Gdon

Gdon
Japanese Name	ドゥン
Romaji	Dun
Also known as	Dawon
Origin	Tibetan Mythology Hindu Mythology
First Appearance	Megami Tensei
Race(s)	Holy (Megami Tensei, Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei) Beast (Shin Megami Tensei II, Shin Megami Tensei: if..., Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX, Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner, Megami Ibunroku Persona, Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2)
Arcana(s)	Sun

Gdon, also known as Dawon, is a demon in the series.

History

Gdon is also known as Dawon from Hindu mythology, which in turn carried over the myth of Dawon from Tibetan legends. In Hinduism, Dawon the lion/tiger is the mount of the Hindu goddess Durga, being an offering to the goddess, who aided her when Nirvana ever needed protection. When in battle, Dawon used her claws and teeth to rend any foes that were underfoot asunder. She carried Durga to victory against the buffalo demon Mahishasur. Durga and Dawon are worshiped in a more peaceful environment instead of their usual violent festivals, were Durga is called the Fair Lady and Dawon is known as the pure white tigress. Most legends about Dawon show her as a violent tigress, tearing her foes apart.

Appearances

• Megami Tensei: Holy Race
• Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei: Holy Race
• Shin Megami Tensei II: Beast Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: if...: Beast Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX: Beast Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE: Beast Race as Dawon
• Last Bible III
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Beast Race
• Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army: Pyro Order
• Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon: Pyro Order
  • Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito
• Megami Ibunroku Persona: Beast Order
• Persona 4 / Golden: Sun Arcana
• Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner
• Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2: Beast Class

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

Dawon can only be acquired through fusion. He can be encountered as a regular enemy within Ichigaya's Kagurazaka Zhu Que Caverns and within Suginami's Diaspora instance.

Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army

"The tiger mount of the goddess Durga, of Hindu mythology. Durga was born to defeat the Asura Mahisha, and Gdon was granted to her to help complete the task."

—Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army devil chart

Gdon begins appearing in Dark Fukagawa-Cho as a random encounter.

Persona 4

Gdon is a Persona that can be acquired from Shuffle Time in the Void Quest dungeon. One of Margaret's Social Link requests is a Gdon that has inherited the skill Rampage. To do so, the protagonist can fuse either:

• Ares (that learns Rampage at level 28) + Shiisaa; or
• Matador (Rampage at level 27) + Ippon-Datara (Rampage at level 21); or
• Legion (Rampage at level 23) + Ares.

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2

When the party reaches the test tube chamber in the Karma Society Tower where Sera was contained moments earlier, a boss battle initiates with Heat in his Agni form and two Gdons. After the battle, they become random encounters later in the EGG Installation.

During the boss battle, they help bolster Agni's defenses and attack. One will cast Ice Drain once per turn and both will only use standard attacks. However, they will counterattack physical attacks. With their main weakness blocked by the Ice Drain spell, an Electricity skill can be used to shock them, leaving them open for criticals.

Stats

Megami Tensei

Race Level HP EXP Macca MAG Holy 39 450 - - 2.5 Strength Intelligence Hit Agility Defense Location 16 13 16 15 15 - List of Spells Zanmaon Zio Tarukaja

Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei

Megami Tensei

Race Level HP MP VIT INT STR SPD LUC DEF Holy 39 395 53 20 14 17 16 11 17 CP NOA EXP Macca MAG Location 39 1 Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc Exp For Bnd Crs Nrv Mnd - 3／8 - - - Nu - 3／8 Rf 2／8 6／8 List of Spells Skill Cost Effect Zanmaon 6 MP Heavy Force damage (1-2 enemies) Zio 3 MP Light Elec damage (1-3 enemies) Tarukaja 4 MP Increase attack (all allies)

Shin Megami Tensei II

Race Alignment Level HP MP Beast Neutral-Neutral 39 419 79 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC 59 1 112 77 96 74 9 7 St 17 In 5 Ma 8 Vi 9 Ag 14 Lu 5 Drop Opal Inherit Fire 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 Feral Claw 5% HP Light Punch attack to 2 foes. Feral Bite 3% HP Light Rush damage to one foe. Hama 5 MP Chance of inflicting instant Light death, two foes.

Shin Megami Tensei: if...

Race Alignment Level HP MP Beast Neutral-Neutral 39 489 89 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC 38 1 116 79 100 76 10 8 St 19 In 6 Ma 9 Vi 11 Ag 15 Lu 8 Drop Opal Inherit Fire Resistances Resists magic. Weak to Curse. 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× - - - - - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Hama 5 MP Chance of inflicting instant death, two foes. Feral Claw 5% HP Light Punch damage to two foes. Feral Bite 3% HP Light Rush damage to one foe.

