White Rider



White Rider (ホワイトライダー, Howaito-raidaa) is a recurring demon in the series.

History
The White Rider is one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, according to Christian literature. It stands as a symbol of pestilence and/or conquest, and other interpretations include the rider of the white horse as the Anti-Christ, who rode across the world to deceive those who are pious and faithful.

Appearances

 * Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne: Fiend Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei: IMAGINE: Fiend
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Fiend Race
 * Shin Megami Tensei IV: Fiend
 * Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon: Fiend Order
 * Persona 4: Death Arcana
 * Persona 4 Golden: Death Arcana

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
White Rider appears as one of the Candelabrum holders sent by Lucifer to test Hito-Shura, possessing the Candelabrum of Compassion. He first appears with the other Horsemen of the Apocalypse when the Hito-Shura first ventures into the Third Kalpa. White Rider will appear outside of any Save Terminal in the Vortex World after the scene in the Third Kalpa. Defeating the White Rider in battle will get the player the Candelabrum of Compassion.

After being defeated and once the player reaches level 52, White Rider can be fused in the Cathedral of Shadows on the New Kagutsuchi phase if the player possesses a Deathstone, a special item found only in the Labyrinth of Amala. White Rider can be fused by any combination of demons resulting in a Yoma race.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
White Rider returns has a demon of the Fiend Race, but before he can fused he must be defeated in Sector Delphinus via Enemy Search. He is also the only demon that after being defeated drops the Victor's Bow forma.

Shin Megami Tensei IV
White Rider has a 1/256 chance of appearing in Ginza - Shopping District (requires Black Card) -- when entering the map, walk directly forward to where a shadow completely crosses the road just before the second manhole cover (see below); if Flynn is extremely lucky (or unlucky), Burroughs will warn him that a strong demon is in the area, and ask him if he wants to stay in the area; choosing "Yes" will lead to a fight with White Rider. His Almighty-spam mode is set by Elec resistance. Upon defeat, he drops the Fantasista, one of the best accessories in the game.

White Rider is fought alongside the other three in the Challenge Quest, Errand for the Apocalypse. Belial has sealed the four in a Domain found in Infernal Tokyo's Ikebukuro. They are far weaker than they are when encountered normally, that doesn't make them any less threatening. If Flynn makes any attempt to challenge them before accepting the quest, the Fiends will eject him from the domain. Completing the quest grants Flynn the Peacemaker, which is only surpassed by the Plasma Gun in terms of raw power.

Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
White Rider can appear as a surprise boss encounter around Chapter 4. Raidou will sense an 'ominous presence' during the New Moon Phase.

All the Riders are entirely optional fights during the early portion of the game, however, you are forced to fight each of them during the latter portion of the final dungeon.

Raidou is told by Shinado that each were summoned due to the inner despair of people he has known. White Rider is summoned by Tatsumi's hatred for Raidou; Tatsumi blames Raidou for his death.

Persona 4
A persona of the Death Arcana that can be found through Shuffle Time in Heaven or made through Fusion. Whereas most personas associated with the Death Arcana are built around the Darkness Element, White Rider possesses an affinity for both Darkness and Light.