Summoners War Haken Dark Bearman Guide

DARK BEARMAN

Haken

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Overview

Summoners War Haken Dark Bearman is a robust early-mid game Dark tank/support. He brings utility through debuff removal, provoke control, and stun potential, with a buffing leader skill that bolsters Dark squads defensively. While he may fall off in higher-end PvE content, he remains a helpful staple for early progression and versatile support roles in PvP.

Haken Stats

Base Stats

Awakened Stats

How to Obtain Haken

Light and Dark Scroll

Temple of Wishes

Secret Dungeon

Obtain Haken (Dark Bearman):

• Secret Dungeon (available during Hall of Dark days – Sunday)
• Light & Darkness Scrolls
• Temple of Wishes

These are the only ways to acquire Haken, as he cannot be summoned from Mystical Scrolls, Unknown Scrolls, or Social Summons.

Awakening Essence

Essence of Dark (Low)

Essence of Dark (Mid)

Essence of Magic (Low)

Essence of Magic (Mid)

To awaken Haken, you will need the following essences:

• Essence of Darkness: 10 (Mid)
• Essence of Darkness: 5 (High)
• Essence of Magic: 10 (Mid)
• Essence of Magic: 5 (High)

Awakening Haken unlocks his third skill, Up-down Attack, enhances his stats, and slightly changes his appearance.

SKILL UPS

Haken requires Bearman monsters or Devilmons to skill up. Below are the total skill-up requirements and what each upgrade improves:

1. Skill 1 – Uppercut
   • Max Level: 6
   • Skill Ups Needed: 5
   • Effects: Increases damage and improves provoke chance.
2. Skill 2 – Cry of Battlefield
   • Max Level: 5
   • Skill Ups Needed: 4
   • Effects: Reduces cooldown time and increases buff effectiveness.
3. Skill 3 – Up-down Attack(unlocked after awakening)
   • Max Level: 5
   • Skill Ups Needed: 4
   • Effects: Increases damage and reduces cooldown time.

Total Skill Ups Needed: 13
You can use any Bearman (regardless of element) as skill-up material or use Devilmons if needed.

Skills

Leader Skill	Uppercut	Cry of Battlefield	Up-down Attack
Increases the Defense of ally monsters with Dark attribute by 30%.	Strikes and Provokes the enemy for 1 turn with a 50% chance. Multiplier: 3.8*{ATK}	Increases the Attack Power of all allies for 2 turns and removes 2 harmful effects. (Reusable in 4 turns)	Attacks the enemy 2 times with each attack having a 30% chance to stun the enemy for 1 turn. This attack will deal more damage according to your MAX HP. (Reusable in 4 turns) Multiplier: 2.6*{ATK} + 0.13*{MAX HP} x2
	Harmful Effect Rate +5% Damage +5% Harmful Effect Rate +5% Harmful Effect Rate +10% Damage +10% Harmful Effect Rate +15%	Cooltime Turn -1	Damage +10% Damage +10% Harmful Effect Rate +10% Harmful Effect Rate +10% Cooltime Turn -1

Rune

Build	4-Set(s)	2-Set(s)	Stat Priorities
Early tankk	N/A	Energy Guard	Hp, Def
HP tank attacker	Rage Violent	Blade Revenge Guard Endure	Hp, CR, CD

Strength and Weakness

Strengths:

• Tanky Stats: High base HP and decent DEF make him durable in battle.
• HP-Based Damage: His third skill, Up-down Attack, scales with Max HP, allowing him to deal damage while staying tanky.
• Crowd Control: Has provoke on Skill 1 and double stun chance on Skill 3—great for disrupting enemies.
• Team Utility: Cry of Battlefield boosts ally ATB and removes debuffs, offering both support and sustain.
• Dark Element: Has no elemental disadvantage, making him versatile against any attribute.

Weaknesses:

• Low Damage Output Late-Game: Despite scaling with HP, his damage falls off in higher-end content.
• Long Cooldowns: Both Skills 2 and 3 have relatively long cooldowns without skill ups.
• Limited Usage: Not often used in high-tier PvP or late-game PvE due to better alternatives.
• Rune Dependent: Needs good HP and Speed runes to shine, which may be hard to optimize early-game.

Synergy

Haken works best in teams that benefit from crowd control, sustain, and turn cycling. His provoke, stuns, and buff utility make him a supportive tank ideal for certain compositions.

Best Synergies:

• Healers (e.g., Belladeon, Fran):
  Pairing with sustain-focused allies helps keep Haken alive while he provides provoke and stuns to protect them.
• Turn Boosters (e.g., Bernard, Verdehile):
  These units complement Cry of Battlefield by further accelerating the team’s attack bar, allowing for faster cycling of skills and control.
• AoE Nukers (e.g., Lushen, Sigmarus):
  Haken’s provoke and stuns can help disable threats while nukers deal heavy damage safely.
• Defense Buffers (e.g., Shannon, Megan):
  Buffs make Haken even tankier, allowing him to frontline and absorb damage more effectively.
• Debuff Cleanse-dependent Teams:
  His second skill cleanses two harmful effects, making him useful in teams vulnerable to DoTs, stuns, or defense breaks—especially in dungeons or ToA.

Tip:
Haken thrives in disruptive and sustain-heavy compositions where his utility can shine. He’s not a carry, but a reliable protector and crowd control support.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)