# Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance ‘Complete Guide’ video; new demons, new dungeon, and systems detailed

Released in 2021, ATLUS’s renowned RPG Shin Megami Tensei V has sold more than one million copies worldwide.

This highly acclaimed title has evolved in every aspect, including the system and scenario, and will be available on multiple modern platforms!

At the beginning of the story, the player is presented with two divergent paths. The story told in Shin Megami Tensei V, the Canon of Creation, and a brand-new route, Canon of Vengeance, a dramatic tale of revenge by the fallen.

The Canon of Vengeance follows the scenario of SMTV but changes drastically from the latter half of the game. The outcome will be completely different. Enjoy the two divergent stories to your heart’s content.

The battle system, demon fusion, and field exploration have also evolved in depth with the addition of new elements. We are excited to deliver a full-fledged RPG that can be enjoyed by those who have already played SMTV, as well as those who are playing this series for the first time.

■ Story

Thou shalt be God—-

When a grisly murder scene in modern-day Tokyo blocks our protagonist’s walk home, an unplanned detour leaves him buried and unconscious. He awakens in a new Tokyo, a wasteland ravaged by apocalypse now called Da’at… but before bloodthirsty demons can claim his life, a savior emerges, and the two of them unite to become a mighty being, neither human nor demon: a Nahobino.

Revenge Awaits

Demons attack humans and seek to create a world of chaos. Defying them is Bethel, an organization seeking to protect God’s order. Caught up in the conflict between the two, while exploring Da’at, the protagonist meets and starts traveling with Yoko Hiromine. Using magic, Yoko and the protagonist stand together on the front line.

Four female Demons know as the Qadištu. “And so we have found it…The key to the resurrection…” A member of the Qadištu, Lilith, calls protagonist the Key of Resurrection, and herself The Oppressed. What is their purpose? A tale of revenge by the fallen begins.

■ Demons

In addition to the demons that appeared in Shin Megami Tensei V, this title features more than 270 demons, including new demons drawn by character designer Masayuki Doi!

[Enigma] Onyankopon

A demon new to the series. A sky god to the Ashanti people and other tribes in West Africa.

One of the aliases of the supreme god Nyame, said to mean “the all-knowing and all-seeing.”

[Genma] Anansi

A demon new to the series. A folkloric hero of the Ashanti and other tribes in West Africa. He is known as a trickster who gets by on his wit and cunning.

[Dragon] Nyami Nyami

A demon new to the series. The Zambezi River god of the Tonga and Lozi tribes of southern Africa. He has the body of a snake and the head of a fish or dragon. He is said to protect people near the water and provide them with sustenance.

■ Field

Bethel’s Sacred Space – Shakan

In this work, the story takes place in the real Tokyo and another devastated Tokyo, Da’at.

Canon of Vengeance will feature a new dungeon, “Shakan.” A sacred place and a forbidden land hidden in Shinjuku.

Shakan possesses a solemn atmosphere.

The rotation devices and the angels that guard the sacred place stand in the way.

■ System

World of Shadows

In addition to combining demons in the world of paganism that one visits by accessing the leyline fount, the protagonist and his / her demons can be strengthened through the Apotheosis.

Miracles

Within the Netherworld, one can obtain Glory, which represents the majesty of God. In the World of Shadows you can learn Miracles by using Glory.

Miracles are considered miraculous deeds that alter the world’s providence, and the types of Miracles range from those that give an advantage in Netherworld exploration and battles against demons, to those that affect conversation, fusion, skill affinity, and growth.

Collect Glory, learn Miracles, and strengthen the protagonist.

Some Miracles can be turned on or off at will.

(New Miracle) Support Skill: Estoma

Numerous new Miracles have been added. One of the skills, Estoma, can be activated by triggering a Magatsuhi gauge. While it is activated, you are undetectable by all but a few demons on the field, and when you encounter a demon, the demon disappears, and combat will be avoided.

Essence Fusion

When exploring Da’at, you may obtain an “Essence,” a spirit that is a copy of a demon’s abilities. Essences exist for each demon and contain the demon’s skills and affinity resistances. By fusing it with the protagonist, you will be able to change the protagonist’s skills or affinity resistances.

Essences can also be fused with demons, and skills can be freely replaced, excluding unique skills.

Subquest

Demons and characters in the field requests help in “Subquests,” which, if completed, will reward the user with various rewards.

There are a wide variety of subquests, such as those where you “take control of a demon,” as well as “timed quests” which must be completed within a certain number of moon phases.

In addition to events that occur in Da’at, subquests may also occur in real Tokyo.

Subquest – Return of the True Demon

The downloadable content quests sold in Shin Megami Tensei V are included in this title as standard features, and one of them, “Return of the True Demon,” can be completed by fulfilling certain conditions. [Chaos] Demi-fiend can be added as your party member.

A true challenge for the experienced adventurer, this quest will test your tactics and courage in a battle like no other!

Virtual Trainer

Located with the Diet Building is the Virtual Trainer, which allows you to challenge past foes in either a single fight or a series of continuous battles.

In the battle format, players can choose between the “Original Mode” which faithfully reproduces the strength of the enemy, and the “Challenge Mode” in which the enemy has been greatly enhanced compared to the original mode.

In the “Challenge Mode,” each time the game is cleared, the level of enemies to be rematched increases by 100.The battle with the virtual trainer will still result in a game over if you lose, so be sure to prepare carefully before taking on the challenge.

Level Limit Breaking

By fulfilling certain conditions, a new Miracle [Moral Transcendence] can be acquired.

Once learned, the maximum level of Nahobino and his demons can be increased to 150, so create the strongest party of your own to your heart’s content.

Post-Clear Succession Features

In this game, after clearing the main story, you can start playing again with some of the data carried over by loading the clear data.

Data transfer can be selected from the following patterns, and once conditions are met, “Godborn” can be selected. Data transfer can be selected from the following patterns, and once conditions are met, “Creation” can be selected.

• Newborn – It retains the following elements. This is for those who want to replay the game while retaining the difficulty of the battles.
  • Enemy Status Information
  • Demon Compendium
  • Removal of fusion restrictions
  • Some Miracles
• Reborn – In addition to the elements carried over from the “newborn” version, the following elements are also carried over. This is recommended for those who want to play the game again but want to make battles easier.
  • Nahobino’s abilities, including Miracles
  • Ally demons
  • Items, including Macca and other valuables
  • Glory
• Godborn – The elements to be taken over are the same as in “reborn,” but the enemy demons that appear are greatly enhanced. Recommended for those seeking a new playing experience through extreme battles.