IXA is a high-speed, mode-swapping weapon that rewards smart switch usage, spacing, and quick reflexes. It’s visually flashy, deceptively technical, and extremely effective in both PvP and PvE.
| Category | Score (1–10) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1v1 PvP | 9.2 | Versatile, blinds + mode switch punishes. Excellent against rushdown. |
| Team PvP | 8.5 | Shield and tendrils offer crowd control and counter tools. |
| Boss Raids | 7.5 | Lower DPS than Jason/Narukami but safer due to reflect and range tools. |
| Mobility | 8.5 | Merciless and Ruthless provide teleport/dash movement. |
| Ease of Use | 7.5 | Requires practice to maximize switch combos and timed detonations. |
| Counterplay | 8 | Hard counters parry-reliant enemies. Weak if you misuse shield or over-extend. |
💠 Two Distinct Modes:
- Attack Mode: Close-quarters pressure and burst damage
- Ranged Mode: Area control, reflect, and anti-parry zoning
🧠 IXA excels when the user weaves between modes to overwhelm their target.
⚙️ How to Unlock IXA Quinque
IXA is a Koukaku-type Legendary Quinque that features a dual-mode design — Attack Mode and Ranged Mode. It’s versatile, fast, and highly punishing when used correctly.
🔑 Unlock Method:
- 🎒 IXA Blueprint – Obtainable from NPC loot or raid boss chests (rare drop)
- 🏢 Craft it at the CCG Laboratory Bench
- 🧩 Requires fragments such as: Kakuja, One-Eyed, Refined Fragments, Deformed Kakuho, etc.
- 📈 Recommended Rank: First-Class Investigator or higher
🟥 IXA Quinque – Moveset Breakdown
⚔️ Attack Mode
| Key | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
R |
Critical Mark | Thrust forward, marking enemy. Explodes if struck again or detonated. |
Z |
Merciless | Teleporting stab from stealth. Blinds the opponent. |
X |
Piercing Thrust | Multi-hit rush forward, ends with knockback. |
C |
Switch | Switches to Ranged Mode. |
🔺 The mark applied by the R Crit can be detonated for additional burst if you time your follow-ups correctly.
🎯 Ranged Mode
| Key | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
R |
Critical Tendril | Summon tendrils to knock back enemies from range. |
Z |
Ruthless | Dash forward, summon tendrils from the ground to launch enemies. |
X |
Shield | Reflects all parryable damage. Can be feinted/canceled. |
C |
Switch | Switches to Attack Mode. |
🧱 The Shield is a hard-counter to parry-heavy weapons like Ginkui and Dojima.
🧠 Advanced Tips & Combos
🔄 Smart Switching
- Use Z in Attack Mode to blind and force reactions, then swap to Ranged Mode for zoning and counter.
- If the enemy keeps distance → C into Ranged Mode and control space.
- If you land an R Mark, follow with X or Z to punish further.
🔁 Combo Route (Attack → Ranged):
- R (Crit Mark)
- Z (Blind)
- X (Pierce)
- C (Switch)
- Ranged R (Tendril Finish)
✅ Pros & ❌ Cons of IXA Quinque
✅ Pros
- 🧠 Strategic dual-mode playstyle
- 🕶️ Blinding makes it excellent for outplays
- 🔁 Reflective shield is one of the best defensive skills
- 🌪️ Great zone control + reactive play
❌ Cons
- 🛠️ Skill-reliant – not beginner-friendly
- 🧃 Ranged crit and Z can miss easily if poorly aimed
- ⌛ Mode switch cooldowns punish mistakes
- 📉 Slightly lower raw damage than other mythics like Jason or Ginkui
🔥 Final Verdict – Is IXA Worth It?
IXA is a master’s weapon. If you enjoy a flexible, thinking-man’s playstyle — able to swap between reactive defense and quick-blitz assault — this is your Quinque. While it lacks Jason’s raw burst or Narukami’s control, it rewards awareness and counterplay better than almost any other.
🎯 Overall Rating: 9.0/10
“Blind your enemies. Reflect their rage. Dominate with precision.”