Morard is a magnificent Werelion, a berserker-like beast-man whose transformation grants immense power and mobility, especially under the night sky.
Introduced during the “Tempest of White” mission in Bastorias, he joins alongside Yunifi and Ramona.
With high HP, devastating area-of-effect attacks, and a fearsome presence, Morard excels at clearing out groups once the frontline is softened.
When paired with synergistic support, he emerges as one of the most imposing combatants tanking or unleashing raw strength.
How to Recruit Morard
To recruit Morard, complete the “Tempest of White” main quest in Bastorias.
During the mission, he fights alongside Yunifi and Ramona to rescue allies.
Once the mission is cleared, he joins your Liberation Army along with them, no extra dialogue choices or hidden steps required.
Class Overview: Werelion
The Werelion is a unique class for strict power and crowd-control.
This Bestral infantry excels at beating rows of enemies with sweeping attacks.
He has great survivability at night due to the Nightwalk ability and benefits from equipment synergies designed for beast units.
Population alongside wolves or owl supports gives bonuses to beasts like Morard.
While his physical and magical defenses are low, his immense HP helps him withstand retaliatory strikes.
Stats and Growth
Morard’s stats are built for dominance through durability and raw power:
- AP / PP: 2 / 2 – good for chaining skills
- HP: S-rank – very high tankiness
- Phys. ATK: A-rank – powerful attack potential
- Phys. DEF: F-rank – weak against physical hits
- Mag. ATK: F – not meant for casting
- Mag. DEF: E – poor magical resistance
- Accuracy: E – moderate hit consistency
- Evasion: F – no innate dodge
- Crit Rate: D – fair chance of criticals
- Guard Rate: F – cannot block
- Initiative: D – typically acts later
- Growth Type: Keen – boosts his raw offense as he levels
Despite poor defense stats, his enormous HP and beast synergies let him soak up enemy fire.
Skills and Abilities
Wide Smash (1 AP): Row cleave that deals +50 potency at full HP, great for AoE burst.
Grand Smash (2 AP): Strikes all enemies with extra potency when at full HP, ultimate crowd-clear skill.
Bulk Up (Passive): Restores 40% HP after battle, boosts his mid-combat recovery.
Wide Counter (Passive): Automatically counterattacks a row when hit, ideal for Horde defense.
Mounting Charge (1 AP): Self-heal (30% HP) and +30% Phys ATK, to stay fighting strong.
Berserk (Passive): Consume all PP to gain +1 AP and survive a lethal blow, risky but potent.
Toughness II (Valor): Blocks stamina drain and knocks back attacking units for 2 battles.
Wide Counter combined with Grand Smash and various Beast buffs turns Morad into a moving wrecking ball.
Best Equipment and Accessories
To maximize Morard’s strength:
Weapons: Heavy hitters like Great Axe or Crushing Axe, bolt onto Grand Smash potential.
Accessories:
Wolfpack Gauntlets (Beastral synergy) significantly boost beast units and crit
Lapis Pendant (+1 PP): Enables skill chains like Mounting Charge + Grand Smash.
Defense-boost items can offset his low physical defense but keep vitality central.
He thrives fully decked out in beast-enhancing gear.
Ideal Unit Placement and Team Synergy
Morard should be in the backline or midline initially, then unleashed to strike once the frontline begins engaging. He pairs well with:
Tanks or cover units that soften enemies.
Healers like Ramona to help currencies and HP regen.
Buffers (Shamans, Priests, or Prince orders) to improve damage and battlefield sustain.
Beastral synergy squads (wolves, Yunifi) to amplify beast damage and night-based performance.
Bring him out mid- to late-wave for maximum wreckage.
Tips and Strategy
Tactics Setup:
- Bulku Up passive to stay topped off.
- Mounting Charge first if HP is low.
- Grand Smash when at full HP for wide damage.
- Wide Counter for reactive defense.
Night Advantage: Catapult him into night battles to enjoy +20% stat buff via nightwalk, amplifies everything
Beast Synergies: Equip wolf-best in beast row formations with Yunifi, Ramona for dramatic damage gains.
Berserk Usage: Time the PP dump to trigger lethal blow survival and maximum damage next turn.
Formation: Use him to clean up battered enemy formations after frontline has pinched them.
Final Thoughts
Morard is a fearsome battlefield presence who rewards strong setup and timing.
As a Werelion, he brings unmatched nighttime power, crowd-clearing capabilities, and beast synergy bonuses.
His vulnerability to counters necessitates careful team planning, but when unleashed properly he reduces enemy forces single-handedly.
If you like late-wave dominance, beast-centric squads, and gigantic AoE hits, Morard is a perfect fit for your roster.
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