N.A. — The Mercenary Protagonist

N.A. is the protagonist and sole playable character of Disgaea Mayhem. He is a veteran mercenary operating in the Netherworld, known for his pragmatic worldview, his sardonic wit, and his unexpected fondness for desserts. He takes jobs for the paycheck first and foremost — but the particulars of the job Tichelle offers him prove compelling enough to earn his full attention.

Background and Personality

N.A. is characterised by his professional detachment from the political chaos of the Netherworld. He has no interest in demon politics, the machinations of overlords, or the grand ideological conflicts that define other Disgaea protagonists. He wants to do the job, get paid, and move on.

This pragmatic exterior is repeatedly tested by the absurd situations he finds himself in, and the game derives much of its comedy from the gap between his world-weary resignation and the increasingly ridiculous circumstances the story throws at him. Reviewers have praised the writing for capturing the franchise’s signature irreverent humour while giving N.A. a distinct voice.

His relationship with Tichelle develops from a pure transactional dynamic into something more complicated as the story progresses, though the narrative keeps this from becoming the game’s primary focus.

Combat Role

N.A. is the only directly controllable character in Disgaea Mayhem. His combat effectiveness is determined entirely by the weapon type he has equipped and the skill progression he has accumulated for that weapon. He cannot be swapped out or replaced with a different character.

The seven weapon types dramatically alter his combat feel:

• Guns make him a ranged annihilation machine
• Fists make him a close-range combo machine
• Staff makes him a burst-oriented spellcaster
• Swords make him a balanced all-rounder
• Spears give him reach and controlled aggression
• Bows make him a precision marksman
• Axes make him a slow but devastating powerhouse

His build is entirely player-determined through weapon choice, skill allocation, Reincarnation decisions, and Item World equipment investment.

Build Considerations

N.A.’s long-term build optimisation follows the standard Disgaea progression arc:

1. Choose a primary weapon — This determines your skill trees, play style, and the muscle memory you will build over dozens of hours.

2. Invest in Item World equipment — Your weapon and armour upgrades through the Item World are the primary driver of damage output beyond the early game.

3. Reincarnate strategically — Compounding base stat improvements through Reincarnation cycles is what separates a powerful late-game N.A. from an early-game one.

4. Optimise Magichange — Selecting the right Battle Buddy and using Magichange at the correct moments adds a meaningful damage multiplier to your standard combos.

The Tier List and Best Weapons for Beginners guides provide detailed recommendations for build decisions.