Martial Artist

Unlock the full potential of the Martial Artist in Disgaea 5! Learn about their resistances, stat aptitudes, weapon masteries, and essential skills and evilities to dominate the battlefield.

Alright, let's dive into the Martial Artist class in Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance! This guy's all about getting into the enemy's face and making them regret it, especially with those sweet counter-attacks. We'll break down what makes them tick, from their resistances to their best skills and evilities.

First off, let's look at their resistances. They're pretty neutral across the board for elemental damage, with 0% for Fire, Ice, and Wind. This means you won't be taking extra damage from those elements, but you also won't be resisting them. Good to know, but don't rely on them for elemental defense.

Resistances

Fire	Ice	Wind
0%	0%	0%

Now, where the Martial Artist really shines is in their weapon proficiencies. They're natural brawlers with a solid affinity for Fists (0% base, but their stat aptitudes boost this nicely) and a decent showing with Spears (20%). Swords and Bows are a bit weaker, and Guns and Axes aren't their strong suit at all. And Staffs? Forget about it. Their best bet is definitely Fists.

	Star	Fist	Sword
	0%	40%	0%

	Spear	Bow	Gun
	20%	0%	-20%

	Axe	Staff	Monster
	-10%	-30%	20%

Stat Aptitudes

When it comes to stats, the Martial Artist has some great potential. They get a massive boost to HP and ATK, making them durable and hard-hitting. Their SPD is also excellent, meaning they'll often get to act before their enemies. SP is a bit lower, and INT is their weakest stat, so don't expect them to be casting any powerful spells. The 'Boulevard Fighter' specialization offers the best all-around stats, with 145% HP, 140% ATK, and 135% SPD. Just be aware that their RES and HIT stats are also quite good, especially with the higher specializations.

–	Fury Fatalist	Fight Artist	Champ of Fighters	Viper Fighter	Lethal Combatant	Boulevard Fighter
HP	120%	125%	130%	135%	140%	145%
SP	70%	75%	80%	85%	90%	95%
ATK	115%	120%	125%	130%	135%	140%
DEF	100%	105%	110%	115%	120%	125%
INT	60%	60%	65%	65%	70%	70%
RES	85%	85%	90%	90%	95%	95%
HIT	85%	85%	90%	90%	95%	95%
SPD	110%	115%	120%	125%	130%	135%

Weapon Masteries

Their weapon mastery levels are pretty telling. They excel with Fists, reaching an 'A' rank with the 'Lethal Combatant' and 'Boulevard Fighter' specializations. Spears are decent, and they get a little bit of mileage out of Swords and Bows. Guns and Axes are a no-go, and Staffs are completely out of the question. They also have a decent mastery with Armor.

–	Fury Fatalist	Fight Artist	Champ of Fighters	Viper Fighter	Lethal Combatant	Boulevard Fighter
Fist	B	B	B	B	A	A
Sword	C	C	C	C	C	B
Spear	C	B	B	B	B	B
Bow	C	C	C	C	C	B
Gun	D	D	D	D	D	D
Axe	D	D	D	D	D	D
Staff	E	E	E	E	E	E
Armor	D	D	C	C	C	C

Skills

The Martial Artist has a couple of key skills. At level 10, you get Karmic Punishment, which is a counter-attack. This is HUGE for this class! Then at level 30, you unlock Vigor Death Strike, which is a solid damage-dealing skill.

Skill	Unlock	Notes
Karmic Punishment	Lv 10	Counter
Vigor Death Strike	Lv 30	–

Evilities

This is where the Martial Artist truly shines and becomes a powerhouse. Their unique Evility, Fury, is what defines them: it increases your ATK by 25% for every counter-attack you make. This means you want enemies to hit you so you can hit them back harder! It's all about turning their aggression against them.

To really amplify this, you'll want to pair Fury with other Evilities. Retribution is a must-have, as it automatically adds 2 to the number of counters you can perform. Imagine getting even more bonus ATK! Then there's Forced Counter, which makes enemies counter you when you attack them – talk about turning the tables! If you want to go even crazier with counters, Beyond the Future lets you counter *before* you're even attacked, as long as you're not defending. It's a bit risky, but the payoff can be massive.

For survivability, Heavy Stance is always a solid choice, boosting all your stats by 30% at the cost of not being able to lift units. If you're looking to reduce incoming damage, Immortal Body cuts physical damage by 50%, making you incredibly tanky. And don't forget Bushido, which gives you a 50% ATK boost when attacking a single target – perfect for those counter-attacks! Finally, Greedy Disposition can give you a nice stat boost based on your money, up to 39% if you're rolling in HL.

Evility	Slots	Effect	Req
Fury	Unique	Increases ATK by number of counters x25%	Default
Grappler	2	Decreases damage taken from counters by 50%	Rank 2 Martial Artist
Retribution	3	Increases number of counters by 2	Rank 3 Martial Artist
Blasting Fist	3	After attacking with a Fist, decrease target’s DEF by 10%	Rank 4 Martial Artist
Counter Chance	4	Increases critical rate of counters by 50%	Rank 5 Martial Artist
Forced Counter	5	When attacking, forces enemy to counter (max 20 times)	Rank 6 Martial Artist

So, to sum it up, the Martial Artist is a high-risk, high-reward class that thrives on getting hit and counter-attacking. Focus on Fists, stack those counter-related Evilities, and you'll have a character that can dish out massive damage!