User blog comment:Nauibotics/Awakening Class and Skill Guide/@comment-184.90.140.69-20140529230638/@comment-184.90.140.69-20140604083244

" Doesn't take much to explain this. No matter how strong the enemy is, it will be instantly downed when this activates, though Miracle and Dual Guards are the only two ways to survive the hit."

Literally says once it activates the opponent dies. Pretty much says that Miracle and Dual Guard are the only way to survive.