Armor Knight

Your go-to guide for the Armor Knight class in Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance. Learn about its stats, weapon mastery, and how to unlock its powerful subclasses like Coral Knight and Onyx Knight.

Alright, let's talk about the Armor Knight in Disgaea 5. This guy is all about beefing up your defense and being a sturdy frontline fighter. Think of them as your reliable wall on the battlefield. They're not the flashiest, but they can take a serious beating and keep on ticking. ### Armor Knight Subclasses The Armor Knight isn't just one unit; it's a whole family of knights, each with slightly different strengths. You'll start with the basic Coral Knight, and as you progress, you can unlock more specialized versions: * Coral Knight: The starting point. Solid defense, good HP. A great foundation. * Onyx Knight: A step up from the Coral Knight. You'll see improvements in HP, ATK, and DEF. * Emerald Knight: Even tougher than the Onyx Knight, with higher base stats across the board, especially in HP and DEF. * Sapphire Knight: This one starts to lean a bit more into offensive capabilities while still maintaining strong defenses. You'll notice its ATK and RES get a nice boost. * Ruby Knight: Similar to the Sapphire Knight, but with even higher ATK and DEF, making it a formidable attacker. * Diamond Knight: The pinnacle of the Armor Knight line. This unit boasts the highest stats, making it an absolute tank that can also dish out significant damage. ### Unlocking Armor Knights To get your hands on an Armor Knight, you'll need to complete a specific quest. The first Armor Knight, the Coral Knight, is unlocked via the quest "Impregnable Guard." This quest requires you to have a Rank 3 Warrior or Valkyrie, AND a Rank 3 Martial Artist or Fight Mistress in your roster. So, make sure you've leveled up those classes a bit first! Once you have a basic Armor Knight, you can unlock the higher-tier versions by simply having a certain Rank of Armor Knight already. For example, to get an Onyx Knight, you just need to have a Rank 2 Armor Knight. To unlock the Emerald Knight, you'll need a Rank 3 Armor Knight, and so on. ### Stats and Weapon Mastery Armor Knights generally have high HP and DEF, which is exactly what you want from a defensive unit. Their ATK is decent, especially on the higher-tier knights, and their INT and RES are usually lower, meaning they aren't your go-to for magic or elemental attacks. Their Movement (Mv) is typically 4, which is standard for many ground units. Their Jumping (Jm) is 15, and their Throwing (Thr) range is 5. Their Critical (Crit) rate is usually around 3% or 4% for the higher tiers. When it comes to weapon mastery, Armor Knights really shine with Spears (Sp'r) and Axes (Axe), with high ranks like A-20 or B-16. They also have good mastery with Accessories (Arm), which can further boost their stats. Swords (Sw'd) are also a viable option. However, they are quite weak with Staffs (St'f) and Guns (Gun), so you'll likely want to avoid those. ### Resistances Armor Knights tend to have a slight weakness to Fire, Wind, and Ice attacks, usually around -10%. Their Star resistance is typically neutral at 0%. Their elemental resistances for weapons are generally okay, but they have significant penalties for Staff and Monster weapons. Stick to physical weapons like Spears and Axes to get the most out of them. ### Reincarnation Costs Reincarnating an Armor Knight can be a bit costly, especially for the higher ranks. The costs increase as you go up in rank, with the Diamond Knight requiring a significant amount of G-f-N (Giga Fried Noodle) and Inc. (Innocents) to reincarnate. Keep this in mind if you plan on maxing out an Armor Knight through reincarnation. Overall, the Armor Knight is a fantastic class for building a strong defensive core for your team. They might not be the fastest or the most magical, but their sheer resilience makes them invaluable for holding the line and protecting your squishier units.