Azami

Azami
Azami in Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Dark
Ether Cannon
Rare
Gender	Female
Type	Humanoid
Role	Attacker
Aux Cores	2
Source	Random Core Crystal
Merc Group Title	Shadow Puppets
Voice actor (EN)	Teresa Gallagher
Voice actor (JP)	Chiwa Saitō
Illustrator	hakus
Appearances	Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Azami (Japanese: アザミ) is a Rare Blade in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. She can grant tremendous power to her Drivers, Rex, Nia, Zeke or Mòrag, and their allies. Azami uses the dark element, wields an Ether Cannon, and acts as an Attacker in battle. She is a cybernetic woman with a dubious charm. Contrary to appearances, Azami has two normal hands, with her cannon having ten large finger-shaped decorations.

Azami was designed by hakus, who also designed Dagas.

Personality

Azami can be very possessive of her Driver. In particular, when sent out on Merc Missions, she seems to resent being forced to be away from them. Her level of possessiveness occasionally disturbs the party. Her Clairvoyant Eye allows her to see anything anywhere. She will take rather extreme action if she senses anything suspicious, such as sinking a ship carrying a potent Titan poison, and later threatening some of the perpetrators to give up information lest she forcefeed them the poison.

Appearance

Azami resembles a porcelain doll, with pure white skin, a shiny and rigid white bust, and floral ball joints in her arms and legs. Her stomach, one thigh and one forearm are cages with blue ether suspended in them and she wears the bones of a hoop skirt with a long black ribbon attached to the back. She wears a a white circlet on her head and her hair is in what resembles a twist behind her head with two strands framing her face connected to it. Surrounding her crystal clairvoyant eye is a black filigree pattern that curves up on her face and covers her ear. All of her body is white porcelain except her black shorts, gloves, hat and collar, which are inlaid with blue flowers. Her core crystal is shaped like a four-petaled flower.

Heart-to-Heart and Blade Quest

Azami during her Blade Quest

Azami's Heart-to-heart, "A Love Too Deep", takes place on the Airborne Throne in the Kingdom of Tantal between Azami, her Driver, and Mythra. In it Azami laments that her Driver has not been spending enough time with her and suggests that they spend time alone together. Mythra tries to tell Azami that being so over-bearing is not a good dating technique but Azami fails to heed her words.

Azami's Blade Quest, All's Fair, can be accepted after Azami completes the merc mission Surveillance. This causes Genedd to appear in Fonsa Myma Port who accuses Azami of being a witch who destroyed his ship. Azami explains that she was bored of watching the ship, containing Titan poison, and wanted some action. The party go to investigate these smugglers, finding them harvesting flowers in Uraya. Under duress they reveal the location that they deliver to (Blossomshade Cliff), and the smuggler living there reveals that his group intends to poison the Mor Ardain Titan with poison made from the flowers. The party travels to the Ether Mine in Mor Ardain where Azami destroys the poisoning weapon with her ether cannon, and laments that the task in which she got to spend time with her Driver is over so soon.

Abilities

Statistics

These stats correspond to Azami wielding the Primitive Cannon with no Aux Cores or Affinity Chart rewards.

Role	Auto-Attack	Block Rate	Critical Rate	Phys. Def.	Ether Def.	Strength
Attack	17	5%	8%	0%	15%	20

Blade Specials

• Lv. 1 - Nightmare Rondeau - Throw your weapon spinning into the air so it shoots out lasers.
• Lv. 2 - Shadow Rhapsody - Ether becomes a dark hand that rises out of the ground to attack the enemy.
• Lv. 3 - Decadent Finale - Throw your weapon into the air and spray bullets to annihilate the enemy.
• Lv. 4 - Evil Ensemble - Fire bullets continuously at the enemy while dancing in a circle.

Blade Arts

• Arts Plus - Boosts power of next Driver art.
• Accuracy Up - Increases accuracy.

Battle Skills

• All For Love - The lower the HP of the Driver, the more powerful the Special.
• Pain of Longing - Increases Affinity when a fellow Driver takes damage
• Vendetta - Counters attacks with 240% ether damage.

Field Skills

• Dark Mastery - Lv. 3
• Botany - Lv. 3
• Clairvoyant Eye - Lv. 3

 Favorite Items

• Pouch item types: Drinks, Literature
• Pouch items: Red Opal Lipstick (Cosmetics), Steamflake Tabbouleh (Veggies)

