Fenrir, also known as Fenris, Vánagandr or Fenrisulfr, is a giant wolf appearing in Norse mythology and one of three children of Loki and Angrboda. His mouth can open so large that it can envelop the heavens and the earth.
At birth, Fenrir had no particular powers at all and was not placed under the watch of the Aesir. But as time passed, his power grew. Fearing Fenrir’s strength and believing that only evil could be expected of him, the gods planned to bind Fenrir. At last, the gods attempted to bind Fenrir with a chain called Loedingr, but Fenrir easily bit through the chain. The gods then tried again with Dromi, twice as strong as Loedingr, but again Fenrir easily broke it. Finally, the gods asked the dwarves to forge a third chain, Gleipnir, and with this they succeeded in binding Fenrir.
He was prophesied to kill Odin during Ragnarok, so Odin bound Fenrir to his throne. When Ragnarok begins, he will be released, the ground will open and Fenrir will break free from Gleipnir and and then kill Odin in revenge for his imprisonment.
"Origin: Scandinavia. A giant wolf appearing in Norse mythology. His other name is Fenrisulfr, one of three children of Loki and Angraboda. His mouth can open so large that it can envelop the heavens and the earth. It's prophesized that he will eventually swallow the sun, and so he was bound. When Ragnarok begins, he will be released, the gorund will open, and he will eat Odin."
—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS dictionary
Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
"A gigantic beast of Norse mythology that swallows all. He takes the form of a wolf so big that when he opens his mouth, his jaws touch the earth and the sky. Blazing flames erupt from his eyes and nose. He was counted along with the world serpent Jormungandr and the goddess Hel as one of the three children of Loki, the god who would later trigger Ragnarok, and the giantess Angraboda. At birth, Fenrir had no particular powers at all and was not placed under the watch of the Aesir. But as time passed, his power grew. At last, the gods attempted to bind Fenrir with a chain called Loedingr, but Fenrir easily bit through the chain. The gods then tried again with Dromi, twice as strong as Loedingr, but again Fenrir easily broke it. Finally, the gods asked the dwarves to forge a third chain, Gleipnir ("entangling one"), and with this they succeeded in binding Fenrir. At Ragnarok, Fenrir will break free from Gleipnir and swallow Odin, the chief of the gods."
—Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE compendium
Fenrir can only be acquired through fusion. Enemy variants can be encountered within Suginami Tunnels' gold-level instance and within the final boss room for the Suginami Unknown boss rush. He is also the final boss of the Azura's Special Training storyline quest where he is accidentally summoned instead of a Kodama. Fenrir is among the mountable demons within the game.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse
Fenrir can be found within Camp Ichigaya. He can teach Nanashi the Nihil Claw, Eat Whole and Critical Eye skills through his Demon Whisper. He benefits from learning Physical and Ice Skills skills.
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
"A giant wolf creature of Nordic lore, son of the evil god Loki. Fenrir is destined to kill Odin at Ragnarok. On that day, his magical bindings will be broken and he will rise against the Aesir in combat."
—Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS compendium
Fenrir can be recruited as an ally in the underground ruins in Soul Hackers. Alternatively, he can be created by fusion in the Gouma-Den.
Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
Fenrir appears as both a demon and the sword Vanargand (ヴァナルガンド).
Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Unlike the other Fortune Arcana Personas, Fenrir has Good Affinity with males and Normal affinity with females.
Shin Megami Tensei: DeviChil
Fenrir is an effeminate wolf servant of Lucifer, usually in the company of his fellow servant Abaddon.
DemiKids Light & Dark
"A vicious demon with a set of razor-sharp fangs that can even tear armor to shreds."
Fenrir can perform the combo Blizzard with Sleipnir and Ragnarok with Loki.
Devil Survivor 2
"A giant wolf creature of Nordic lore, son of the evil god Loki. Fenrir is destined to kill Odin at Ragnarok. On that day, his magical bindings will be broken and he will rise against Aesir in combat."
—Devil Survivor 2 compendium
Fenrir appears as the strongest member of the Beast race.
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
"A giant wolf beast of Nordic lore, son of the evil god Loki. In fear of Fenrir's ever-growing stature, the gods bind him with the magical rope Gleipnir. However, at Ragnarok his magical bindings will be broken and he will rise against the Aesir in combat."
Large damage to all enemies. Also either the characters using the Odin and Heimdal Personas, or the characters using the Loki and Fenrir Personas, will become Unconscious.
Fortune
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