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''For the boss with a similar appearance and moveset to this host, see [[Equinox|Equinox (Boss)]]''
<center><blockquote>'''"Light and shadow. Two parts of a whole."'''</blockquote></center>
{{Host
|unlocked_by=Healing Equinox to full HP during its dark tornado ability (WITHOUT CHEATS)<br>
Hint phrase: "Blood Tribute"
|image1=Equinox (HOST).png
|caption1=Equinox
|image2=EquinoxIcon.png
|true_name=None.
|previous={{HostIcon|h=Drifter}}
|next={{HostIcon|h=Bloxxer}}
|caption2=Light And Shadow}}

'''{{EquinoxIcon}}''' is one of fifteen '''[[Hosts]]''' featured in [[HOURS]]. It can be obtained by healing [[Equinox]] to full HP during its Dark Tornado ability.
== Description ==
Equinox is a melee-oriented host which operates similarly to its [[Equinox|boss version]], focusing on rapid approaches and slow but punishing attacks. Its attacks allows Equinox to heal itself while lifestealing and generating debuffs. It does not have a true name, instead when the player reaches Phase 2 of [[Light Beneath Closed Eyes]], the game will show the name of its boss counterpart.

== Appearance ==
Equinox takes the appearance of the boss of [[Peacock Peaks]], [[Equinox]], hence the same name and appearance.

== Playstyle ==
In stark contrast to his very fast movement speed, Equinox's attacks are quite slow. This host requires the player to be very skilled at timing their abilities. Its basic attack, Acrobatics, requires precision and anticipation of each sword combo to put into full use. Leap allows a lifeline for dodging when it is idle, handy when you are overwhelmed. The rest of its attacks deal massive damage but have long windup times and cripples the player when they are in the process of doing the attack.

In addition to all these abilities, Equinox cannot be staggered, compensating for its slower attacks. Furthermore, every hit with the Illumina debuffs the enemy to take more damage, and every hit with the Darkheart recovers HP equal to the damage dealt. These combined passive boosts allow Equinox to charge into a group of enemies with a considerably lower risk than most hosts would face up with doing the same.

== Statistics ==
{{Equinox Skillbox}}
==Abilities==
<tabber>
|-|Default=
{{EquinoxSkills
|Skill=Sword Arrays
|Control Key=[M1]
|Description=Cycles through 4 different type of slash combos, each slash dealing 4 damage. Combos reset after 3 seconds<br><br>In order they are - An upwards slash, a double blade dual swing, two slashes followed by an X-Scissor and a combo of 4 standard slashes followed by a double spin slash
}}
<br>
{{EquinoxSkills
|Skill=Upper Thrust
|Control Key=[M2]
|Description=Dash forward a moderate distance and thrust your sword forwards, dealing 4 damage. 5 second cooldown<br><br>Has a small windup, does not gain I-Frames while in use
}}
<br>
{{EquinoxSkills
|Skill=Slide
|Control Key=[SHIFT]
|Description=Quickly dash backwards a short distance. Recharges after 3 seconds<br><br>Equinox's only mobility move. This ability can be used during an attack to cancel it
}}
<br>
{{EquinoxSkills
|Skill=Flip Slash
|Control Key=[Q]
|Description=Front flip a short distance, then slam both sword forwards, dealing 4 damage each. Recharges after 5 seconds<br><br>This attack is useful as a consistent method for applying both Glowing and Lifesteal from an enemy
}}
<br>
{{EquinoxSkills
|Skill=Duality Sweeper
|Control Key=[E]
|Description=Turn your swords to the side and dash forwards a long distance, sweeping each blade through a wide area and dealing 4 damage for each sword. Recharges after 10 seconds<br><br>Useful for cleaning multiple enemies at once from a safe distance
}}
<br>
{{EquinoxSkills
|Skill=Parity and Stability
|Control Key=[Passive]
|Description=Equinox is completely immune to all forms of staggering from damage or secondary effects, even on [[Seconds (Difficulty)|Seconds]] difficulty.
}}
<br>
{{EquinoxSkills
|Skill=Light and Shadow
|Control Key=[Passive]
|Description=Equinox's Illumina inflicts '''Glowing''' which increases the damage enemies take by 25% for 5 seconds when hit, and Equinox's Darkheart '''lifesteals''' for 100% of the damage it deals when hit
}}
|-|Upgrades=
{{EquinoxUpgrades}}
</tabber>

==Tips and Tricks==
* Duality Sweeper will miss if you use auto-aim or aim directly at your target. Instead, strafe to the side then use it

== Trivia ==
* Equinox, {{HostIcon|h=Bloxxer}}, {{HellionIcon}}, and {{HostIcon|h=Drifter}} are the only hosts that have only 1 upgrade available.
** {{HotRashIcon}} technically also has only 1 upgrade, but due to different names of this specific one, it's not listed here.
* Equinox is easiest to unlock as a host with {{HostIcon|h=Artisan}} or {{HostIcon|h=Drifter}}, as the allies they summon are affected by the boss' dark tornado ability in the same manner as the player. Alternatively, the player can toggle [[Multiplayer]] mode for the same effect, although the bots will try to move to the edges to avoid getting damaged.
** Using {{TempoIcon|t=Zero}} also allows you to summon more allies, making this tempo useful for unlocking Equinox.
* Equinox, when paired with Overclocked {{TempoIcon|t=Jump}} is possibly '''the fastest host''' in the game. To achieve these incredible speeds, use any ability, then right before you attack, press spacebar. If you do leap, then just press spacebar during or before the leap.
* Equinox's intro animation deals damage

== Gallery ==
<gallery widths="185">
Equinox mark2.png|The Equinox Icon
Equinox Yin Yang.png|Made by Thomazellu_Plays
MusicSnooz.png|(Made by Gears#6442)
Dreamer DreamerVsEquinoxboi.png|(Made by despi boi#4464)
HoursWiki Fanart EquinoxinTehEpicArmornoicu.png|(Made by qaveren#2639)
File:Static-assets-upload8376332405052590965.webp|Made by UnnamedPlayer1
</gallery>
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