Evil Melody (魔縁のラッパ, maen no Rappa)? is an Almighty skill.
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Effect
In Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, Evil Melody instantly kills the combatant with the lowest amount of HP.
In Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse, Evil Melody deals weak Almighty damage to one foe. If the user is Smirking, it instantly kills.
In Shin Megami Tensei V, Evil Melody is an Ailment skill that instantly kills one foe.
| Game | Effect | Power | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne | 100% instant kill one enemy or ally with the lowest percentage HP. | - | 1 MP |
| Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse | Weak almighty damage to one foe. Guaranteed instant kill if the user is smirking. | 130 | 45 MP |
| Shin Megami Tensei V | (Unique) Chance of instakill to 1 foe. | - | 100 MP |
Skillset
Demons
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
| Demon | Race | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Trumpeter | Fiend | 81 |
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse
| Demon | Race | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Trumpeter | Fiend | Innate |
Shin Megami Tensei V
| Demon | Race | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Trumpeter | Fiend | Innate (73) |
Etymology
Maen (魔縁) is a Japanese Buddhist concept of evils, similar to the Sanskrit "adharma." It is a collection of the "three obstacles" (lusts, misdeeds and bad karma) and "four demons" (which include Mara/Dairoku Tenmaou).
Trivia
In Shin Megami Tensei V, its effect animation reuses that of Hamaon.
