Axe Cat (Normal Cat)

Axe Cat is one of the Normal Cats and your first proper damage-dealing cat. Available to unlock after completing China in Empire of Cats Chapter 1 and requires 2,000 XP or a Normal Cat Capsule. True Form significantly improves attack and health.

Cat Unit # 2
Normal 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 Target
• Short attack range

Class
Class
Normal	Fighter
Evolved		{{{EvolvedClass}}}
True	{{{TrueClass}}}

In order to classify Cat Units, see here

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. Axe Cat, however, 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 stamina make Axe Cat a poor choice, even against Red enemies.

The misery for Axe Cat only continues when Crazed Axe Cat is unlocked. Crazed Axe Cat, which itself isn't particularly useful as it suffers from the same problems, still outclasses Axe Cat in every way, even when Axe Cat is in his True Form.

True Form

Dark Cat gains a very large boost in stats, nearly double the base stats of his previous form. Another plus, is that Dark Cat gains one new Cat Combo, Power of Darkness, which greatly increases weaken duration. This is especially helpful when used in tandem with Onmyoji Cat or Freshman Cat Jobs (ideally True Form), as under the right circumstances, this can allow for absolute crowd control and area denial.

Depending by his level, Dark Cat can be effective against Bore. Other cats like Maximum the Fighter or Swordsman Cat, however, typically get the job done more effectively and efficiently, once they become available.

Unfortunately, Dark Cat still retains the same weaknesses wherein he is powercreeped by other easily unlockable Rare Cats; and furthermore, his cost of 300¢ becomes very detrimental through late Stories of Legend and Uncanny Legends, as he can be replaced by Jiangshi Cat or other tankier Cats like Ramen Cat.

Cat Combo

Combo	Units	Cat Images	Effect
Cat Army	[Normal] Cat [Normal] Tank Cat [Normal] Axe Cat [Normal] Gross Cat [Normal] Cow Cat		Worker Cat Starting Level (Sm)
Choppers	[Special] Executioner [Normal] Axe Cat [Uber Rare] Wargod Keiji		Unit Attack Up (Sm)
Lust for Battle	[Normal] Axe Cat [Special] Ururun Wolf [Uber Rare] Lesser Demon Cat		Unit Attack Up (Sm)
Playing Slayer	[Normal] Brave Cat [Uber Rare] Dioramos		"Strong" Effect Up (Sm)
Power of Darkness	[Normal] Dark Cat [Special] Dark Lazer		"Weaken" Effect Up (M)

Description

Switch EN/JP

Cat Unit # 2		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 # 2		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
		Battle-crazed character, strong against red enemies
勇者ネコ (yūsha neko, Brave 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
		Battle-crazed character longing to be a warrior, 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
		Battle-crazed character longing to also be a dark hero, strong against red enemies

Upgrade Cost

	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
0x	2,000	900	1,800	3,000	4,500	6,300	8,400	10,800	13,500	16,500	67,700
1x	1,200	1,800	3,600	6,000	9,000	12,600	16,800	21,600	27,000	33,000	132,600
2x	1,800	2,700	5,400	9,000	13,500	18,900	25,200	32,400	40,500	49,500	198,900
3x	2,100	3,150	6,300	10,500	15,750	22,050	29,400	37,800	47,250	57,750	232,050
4x	2,400	3,600	7,200	12,000	18,000	25,200	33,600	43,200	54,000	66,000	265,200
Total XP Cost											200,300

• Level 30-49 upgrades cost Catseyes: 30-44 = 1 Catseye, 45-49 = 2 Catseyes

Stats

Axe Cat
Health	Attack Power	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
200 HP	25 damage	150	0.9 seconds	12	3 times	0.27 seconds	7.33 - 2 seconds
Health (Lv.MAX)	Attack Power (Lv.MAX)	Attack Type	Special Ability
8,400 HP	1,050 damage	Single Target	Strong against Red Enemies (inflicts x1.5 times damage; takes only 1/2 damage)
Brave Cat
Health (Lv.MAX)	Attack Power (Lv.MAX)	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
8,400 HP	1,050 damage	150	0.9 seconds	12	3 times	0.27 seconds	7.33 - 2 seconds
Attack Type	Special Ability
Single Target	Strong against Red Enemies (inflicts x1.5 times damage; takes only 1/2 damage)
Dark Cat
Health (Lv.MAX)	Attack Power (Lv.MAX)	Attack Range	Attack Frequency	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
16,800 HP	2,100 damage	150	0.9 seconds	12	3 times	0.27 seconds	7.33 - 2 seconds
Lv.MAX		Attack Type	Special Ability
Lv.20+80		Single Target	Strong against Red Enemies (inflicts x1.5 times damage; takes only 1/2 damage)

*First stats are 1st form's initial, second and third 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, attack animation 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 7.33 - 2 seconds Knockback 3 times Movement Speed 12 Cost (¢) Abilities Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Multi Hit (2525 + 00) 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 7.33 - 2 seconds Knockback 3 times Movement Speed 12 Cost (¢) Abilities Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Multi Hit (2525 + 00) 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 7.33 - 2 seconds Knockback 3 times Movement Speed 12 Cost (¢) Abilities Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Multi Hit (5050 + 00) Strong against Red Enemies 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

Axe Cat appears in Merc Storia as Brave Cat as a 2★ monster introduced in the 1st collab between the two games. It is available in the collab gacha during the event duration and is the first 2★ Battle Cats unit in the game.

Brave Cat
Unit Information (Merc Storia)
Rarity	2★
Element	Fire
Weapon	N/A
Weapon Type	N/A
AoE	1 target, 1 hit
Misc. Information
Born In	Battle Cats Land (にゃんこの国)
Occupation	?
Gender	?
Age	?
Hobby	?
Personality	?

Gallery

Normal Form description (TW)

Evolved Form description (TW)

True Form description (TW)

Axe Cat's attack animation

Brave Cat's attack animation

Dark Cat's attack animation

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Trivia

• Axe Cat is missing an eye, but both Brave Cat and Dark Cat have both.
• 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
• https://merc-storia-english.fandom.com/wiki/Brave_Cat

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Units Release Order:

<< Tank Cat | Gross Cat >>

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