trace 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Ruptured Sky |
C | Savage Blow 3 |
SP | 1610 | S | Fury 3 |
Vorpal Blade (Chip Support)
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Florid Knife+ (+Spd) Alternate: Bone Carver+ (+Spd) |
A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot |
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Positional Assist | B | Sweep Skills Alternate: A/S Far Trace 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Miracle |
C | Savage Blow 3 |
SP | 1160 | S | Savage Blow 3 |
A horse with wings is called a pegasus, Nino! (Aether Raids Offense / General Offense)
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New-Height Bow | A | Atk/Spd Push 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | Sweep Skills Alternate: S/D Far Trace 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Joint Drive Spd |
SP | 1460 | S | Fury 3 |
Princess of the People (Galeforce)
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Ninja Katana+ Alternate: Brave Sword+ |
A | Brazen Atk/Spd (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot |
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Ardent Sacrifice Alternate: Reciprocal Aid |
B | Hoðr's Zeal |
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Galeforce | C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
SP | 2025 | S | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Brash Assault 3 |
Do Care. Did Ask. But You’re Still Dead. (Aether Raids Offense / Galeforce)
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Wing-Lifted Spear | A | Heavy Blade 4 Alternate: Distant Storm |
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Positional Assist | B | Faithful Loyalty Alternate: Wings of Mercy 3 |
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Galeforce | C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Rein 3 |
SP | 1900 | S | Quickened Pulse |
Chip Damage+ (Support?)
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Bone Carver+ (+Spd) | A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot |
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Positional Assist | B | Windsweep 3 Alternate: Watersweep 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Savage Blow 3 |
SP | 840 | S | Savage Blow 3 |
Think you can beat us? Think a- wait… (Aether Raids Offense / Wings of Mercy Enabler)
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Ninjutsu Scrolls | A | Fury 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | S/R Far Trace 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Res 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Ruptured Sky |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Res Smoke 3 |
SP | 1490 | S | Death Blow 3 Alternate: Fury 3 |
So we roll the dice... (Galeforce)
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Spendy Scimitar | A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot |
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Positional Assist | B | Wings of Mercy 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Galeforce | C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Even Tempest 3 |
SP | 1710 | S | Heavy Blade 3 / Flashing Blade 3 |
Sincere Summer Spirit (General Offense)
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Divine Sea Spear Alternate: Slaying Lance+ (+Spd) |
A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot |
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Positional Assist | B | S/D Near Trace 3 Alternate: Desperation 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Galeforce |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
SP | 1040 | S | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Heavy Blade 3 |
Gentle Step Twin Lion Fist (Aether Raids Offense / Wings of Mercy Enabler)
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Tailwind Shuriken | A | Fury 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | Disarm Trap 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
SP | 1540 | S | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
Tearing Shadows (Offensive Support)
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Dazzling Melancholy+ Alternate: Dazzling Pain+ |
A | Atk/Spd Solo (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Push (3 or 4) |
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Restore+ | B | Wrathful Staff 3 |
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Miracle Alternate: Windfire Balm+ |
C | Savage Blow 3 |
SP | 1410 | S | Live to Serve 3 |
A Little Pepper on that Ribeye (Special Spiral AOE)
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Barb Shuriken+ (+Spd) Alternate: Pumpkin-a-Box+ (+Spd) |
A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Life and Death (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Special Spiral 3 |
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Blazing Wind | C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
SP | 1410 | S | Attack +3 Alternate: Heavy Blade 3 / Flashing Blade 3 |
WAH Returns II: Summer Boogaloo (Aether Raids Offense / Wings of Mercy Beacon)
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Pumpkin-a-Box+ Alternate: Pumpkin-a-Box+ (+Spd) |
A | Fury (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Disarm Trap 3 Alternate: Vantage 3 |
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Glimmer Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
SP | 1410 | S | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
Ylisse's Light (Support)
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Dazzling Melancholy+ Alternate: Dazzling Pain+ |
