The Gunner is a recurring humanoid class in the Disgaea series first introduced in Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories.
Appearance[]
He has a wide-brimmed hat with bullet holes and stitches that resemble a face, leather chaps over jeans, fingerless gloves, a vest, and a poncho. The Gunner has eyes that are very different from the usual demon's, looking more like those of a snake, and his hair and the shadow of his hat together obscure most of his face.
Characteristics[]
Gunners are lone mercenaries who roam the Netherworld looking for jobs to take on. They dislike working in groups, but will place their trust in someone they find to be a dependable partner. Gunners use an "evil eye" to capture their targets from a great distance and have concentration abilities that rival that of a Skull's, ensuring that their chosen target will not escape. Their skills are highly regarded, but they speak little and prefer solitude, presumably to rest their bodies from concentrating so hard.
Gameplay[]
High HIT and SPD are the core stats of the Gunner, aside from a moderate RES/SP make-up. Being overspecialized, the Gunner's other stats are mediocre in comparison. Low HP and DEF don't allow the Gunner to take much punishment, forcing him to play keep-away with his enemies, while INT and ATK have very low growth. This makes the Gunner excellent in Combos and pot-shots, but not very effective at maximizing damage.
Appearances[]
Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories[]
- Main article: Gunner (Disgaea 2)
Gunners were introduced in Disgaea 2 and are unlocked by having a unit with a level 5 Gun Mastery, then passing the associated bill in the Dark Assembly.
Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice[]
- Main article: Gunner (Disgaea 3)
The Gunner is unlocked by leveling both a Thief and Skull to level 15, then passing the associated bill in the Dark Assembly.
Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten[]
- Main article: Gunner (Disgaea 4)
Unlocked by leveling both a Thief and Skull to level 15, then passing the associated bill in the Senate.
Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness[]
- Main article: Gunner (Disgaea D2)
Unlocked by both leveling a Thief to level 15 and having a unit with a level 5 Gun Mastery, then passing the associated bill in the Dark Assembly.
Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance[]
- Main article: Gunner (Disgaea 5)
Unlocked by getting both a Warrior/Valkyrie and Mage/Skull to rank 2, then completing the associated quest.
Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny[]
- Main article: Gunner (Disgaea 6)
Unlocked by getting both a Warrior and Clergy to rank 1, then completing the associated quest.
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless[]
- Main article: Gunner (Disgaea 7)
The Gunner returns yet again in Disgaea 7. He, alongside the Gunslinger, can be unlocked by having a unit with a level 5 Gun Mastery, then completing the associated quest.
Disgaea RPG[]
The Gunner appears as an obtainable unit. A character named Diez draws heavy inspiration from this class' design.
Trivia[]
- As mentioned in their quotes, Gunners have a fondness for liquor, typically cold bourbon.
- Gunners are also known to like sarsaparilla and milk.
- The Male Soldier from Makai Kingdom is the inspiration behind the Gunner's design; both have snake-like eyes, sharp teeth, wear their hair in ponytails, and are shirtless.
- In the Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance opening, there is an animation error where the bullet holes in the Gunner's hat are colored in.
Quotes[]
- See main article: Gunner/Quotes.
Gallery[]
- See main article: Gunner/Gallery.
See Also[]
- Gunslinger, the female counterpart to this class that appears exclusively in Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice.
- Strider, the predecessor of this class in terms of specializing in guns from Disgaea: Hour of Darkness.
- EDF Soldier, another predecessor of sorts to this class from Disgaea: Hour of Darkness.