Welcome to Disgaea 5 Complete, the definitive version of Nippon Ichi Software's over-the-top action RPG on Nintendo Switch. You'll dive into the chaotic Netherworld as Killia, a young demon seeking revenge against the tyrannical Void Dark. Moment-to-moment gameplay involves strategic turn-based battles where you'll level up characters, master unique abilities, and build your own criminal empire.
This guide is your roadmap to conquering the Netherworld. We'll cover everything from essential starting tips and character builds to tackling the toughest bosses and achieving all the game's endings. Whether you're aiming for a perfect playthrough or just want to beat Void Dark, this guide will help you navigate the complexities of Disgaea 5 Complete with confidence.
Basics
Learn Disgaea 5 Complete controls for pocket Netherworld: Jump with Circle, Interact with Cross, open Main Menu with Triangle, and control camera with R1/L1.
Controls within the pocket Netherworld:
- Circle: Jump
- Cross: Interact / Examine
- Triangle: Open the Main Menu
- R1/L1: Rotate camera view
- Square + R1/L1: Zoom in/out
- Familiarize yourself with these button inputs to move and manage your character and environment smoothly.
- The camera controls (R1/L1 for rotation, Square + R1/L1 for zoom) are crucial for surveying your surroundings.
Walkthrough
Disgaea 5 Complete story mode walkthrough covering episodes, treasure chests, enemies, Geo symbols, and unlockables like Shop NPCs, Squads, Quests, and Assembly Bills.
- 1This guide covers the story mode of Disgaea 5 Complete, which is presented as a series of episodes.
- 2For the post-game walkthrough, refer to the designated section.
- 3Each episode will list treasure chests found in the base, enemies encountered in stages, and Geo symbols present in stages.
- 4Unlockables obtained at the start of an episode, such as Shop NPCs, Squads, Quests, and Assembly Bills, will also be mentioned.
- 5There are always three treasure chests in each episode, and they spawn at the start of the episode.
- 6The location of these chests will be listed under a section called Base Treasure Chests at the top of each episode.
- Pay attention to the Base Treasure Chests section at the top of each episode for the exact locations of the three chests.
- Note the enemies and Geo symbols mentioned for each stage to prepare your strategy.
- Be aware of the unlockables that become available at the start of each episode, as they may offer new opportunities or challenges.
Episode 1: Prelude to Vengeance
Complete walkthrough for Disgaea 5 Complete Episode 1: Prelude to Vengeance. Includes all stages, enemy lists, and bonus objectives.
After the opening cutscene, you'll begin in your base of operations, the pocket Netherworld. Take some time to explore and familiarize yourself with the NPC locations. If you have the Seraphina's Bunny Costume DLC, you can change into it by speaking with the Maid NPC in Seraphina's room.
Base Treasure Chests:
- Between the Equipment Shop and the Item Shop NPCs.
- Between the Data Shop and the Memories Shop.
- Near the Item Worlder and Dimension Guide.
Blood Parch Stages:
- Dried Up Wasteland
- Shriveled Vein
- Arid Blood Zone
- Immovable Atrium
- Sterile Atrium
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Stage 1-1: Dried Up Wasteland
Bonus Rank: 1
One Time Bonus: Super Jump (Secret Scroll).
Initial Enemies:
- Warrior (Fighter) - Lv 1 (x2)
- Martial Artist (Fury Fatalist) - Lv 1 (x2)
On Subsequent Visits:
- Prinny (Pvt. Prinny) - Lv 1 (x4)
- Blood Parch Cactus - Lv 1 (x3)
You can choose to view the tutorial before starting Stage 1-1. The Recruiter Shop opens after clearing this stage, allowing you to create new characters. Your first generic character is free. Clearing this stage also unlocks Stage 1-2.
Quest Enemies (Magic Distortion):
- Magician (Good Skull) - Lv 20 (x6)
- Clergy (Zealot) - Lv 20 (x1)
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Stage 1-2: Shriveled Vein
Bonus Rank: 1
One Time Bonus: Brawny Muscle (Legendary).
Enemies:
- Logan - Lv 2 (x1)
- Warrior (Fighter) - Lv 1 (x2)
- Martial Artist (Fury Fatalist) - Lv 1 (x2)
- Lost Army Box - Lv 1 (x4)
- Lost Army Barrel - Lv 1 (x4)
- Blood Parch Cactus - Lv 1 (x2)
- Treasure (Common) - Lv 1 (x1)
Clearing Stage 1-2 unlocks the Quest Shop, where you can accept quests for rewards, including new classes. It's recommended to try the Stealing Specialist quest to unlock the Thief class.
Quest Enemies (Base Security Class):
- Defense Commander (Archer) - Lv 100 (x1) - Boss
- Gunner (Outlaw) - Lv 95 (x2)
- Cleric (Priest) - Lv 87 (x2)
- Slumber Cat (Cait Sith) - Lv 85 (x2)
- Archer (Shooter) - Lv 93 (x2)
- Armor Knight (Sapphire Knight) - Lv 95 (x2)
- Wooden Box - Lv 90 (x4)
- Iron Box - Lv 90 (x6)
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Stage 1-3: Arid Blood Zone
Bonus Rank: 2
One Time Bonus: Dress Gloves (Legendary).
Enemies:
- Imp - Lv 2 (x2)
- Orc (Petite Orc) - Lv 2 (x4)
- Cleric (Healer) - Lv 2 (x1)
- Lost Army Box - Lv 1 (x1)
- Blood Parch Cactus - Lv 1 (x2)
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Stage 1-4: Immovable Atrium
Bonus Rank: 2
One Time Bonus: Wood Cutter's Axe (Legendary).
