Dive into Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance's Bear monster class! Explore resistances, stat aptitudes, weapon masteries, and unique skills to dominate the battlefield.
Alright, let's talk about the Bear class in Disgaea 5! These guys are pretty straightforward, focusing on raw power and some interesting defensive tricks. Think of them as your bruisers, capable of taking a hit and dishing it back out. We'll break down what makes them tick, from their resistances to their unique abilities.
Resistances
First off, let's see how the Bear stands up against different elements and weapon types. They're not a fan of Fire or Wind, taking extra damage there (-25% for both), but they actually soak up Ice attacks like a champ (+50%). When it comes to weapons, they're a bit weak against Guns (-20%) and especially Swords (-30%), but they've got a solid resistance to Axes (+40%).
| Fire | Ice | Wind |
| -25% | 50% | -25% |
| Star | Fist | Sword |
| 0% | 0% | -30% |
| Spear | Bow | Gun |
| 0% | -20% | 10% |
| Axe | Staff | Monster |
| 40% | 0% | 10% |
Stat Aptitudes
Here's where you see the differences between the various Bear types. As you move up from Grizzly to Orangadang, you'll notice their stats generally increase, especially HP, ATK, and HIT. The Orangadang is the top-tier Bear, boasting the highest HP (155%), ATK (140%), and HIT (135%). However, keep in mind that higher-tier Bears often have lower SP and SPD aptitudes, so they might be a bit slower and run out of special points quicker.
| – | Grizzly | Dirty Bear | Owlbear | Bigfoot | Yeti | Orangadang |
| HP | 130% | 135% | 140% | 145% | 150% | 155% |
| SP | 70% | 70% | 75% | 75% | 80% | 80% |
| ATK | 115% | 120% | 125% | 130% | 135% | 140% |
| DEF | 90% | 90% | 95% | 95% | 100% | 100% |
| INT | 90% | 90% | 95% | 95% | 100% | 100% |
| RES | 90% | 90% | 95% | 95% | 100% | 100% |
| HIT | 110% | 115% | 120% | 125% | 130% | 135% |
| SPD | 70% | 70% | 75% | 75% | 80% | 80% |
Weapon Masteries
When it comes to weapons, the Bear class is all about that ATK Monster mastery. They get a solid 'B' rank with Bigfoot, Yeti, and Orangadang, which is great for their primary damage output. Other masteries are pretty standard, mostly 'C' ranks, with a 'D' in INT Monster for the higher tiers.
| – | Grizzly | Dirty Bear | Owlbear | Bigfoot | Yeti | Orangadang |
| ATK Monster | C | C | C | B | B | B |
| INT Monster | D | D | D | C | C | C |
| Armor | C | C | C | C | C | C |
Skills
The Bear has some cool skills that unlock as they level up. You'll get access to elemental attacks like Cyclone Claw (Wind) at Lv 8 and Sanzu River Falls (Ice) at Lv 300. Some of their most powerful skills are Magichange abilities: Roaring Demon inflicts Paralysis and Shrink, while Sanzu River Falls is an Ice element attack. Keep an eye on those level requirements – some of the best skills come much later in the game.
| Skill | Unlock | Notes |
| Cyclone Claw | Lv 8 | Wind element |
| Come Come Bear | Lv 24 | – |
| Darkness Release | Lv 48 | – |
| Hyper Suction | Lv 96 | – |
| Roaring Demon | – | Magichange; Inflicts Paralysis and Shrink |
| Sanzu River Falls | Lv 300 | Magichange; Ice element |
Evilities
The Bear's unique Evility, Rage Charge, is fantastic for a character that likes to get into the thick of things. It boosts your attack power based on how many hits you've taken, so the more you're attacked, the stronger you get! It's a great way to turn a defensive situation into an offensive advantage.
Other Evilities offer some interesting options. Best Condition gives a small 10% stat boost when your HP is full, but honestly, it's hard to keep HP topped up consistently, so it's not the most practical. Wild Power is a big one – it cranks your max HP up by 50% but slashes your INT and RES by 30%. This could be a game-changer for a dedicated tank or even for a Prinny bomb build if you're looking to maximize HP.
For survivability, Survival Instincts is a lifesaver, preventing deathblows. This is super useful in the unpredictable Item World where Deathblow Geo Effects can pop up out of nowhere. Hunting is great for clearing out weaker enemies in the Item World, fully restoring your HP and SP after a normal attack kill. Finally, Power of Adversity is another excellent choice for aggressive play, giving you a 5% damage increase for every 10% of HP you lose. This means the lower your health, the harder you hit!
| Evility | Slots | Effect | Req |
| Rage Charge | Unique | Increases attack by number of attacks received x5% | Default |
| Best Condition | 3 | Increases stats by 10% when HP is full | Rank 2 Bear |
| Wild Power | 3 | Increases max HP by 50%, but decreases INT and RES by 30% | Rank 3 Bear |
| Survival Instincts | 3 | Cannot be deathblowed | Rank 4 Bear |
| Hunting | 4 | Fully recover HP and SP when defeating an enemy with normal attack | Rank 5 Bear |
| Power of Adversity | 4 | For every 10% of HP lost, increases damage dealt by 5% | Rank 6 Bear |
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