This page is the BRIGANDINE ABYSS Monsters hub — confirmed roster, monster roles, Rally relationships, and how to choose monsters for army composition. For role-based “best” picks without a fake tier list, open Best Monsters. For Leader classes, see Classes.
[IMAGE: In-game Mercenary/Monster List gallery]
Quick Answer
Section titled “Quick Answer”- Confirmed Rally traits exist for Dragon, Pixie, Demon (system page) plus Unicorn and Ash Wolf (Producer Letters).
- Full retail monster roster is still being verified — check the in-game Mercenary/Monster List gallery to see your unlocked monsters.
- Squads may include up to five monsters within a leader’s Command Point budget (system confirmation).
- Role buckets (frontline, damage, mobility, support) matter more than a single “best monster” rank — see Best Monsters.
Monster Roles (How to Read the List)
Section titled “Monster Roles (How to Read the List)”Official materials describe attack, defense, recovery, and support strengths without publishing a full English stat encyclopedia. Use these role lenses when building squads:
| Role lens | What to look for | Hub link |
|---|---|---|
| Frontline / tank | Units that hold threatened hexes and protect the Leader | Combat tips |
| Damage | Units that close fights and focus-fire enemy Leaders | Best Monsters — damage |
| Flying / mobility | High movement or reposition tools (Dragon Rally +1 movement is confirmed) | Rally & Support |
| Support / healing | Rally sustain (Pixie MP, Unicorn adjacent HP) | Rally & Support |
| Rally carrier | Monster chosen partly for its Rally Trait on the Leader | Best Monsters |
Rally & Support Relationship
Section titled “Rally & Support Relationship”A Leader can Rally with one Monster, gaining that Monster’s Rally Trait while the Monster joins the Leader. Monster choice is therefore two decisions: independent hex role + Trait for the Leader. Do not pick only by Trait if the monster still needs to fight on its own.
Choosing Monsters for Army Composition
Section titled “Choosing Monsters for Army Composition”- Start from the Leader’s formation (Classes hub).
- Fill up to five slots within Command Points — promotions can raise cost (Class Change).
- Assign at least one role you are missing (frontline, damage, or sustain).
- Pick a Rally Trait that answers your next objective — mobility for long maps, sustain for attrition fights.
- Track gallery completion for the Mercenary/Monster List trophy (Trophy Guide).
Confirmed Monster Reference
Section titled “Confirmed Monster Reference”| Monster | Evidence status | Role / trait notes | Class-change notes | Recruitment notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon | Confirmed official (NIS System) | Rally: Movement +1 | Lv. 10 / Lv. 20 reported in retail coverage | Hire at strongholds |
| Pixie | Confirmed official (NIS System) | Rally: Recover 5% of MP at turn start | Lv. 10 / Lv. 20 reported in retail coverage | Hire at strongholds |
| Demon | Confirmed official (NIS System) | Rally: Dark element tradeoff (−20% Magic Defense) | Lv. 10 / Lv. 20 reported in retail coverage | Hire at strongholds |
| Unicorn | Confirmed official (Producer Letter #12) | Rally: Regenerate Ally HP — 5% to adjacent allies at turn start | Evolution path still being verified | Hire at strongholds |
| Ash Wolf | Confirmed official (Producer Letter #17) | Rally: Continued Movement after using a skill | Evolution path still being verified | Hire at strongholds |
Observed Monster Families
Section titled “Observed Monster Families”The following families have appeared in third-party beginner coverage or retail guides but are not confirmed on the official system/producer sources above. Verify these in the in-game gallery.
| Family | Status |
|---|---|
| Golem | Observed in retail guides — verify in-game |
| Lizardman | Observed in retail guides — verify in-game |
| Centaur | Observed in retail guides — verify in-game |
| Ghoul | Observed in retail guides — verify in-game |
| Wyvern | Observed in retail guides — verify in-game |
How Monster Class Progression Works
Section titled “How Monster Class Progression Works”- Class-change milestones at Level 10 and Level 20 are currently reported in retail coverage (RPGamer review) but are not an official English stat table; treat these as reported and verify in-game.
