Anubis is a demon in the series.
History
Anubis is widely known as the Egyptian deity of mummification. In this role, he oversees the mummification process of the dead, and is usually seen in hieroglyphic tomb-carvings as overseeing the burial ritual for the pharaohs and those of royal lineage; this is due to the priest involved wearing the masks of Anubis to symbolize him as the overseer of the ritual.
His place as a judge comes from the ancient Egyptian belief that those passing into the afterlife were judged by him using a scale to see if the deceased's heart (lightened by good works or weighed down by sins) was as light as a feather. Should the heart be heavier than the feather, the heart would be eaten by Ammut , and the person undergoing judgement was not allowed to continue their voyage towards Osiris and immortality.
Appearances
Profile
Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
Anubis appears alongside the Seth boss in the alternate Shinjuku Babel 's Abyss Tower instance. He later serves as the boss of the temporary Ordeal of Soul event instance. Through fighting him, players were able to obtain his plugin, enabling them to use the special double fusion of Thoth and Narasimha to create him.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse
Anubis can teach Nanashi the Judgment Light, Mamudoon and Dekunda skills through his Demon Whisper . He benefits from learning Light, Darkness and healing skills.
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
"A jackal-headed god of Egyptian lore. He weighs the hearts of the dead to determine their final destination. He is also associated with mummification." —Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS compendium
Persona 3
"The jackal-headed god of Egyptian myth. He weighs the hearts of the dead to determine their final destination. He is also associated with embalming." —Persona 3 compendium
Persona 5
"The jackal-headed god of the dead and embalming from Egyptian myth. He weighs the hearts of the dead to determine their final destination." —Persona 5 background
Anubis is the first Persona of the Judgement Arcana and appears as a Shadow in Futaba's Palace and the Akzeriyyuth area of Mementos , with the title "Bearer of the Scales." He is the first Persona to learn Hamaon and is the only source of the Null Fear and Resist Bless skills. When itemized through Electric Chair execution in the Velvet Room , Anubis yields a Makouha skill card . Anubus is required to perform an advanced fusion to produce both Seth and Lucifer .
DemiKids Light & Dark
"A demon with a jackal's head that serves as judge and jury over those in the afterlife."
Anubis can perform the combo Pyramid with Horus or Isis and Stun Claw with Teskarot . Anubis also has the power Male Ego.
Devil Survivor 2
"The jackal-headed god of Egyptian lore. He weighs the hearts of the dead to determine their final destination. He is also associated with embalming, and was able to rebuild Osiris' body when it was cut into pieces by the evil god Seth." —Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 compendium
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
"Egyptian god of the underworld. In ancient Egyptian artwork, Anubis is portrayed as having a human figure with dark skin and the head of a jackal. He weighs the hearts of the dead to determine their fate. When Osiris was killed by Seth, Anubis was the one who reanimated the body, hence known for his skill in mummification." —Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 compendium
Stats
Megami Tensei
Strength
Intelligence
Hit
Agility
Defense
Location
18
14
18
17
14
-
Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei
Megami Tensei
Race
Level
HP
MP
VIT
INT
STR
SPD
LUC
DEF
Avatar
47
571
63
24
16
20
19
15
16
List of Spells
Skill
Cost
Effect
Zanmaon
6 MP
Heavy Force damage (1-2 enemies)
Recarm
8 MP
Revives one ally (may fail)
Tarukaja
4 MP
Increase attack (all allies)
Shin Megami Tensei II
CP
NOA
ATK
ACC
DEF
EVA
M.ATK
M.EFC
94
1
108
76
102
75
14
13
St
13
In
10
Ma
12
Vi
10
Ag
10
Lu
8
Swd
Gun
Fir
Ice
Elc
For
Nrv
Exp
Crs
Mgc
Bnd
Rsh
Hnd
Leg
Fly
Alm
-
4 / 8
6 / 8
6 / 8
6 / 8
6 / 8
6 / 8
Nu
1.5×
1.5×
-
6 / 8
-
-
-
-
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Mudo
3 MP
Chance to inflict instant Darkness death, two foes.
Mahama
10 MP
Chance of inflicting instant Light death, all foes.
Samarecarm
24 MP
Revives with full HP, one ally.
Holy Wrath
80 MP
Damages all participants in battle - foes lose 1/4 HP, user loses 1/8 HP
Shin Megami Tensei: if...
CP
NOA
ATK
ACC
DEF
EVA
M.ATK
M.EFC
66
2
114
82
118
82
17
15
St
12
In
12
Ma
14
Vi
14
Ag
10
Lu
10
Resistances
Repels Expel. Resists Attack.
Swd
Gun
Fir
Ice
Elc
For
Nrv
Exp
Crs
Mgc
Bnd
Rsh
Hnd
Leg
Fly
Alm
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
½ Rf
6 / 8
-
-
2 / 8
2 / 8
2 / 8
6 / 8
-
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Mudo
3 MP
Chance of inflicting instant death, two foes.
Hamaon
10 MP
Chance of inflicting instant death, 3-5 foes.