Last Bible III

Level HP MP ATK DEF STR INT END SPD LUC 40 750 240 130 64 22 26 21 15 15 Equipment Weapon, Accessory Card Location - List of Skills Mazanma Diarahan Con Back

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner

Race Level HP MP St In Ma Vi Ag Lu Beast 39 280 98 17 4 7 9 13 6 CP NOA Personality P.ATK P.HIT B.DEF AVD M.ATK M.DEF 38 1 Vigorous 112 76 96 73 16 29 List of Skills Hama Chewing Body Blow

Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army

• Enemy
• Ally

Order Level HP MP St Ma Vi Lu MAG Cost Investigation Pyro 39 513 213 25 8 13 8 - Ignite Confinable Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Yes - - Gun Fire/Mind Ice List of Skills Skill Effect Venomstrike Causes light phys damage + poison to a nearby enemy.

Order Level HP MP St Ma Vi Lu MAG Cost Investigation Pyro 39 513 213 25 8 13 8 85 Ignite Confinable Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Yes - - Gun Fire/Mind Ice List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Agidyne 7 MP Heavy Fire damage to a near target. (Straight line) Innate Fire Drain Combo Raidou and demon will drain Fire attacks for the duration. 40 Life Gain Passive Will increase the demons maximum HP by 20% 41

Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon

Order Level HP St Ma Vi Lu Conversation Investigation Pyro 37 490 24 9 13 10 Extortion Ignite Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Frail - - Gun, Fire Mind - Ice List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Rush 24 MAG Light Phys dmg, dash attack +Dizzy(Low) Innate Fire Breath 34 MAG Heavy Piercing multi-hit Fire dmg. Stun: Med 38 Scorch Slash 70 MAG Mega Fire dmg to all. Stun: Short Type: Blade 39 Power Chakra Passive Boosts Strength by 3 Max Loyalty

Megami Ibunroku Persona

Order Type Subtype Level HP SP Drops Beast Light Prayer 54 405 486 Revival Bead MAtk MDef Strength 50 Vitality 51 Dexterity 30 Agility 47 Luck 37 111 88/98 Traits Forceful, Snappish Ptalk Durga 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 List of Skills Skill Effect Tetrakarn Reflects 25% physical damage, 1 turn Inheritable Skill Makakaja Raises Magic (all allies) Inheritable Skill Megidolaon Heavy Nuclear damage (all foes) Ice Breath Medium Ice damage+Freeze (area) Heavenly Hit Heavy Rush damage (1 foe)

Persona 4

Arcana Level Strength 27 Magic 10 Endurance 23 Agility 22 Luck 18 Sun 31 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Fire - Fire - - Ice List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Agilao 8 SP Deals medium Fire damage to 1 foe. Innate Maragi 10 SP Deals light Fire damage to all foes. Innate Fire Break 15 SP Nullifies 1 foe's Fire resistance (for 3 turns). Innate Growth 2 Passive Persona gains 1/2 EXP while inactive. 33 Maragion 16 SP Deals medium Fire damage to all foes. 34 Fire Boost Passive Strengthens Fire attacks by 25%. 35 Evade Ice Passive Triples evasion rate against Ice attacks. 36

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2

• Boss
• Normal Encounter

Race Level HP MP Drops Beast 20 700 800 - Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak - Fire Ailments, Death, Expel - Ice List of Skills Skill Effect Ice Drain Party drains Ice attacks for 1 turn. Counter Low chance of countering Physical attack with Weak basic attack. Hama 60% chance of halving remaining HP of one foe. Expel-type. Mudo 35% chance of killing one foe instantly. Death-type. Maragidyne Combo between Gdon and Agni. Heavy Fire damage on all foes.

Race Level HP MP Drops Beast 24 172 176 Brave Ration, Pink Sapphire Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak - Fire - Physical Ice List of Skills Skill Effect Hell Fang Medium Physical damage on one foe. Agilao Medium Fire damage on one foe. Flame Breath 2~4 hits of Weak Fire damage on random foes. Counter Low chance of countering Physical attack with Weak basic attack.

Gallery

Gdon as it appears in Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner

Gdon as it appeared in Persona 4

Gdon's sprite in Last Bible III

Model in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

Gdon in Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army

Gdon as it appears in Card Summoner

Gdon in Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito

Gdon along with other characters on a tribute art featured in Hinotama Game Comic Anthology