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Learn how to easily defeat the Lv. 20 Zombies in Disgaea: Hour of Darkness. This guide covers map effects, enemy tactics, and effective strategies to clear the stage quickly.

Alright, so you've hit stage 7-3 and you're facing down some Lv. 20 Zombies. Honestly, this one's a cakewalk, probably easier than the last one. Don't let the lava river scare you!

The Map: You'll see a lava river splitting the map. The side you start on has a Damage +20% effect and Silence. Not ideal, right? The other side is pretty plain, but between the two sides, there are paths blocked by No Entry and No Lifting effects. Basically, you can't just walk or throw your way over easily at first.

Strategy:

• First things first, get all your characters over to the left side of the lava river, right where that No Entry symbol is.
• You'll see six zombies chilling on the other side. Don't worry too much about them initially; a few will wander over to your side and use Zombie Twister to get closer.
• Good news: Zombie Twister isn't very strong, and these zombies have terrible defense. Plus, they'll be taking that extra 20% damage from your side. You're already at an advantage!
• Your main goal early on is to destroy that No Entry symbol. Slashing attacks and guns are super effective here. If a zombie does make it over to your side, feel free to have a couple of your characters take them out quickly. Characters like Etna, or anyone with a spear, are great for hitting both the Geo Symbol and any zombies that cross the green line.
• Once that No Entry symbol is gone, send your entire party across the lava river. By now, the zombies should be pretty weakened.
• If you still have Flonne, her Power of Love special can be a huge help to buff your party as you finish them off.
• By this point, there should only be a couple of zombies left. Celebrate your victory and the fact that you weren't silenced by using your own strong attacks like Wind Cutter and Tiger Charge.

Sadly, you don't get much HL (Heal, or in this case, 'Hardly any Loot') from this battle. Oh well, onto 7-4!