Samarecarm
24 MP
Revives with full HP, one ally.
Dark Breath
12 MP
Raises all allies' defense and magic.
Shin Megami Tensei NINE
HP
MP
CP
Capacity
Build Speed
Dest. Speed
386
142
?
ATK
ACC
NOA
DEF
EVA
M.ATK
M.EFC
M.DEF
?
?
?
?
?
?
?
St
12
In
12
Ma
13
Vi
13
Ag
10
Lu
10
List of Skills
Time of Requiem
Torrent Shot
Bright Judgement
Dark Verdict
Samarecarm
Caduceus
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
D-Source Skills
Mahamaon
Mamudoon
Diarahan
Password
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Shin Megami Tensei IV
Race
Level
HP
MP
Strength
67
Dexterity
67
Magic
67
Agility
67
Luck
67
Avatar
61
497
223
Phys
Gun
Fire
Ice
Elec
Force
Light
Dark
-
-
-
-
-
-
Null
Null
Normal Attack
Phys x1, 1 enemy
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse
Last Bible
Level
HP
MP
NOA
DEF
STR
INT
END
SPD
LUC
46
372
103
1
11
21
17
15
17
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Spark 1
12 MP
Strong Elec damage to all enemies
Curse 2
18 MP
Instantly kills all enemies
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
Race
Level
HP
MP
St
In
Ma
Vi
Ag
Lu
Avatar
42
267
180
11
11
13
12
9
9
CP
NOA
Personality
P.ATK
P.HIT
B.DEF
AVD
M.ATK
M.DEF
61
1-2
Vigorous
106
76
108
76
31
41
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
Race
Level
HP
MP
St
In
Ma
En
Ag
Lu
Avatar
51
505
167
17
13
16
11
12
9
CP
MAG Summon
Personality
P.ATK
P.HIT
B.DEF
AVD
M.ATK
M.HIT
8
606
Sly
136
81
140
80
142
42
Reflects
Absorbs
Void
Resists
Weak
-
-
Expel, Death, Mind, Curse
-
-
Megami Ibunroku Persona
MAtk
MDef
Strength
36
Vitality
23
Dexterity
51
Agility
26
Luck
17
99
109
1h
2h
Sp
Ax
Wp
Th
Ar
Fs
HG
MG
SG
Ri
Te
Ru
-
-
-
-
2×
-
-
-
1.25×
1.75×
1.25×
1.25×
Nu
Nu
Fi
Ic
Wi
Er
El
Nc
Bl
Gr
Ex
Mi
De
Cu
Nr
???
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Dr
2 / 4
2×
2×
Rf
2 / 4
Persona 3
Inherit
Reflects
Absorbs
Block
Resists
Weak
Light, Dark
-
-
-
Light, Dark
-
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Mahamaon
24 SP
Light: instant kill, all foes (high odds). (35% chance)
Innate
Mamudoon
24 SP
Darkness: instant kill, all foes (high odds). (35% chance)
Innate
Makarakarn
55 SP
Barrier that reflects magic damage 1x per ally.
61
Null Ice
Passive
Nullifies damage from Ice attacks.
62
Null Elec
Passive
Nullifies damage from Elec attacks.
64
Regenerate 3
Passive
Restores 6% HP each turn in battle.
66
Inherit
Reflects
Absorbs
Block
Resists
Weak
Light, Dark
-
-
-
Light, Dark
-
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Mahamaon
24 SP
Light: instant kill, all foes (high odds). (35% chance)
Innate
Mamudoon
24 SP
Darkness: instant kill, all foes (high odds). (35% chance)
Innate
Makarakarn
55 SP
Barrier that reflects magic damage 1x per ally.
61
Null Ice
Passive
Nullifies damage from Ice attacks.
62
Null Elec
Passive
Nullifies damage from Elec attacks.
64
Regenerate 3
Passive
Restores 6% HP each turn in battle.
66
Persona 4
Inherit
Reflects
Absorbs
Block
Resists
Weak
Light
-
-
Light
-
-
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Hamaon
15 SP
Light: medium chance of instant kill, 1 foe. (60% chance)
Innate
Makarakarn
36 SP
Barrier that reflects magic dmg once. (1 ally; excludes Almighty attacks)
Innate
Mudoon
15 SP
Darkness: medium chance of instant kill, 1 foe. (60% chance)
Innate
Poison Arrow
14% HP
Deals medium Phys damage to 1 foe with a chance of Poison.
60
Mustard Bomb
16% HP
Deals medium Phys damage to all foes with a chance of Enervation.
61
Megidola
32 SP
Deals heavy Almighty damage to all foes.
62
Mahamaon
34 SP
Light: medium chance of instant kill, all foes. (40% chance)
64
Hama Boost
Passive
Light-based attacks are 1.5 times more effective.
65
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Stun Circle
18 SP
Medium chance of Paralysis each turn, for 3 turns. (All Enemies)
Innate
Summon Ghost
58 SP
A medium Almighty attack. (All Enemies) [Requires Circles]
Innate
Yomi Return
3 Gauges
[Navi] Revive, with half HP restore. (1 Ally)
39
Circle Recovery
Passive
Slight HP restore each turn. (Party) [Requires Circles]
40
Death's Scythe
Passive
Greatly raise damage against enemies with status ailments.
