Biting Edge weapon overview.

Biting Edge is set of Dual Blades that can combine to form a double-bladed Glaive. In Glaive Mode, the Biting Edge’s attack speed and range increases at the cost of being able to devour, guard and regain stamina. You can also perform an acrobatic overhead attack called Aerial Bolt during Glaive Mode.

Biting Edge deals both Slash & Pierce typed damage. The Biting Edge can also enter EXTENDED GLAIVE MODE after you land a certain amount of attacks on an Aragami during Glaive Mode. This increases the range and damage of attacks during Glaive Mode and lasts until you switch back to Dual Blades mode.

Strengths:

• Fastest attack speed in the game
• Has more Jump & Step Burst Arts than most weapons
• Good at stunlocking if you can land repeated attacks on a weakpoint or broken part
• Strong damage when used properly
• Has a lot of variety in how it can be played

Weaknesses:

• Short range
• Glaive Mode is Stamina hungry
• Unable to guard, devour and regain Stamina during Glaive Mode
• Hard to use efficiently

Biting Edge is for players who like fast attacks and a challenge. Glaive Mode is intended to serve as the main source of damage for the Biting Edge. But since you cannot devour, guard or regain Stamina when in Glaive Mode the can weapon struggle to be proficient if you are just starting out in GE3. The player has to be very conscious of their Stamina and Burst gauges when they enter Glaive Mode and manage them accordingly.

There are a few noteworthy Burst Units that are useful for Biting Edge. However, take note that the latter two can be found as Burst Plugins on some weapons and be careful to not stack them with a Burst Unit as it will effectively be a wasted slot.

• BRT 13mm (Deep Breath): Speeds up the recovery of ST when you are Out of Breath.
• BES 19mm (Terpsichore): Reduces Stamina consumption of Glaive mode
• BET 20mm (Transform): Allows the player to gain a bit of stamina upon changing modes

There is also “Controlled Breathing” an Engage Link Skill that allows you to regain Stamina while attacking.

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BITING EDGE BASICS

**Glaive Mode was referred to as ‘Mow-Down’ in this video

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Ground Light Attack Combo	◼>◼>◼>◼>◼  Basic combo. 5 short range slashing attacks.
Ground Heavy Attack Combo	▲>▲>▲>▲>▲  Basic combo. 5 consecutive thrusting attacks.
Air Light Attack Combo	AIR ◼>◼  Basic air combo. 4 Very fast aerial slashes.
Air Heavy Attack Combo	AIR ▲  Basic air combo. Drops down, using both blades to do an overhead strike.
Light Step Attack	Step+◼  Basic step attack. A fast leaning pair of slash attacks.
Heavy Step Attack	Step+▲  Basic step attack. A quick short range overhead attack that hits the ground.
MODE CHANGE	R1+◼ (Air OK)  Transforms the Biting Edge between Dual Blades Mode and Glaive Mode . Glaive Mode is a spear with blades on both ends of the weapon. It has more damaging and longer range attacks than Dual Blades mode. *You cannot Guard, Devour or Regain Stamina during Glaive Mode.
Glaive Mode Ground Light Attack	◼ during Glaive Mode  Spins the Biting Edge rapidly from side to side. Can change facing direction in-between attacks. This move does not move your character at all. Infinite Spam OK.
Glaive Mode Ground Heavy Attack	▲ during Glaive Mode  Slides forward and the performs a spinning attack into an overhead strike. Be careful when using this at point-blank range.
Glaive Mode Air Light Attack Combo	AIR ◼>◼ during Glaive Mode  A quick air rendition of the ground Glaive Mode light attack.
Glaive Mode Air Heavy Attack	AIR ▲ during Glaive Mode  Drops down from the air into thrusting attack and follows up when on the ground.
Glaive Mode Light Step Attack	Step+◼ during Glaive Mode  A very fast double spin of the Biting Edge.
Glaive Mode Heavy Step Attack	Step+▲ during Glaive Mode  Extends the Biting Edge into a very long range thrusting attack.
AERIAL BOLT	R1+▲ during Glaive Mode  Jumps up into a spiraling overhead attack.
SPECIAL	Landing a certain amount of attacks during Glaive Mode will have the Biting Edge enter EXTENDED GLAIVE MODE mode. This bonus mode increases damage and the range of all attacks during Glaive Mode and lasts until you switch back to Dual Blades mode.

