[Ray2064]

Not every mechanic needs to have a completely unrelated downside. I think the skill might be a bit overtuned for what you're suggesting, but I don't see how lowering crit-evade is actually a balance to that.

It'd just provide actually good Axe support for a class that so far does very little for them than allow them to be remotely functional with Fleur.
Maybe it could just cap at a Flat 10 to not be overwhelming, but then again, when there are things like Voidveil out there, I do not see the original suggestion being out of the picture.