Axe Cat (Normal Cat)

Axe Cat is one of the Normal Cats and your first proper damage-dealing cat. It is unlocked after clearing China in Empire of Cats Chapter 1 and costs 0 XP or a Normal Cat Capsule. True Form significantly improves attack and health. In The Battle Cats Unite!, it is available once clearing China from the Empire of Cats chapter and costs 2000 XP to be unlocked/rolled in the Normal Cat Capsule.

Cat Unit # 002
Normal Cat
Axe Cat Brave Cat Dark Cat Axe Cat Brave Cat Dark Cat

Evolution

Evolves into Brave Cat at level 10.

Evolves into Dark Cat at level 20+10 using Cat Tickets.

Performance

+ Strong against Red enemies

Pros

• Very short cooldown
• Low cost

Cons

• Single Attack
• Short attack range

Class
Class
Normal	Meatshield & Combo Slave
Evolved		{{{EvolvedClass}}}
True			{{{TrueClass}}}
Ultra	{{{UltraClass}}}

In order to classify Cat Units, see here

Classification does not include Talents

Strategy/Usage

Axe Cat is only useful early in the game because it is the first proper damage dealer a player obtains. It greatly exceeds the damage output of Cat and Tank Cat. This makes it valuable in early game stages against tougher enemies, including Those Guys, who can be a pain for newer players because of their high health and attack speed, and Pigge, which Axe Cat has an advantage against.

Unfortunately, Axe Cat soon becomes redundant as longer-ranged damage dealers like Gross Cat and Lizard Cat become available. Even so, Axe Cat can be used as a damage dealing meatshield like Cat or Tank Cat where money generation is no problem. However, the higher cost combined with low health make Axe Cat a poor choice, even against Red enemies.

The misery for Axe Cat only continues when stronger attackers like Crazed Axe Cat are unlocked. Crazed Axe Cat, which itself isn't particularly useful as it suffers from the same problems, still outclasses Axe Cat (and his True Form) in every way.

True Form

Dark Cat has double the base stats of his previous forms. Unfortunately, he still retains his weaknesses and is overshadowed by other easily unlockable Rare Cats. His spamming cost is too detrimental through late Stories of Legend and Uncanny Legends, to the point that he can be replaced by Jiangshi Cat, who costs more and suffers from the same issue but has the survive ability to compensate.

Depending on his level, Dark Cat can be effective against early game Bores when their magnifications don't exceed 150%. However, other cats like Maximum the Fighter or Elemental Duelist Cat typically perform much better.

Another purpose of his true form is a Cat Combo with Dark Lazer, namely Power of Darkness, which greatly increases weaken duration. This is especially helpful when used in tandem with Onmyoji Cat or Headmaster Cat Jobs, allowing absolute crowd control and area denial under the right circumstances.

Cat Combos

Combo Name	Cats	Combo Effect
Cat Army Worker Cat Start Level UP (Sm)
Cat Army (にゃんこ軍団)		Worker Cat Start Level UP (Sm)
Choppers Unit Attack UP (Sm)
Choppers (斧の達人)		Unit Attack UP (Sm)
Power of Darkness "Weaken" Effect UP (M)
Power of Darkness (暗黒の力)		"Weaken" Effect UP (M)
Lust for Battle Unit Attack UP (Sm)
Lust for Battle (戦闘狂の集い)		Unit Attack UP (Sm)
Playing Slayer "Strong" Effect UP (Sm)
Playing Slayer (龍退治ごっこ)		"Strong" Effect UP (Sm)
Warriors of Justice Cat Cannon Recharge UP (L)
Warriors of Justice (正義の戦士)		Cat Cannon Recharge UP (L)

Description

Switch EN/JP

Cat Unit # 002		Normal Cat
Axe Cat
		EN Description
		Combat maniac. Strong against Red enemies.
Brave Cat
		EN Description
		Hero wannabe. Strong against Red enemies.
Dark Cat
		EN Description
		Dark Knight wannabe Decent Battle Cat Strong against Red enemies.

Cat Unit # 002		Normal Cat
バトルネコ (Batoru Neko, Battle Cat)
		JP Script
		戦闘向きのキャラ ｢赤い敵｣にめっぽう強い
		EN Translation
		Combat-oriented character Strong against "Red enemies".
勇者ネコ (Yūsha Neko, Hero Cat)
		JP Script
		勇者にあこがれる戦闘向きのキャラ ｢赤い敵｣にめっぽう強い
		EN Translation
		Combat-oriented character who longs to be brave. Strong against "Red enemies".
暗黒ネコ (Ankoku Neko, Dark Cat)
		JP Script
		ダークヒーローにも憧れた 戦闘向きのキャラ ｢赤い敵｣にめっぽう強い
		EN Translation
		I also admired dark heroes. A character suited to combat. Strong against "Red enemies".