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BITING EDGE BURST ARTS

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ICON	SPECIAL ABILITY DESCRIPTION
	Allows you to perform air action follow-ups after executing the Burst Art.
	Allows you to repeat the Burst Art continuously by pressing the attack button repeatedly until you run out of Stamina.
	Allows you to ignore some incoming attacks during a portion of the Burst Art. You still take full damage, but you don’t get staggered out of the attack.
	Allows you to absorb a certain amount of HP on hit.
	Increases the amount of OP the Burst Art gains on hit.
	Increases damage to Aragami weakpoints. You know you’ve struck a weakpoint when the damage counter turns yellow.
	Increases damage to downed Aragami.
	Damage isn’t reduced when attacking an Aragami’s hardest parts. In other words, you won’t deal grey damage when using these Burst Arts.
	Increases damage when using an elemental weapon and an Aragami is weak to that element.

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GROUND BURST ARTS

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NAME	DESCRIPTION	SPECIAL
Dagger Dance ダンシングダガー	Ground Light Attack Combo Art Adds oracle energy to the basic ground light attack combo. Compatible Burst Art Effect:
Stinging Storm レイニースティンガー	Ground Heavy Attack Combo Art Powers up the basic ground heavy attack combo. Compatible Burst Art Effect:
Lethal Flash 瞬光刹	Ground Heavy Attack Combo Finisher Art ▲>▲>▲>▲> Burst Art  Adds a long thrusting finisher to the final hit of the combo. Compatible Burst Art Effect:
Halo Assault 円閃円舞	Glaive Mode Ground Light Attack Art ◼ during Glaive Mode  Overhauls the original Glaive Mode attack to deal more damage. Compatible Burst Art Effect:
Chaotic Drive カオティックドライブ	Glaive Mode Ground Heavy Attack Art ▲ during Glaive Mode  Augments the original attack with oracle energy overflow. Compatible Burst Art Effect:
Cosmic Bolt コズミックボルト	Glaive Mode Aerial Bolt Art R1+▲ during Glaive Mode  A heavy Aerial Bolt that strikes with high impact. Compatible Burst Art Effect:
Soaring Sky ハイアーザンスカイ	Glaive Mode Aerial Bolt Art R1+▲ during Glaive Mode  An Aerial Bolt that launches you into the air following a strong upwards rising attack. Compatible Burst Art Effect:
Mirage Edge ミラージュエッジ [*Added in v1.30]	Ground Light Attack Combo Art  A series of spammable slashes that allow you to slide around the battlefield while dealing damage. Compatible Burst Art Effect:

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JUMP BURST ARTS

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NAME	DESCRIPTION	SPECIAL
Northern Cross ノーザンクロス	Air Light Attack Combo Finisher Art AIR ◼>◼>Burst Art  A fast cross slash in mid-air. Moves your character slightly forward. Compatible Burst Art Effect:
Dive to Blue ダイブトゥブルー	Air Heavy Attack Art  Drops straight down into a heavy overhead strike. Compatible Burst Art Effect:	–
Petal Frenzy 百花狂乱	Glaive Mode Air Light Attack Art AIR ◼ during Glaive Mode  An aerial rendition of the Glaive Mode ground light attack. Allows you to remain airborne and keep the attack going as long as your hits connect. Compatible Burst Art Effect:	–
Phantom Pain ファントムペイン	Glaive Mode Air Heavy Attack Art AIR ▲ during Glaive Mode  Performs what resembles an Aerial Bolt from mid-air. High hit count when connects. Compatible Burst Art Effect:	–

