Zeroken

Learn how to build and effectively use Zeroken in Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance. Discover his stats, skills, evilities, and recommended builds for evasion or critical hits.

Hey there! So you're looking to get the most out of Zeroken in Disgaea 5? He's a pretty interesting character who joins you in Episode 6, and while he looks like a standard Fist user, there's more to him than meets the eye. Let's break down how to make him a real powerhouse.

First off, let's talk stats and resistances. Zeroken has a decent Move of 6 and Jump of 30, which is pretty standard. His Range is 1, Throw is 4, and Counter is 3. His Critical hit chance starts at a solid 10%. For resistances, he's neutral to Fire (0%), weak against Ice (-25%), and pretty good against Wind (50%).

When it comes to weapon mastery, Zeroken really shines with Fists (A mastery), but he's also got a decent B in Bow, Gun, and Staff. Don't sleep on his high SPD stat either; it's great for dodging attacks, making him a potential 'dodge tank' if you build him right. You can also lean into his high innate critical hit chance, though keep in mind the Curry mechanic can get you to 100% crit rate easily, so you might not need to focus Evilities on that.

Skills

Zeroken has a few skills that are worth noting:

• Exploding Tiger: This is a default Wind-elemental skill.
• Hellfire Shot: Unlocked at Lv 42, this one is Fire elemental.
• Rising Gale Kick: Unlocked at Lv 80, this is a powerful Wind skill.
• Avidya Holy Waters (Combo): This is a combo skill you can use with Killia.
• Shadow Smash (Combo): Another combo skill, this one with Goldion.

Overload

Zeroken doesn't start with an Overload, but you'll learn one after clearing Episode 8-4: Main Deck - 4th Area. It's called Superluminal Wolf. This Overload lets you create copies of yourself that you can control for three turns. It's super useful for taking down tough enemies, especially if you've already buffed up Zeroken.

Evilities

Zeroken's unique Evilities are pretty cool:

• Flowing Water: This is his default unique Evility. It boosts your evasion by 10% for every enemy unit within 2 panels. Combine this with his high SPD, and he becomes a dodging machine!
• Underdog Bravery: Learned after completing Episode 8-4: Main Deck - 4th Area. This one gives you a 50% damage boost against enemies that are at an equal or higher level than Zeroken. So, as long as you're not out-leveling your opponents, you'll get that sweet damage bonus.

For builds, you've got two main paths: evasion or critical hits. Since Curry can easily get you to 100% critical rate, you might want to focus on Evilities that boost critical damage. Purgatory is a great choice here, giving you a 50% boost to critical damage. For evasion, consider Rapid Movement (increases evasion by 3% per panel moved, max 64%), Mirage (50% evasion when attacked from adjacent panels), or Emergency Evasion (50% evasion when under 25% HP).

Here's a quick look at some other Evilities you can equip:

Evility	Slots	Effect	Req
Flowing Water	Unique	Increases evasion by enemy units within 2 panels x10%	Default
Underdog Bravery	Unique	Increases damage dealt to equal/higher level enemies by 50%	Story
Retreat Technique	3	When moving after an attack, increases movement by 2	100 Mana
Reflexes	2	Increases SPD by 10%	250 Mana
Ambition	3	All allies earn EXP if this unit is on the map upon clearing the stage	1000 Mana
Sonic Charge	4	Increases Critical Rate by panels moved x 3%	5000 Mana
Kamikaze	4	Increases critical damage dealt by 100% if target unit’s SPD is higher	30000 Mana

Weapon Masteries

Zeroken's weapon mastery levels are:

• Fist: A
• Sword: C
• Spear: C
• Bow: B
• Gun: B
• Axe: C
• Staff: B
• Armor: D

So, to sum it up, Zeroken is a versatile character. You can build him as a speedy dodge tank, leveraging his high SPD and Flowing Water evility, or focus on his critical hit potential, especially with the help of Purgatory and the Curry mechanic. Experiment and see what works best for your playstyle!