Cost

• Chapter 1: 200¢
• Chapter 2: 300¢
• Chapter 3: 400¢

Upgrade Cost

	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
0x	0	900	1,800	3,000	4,500	6,300	8,400	10,800	13,500	16,500	65,700
1x	1,200	1,800	3,600	6,000	9,000	12,600	16,800	21,600	27,000	33,000	132,600
Total XP Cost											198,300

• Level 30-59 upgrades cost Catseyes: 30-44 and 50-54 = 1 Catseye, 45-49 and 55-59 = 2 Catseyes

Stats

• Standard
• Detailed

Axe Cat
Health	Attack Power	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Foreswing	Recharge Time
200 HP	25 damage (27.78 DPS)	150	27f 0.9 seconds	12	3 times	8f 0.27s (8f 0.27s backswing)	7 ~ 2 seconds
Health (Lv.20+90)	Attack Power (Lv.20+90)	Attack Type	Special Ability
8,900 HP	1,112 damage (1,235.56 DPS)	Single Attack	Strong against Red enemies (inflicts x1.5 times damage; takes only 1/2 damage)
Brave Cat
Health (Lv.20+90)	Attack Power (Lv.20+90)	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Foreswing	Recharge Time
8,900 HP	1,112 damage (1,235.56 DPS)	150	27f 0.9 seconds	12	3 times	8f 0.27s (8f 0.27s backswing)	7 ~ 2 seconds
Lv.MAX		Attack Type	Special Ability
Lv.20+90		Single Attack	Strong against Red enemies (inflicts x1.5 times damage; takes only 1/2 damage)
Dark Cat
Health (Lv.20+90)	Attack Power (Lv.20+90)	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Foreswing	Recharge Time
17,800 HP	2,225 damage (2,472.22 DPS)	150	27f 0.9 seconds	12	3 times	8f 0.27s (9f 0.3s backswing)	10 ~ 2 seconds
Lv.MAX		Attack Type	Special Ability
Lv.20+90		Single Attack	Strong against Red enemies (inflicts x1.5 times damage; takes only 1/2 damage)
{{{Fourth Form name}}}
Health (Lv.60)	Attack Power (Lv.60)	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Foreswing	Recharge Time
{{{Hp fourth}}}	{{{Atk Power fourth}}}	{{{Atk Range fourth}}}	{{{Attack Frequency fourth}}}	{{{Movement Speed fourth}}}	{{{Knockback fourth}}}	{{{Attack Animation fourth}}}	{{{Recharging Time fourth}}}
Lv.MAX		Attack Type	Special Ability
Lv.20+90		{{{Attack type fourth}}}	{{{Special Ability fourth}}}

*First stats are 1st form's initial; other stats include 300% Empire of Cats Treasures; recharge time may vary.

*Time between attacks is the time from the attack's execution to the start of the next attack (includes backswing).

*For units with multi-hit attacks, foreswing is the part of the animation leading up to the first hit.

*Fruit Treasures not included.

*See this section to calculate Axe Cat's stats.

Stats Modifier
Natural Level 20 Plus Level 90 Health Treasure 300 Attack Treasure 300 Decimal Places [DPS] 0
Advanced Options Health (%) 0 Attack (%) 0 100% Health Treasure Effect (%) 50 100% Attack Treasure Effect (%) 50 Base Stats Growth (%) 20 1st Reduced Growth Reduction (%) 50 Level 60 2nd Reduced Growth Reduction (%) 50 Level 111 3rd Reduced Growth Reduction (%) 0 Level 999

Normal Form Axe Cat Effects/Talents Health (%) 0 Attack (%) 0 Level HP AP DPS Attack Cycle 27 27f 0.9 seconds Initial 20 + 90 200 200 200 25 25 25 27.777777777778 27 27 Attack Animation 11f + 8f + 8f 10 1,400 175 194 Attack Range 150 20+90 8,900 1,112 1,236 Attack Type Single Recharge Time 7 - 2 seconds Knockback 3 times Movement Speed 12 Cost (¢) Abilities Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Multi Hit (2525{{{Normal Hit 1 Note}}} + 00{{{Normal Hit 2 Note}}}) Strong against Red enemies 200 300 400

Evolved Form Brave Cat Effects/Talents Health (%) 0 Attack (%) 0 Level HP AP DPS Attack Cycle 27 27f 0.9 seconds Initial 20 + 90 200 200 200 25 25 25 27.777777777778 27 27 Attack Animation 11f + 8f + 8f 20 2,400 300 333 Attack Range 150 20+90 8,900 1,112 1,236 Attack Type Single Recharge Time 7 - 2 seconds Knockback 3 times Movement Speed 12 Cost (¢) Abilities Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Multi Hit (2525{{{Evolved Hit 1 Note}}} + 00{{{Evolved Hit 2 Note}}}) Strong against Red enemies 200 300 400

