Vile

Vile (邪神, jashin, lit. Evil God, or False God) demons are the major deities who are associated with disease, famine and other disasters brought upon mankind. They embody heterodoxy and are often vanquished or fallen gods that have become vilified by rival religions. They are a brutish race, focusing mainly on physical attacks, and are tied with the Tyrant for the most powerful dark race and easily on par with any demons of light.

Appearances

 * Megami Tensei
 * Shin Megami Tensei
 * Shin Megami Tensei II
 * Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
 * Shin Megami Tensei: IMAGINE
 * Shin Megami Tensei: if...
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
 * Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
 * Devil Survivor
 * Devil Survivor 2

Devil Survivor
The Vile race has the Chaos Wave Racial Skill, which allows the team to engage an enemy from up to 3 squares away. In exchange, the team's movement range is reduced by 1, movement cost is doubled, and none of the team members can gain Extra Turns in combat.

Devil Survivor 2
The Vile race has the Chaos Wave Racial Skill, which allows the team to engage an enemy or heal an ally from up to 3 squares away. In exchange, the team's movement range is reduced by 1, movement cost is doubled, and none of the team members can gain Extra Turns in combat. Stronger Viles have this skill changed to Chaos Breath, which increases the attack/heal range to 4 instead.

Trivia

 * Even though Pales is classified as a Vile, nothing in his Compendium entries would suggest why.