Gandharva

Gandharva
Japanese Name	ガンダルバ
Rōmaji	Gandaruba
Origin	Hindu Mythology Buddhist Mythology
First Appearance	Megami Tensei II
Alignment(s)	Neutral Neutral-Neutral
Race(s)	Holy (Megami Tensei II, Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei) Fairy (Shin Megami Tensei, Shin Megami Tensei NINE, Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE) Yoma (Megami Ibunroku Persona, Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku)
Arcana(s)	Star

Gandharva is a demon in the series.

History

Gandharvas are male nature spirits that are said to be the husbands of Apsaras. They are said to be part animal, having the upper winged body of a man and the lower body of a bird with the feet of horses though this is not always certain. They are known as the protectors of soma, the ritual drink of the gods, and are said to make music for the gods in their palaces. Gandharvas are also said to act as messengers of the gods. They are said to follow Jikokuten, one of the Four Heavenly Kings.

In Buddhist tradition, they are revered as one of the Eight Legions.

Appearances

• Megami Tensei II: Holy Race
• Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei: Holy Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: Fairy Race
• Shin Megami Tensei NINE: Fairy Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE: Fairy Race
• Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku: Yoma Race
• Megami Ibunroku Persona: Yoma Order
• Persona 2: Innocent Sin Star Arcana
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Star Arcana

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei

"Origin: India. A musician spirit of Indian lore. He has a winged upper body and the lower body of a bird. His wife is Apsaras. In Buddhism. he is one of the eight legions."

—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS Dictionary

Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

"An element of Indian and Persian mythology. It appears as a winged man from the waist up and a bird from the waist down. Gandharvas are the lovers and mates of Apsaras, water elementals. They are known as the protectors of Soma, the drink of the gods, and also as the musicians of the heaven.
In Buddhist tradition, they are revered as one of the Eight Legions."

—Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE Compendium

Gandharva can be contracted in Suginami field and can spawn in the lower corner of the map with Apsaras. They appear as support to Jikokuten when he acts as a boss in Old Ichigaya Camp and as support to Titania and Oberon in the Shibuya Quartz gold boss room. Notably, they are one of the few demons that learn Rising Upper.

Megami Ibunroku Persona

Gandharva are demons of the Yoma Order and begin appearing in groups in the SEBEC Building basement.

Stats

Kyūyaku Megami Tensei

Megami Tensei II

Race Level HP MP VIT INT STR SPD LUC DEF Holy 8 31 14 7 6 6 6 7 5 CP NOA EXP Macca MAG Item Drops 8 1 List of Spells Skill Cost Effect Zan 2 MP Light Force damage (1-2 enemies) Patra 2 MP Heals Sleep, Bind, Happy, Panic, Close (1 ally)

Shin Megami Tensei

Race Alignment Level HP MP Fairy Neutral 15 75 59 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC 9 1-5 38 14 19 12 10 9 St 12 In 8 Ma 9 Vi 8 Ag 11 Lu 6 Resistances Resists Expel Drop Bead Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Chg Dex Ndl Alm - 5／8 - 7／8 6／8 - 6／8 3／8 4／8 6／8 4／8 6／8 - - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Zio 4 MP Lightning strikes one enemy, shocking it. Lullaby Extra Makes a group of enemies fall asleep. (Nerve-type) Happy Step Extra Makes a group of enemies happy. (Magic-type)

Shin Megami Tensei NINE

Race Alignment Level Fairy Neutral-Neutral 22 HP MP CP Capacity Build Speed Dest. Speed 174 74 ? ATK ACC NOA DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC M.DEF - - ? - - - - St 9 In 6 Ma 7 Vi 6 Ag 8 Lu 4 Resistance Levels St Sl Te Gu Th Fi Ic El Fo Ex De Mi Ne Al He +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +3 +3 +3 +3 +5 +5 +3 +3 +1 +1 List of Skills Hemachandra Torrent Shot Lullaby Soothing Melody Pulinpa Patra

Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku

Race Alignment Level HP MP CP Equip Type Yoma Neutral-Neutral 16 155 148 25 ? Intuition Will Power Magic Intelligence Divine Protection 9 11 23 18 13 Strength Stamina Agility Dexterity Charm 18 16 13 9 10 Swd Hvc Fir Ice Elc For Exp Dth Mys Nrv 100% 80% 100% 100% 100% 100% Null 100% 100% 100% List of Skills Damudo Knee Kick Happy Song Zanma Dance Dance

