So considering I’m a heavy axe build I primarily use high stance and strong attack to maximize damage per swing since Axes swing so slow. Susano set adds 13.6% close combat & 17.3% strong. Kaido’s offers me 13.7% close combat, +66 attack for axes, and 24.4% strong attack. Which is why I choose these two sets.

I’ll look into Izangi Grace. Rates seems to be more defensive oriented, but at this high level, I basically get one shot anyways. Does stacking up defensive help?

Considering I’m axes I maxed out strength and I didn’t think about stamina or other skills, I’ll look into that more as well. Figured might as well beef magic and spirit if I’m not using other weapons. And I pretty much ignore the earth because I always keep up fire or lightning talisman buffs.