Erlkonig

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Erlkonig as seen in Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Erlkonig (アールキング, Aarukingu) is a recurring demon in the series.

History

The Erlkonig (Alder King), or Erlking, is a character depicted in a number of German poems and ballads as a malevolent creature who haunts forests and carries off travellers to their deaths. The name is an 18th-century mistranslation of the original Danish word elverkonge, "elf-king".

Appearances

• Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Wood Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IV: Wood Race, Boss
• Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Wood Race
• Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Youju Clan

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Erlkonig controls a Domain found in the Yoroi Shrine. The Yata no Kagami is obtained after his defeat.

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

"An evil wood spirit appearing in Germany's Scharzwald. He charms people and leads them to their deaths.
His name means "Alder King," and true to his name, he is the ruler of the alders of the forest. It is said that the Erlkonig is the strongest of the alder trees."

—Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS Compendium

Stats

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Level Race Alignment HP MP ST MA AG VI LC 61 Wood Dark-Law 517 272 37 38 36 42 40 Attack Type Single Foe/1/Physical/None - Reflect Weak - - - Strong Null - Poison Paralyze Stone Strain Sleep Charm Mute Fear Bomb Rage 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Natural Skills Maziodyne Fleeting Rain None D-Source Skills Tyranny Rakukaja Drain Elec Password E2i9U6KTDHqE8HqK 8pST8SqTjFuTVHtM

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Race Level HP MP CP MAG Summon Wood 50 385 174 15 1194 Strength Intelligence Magic Endurance Agility Luck 12 14 17 9 7 8 Personality Phys Attack Phys Hit Mgc Attack Mgc Hit Base Defense Avoid Sly 124 79 154 44 134 79 Resist Void Absorb Reflect Weak - Expel, Death - - Fire List of Skills Mazionga Lullaby 99 Needles