Megami Ibunroku Persona

Order Type Subtype Level HP SP Drops Yoma Element Electric 18 126 180 Fauchard MAtk MDef Strength 15 Vitality 10 Dexterity 14 Agility 21 Luck 16 71 50 Traits Joyful, Haughty 1h 2h Sp Ax Wp Th Ar Fs HG MG SG Ri Te Ru - - - - - - - - - - - 1.5× - - Fi Ic Wi Er El Nc Bl Gr Ex Mi De Cu Nr ??? 2／4 2／4 2／4 2／4 Dr 2× 1.75× 1.75× - - - - 3／4 1／4 List of Skills Skill Effect Zio Light Elec damage+Shock (1 foe) Inheritable Skill Waltz of Sadness Inflicts Guilt status (area)

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

• Demon
• Persona

• PS1
• PSP

Arcana Type Level HP Normal Drop Rare Drop Star Fire 21 188 Silver Manisha Agilao Card Traits Haughty, Joyful Half-human, half-beats musician who serves Indra in Hindu lore. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 17 Vitality 19 Dexterity 16 Agility 16 Luck 15 76 80 48 49 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - Dr 2× - - - - - 2／4 2／4 - 2／4 2／4 List of Skills Skill Effect Agilao Deal medium Fire damage to one enemy. Mafui Deal Almighty mute ailment to one enemy. (24% chance) Confusing Dance Deal Mind panic ailment to all enemies. (48% chance)

Arcana Type Level HP Normal Drop Rare Drop Star Fire 21 188 Silver Manisha Agilao Card Traits Haughty, Joyful Half-human, half-beats musician who serves Indra in Hindu lore. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 17 Vitality 19 Dexterity 16 Agility 16 Luck 15 53 64 33 39 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - Dr 2× - - - - - 2／4 2／4 - 2／4 2／4 List of Skills Skill Effect Agilao Deal medium Fire damage to one enemy. Mafui Deal Almighty mute ailment to one enemy. (24% chance) Confusing Dance Deal Mind panic ailment to all enemies. (48% chance)

I am Gandharva, a musician who plays to protect heores. I shall fill your heart with the music of the spheres. Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Star Fire 21 17 Ag +1 Free Tarot x10 Traits Haughty, Joyful Half-human, half-beats musician who serves Indra in Hindu lore. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 17 Vitality 19 Dexterity 16 Agility 16 Luck 15 76 80 48 49 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - Dr 2× - - - - - 2／4 2／4 - 2／4 2／4 Summon Information Tarot Cards 84 Star Cards Mutation Iris can mutate into Gandharva Mutates Into Gandharva mutates into Shou Shen List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Agi Deal low Fire damage to one enemy. 2 Maragi Deal low Fire damage to an enemy group. 3 Bash Deal medium Havoc damage to one enemy. 5 Confusing Dance Deal Mind panic ailment to all enemies. (48% chance) 6 Agilao Deal medium Fire damage to one enemy. 8 Healing Melody Recover low HP for all allies. Cannot be used outside of battle. Mutation Mudo Deal instant Dark kill to one enemy. (48% chance)

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

• Demon
• Persona

Arcana Type Level HP Normal Drop Rare Drop Star Fire 23 184 Silver Manisha Agilao Card Traits Arrogant, Cheerful Half-man, half-bird spirit of gold wings. A musician of the heavens. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 19 Vitality 21 Technique 17 Agility 18 Luck 16 80 86 52 52 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - Dr 2× - - - - - 2／4 2／4 - 2／4 2／4 List of Skills Skill Effect Agilao Inflicts medium Fire damage to an enemy. Mafui Renders an enemy Mute. (24% chance) [Almighty-element] Marvelous Dance Renders a group of enemies Confused. (52% chance) [Mind-element]

I am Gandharva... The music of silence and protection for heroes... Allow me to fill your heart with the music of the heavens. Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Star Fire 23 19 AGI +1 Agilao Card Traits Arrogant, Cheerful Half-man, half-bird spirit of gold wings. A musician of the heavens. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 19 Vitality 21 Technique 17 Agility 18 Luck 16 80 86 52 52 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - Dr 2× - - - - - 2／4 2／4 - 2／4 2／4 Summon Information Tarot Cards 92 Star Cards Mutates Into Gandharva can mutate into Kanshou List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Agi Inflicts small Fire damage to an enemy. 2 Maha Agi Inflicts small Fire damage to a group of enemies. 5 Marvelous Dance Renders a group of enemies Confused. (52% chance) [Mind-element] 6 Agilao Inflicts medium Fire damage to an enemy. 8 Soothing Melody Partially restores HP to all characters. * Mutation Mudo Renders an enemy Unconscious. (36% chance) [Dark-element] Unknown Power Assist Type Bestows Tarukaja + Makakaja (or Rakukaja + Samakaja in addition)

Gallery

Gandharva as he appears in Megami Tensei II

Gandharva as he appears in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

Trivia

• During demon negotiation in Persona 2: Innocent Sin, Gandharvas speak with a script more appropriate to Abrahamic angels.