Commander

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Commander (コマンダー) is the generic term used to refer to those with the capacity to command in the Overlord series. Besides being a job class name for some, individuals not belonging to the class can still be classified as one to some degree by leading their group through roles handed down to them.

Background

The commander class is a job class that can improve the abilities of a team.

Known Commanders

• Aureole Omega
• Enri Emmot
• Punitto Moe
• Bukubukuchagama
• Commander-in-Chief
• Neia Baraja
• Ian Als Heim (Game Only)
• Valerian Ein Obinie
• Grand Marshal

Known Classes

• Evangelist
• Founder
• Sergeant

Known Commander-type Monsters

• Crypt Lord
• Overlord General
• War Devil

Abilities and Powers

Commanders are able to instruct others to follow their instructions. When the commander's instructions are followed, his/her followers receive additional buffs. However those with Commander classes couldn’t utilize most of their support skills if their subordinates didn’t wholeheartedly follow them.

Trivia

• There were certain commander-type classes that allowed for simultaneous communication with many people.
• Even without the Commander class and bonuses from possessing it, Cocytus is still given the role as Commander of the Army of Death by Ainz Ooal Gown during the war with the Lizardmen Alliance.