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STEP BURST ARTS

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NAME	DESCRIPTION	SPECIAL
Dual Shock 双刃衝破	Step+▲ Art  Jumps in with a heavy overhead strike. Good range. Compatible Burst Art Effect:
Biting Thrust スラスティングロード	Glaive Mode Step+▲ Art  Gathers strength and then launches an Extended Biting Edge in the direction your facing. Compatible Burst Art Effect:	–
Angel’s Fall エンジェルフォール	Glaive Mode Step+▲ Art  Front-flips into a big vertical ground rending strike. Compatible Burst Art Effect:
Seraphim Edge セラフィックエッジ	Step+◼ Art  Slides in with an explosive double bladed uppercut. Compatible Burst Art Effect:

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RECOMMENDED BURST ARTS

Recommended Burst Arts are indicated with a  in the tables above. Burst Arts that are recommended are due to them having appealing qualities such as good damage output, ease of use, low risk and good reward or good special passive effects. With that being said, I highly encourage all players to try out all of the Burst Arts and use what they like and feels natural to them. I also encourage players to change their Burst Arts according to what you will be fighting on the next mission to optimize mission efficiency.

Noteworthy Ground Arts:

• Dagger Dance (ダンシングダガー)
• Halo Assault (円閃円舞)
• Cosmic Bolt (コズミックボルト)
• Soaring Sky (ハイアーザンスカイ)

Dagger Dance (ダンシングダガー) is a straightforward and easy top use Art. It can put up a decent amount of damage in a short time thanks to the Biting Edge’s fast attack speed. Its most appealing aspect is that it is a reliable source of damage that doesn’t consume Stamina which is welcome on this weapon. It is also very low risk which makes it an overall good pick for a non-Glaive ground art.

Halo Assault (円閃円舞) is the go-to move for Biting Edge DPS. Its especially useful on a downed Aragami’s weakpoint. It rapidly generates OP so you can switch to Gun mode after attacking and fire at an Aragami from range while regaining the stamina you spent in Glaive mode.

Cosmic Bolt (コズミックボルト) ignores armor and deals good damage. Its a simple to understand and relatively easy to use Art. Its hitbox is versatile in that it can hit targets anywhere during the falling portion of the attack.

Soaring Sky (ハイアーザンスカイ) performs 3 hits and flips into the sky. The flip is rather powerful and allows you to seamlessly transition into aerial Glaive combat or a jump/dive away to safety. Has some interesting synergy with Phantom Pain (ファントムペイン)

Noteworthy Jump Arts:

• Dive to Blue (ダイブトゥブルー)
• Petal Frenzy (百花狂乱)
• Phantom Pain (ファントムペイン)

Dive to Blue (ダイブトゥブルー) is a basic and fast dropping attack. Its damage is decent and its recovery is very short making it rapid-fire friendly and safe to use as an Air art.

Petal Frenzy (百花狂乱) is an aerial rendition of Halo Assault (円閃円舞), except that it needs to connect with a target in order for you to continue attacking. Its very effective for big or floating Aragami as it keeps you airborne and dealing damage. But it is not very usable on short Aragami or when a downed Aragami’s weakpoint is out of it’s reach.

Phantom Pain (ファントムペイン) deals a good amount of hits and damage for how safe it’s recovery is. You can land and step away right after the attack or jump and perform it again. Its jumping arc is awkward looking at first, but serves as an exceptional dodging tool when timed properly.

Noteworthy Step Arts:

• Dual Shock (双刃衝破)
• Biting Thrust (スラスティングロード)
• Angel’s Fall (エンジェルフォール)

Dual Shock (双刃衝破) is fast and deals decent damage, especially to downed Aragami. It’s hitbox is generous and can be used in quick succession for a reliable source of easy to execute damage.

Biting Thrust (スラスティングロード) pinpoints multiple hits of damage on a single area. It also has surprisingly long range which is good for slipping this attack into any small opening you may see.

Angel’s Fall (エンジェルフォール) has a big vertical hitbox and deals good damage. Its relatively easy to use thanks to how far it topples you forward before the attack and can be spammed easily. You just need to remain conscious that you can’t guard during Glaive Mode and you are using one of your tools for evading, Steps, to deal damage. If you see an attack coming your way, try to jump/dive away.

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BITING EDGE SAMPLE PLAY

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BURST ART EFFECTS

The complete list of Burst Art Effects can be found here:

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