- Some retail guides and community coverage mention quest items or special requirements for certain evolutions — those reports are not fully confirmed here and should be checked in the Mercenary/Monster List and class-change UI.
- Always check Command Points before assigning monsters: squads can include up to five monsters within a single leader’s Command Point budget (confirmed by the system documentation).
[IMAGE: Monster class progression / level-up screen]
For detailed items and class-change materials, see Class Change.
Monsters vs Leader Classes
Section titled “Monsters vs Leader Classes”This short comparison shows how confirmed monsters interact with leaders via Rally/support traits. All entries below are supported by official system or producer sources.
| Monster | Leader effect / Rally trait |
|---|---|
| Dragon | Movement +1 (Rally) |
| Pixie | Recover 5% of MP at the start of each turn (Rally) |
| Demon | All allied units become Dark element; Magic Defense decreases by 20% (Rally tradeoff) |
| Unicorn | Regenerate Ally HP — Restores 5% HP to all adjacent allies at the start of each turn (Producer Letter #12) |
| Ash Wolf | Continued Movement — after using a skill, the unit can use remaining movement points to move again (Producer Letter #17) |
For leader class interactions and recommended pairings, see Classes and Rally & Support.
Recruitment & Acquisition
Section titled “Recruitment & Acquisition”- Hire at strongholds: confirmed (system page lists stronghold recruitment).
- Mission Mode: the Collect Monsters objective is confirmed (system documentation).
- Post-battle recruitment: observed in retail coverage but not confirmed on the official system/producer sources — verify in-game.
Completing the in-game Mercenary/Monster List gallery ties into the Steam achievement: “Dominion over all… I could get used to this!” — check the gallery to track collection progress.
For stronghold-related materials and upgrades that affect recruitment, see /stronghold-upgrades-materials/.
Q: How many monsters are in BRIGANDINE ABYSS?
A: The full retail monster roster is still being verified. Use the in-game Mercenary/Monster List gallery to view which monsters are available and to complete related collection objectives.
Q: How does class changing work for monsters?
A: Retail coverage reports class-change milestones at Level 10 and Level 20; however, those milestones are not an official English stat table. Verify class changes in-game and consult class-change item sources if a specific evolution requires materials.
Q: Are Monster evolutions and paths confirmed?
A: Some Rally traits and behaviors are officially confirmed (see the Confirmed Monster Reference). Full evolution paths and some class-change details are still being verified — check your in-game Monster gallery and class-change screens.
Q: How do I recruit monsters?
A: Monsters can be hired at strongholds (confirmed). There is also a Mission Mode Collect Monsters objective (confirmed). Post-battle recruitment has been observed in retail coverage but should be checked in the game.
Q: What determines how many monsters I can use in a squad?
A: The system confirms squads may include up to five monsters within a leader’s Command Point budget. Always check your leader’s Command Points before forming squads.
Q: Is there a trophy related to the monster list?
A: Yes — the Steam achievement “Dominion over all… I could get used to this!” requires completing the Mercenary/Monster List gallery.
Further reading and internal links:
- Gameplay walkthrough: Walkthrough
- Classes and leader mechanics: Classes
- Class change: Class Change
- Rally: Rally & Support
- Best monsters by role: Best Monsters
- Squad building route: Squad Building
- Trophy guide: Trophy Guide
- Stronghold upgrades: Stronghold Upgrades
Sources
- NIS America — BRIGANDINE ABYSS system page: https://www.nisamerica.com/brigandine-abyss/system
- NIS America — Producer Letter hub (includes Letters #12 and #17): https://nisamerica.com/brigandine-abyss/producer
- BRIGANDINE ABYSS Steam Community hub (Producer Letter posts and achievement text)
- RPGamer review (reports class-change milestones in retail coverage)