Overview
Drawn Blade is an A-Class Arc in Neverness to Everness built around the parry mechanic. After triggering a successful Parry Attack, the next Basic Attack deals additional Incantation DMG scaled from the wielder's ATK percentage. This makes Drawn Blade a high-skill, high-reward option that converts defensive play into massive burst damage.
Unlike most Arcs that provide passive stat bonuses regardless of player input, Drawn Blade's value is directly tied to the player's ability to execute parries consistently. In the hands of a skilled player who can time parries against enemy attack patterns, Drawn Blade delivers some of the highest single-hit damage numbers among A-Class Arcs.
Lore
"Lone moon, dark clouds. Blade drawn, soul departs. Form fades, blade weeps."
The flavor text paints a somber picture of a solitary warrior drawing their blade under a moonless sky. The imagery of the blade weeping suggests a weapon with a consciousness or spiritual connection to its wielder, mourning the lives it takes. This poetic framing fits the Arc's mechanical identity: the moment of the parry is a brief, decisive exchange where one wrong move spells defeat.
Passive Effect
After triggering a Parry Attack, the next Basic Attack deals additional Incantation DMG. The bonus damage scales with the wielder's ATK percentage and increases with each upgrade level.
Level | Additional Incantation DMG |
|---|---|
L1 | +200% ATK |
L2 | +230% ATK |
L3 | +260% ATK |
L4 | +290% ATK |
L5 | +320% ATK |
At L5, a successful parry followed by a Basic Attack deals an additional 320% of ATK as Incantation DMG. This is a flat multiplier applied to the character's total ATK stat, making it scale well with ATK-boosting substats and buffs from teammates.
Recommended Characters
Drawn Blade is best suited for Incantation-type characters who parry frequently as part of their combat rotation. Characters who already benefit from the parry system gain the most value.
Sakiri: Her combat style revolves around precise timing and counterattacks, making parries a natural part of her kit. The Incantation DMG bonus aligns with her Esper Type.
Baicang: Baicang's defensive toolkit includes strong parry windows. Landing parries with Drawn Blade equipped lets him convert his tanky playstyle into burst damage opportunities.
Adler: Adler's kit benefits from parry timing, and the additional Incantation DMG adds burst potential to his counter-focused combat flow.
How to Obtain
Drawn Blade is available through standard gacha acquisition methods for A-Class Arcs:
Miracle Box tiles: A-Class Arcs can appear as rewards on Miracle Box tiles within the gacha board.
10-pull pity: Guaranteed A-Class or higher item within every 10 pulls.
Gameplay and shop currency: Obtainable through in-game currency earned from regular play activities and specific shops.
Strategy Tips
Practice parry timing against each enemy type. Different enemies have different attack speeds and wind-up animations. Learning these patterns is essential to getting consistent value from Drawn Blade.
After a successful parry, use the Basic Attack immediately. The bonus is applied to the next Basic Attack only, so delaying wastes the proc.
Stack ATK from other equipment sources to maximize the percentage-based bonus. KongMu Gear with ATK% main stats and substats will amplify Drawn Blade's burst damage significantly.
Drawn Blade is strongest in content where enemies attack frequently and with readable patterns. In chaotic multi-enemy scenarios, parry opportunities may be harder to find, reducing the Arc's effectiveness.
Pair Drawn Blade with teammates who can create openings or slow enemy attacks, giving the wielder more reliable parry windows.
Related Pages
Arcs: overview of all Arc rarities and the equipment system.
Parrying System: the defensive mechanic that triggers Drawn Blade's passive.
Esper Elements: element types including Incantation.
Gacha System: how to obtain Arcs and characters.
Combat System: core combat mechanics including parry timing.