SMT V Vengeance: Complete Demon Guide

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance expands the demon roster to over 270 unique entities, each with specific levels, races, and acquisition methods. Filling the Demonic Compendium demands strategic recruitment, fusion, and subquest completion across multiple playthroughs. This guide details every demon’s essentials, from early-game recruits to endgame superbosses, helping players build unstoppable teams.

Understanding Demon Basics in SMT V: Vengeance

Demons form the core of combat, offering skills, affinities, and unique abilities. Each belongs to a race like Brute, Divine, or Dragon, influencing fusion outcomes and inheritance. Levels dictate usability—higher-level demons require a protagonist at matching or greater level for fusion or equipping. Recruitment happens via battle negotiations, field encounters, or special fusions unlocked through progression.

Fusion in the World of Shadows combines demons for stronger results, often inheriting skills or traits. Special fusions demand exact recipes, while multi-fusions group three or more. Subquests unlock exclusive demons, and endings gate route-specific ones, necessitating New Game+ cycles for full collection.

Early Game Demons: Building Your First Party

Starting in Minato, players encounter low-level demons ideal for initial teams. Focus on versatile races with balanced affinities to survive boss fights and Miman hunts.

• Gremlin (Jaki, Lv. 5): Common in starting areas; weak to Ice but strong Fire breath. Recruit via gifts in talks.
• Angel (Divine, Lv. 10): Special fusion; provides healing and Light attacks early on.
• Apsaras (Yoma, Lv. 16): Ice specialist from special fusion; excellent for exploiting weaknesses.
• Daemon (Brute, Lv. 7): Physical powerhouse; fuse from basic recruits.

Table of key early demons:

These form a solid foundation; level them via essence transfers to keep pace with story progression.

Mid-Game Powerhouses: Expanding Your Roster

As you explore Shinagawa, Chiyoda, and Taito, mid-tier demons (Lv. 20-50) introduce elemental mastery and status effects. Prioritize Yoma, Femme, and Genma for negotiation ease and support roles.

• Kelpie (Fairy, Lv. 30): Shinagawa recruit; healing melodies keep parties alive.
• Lamia (Femme, Lv. 36): Chiyoda/Shinjuku; charm-inflicting talent burden.
• Anzu (Raptor, Lv. 48): Chiyoda/Shinjuku; destiny tablet for buffs.
• Lahmu (Vile, Lv. 48): Special fusion; divine decree for Almighty damage.

Races like Raptor and Night shine here, offering flight and debuff skills. Use Abscess farming for rare encounters.

Subquest-Exclusive Demons: Hidden Gems

Over 45 demons hide behind subquests, missable without completion. These span main story areas and demand specific triggers. Returning to quest givers after clearing unlocks them for fusion.

• Anahita (Megami, Lv. 29): Demon Spring subquest.
• Idun (Megami): A Goddess Stolen.
• Khonsu (Deity, Lv. 62): Egyptians’ Fate.
• Amanozako (Genma, Lv. 76): Destined Leader.
• Huang Long (Dragon, Lv. 78): Benevolent One.

Track subquests via the quest log; many appear in Chiyoda or Shinjuku. Completing them early ensures fusion availability without NG+.

Post-Game and Route-Locked Demons

Endings determine exclusive demons: Neutral, Chaos, Law paths each unlock unique high-level entries. Post-game subquests in NG+ add more. Lucifer and Satan fusions require specific alignments and superboss defeats.

• Alilat (Lady, Lv. 81): Special fusion post-game.
• Amon (Tyrant, Lv. 82): Burning aspiration for fire nukes.
• Vishnu (Deity, Lv. 87): Tripura Samhara ultimate skill.

To max the compendium, cycle through all endings: align choices via key decisions, then tackle new subquests.

Fusion Strategies for Optimal Builds

Master fusion accidents, max stat bonuses, and skill inheritance. Tools like virtual trainers (unlocked post-game) simulate outcomes. Pair high-level inheritors with elemental specialists for custom demons.

Pro Tips:

• Fuse every level-up to avoid stock limits.
• Inherit passives like Elemental Boost for damage spikes.
• Use Mitama demons for essence farming and stat tweaks.
• Godborn difficulty unlocks stronger fusions.

Special recipes: Alice (Fiend, Lv. 40) from “Give Me Your Soul!” fusion; Quetzalcoatl (Dragon, Lv. 34) via multi-fusion.

Recruitment and Location Hotspots

Demons appear in field zones tied to levels. Negotiate intelligently: offer items, moods, or Macca based on race preferences.

• Minato (Lv. 1-20): Gremlins, Angels, Drakes.
• Shinagawa (Lv. 15-35): Fairies, Snakes, Fallen.
• Chiyoda (Lv. 30-50): Raptors, Femmes.
• Taito/Ayase (Lv. 50+): High Deity, Tyrants.

Abscesses spawn rares; clear them for Miman and XP.

Endgame Farming and Compendium Completion

Post-Satan, farm Demi-Fiend areas or use repeatable quests for levels. NG+ carries over compendium progress, adding route demons. Aim for 100% via three playthroughs minimum.

Table of top endgame demons:

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I unlock all demons in one playthrough?

Impossible—45+ require subquests and endings. Focus on main story subs first.

What’s the best way to level demons quickly?

Fuse frequently, use essences, farm Abscesses, and equip incense.

Where to find fusion calculator?

Search ‘aqiu384 megaten fusion tool’ for Lv-sorted charts.

Are Vengeance-exclusive demons missable?

Yes, tied to new quests/endings; complete all for compendium.

How to get Satan/Lucifer?

Secret boss fights and specific alignments in NG++.