Enemies:
- Valkyrie (Lady Fighter) - Lv 3 (x1)
- Imp - Lv 2 (x2)
- Orc (Petite Orc) - Lv 3 (x5)
- Blood Parch Cactus - Lv 1 (x2)
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Stage 1-5: Sterile Atrium
Bonus Rank: 2
One Time Bonus: Imperial Seal (Legendary).
Ending 1: To view Ending 1, get defeated by the boss (Red Magnus) after defeating all other enemies. This will trigger a game over and show the ending.
After viewing Ending 1, you will return to the pre-stage screen. Reattempt the stage and clear it normally to progress the story.
Boss Encounter:
- Red Magnus - Lv 5 (x1) - Boss
- Imp - Lv 4 (x2)
- Orc (Petite Orc) - Lv 4 (x5)
- Warrior (Fighter) - Lv 4 (x1)
On Subsequent Visits:
- Imp - Lv 4 (x2)
- Orc (Petite Orc) - Lv 4 (x5)
- Warrior (Fighter) - Lv 4 (x1)
- Martial Artist (Fury Fatalist) - Lv 5 (x1)
- Lost Army Box - Lv 4 (x1)
- Blood Parch Cactus - Lv 1 (x4)
Episode 2: Demon General
Disgaea 5 Complete Episode 2 walkthrough: unlock Imp and Orc classes, find treasure chests, and solve geo puzzles.
- 1At the beginning of Episode 2, Red Magnus joins your party.
- 2The Skill Shop and Innocent Shop (NPCs that offer various services) become available.
- 3Your Product Rank increases to 1 for the Equipment and Item Shops.
- 4Five new Green Quests appear on the quest shop. Pick up "Pranking Footsteps" and "Orc Pride" to unlock the Imp and Orc monster classes.
- 5To unlock the next stage, talk to a Prinny located at the intersection between the plaza and Seraphina's room, above the Equipment/Item Shops.
Base Treasure Chests:
- Seraphina's room, on the table.
- Left of Pleinair, the Strategy Assembly NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you).
- Down the stairs from the Innocent Shop.
Spiritinterment:
- Companion Zone.
- Darkfall Memorial.
- Death Promenade.
- Deplorable Tombstone.
- Coffin of Spirits.
Stage 2-1: Companion Zone
Bonus Rank: 2
One Time Bonus: Star (Secret Scroll).
Enemies:
- Imp (Lv 5, Amount: 2)
- Undead (Zombie) (Lv 5, Amount: 3)
Geo Effects:
- Green Geo Symbol: Enemy Boost +50% on Blue Panel.
- Yellow Geo Symbol: Ally Boost +50% on Green Panel.
- Null Geo Symbol: EXP +50% on Yellow Panel.
This stage is the first opportunity to grind character levels.
Stage 2-2: Darkfall Memorial
Bonus Rank: 2
One Time Bonus: Cotton Bandana (Legendary).
Enemies:
- Undead (Zombie) (Lv 5, Amount: 3)
- Magician (Novice Skull) (Lv 5, Amount: 2)
- Witch (Red Mage) (Lv 5, Amount: 1)
- Sludge (Green Slime) (Lv 6, Amount: 3)
Stage 2-3: Death Promenade
Christo joins your party before starting this stage.
Bonus Rank: 3
One Time Bonus: Magician's Stick (Legendary).
Enemies:
- Sludge (Green Slime) (Lv 7, Amount: 4)
- Undead (Zombie) (Lv 7, Amount: 2)
- Thief (Lv 8, Amount: 2)
- Imp (Lv 8, Amount: 2)
Geo Effects:
- Red Geo Symbol: Movement +1.
- Green Geo Symbol: Movement +1.
- Blue Geo Symbol: Ally Boost +50%.
- Yellow Geo Symbol: Movement +1.
- Purple Geo Symbol: Movement +1.
- Null Geo Symbol: EXP +50%.
To get a major Bonus boost, place all seven Geo Symbols on the single panel and destroy them. Solving this Geo puzzle awards the "Geo Master" trophy.
Stage 2-4: Deplorable Tombstone
Bonus Rank: 3
One Time Bonus: Heal (Secret Scroll).
Enemies:
- Valkyrie (Lady Fighter) (Lv 8, Amount: 3)
- Clergy (Heretic) (Lv 9, Amount: 1)
- Witch (Red Mage) (Lv 9, Amount: 3)
- Undead (Zombie) (Lv 8, Amount: 2)
Geo Effects:
- Green Geo Symbol: DEF +50% on Yellow Panel.
- Red Geo Symbol: HL +50% on Yellow Panel.
- Blue Geo Symbol: Recovery 20% on Yellow Panel.
- Null Geo Symbol: ATK -50%.
Stage 2-5: Coffin of Spirits
Bonus Rank: 4
One Time Bonus: Versatile Billhook (Legendary).
Enemies:
- Geese (Lv 7, Amount: 1, Boss)
- Undead (Zombie) (Lv 10, Amount: 2)
- Undead (Zombie) (Lv 9, Amount: 6)
Geo Effects:
- Null Geo Symbol: Enemy Level Up %10 on Red Panel.
On Subsequent Visits:
- The boss is replaced by one Ghoul (Lv 10).
- The Null Geo Symbol becomes EXP +50%.
- Picking up the quests "Pranking Footsteps" and "Orc Pride" is highly recommended to unlock the Imp and Orc monster classes early.
- Stage 2-1 is the first stage suitable for power leveling.
- Refer to the "Power Leveling" section for more information on grinding character levels.
- The videos linked in the stage descriptions show how to solve the geo puzzles for maximum bonus and offer visual guides for each stage.
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