Hachiman
Alignment(s)
Light-Neutral
Race(s)
Deity (Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, Shin Megami Tensei IV, Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner)
Entity (Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers)
Arcana(s)
Hierophant (Persona 4, Persona 4 Golden, Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth)
Sun (Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth)
Hachiman is a recurring demon in the series.
History
Hachiman , also known as Yahata (八幡* )? , is the Shinto god of war, and divine protector of Japan and the Japanese people. The name means God of Eight Banners, referring to the eight heavenly banners that signaled the birth of the divine Emperor Oujin. His symbolic animal and messenger is the dove.
Appearances
Profile
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse
Hachiman can teach Nanashi the Maziodyne , Tetrakarn , Holy Wrath and Berserker God skills through his Demon Whisper . He benefits from learning Physical , Electricity and support skills.
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
"The guardian god of the samurai. Of Japan's many gods, he is the most revered. According to the history of the Usa Shrine, Emperor Ojin is Hachiman. But it is also said that Hachiman is a legacy of Taoism, Buddhism and other mainland cultures, which shrouds his origin in mystery. Since he was the Genji clan's guardian god, he has been worshiped by samurai since the Kamakura era." —Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS compendium
Hachiman is necessary in order to fuse Zeed into the General Yoshitsune (if Zoma is level 60 - 79) or Masakado (if Zoma is 80+) during a New Moon.
Persona 2
Main article: Hachiman (Fusion Spell)
Hachiman is a Fusion Spell in both Innocent Sin and Eternal Punishment , summoned by using Megidola and Summon Spirits in the former and Super Megido and Summon Spirits in the latter.
Persona 4
"A god who migrated from Silla to Kyushu to give oracles to the people. Later deified as a guardian of samurai across Japan. Also called Yahata, or "a figure for gods to possess."" —Persona 4 compendium
Stats
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
D-Source Skills
Charming Bolt
Judgement
Mana Gain
Password
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Shin Megami Tensei IV
Race
Level
HP
MP
Strength
107
Dexterity
95
Magic
74
Agility
86
Luck
70
Deity
80
851
170
Phys
Gun
Fire
Ice
Elec
Force
Light
Dark
-
-
Repel
-
Resist
Weak
Null
Resist
Normal Attack
Phys x1, 1 enemy
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Maziodyne
32 MP
Heavy elec damage to all foes.
Innate
Tetrakarn
50 MP
Bestows physical/gun-repelling shields for one turn to all allies.
Innate
Berserker God
12 MP
Heavy physical damage to one foe.
81
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse
Race
Level
HP
MP
Strength
111
Dexterity
70
Magic
50
Agility
74
Luck
97
Deity
75
726
244
Phys
Gun
Fire
Ice
Elec
Force
Light
Dark
-
-
Repel
-
Resist
Weak
Resist
-
Normal Attack
Phys x1, 1 enemy
Skill Affinities
Physical +3 · Electricity +3 · Support +1 · Force -3 · Healing -3
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Maziodyne
48 MP
Heavy elec damage to all foes.
Innate
Tetrakarn
50 MP
Bestows physical/gun-repelling shields for one turn to all allies.
Innate
Holy Wrath
50 MP
Medium almighty damage to all foes. Chaos target takes 50% more damage.
Innate
Berserker God
13 MP
Heavy physical damage to one foe.
76
Life Surge
Auto
Increases max HP by 30%.
77
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
Race
Level
HP
MP
St
In
Ma
Vi
Ag
Lu
Deity
58
521
259
21
12
14
13
19
10
CP
NOA
Personality
P.ATK
P.HIT
B.DEF
AVD
M.ATK
M.DEF
87
1~2
Calm
158
113
142
111
34
50
Reflects
Absorbs
Void
Resists
Weak
-
-
Expel
Phys, Ailment
-
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
Race
Level
HP
MP
St
In
Ma
En
Ag
Lu
Geist
76
728
428
15
27
20
16
14
23
CP
MAG Summon
Personality
P.ATK
P.HIT
B.DEF
AVD
M.ATK
M.HIT
16
1207
Kind
182
127
200
125
199
74
Reflects
Absorbs
Void
Resists
Weak
Expel, Death
-
-
-
-
Persona 4
Inherit
Reflects
Absorbs
Block
Resists
Weak
Electricity
-
-
Ice, Electricity
-
Darkness
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Maziodyne
22 SP
Deals heavy Elec damage to all foes.
Innate
Makarakarn
36 SP
Barrier that reflects magic dmg once. (1 ally; excludes Almighty attacks)
Innate
Matarukaja
24 SP
Increases party's Attack for 3 turns.
Innate
Elec Break
15 SP
Nullifies 1 foe's Elec resistance (for 3 turns).
72
Dekunda
10 SP
Nullifies stat penalties on party.
74
Revolution
5 SP
Greatly increases Critical rate for 3 turns (all).
75
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Bolt Link
48 HP
A light Cut + Elec attack. (1 Enemy) [Link damage with allies' attacks]
Innate
Quadruple Link
Passive
Raise damage dealt with first hit and number of Links.
Innate
Thunder Smash
158 HP
A heavy Bash + Elec attack. (1 Enemy)
69
Elec Wall
16 SP
Raise Elec resistance for 3 turns. (Party)
70
Golden Link
Passive
Link damage raises with Link number. [No effect if only 1 Link]
71
Absorb Elec
Passive
Absorb damage from Elec attacks.
72
Warrior Title
Passive
Raise critical hit rate.
73
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
List of Skills
Skill
Cost
Effect
Level
Orb of Power
2 Gauges
Raise attack for 3 turns. (Party)
Innate
Purifying Rain
2 Gauges
Remove all ailments and Binds. (Party)
Innate
Victory Cry
Passive
Fully restore HP after battle. (Party)
Innate
Eternal Melody
3 Gauges
Extend buffs by 3 additional turns. (Party)
81
Gallery
The Hachiman Fusion Spell in Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Trivia
In an interview for promoting the Demonic Compendium for Sega Saturn in 1996, Kazuma Kaneko said that Hachiman was designed with the theory that the Hebrew god YHVH had been known as Hachiman in Japan.[1]
References