Affinity Chart

Type	Name	Skill Level	Affinity Level	Effect	Prerequisite	Count	Flavor Text
Key Affinity Reward		1	1	Affinity Chart level 1 unlocked
		2	2	Unlocks level 2 of the Affinity Chart	Increase Trust	100	"You thinking of me alone is enough to give me strength."
		3	3	Unlocks level 3 of the Affinity Chart	Dispatch Azami to the "Surveillance" Merc Mission, go to Fonsa Myma Port and complete the quest "All's Fair"		"Well? Have you fallen for me yet? Feel free to keep up the flattery..."
		4	4	Unlocks level 4 of the Affinity Chart	Increase Trust	3,800	"Oh my... Have you decided to reciprocate my feeling? Tee hee hee..."
		5	5	Unlocks level 5 of the Affinity Chart. Affinity bond will be easier to sustain.	Increase Trust	9,800	"Stay with me always, my beloved Driver. Tee hee hee..."
Blade Special	Nightmare Rondeau	1	1	Increases damage dealt by 100% when HP is 30% or less
		2	2	Increases damage dealt by 110% when HP is 30% or less	Use Nightmare Rondeau	10	"Such elegance in a skill... I'll be looking forward to using this one again. Tee hee hee..."
		3	3	Increases damage dealt by 120% when HP is 30% or less	Defeat an Aybam Medooz in Leftheria	5	"Those Aybam Medooz weren't much to shout about, really. Keep them coming, sweetie."
		4	4	Increases damage dealt by 130% when HP is 30% or less	Defeat a flying enemy such as a Heidl Taos at the Cliffs of Morytha (Excludes unique monsters)	10	"Ahaha... Oh, I couldn't get enough of those. Aren't there any more around here?"
		5	5	Increases damage dealt by 150% when HP is 30% or less	Defeat Perplexed Stoyan in Leftheria		"I don't suggest picking a fight with us, or you'll be sleeping with the Serpond. ...Oops, too late. What can you do?"
	Shadow Rhapsody	1	1	Increases damage dealt by 100% when HP is 30% or less
		2	2	Increases damage dealt by 110% when HP is 30% or less	Use Shadow Rhapsody	5	"Were you watching? Quite the form, wouldn't you say?"
		3	3	Increases damage dealt by 120% when HP is 30% or less	Perform a Blade Combo	7	"I do hope you enjoyed that little taste of darkness!"
		4	4	Increases damage dealt by 130% when HP is 30% or less	Defeat a Pactusk Brog in Leftheria	4	"Well, now that was a letdown. What a waste of my skill..."
		5	5	Increases damage dealt by 150% when HP is 30% or less	Defeat Parasite Aplacus in the Land of Morytha		"Well? Aren't you going to thank me for defeating Parasite Aplacus for you? Tee hee hee..."
	Decadent Finale	1	1	Increases damage dealt by 100% when HP is 30% or less
		2	2	Increases damage dealt by 110% when HP is 30% or less	Perform a Driver Combo (It's enough to just be present)	5	"I see you've got a few tricks up your sleeve too, darling. Mind giving me a piece of the action next time?"
		3	3	Adds 2% chance to incapacitate enemy (fails on bosses and uniques)	Defeat a Buma Hiln in Leftheria	5	"Have I flaunted my talents enough for you? Hah!"
		4	4	Increases damage dealt by 130% when HP is 30% or less	Use Decadent Finale	7	"I find my arts to be delectably sordid. Tee hee hee..."
		5	5	Increases damage dealt by 150% when HP is 30% or less	Defeat a Riveral Ansel at the World Tree	5	"Ahahahaha! Drown in the depths of darkness! Oh, I am enjoying myself!"
Battle Skill	All for Love	1	1	The lower the HP of the Driver, the more powerful the Special
		2	2	The lower the HP of the Driver, the more powerful the Special	Raise Affinity in combat	2	"Always willing to help my darling Driver out in a pinch."
		3	3	The lower the HP of the Driver, the more powerful the Special	Raise Affinity in combat	5	"Truly, you complete me. Tee hee hee..."
		4	4	The lower the HP of the Driver, the more powerful the Special	Raise Affinity in combat	6	"I did all that for you. Where's my shower of compliments?"
		5	5	The lower the HP of the Driver, the more powerful the Special	Raise Affinity in combat	7	"Pick on my dear sweet Driver and you will feel Azami's wrath!"
	Pain of Longing	1	1	Increases Affinity by 15 when a fellow Driver takes damage
		2	2	Increases Affinity by 18 when a fellow Driver takes damage	Collect an HP Potion	10	"Do remember to heal. I don't want a cadaver for a Driver."
		3	3	Increases Affinity by 21 when a fellow Driver takes damage	Collect an HP Potion	15	"It would break my heart to see you perish here. Keep yourself alive, won't you?"
		4	4	Increases Affinity by 24 when a fellow Driver takes damage	Collect an HP Potion	20	"I am always here to protect you, but please do look after yourself too."
		5	5	Increases Affinity by 30 when a fellow Driver takes damage	Collect an HP Potion	30	"I'll have you know you won't set one foot near my darling Driver."
	Vendetta	1	1	Counters attacks with 180% ether damage
		2	2	Counters attacks with 210% ether damage	Deal a certain amount of total damage	8,000	"Tee hee hee... They did ask for it."
		3	3	Counters attacks with 240% ether damage	Deal a certain amount of total damage	16,000	"Oh, I could do anything with you and I'd never get bored, darling."
		4	4	Counters attacks with 270% ether damage	Deal a certain amount of total damage	32,000	"Tee hee hee... It's like we're in perfect sync..."
		5	5	Counters attacks with 300% ether damage	Deal a certain amount of total damage	48,000	"Nothing can stand in the way of us now, don't you agree?"
Field Skill	Dark Mastery	1	1	The Power of an Dark Blade.
		2	3		Head for the Raqura Aquagardens in Uraya		"What a gorgeous place... We should come back some time, in private..."
		3	5		At the Airborne Throne, Tantal, view the Heart-to-Heart "A Love Too Deep"		"I do hope my message got through to you. My sweet, sweet Driver..."
	Botany	1	1	Knowledge related to plants	Acquire Flower items from the Collectibles list	5	"I've picked up a little something. I'll show it off for you soon, tee hee hee..."
		2	3		Acquire Flower items from the Collectibles list	25	"Botany? Why, that's one of my specialties..."
		3	4		Acquire Flower items from the Collectibles list	27	"Tee hee hee... The more you know..."
	Clairvoyant Eye	1	1	Her left eye lets her see through all obstructions. Exclusive to Azami
		2	3		Use Azami's favorite pouch item from the Cosmetics Category	2	"Why, you shouldn't have... If only this moment could last forever... Haha..."
		3	5		Use Azami's favorite pouch item from the Vegetables Category	4	"You know me like the back of your hand. Tee hee hee..."

