I just beat chapter 5, I tend to take breaks between chapters so I haven't started chapter 6 yet, chapter 6 is new territory for me. I have noticed the wonky you hit rates.And yeah those axe users are not too great. I think Roy is turning out OK though considering his reputation, but I may be using him too much considering how late he promotes. He has, at level 7: 10 strength, 9 skill, 8 speed, 10 luck, 6 defense, and 3 res.