Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories/Secret characters

Of the following characters, two can be obtained by defeating optional stages which must be opened through the Dark Assembly; both are returning characters from the original Disgaea, and retain many of the same stats and attributes. The latter three show up in the Land of Carnage; two are your former enemies, while the last is an ally formerly controlled by the game.

Flonne: Fallen Angel

 * Ability: Healing spells are strengthened (does not affect Power of Love) by 50%.
 * Lover: Healing spells strengthened another 1% per lover.
 * Obtain: Unlock and complete the "Overlord's Descent" extra stage
 * Type: Humanoid (Female)


 * Move: 4
 * Jump: 15
 * Counter: 1
 * Throw: 3 Panels, 26 dm
 * EXP Rate: 5


 * EXP: 10
 * HL: 10

There are two basic reasons to keep Flonne: more healing potential than you'll ever need (if you pupil-teach her the proper spells), and Power of Love, which is the only special that can heal and cure simultaneously. Just teach her some Cleric buffs and she's the best human-supporting unit in the game. Plus she can defend herself better than a Cleric or Kunoichi, thanks to her specials.

Equipping her with a bow is not a problem and sometimes advantageous in many ways.

Laharl: Overlord

 * Ability: Inflicts 25% more damage to monsters.
 * Lover: Damage to monsters increases another 1% per lover.
 * Obtain: After obtaining Flonne, unlock and complete the "Summon Laharl" extra stage
 * Type: Humanoid (Male)


 * Move: 5
 * Jump: 20
 * Counter: 2
 * Throw: 5 Panels, 32 dm
 * EXP Rate: 5


 * EXP: 10
 * HL: 10

Laharl arguably has the best stats of the special characters, so if there's anyone you're going to keep based on pure strength, it'll be him. His innate ability (especially combined with lovers) is even more reason to keep him in your party. The combination of his specials and sword prowess make it seem like he can target virtually any group of panels, which is just another plus.

Land of Carnage Characters
The characters listed below can only be used while in the Land of Carnage optional area, and only during certain periods of episodes of the Carnage cycle (marked by "Available"). You can only simultaneously have all three after clearing the Carnage Stage 13-4.

Axel: Dark Hero

 * Ability: Receives 20%(?) less damage from human characters.
 * Lover: Decreases damage from humans by an additional 1% per Lover.
 * Available: Episodes 3, 9, 10, 11, and after 13-4
 * Type: Humanoid (Male)


 * Move: 5
 * Jump: 20
 * Counter: 2
 * Throw: 5 Panels, 32 dm
 * EXP Rate: 5


 * EXP: 10
 * HL: 10

Axel is just like Adell in terms of Stats, being great with Fist weapons. However, if you aren't that interested in Axel, then his innate ability is probably the only reason you'll want to keep him, By the time you can actually use him, you'll probably have a few tier 6 characters, which shames any reason to use Axel unless he's powerleveled with all variables seen to. Also, if you are playing the PSP port of the game, he will be the main character in Axel Mode, allowing early use of him. All levels gained during Axel Mode will carry over to recruiting him in the Land of Carnage when playing as Adell, so early leveling may make the post-game a little more bearable if you intend on using Axel in the Land of Carnage.

Fubuki: Ninja Master

 * Ability: Regular attacks (including team attacks) reduce SP by 20% of the damage done to HP.
 * Lover: SP damage dealt is increased by 1% per Lover.
 * Available: After stage 13-3
 * Type: Humanoid (Male)


 * Move: 5
 * Jump: 35
 * Counter: 2
 * Throw: 4 Panels, 29 dm
 * EXP Rate: 5


 * EXP: 10
 * HL: 10

His stats are lame by the time you get him. By the time his ability decreases a foe's SP to 0, they'll probably be dead already anyway. The only reason you would ever want to keep him around is to prevent some of the secret bosses from using their specials more than once... which... actually might be a good enough reason to keep his level up. Maybe.

Kurtis: Defender

 * Ability: Receives 50% less damage from enemies with higher levels. Explodes like a Prinny when thrown.
 * Lover: Decreases damage from stronger foes by an additional 1% per Lover.
 * Available: Anytime
 * Type: Monster


 * Move: 5
 * Jump: 35
 * Counter: 2
 * EXP Rate: 5


 * EXP: 10
 * HL: 10

His stats are average at best, but his aptitude is high in all the areas you need it to be, and his specials are useful. But if you're going to keep him around, it'll mainly be because of his innate ability (godly defense with enough lovers) and general coolness.

Unlocking the characters
{| !Stage !! How to unlock
 * Etna || Story (PLAYABLE)
 * Laharl || Pass Flonne's bill to summon Laharl (PLAYABLE)
 * Flonne || Play for 40 hours then pass the bill at the assembly (PLAYABLE)
 * Zetta || Clear 10 Dark sun stages and pass the proposal "Meet the strongest Overlord!" Adell recieves the title of Badass Overlord.
 * Asagi || 2nd cycle and 33 felonies pass the bill "fight a hero from another game!"
 * Baal || Clear 25 Dark sun stages and pass the proposal "Meet Baal the tyrant!"
 * Uber Prinny Baal || Kill his first form then you get to fight his prinny form.
 * Marjoly || 99 felonies and pass the proposal "Break the Mysterious Seal!"
 * Priere || 66 felonies and pass the bill
 * Mid-Boss || Pass the proposal "I want to see the ending!" after 20 hours gameplay and between episodes 1-9.
 * Fubuki || Complete the story map "Final Decision," the speak to him when in the Land of Carnage.
 * Kurtis || Can automatically be recruited upon entering Land of Carnage.
 * Uber Prinny Baal || Kill his first form then you get to fight his prinny form.
 * Marjoly || 99 felonies and pass the proposal "Break the Mysterious Seal!"
 * Priere || 66 felonies and pass the bill
 * Mid-Boss || Pass the proposal "I want to see the ending!" after 20 hours gameplay and between episodes 1-9.
 * Fubuki || Complete the story map "Final Decision," the speak to him when in the Land of Carnage.
 * Kurtis || Can automatically be recruited upon entering Land of Carnage.
 * Mid-Boss || Pass the proposal "I want to see the ending!" after 20 hours gameplay and between episodes 1-9.
 * Fubuki || Complete the story map "Final Decision," the speak to him when in the Land of Carnage.
 * Kurtis || Can automatically be recruited upon entering Land of Carnage.
 * Fubuki || Complete the story map "Final Decision," the speak to him when in the Land of Carnage.
 * Kurtis || Can automatically be recruited upon entering Land of Carnage.
 * Kurtis || Can automatically be recruited upon entering Land of Carnage.


 * Axel     Can be recruited during episodes 3, 9, 11, and after completing the story map "Final Decision" by speaing to him in the Land of Carnage.