A | Fort. Def/Res 3 Alternate: C Duel Infantry 3 |
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Recover+ | B | Sabotage Atk 3 Alternate: Sudden Panic 3 |
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Miracle Alternate: Windfire Balm+ |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
SP | 1860 | S | Fortress Res 3 Alternate: HP +5 |
Redemption of a Fallen Grace (Offensive)
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Dazzling Pain+ | A | Atk/Spd Push 4 Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond (3 or 4) |
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Martyr+ Alternate: Recover+ |
B | Wrathful Staff 3 |
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Miracle | C | Savage Blow 3 |
SP | 1760 | S | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3 |
I'm Staying where it's Safe! (Firesweep Bow Offense)
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Firesweep Bow+ | A | Life and Death (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
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Reposition | B | Lull Spd/Def 3 Alternate: Poison Strike 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Close Guard 3 |
SP | 1515 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Heavy Blade 3 |
Please Go Away! (Persecution Bow Offense)
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Persecution Bow | A | Atk/Spd Push 4 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Ardent Sacrifice Alternate: Reposition |
B | Lull Spd/Def 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Close Guard 3 |
SP | 1140 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
CaraMila (Offensive Support)
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Dazzling Pain+ Alternate: Dazzling Gravity+ |
A | Atk/Res Solo 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Bond 3 |
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Martyr+ Alternate: Recover+ |
B | Wrathful Staff 3 Alternate: Dazzling Staff 3 |
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Miracle Alternate: Heavenly Light |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Spd Opening 3 |
SP | 1320 | S | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Bond 3 |
108 Strikes (Offensive)
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Lethal Carrot+ (+Spd) Alternate: Barb Shuriken+ (+Spd) |
A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Push 4 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Chill Def 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Fortify Fliers |
SP | 1125 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Sturdy Blow 2 |
Rebellious Phase (Offensive)
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Lethal Carrot+ (+Spd) Alternate: Barb Shuriken+ (+Spd) |
A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Push 4 |
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Dance | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Chill Def 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
SP | 900 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Heavy Blade 3 |
Ghostly Grudge (Aether Raids)
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Candlewax Bow+ (+Res) Alternate: Guard Bow+ (+Res) |
A | Close Counter |
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Reposition | B | Vantage 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Miracle Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
SP | 1575 | S | Fierce Stance 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
Savage Blow
Overview
Savage Blow is in a few ways, the opposite of Breath of Life. Savage Blow can grant units a lot of free damage with little opportunity cost, and occupies one of the least contested skill slots. The seven damage it inflicts is unblockable, and is a great way to reduce the HP of high defense or resistance enemies. For the skill to activate the user must initiate combat, and the target of the attack does not have their HP reduced. At two spaces, the range is quite large, and is likely to hit multiple foes, especially on maps with choke points.
Synergy
Savage Blow is most commonly paired with Poison Strike, as they both do similar things. This is a good application of the skill, granting a team a lot of free damage from initiations. However, the best friend of Savage Blow is team-mates who can benefit from having the foes’ HP reduced. Many powerful attackers miss out on KO’s only by a few points of damage, and Savage Blow can allow them to punch through targets. When using Savage Blow, make sure you are aware of which units on your team can exploit the free damage for an unexpected KO. Savage Blow is a great skill for bulky Brave Weapon users such as Cherche, Effie and Frederick, as they have the defensive stats to initiate attacks and can exploit weakened foes themselves.
Weaknesses
Savage Blow’s primary weakness is that it requires the user to initiate attacks. This cannot always happen reliably, and exposes the user of the skill to danger. The fact it does not affect the target of the attack also means that it requires enemies to be grouped up. This is not always the case, especially if the enemy has a mix of armor, cavalry and fliers. Lastly, Savage Blow’s damage works the same way as Poison Strike’s and Fury’s: It cannot reduce HP below one. A direct attack is still required to finish the job, which can expose friendlies to skills such as Vantage and Brash Assault. It is relatively easy to handle enemies with this skill, but care must be taken as to not suffer an unexpected KO from an attack you would normally survive.