What are your favorite demons from Shin Megami Tensei?
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The Shin Megami Tensei series would probably have to be my favorite video game franchise ever. Many of the demons are based on gods, goddesses, or demons from ancient religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and even Christianity. As well as many demons being based on other demons from literature such as "The Lesser Key of Solomon" and H.P. Lovecraft's "Call of Cthulhu". I want to know what your favorite demons are and share what mine are.
1. Satan
Usually considered to be synonymous with Lucifer, in the SMT series he is portrayed as a righteous figure who works for YHVH. His job is to tempt evil doers and judge them. I really like his design where he has six arms, six breasts, six wings, spikes coming out of his wings, and two bone tentacles. Also his signature move in Persona 3 was "Black Viper" which deals massive almighty damage to one foe, perfect for fighting bosses.
2. Abaddon
The angel of the abyss from revelation. He is usually considered to be related to Lucifer or even be another name for Lucifer but he is actually the one responsible to casting him into the abyss. I put him one here because his design is freakishly awesome, and his signature ability in Devil Survivor was "Anti-Most", which resisted all attacks except for almighty and physical, very helpful for demon fusion and for a defensive player.
3. Cthulhu
One of the central Great Old Ones of the Lovecraft Mythos. In SMT 2 he is the most powerful demon in the vile race. With vile being one of my favorite races that gives him some extra points. Also, gotta love that artwork.
4. Yggdrasil
The world tree in Norse lore. His design is like a tree with tusks and a snake tail, totally badass. He was also one of the most helpful defensive demons in my Law run of Strange Journey.
5. Mother Harlot
The Whore of Babylon from the book of revelation. She is the most powerful demon of the fiend race in Strange Journey. You fight her as a bonus boss in sector Eridanus. Her signature move is "Babylon Goblet" which deals heavy almighty damage to all foes and might charm them. After you defeat her you also get the most powerful sword in the game.
1. Satan
Usually considered to be synonymous with Lucifer, in the SMT series he is portrayed as a righteous figure who works for YHVH. His job is to tempt evil doers and judge them. I really like his design where he has six arms, six breasts, six wings, spikes coming out of his wings, and two bone tentacles. Also his signature move in Persona 3 was "Black Viper" which deals massive almighty damage to one foe, perfect for fighting bosses.
2. Abaddon
The angel of the abyss from revelation. He is usually considered to be related to Lucifer or even be another name for Lucifer but he is actually the one responsible to casting him into the abyss. I put him one here because his design is freakishly awesome, and his signature ability in Devil Survivor was "Anti-Most", which resisted all attacks except for almighty and physical, very helpful for demon fusion and for a defensive player.
3. Cthulhu
One of the central Great Old Ones of the Lovecraft Mythos. In SMT 2 he is the most powerful demon in the vile race. With vile being one of my favorite races that gives him some extra points. Also, gotta love that artwork.
4. Yggdrasil
The world tree in Norse lore. His design is like a tree with tusks and a snake tail, totally badass. He was also one of the most helpful defensive demons in my Law run of Strange Journey.
5. Mother Harlot
The Whore of Babylon from the book of revelation. She is the most powerful demon of the fiend race in Strange Journey. You fight her as a bonus boss in sector Eridanus. Her signature move is "Babylon Goblet" which deals heavy almighty damage to all foes and might charm them. After you defeat her you also get the most powerful sword in the game.
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This one. She's adorable. I had a hard time letting her go after she became dead weight in Devil Survivor and Strange Journey.
I'm relatively sure Anti-Most isn't exclusive to Abaddon in Devil Survivor. I may be confusing it with Anti-All, but I believe I saw some other demon with it.
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HouraiTeahouse wrote...
This one. She's adorable. I had a hard time letting her go after she became dead weight in Devil Survivor and Strange Journey.
I'm relatively sure Anti-Most isn't exclusive to Abaddon in Devil Survivor. I may be confusing it with Anti-All, but I believe I saw some other demon with it.
Hecate had "Anti-Most" as well but she was only accessible through fusion. You could run into Abaddon through free battles and you could crack "Anti-Most" from him.