41
Null A-Bind
Passive
Prevent Agility Bind.
42
Persona 5 / Royal
List of Skills
Skill
Effect
Hamaon
Medium chance of instantly killing 1 foe. Bless-type.
Makouga
Medium Bless damage to all foes.
Kouga
Medium Bless damage to 1 foe.
Mudoon
Medium chance of instantly killing 1 foe. Curse-type.
"I am Anubis. I shall become a mask and bring help to your marvelous soul."
Inherit
Reflects
Absorbs
Block
Resists
Weak
Almighty
-
-
Bless, Curse
-
-
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Hamaon
15 SP
Medium chance of instantly killing 1 foe. Bless-type.
Innate
Mudoon
15 SP
Medium chance of instantly killing 1 foe. Curse-type.
Innate
Makouha
10 SP
Light Bless damage to all foes.
Innate
Null Fear
Auto
Impart immunity against Fear.
39
Dekunda
10 SP
Negate all debuff effects of party.
40
Resist Bless
Auto
Impart Bless resistance.
41
Eiga
8 SP
Medium Curse damage to 1 foe.
43
"I am Anubis. I shall become a mask and bring help to your marvelous soul."
Inherit
Reflects
Absorbs
Block
Resists
Weak
Almighty
-
-
Bless, Curse
Gun, Psy
-
Persona Trait
Deathly Illness: Increase success rate of Instant Death skills. Stacks.
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Hamaon
12 SP
Medium chance of instantly killing 1 foe. Bless-type.
Innate
Mudoon
12 SP
Medium chance of instantly killing 1 foe. Curse-type.
Innate
Makouga
16 SP
Medium Bless damage to all foes.
Innate
Maeiga
16 SP
Medium Curse damage to all foes.
36
Dekunda
10 SP
Negate all debuff effects of party.
37
Resist Bless
Passive
Reduce damage from Bless attacks.
38
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Guillotine Slice
40 HP
Medium Phys attack, effective on ailments. (1 enemy)
Innate
Makouga
36 SP
Medium Bless attack. (All enemies)
Innate
Maeiga
36 SP
Medium Curse attack. (All enemies)
Innate
Mamudo
22 SP
Low chance of instant kill. (All enemies) [Curse-based attack]
44
Samarecarm
36 SP
Revive and restore all HP. (1 ally)
45
Resist Curse
Passive
Reduce damage from Curse attacks.
46
Mahama
22 SP
Low chance of instant kill. (All enemies) [Bless-based attack]
48
Devil Children Red/Black/White Book
Class
Type
Race
Level
HP
MP
Exp
General
Moon
Akuma
22
235
95
210
Attack
Guard
Magic
M Guard
Speed
Luck
23
19
17
17
18
16
List of Skills
Skill
Element
Cost
Effect
Freya
Fire
15 HP
Light damage to one foe.
Dormina
Moon
6 MP
Inflicts Sleep on one foe.
Paralama
Moon
6 MP
Inflicts Stun on one foe.
Mudoon
Moon
20 MP
Heavy damage to one foe.
Parala Eyes
Moon
20 HP
Medium damage to one foe. Inflicts Stun.
Agilao
Fire
10 MP
Heavy damage to one foe.
DemiKids Light & Dark
Class
Element
Type
Level
HP
MP
Exp
General
Dark
Beast
33
352
160
210
ATK
DEF
MGC
RES
SPD
LCK
31
29
29
27
28
29
List of Skills
Skill
Element
Cost
Effect
Flare
Fire
15 HP
Small dmg. 1 Foe
Slumber
Earth
6 MP
Sleep. 1 Foe
Mystic Bind
Dark
6 MP
Paralyze. 1 Foe
Hex Comadeus
Dark
20 MP
Medium dmg +Faint. 2 Foes
Paralyze
Dark
20 HP
Medium dmg +Paralyze. 1 Foe
Pyroburst
Fire
10 MP
Medium dmg. 1 Foe
Devil Children Fire/Ice Book
Class
Type
Race
Level
HP
MP
Exp
General
Dark
Animal
33
352
160
210
Attack
Guard
Magic
M Guard
Speed
Luck
31
29
29
27
28
29
Devil Survivor 2
I am the Avatar Anubis. I hope that your soul is worthy to be judged.
A transfiguration of the soul... I hope that it turns out for the best.
Trivia
Anubis' earlier design by Kazuma Kaneko carries a Caduceus ; a winged staff symbolizing the Greco-Roman god Mercurius . This may be in reference to the figure of Hermanubis, an hybrid deity between Hermes (Mercurius' Greek name) and Anubis worshipped until late Roman times.
Gallery
Anubis as seen in Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
Artwork from Devil Children Red/Black Book
Anubis as it appears in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
Anubis as he appears in Devil Survivor 2
Anubis in Persona 5 Royal
Anubis in Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2