Etymology

Azami (アザミ, kanji: 薊) refers to the Cirsium genus of thistles.

Trivia

• Azami shares her English voice actor, Teresa Gallagher, with Queen Raqura.

Quotes

Post-Battle Dialogue

• Main Cast
• Rare Blades

Main Cast

Azami	"I do wish you would lean on me more, Rex. Or, do you think I couldn't take it?"
Rex	"It's nothing like that! I'll try to, uh... lean on you more."

Chapter 3 spoilers:

Azami	"Mythra, you're blinding me. The light, it's simply too much!"
Mythra	"Would you rather have Pyra? I can't promise she'll be less bright."

Azami	"Oh Dromarch, your fur looks so warm and inviting."
Dromarch	"Unfortunately, my fur is too fine to really be as warm as you imagine."

Chapter 4 spoilers:

Azami	"My clairvoyant eye sees everything, you know."
Mòrag	"So nothing gets past you? I'll be sure to make a note of that."

Chapter 5 spoilers:

Zeke	"Azami, your eye is so cool."
Azami	"Why, thank you! Nobody's praised my eyes before. How sweet of you."

Rare Blades

• A - G
• H - K
• L - Z

Dahlia	"Azami, darlin', I just can't get enough of your outfit."
Azami	"You're also keeping very nicely. Ahahaha."

Azami	"Electra, what's wrong? You've been staring."
Electra	"I was just wondering, if I'll ever grow up to look like you. It'd be so cool!"
Azami	"No, Electra. You should just be you."

Azami	"You and I are kindred spirits, Floren. Why don't we get to know each other? (giggle)"
Floren	"We're not kindred anything. Don't get any ideas."

Gorg	"Azami, you don't have much of a sweet tooth, right?"
Azami	"That's not completely true. I do enjoy the occasional gummy eyeball, for instance."

Azami	"Herald, what do you think of Drivers? Let us speak freely."
Herald	"I do not think anything in particular."

Azami	"You're a nasty piece of work, Kasandra, you know that? We're quite alike in that, you just stand out more."
Kasandra	"Uh, okay, shall we switch then? Oh, but I'm not sure I could hit anything with an Ether Cannon."
Azami	"I see. Yes, you do seem quite clumsy. Let's stick to the current plan."

Azami	"Hey, Kora. Were you trying to flirt with my Driver in this last battle?"
Kora	"No! No I was not, not even a little! Azami, stop it, you're scaring me!"

Perceval	"Azami, kindness lives in you, behind the rage. Is it too fragile to reveal?"
Azami	"I am always kind to my Driver. The rest of you can attest to that, no?"

Azami	"What have you got in the bottle, Perceval?"
Perceval	"A rare elixir. Will you try?"
Azami	"Mmm, I'd love to."

Azami	"I don't like earnest types like you, Perun."
Perun	"Azami, I don't get along with people like you either, but for our Drivers' sake, shouldn't we learn to work together?"
Azami	"That may be the only point we agree on. Let's continue serving with devotion then."

Vale	"Well fought! Looks like we see eye-to-eye, Azami."
Azami	"We do work well together, don't we? Let's keep it up."

Azami	"Hey Vess, would you mind making me some aphrodisiac dumplings?"
Vess	"T-that doesn't sound like a good idea. But if you learn to cook, I'm sure it would make for an... entertaining evening."

Gallery

Official artwork of Azami

Official artwork of Azami

Artwork of Dagas and Azami by their designer, Hakus

Azami's awakening

Azami's awakening

Azami during her Blade Quest

Azami during her Blade Quest

Azami's level 3 special