True Form Dark Cat Talent Orbs Health (%) 0 Attack (IS) 0 Effects/Talents Health (%) 0 Attack (%) 0 Level HP AP DPS Attack Cycle 27 27f 0.9 seconds Initial 20 + 90 400 400 400 50 50 50 55.555555555556 55 55 Attack Animation 10f + 8f + 9f 20+10 6,800 850 944 Attack Range 150 20+90 17,800 2,225 2,472 Attack Type Single Recharge Time 10 - 2 seconds Knockback 3 times Movement Speed 12 Cost (¢) Abilities Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Multi Hit (5050{{{True Hit 1 Note}}} + 00{{{True Hit 2 Note}}}) Strong against Red enemies 200 300 400

Ultra Form ??? Talent Orbs Health (%) 0 Attack (IS) 0 Effects/Talents Health (%) 0 Attack (%) 0 Level HP AP DPS Attack Cycle 27 27f 0.9 seconds Initial 20 + 90 400 400 400 50 50 50 55.555555555556 55 55 Attack Animation 10f + 8f + 9f 60 ? ? ? Attack Range 150 20+90 17,800 2,225 2,472 Attack Type Single Recharge Time 10 - 2 seconds Knockback 3 times Movement Speed 12 Cost (¢) Abilities Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Multi Hit (5050{{{Ultra Hit 1 Note}}} + 00{{{Ultra Hit 2 Note}}}) None 200 300 400

• HP = Health ; AP = Attack Power ; DPS = Damage Per Second ; 2 Movement Speed = 1 Range/f
• f = frame ; 30f = 1 second ; Attack Animation = Idle + Foreswing + Backswing (f)
• Catseye, User Rank and game progress are essential to achieving max level, see here for details.
• See here to understand Treasure effects.

Appearance

• Normal Form: A Cat with metallic plating covering the left eye, with a large X where the eye was. Holds an axe, swinging it down to attack.
• Evolved Form: Gets its eye back, along with nice and beautiful headgear, a shield and a sword.
• True Form: Brave Cat got a new costume! Now has dark equipment: Its headgear turns into a black, monster-like helmet, and its shield and sword are dark.

Existence Elsewhere

Merc Storia

Brave Cat appears in Merc Storia as a 2★ monster introduced in the first collaboration between the two games. It appears in collaboration stages during the event duration and can be obtained through them.

勇者ネコ (Yūsha Neko, Hero Cat)
Stats
Rarity	2★
Element	Fire
Skin Type	Hard
Size	1.000 Minimum 1.800 Maximum
Target(s)	1
Hit(s)	1
Movement Speed	33
Attack Speed	2.50
Reach	10
Toughness	60
Range	20
Description	Translation
勇者に憧れ、盾と剣を装備しているネコ。つ ふらな瞳は一心に未来と希望を見つめており やがて訪れる暗黒時代には気づいていない。 いろいろなものに影響を受けやすい性格。	A Cat wielding a shield and a sword, admiring heroes. Its eyes only see the future and hope not noticing the approaching dark age. Its personality makes it easily affected by all sorts of things.

Shoumetsu Toshi

Axe Cat and Brave Cat appear in Shoumetsu Toshi as a wood type unit introduced in the first collaboration between the two games. It appears in collaboration stages during the event duration and can be obtained through them.

バトルネコ (Batoru Neko, Battle Cat)		勇者ネコ (Yūsha Neko, Hero Cat)
Stats At Level 25		Stats At Level 60
Rarity	★3	★4
Health	405	662
Attack	303	511
Recovery	46	79
Single Skill	Wood attack of 2 times your attack power
Leadership Skill	Attack power of allied wood Tamashii is increased by 1.5 times.

Crash Fever

Axe Cat appears in Crash Fever as a Yellow unit introduced in the first collaboration between the two games. It appears in collaboration stages during the event duration and can be obtained through them.

Axe Cat
Information
Rarity	2★
Color	Yellow
Icon
Tribe	Unidentified • Animal
Type	Offense
Stats at Level 10
HP	588
ATK	1,934
REC	406
Skill	High boost to Animal unit ATK for 1 turn.

Tower of Saviors

Axe Cat appears in Tower of Saviors as a 6★ Earth monster. It appears in collaboration stages during the event duration and can be obtained through them.

Axe Cat
Stats at Lv. 1 MAX
Rarity	6★
Attribute	Earth
HP	1,200
ATK	800
REC	300
Race	Beast
Cost	20

Gallery

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Trivia

• Prior to Version 4.7, Brave Cat was a part of two other Cat Combos: Cat Army MkII and Maxed Out.
• Berserkory's axe looks the same as Axe Cat's, only Berserkory's is bloodstained.
  • In his Japanese description, it's Axe Cat whose house he was freeloading at. Additionally, Axe Cat's Japanese name is Battle Cat while Berserkory's is Battle Koalacchio.
• The cross on Brave Cat & Dark Cat's shield could be a reference to the Crusaders, although it is also likely just an indication of the shape of the shield.

Reference

• https://battlecats-db.com/unit/003.html

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