Known as Hekatonkheires or Hecatonchires, they were a trio of giant beings from Greek myth, with each one of the three having unique names: Cottus, Briareus and Gyges; though in some circles, Gyges is spelled "Gyes" and Briareus is replaced with "Aegaeon" or "Obriareus."
Having one hundred hands and fifty heads, they were the last of the 18 children sired by Ouranos and Gaia, after the 12 titans and three cyclopes. Disgusted by their hideousness, Ouranos threw the hecatoncheires and the cyclopes into Tartarus. Eventually, Zeus would free them to fulfill Gaia's vision of the hecatoncheires being instrumental during the Titanomachy and they would proceed to do just that, aiding the gods against the titans.
Hecatoncheires can be encountered as a boss by using Kymopoleia's Hair Accessory in Shinjuku. The boss, who is known as Defender of Abaddon Hecatoncheires, has a small chance of reflecting any physical attack and will always reflect fire. Rarely, he will drop an Abyss Seed. Turning this into the Yagiya on Suginami Tunnels' gold-level instance's final floor will give players the ability to fuse Hecatoncheires. He is fused through a special triple fusion of Ubelluris, Cyclops and Ogre.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse[]
"Giants born from Uranus and Gaia. The name means "those with 100 arms." During the war of the Titans, Zeus brought them out of Hades. They helped him obtain victory."
—Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse compendium
Hekatoncheires can be found in Camp Ichigaya. He can teach Nanashi the Panic Voice and Hades Blast skills through its Demon Whisper. It benefits from learning Physical and ailment skills.
Shin Megami Tensei V[]
"Giants born from Uranus and Gaia in Greek mythology. The name means "those with a hundred arms." During the war of the Titans, Zeus freed them from the underworld to help him obtain victory."
—Shin Megami Tensei V lore
Hecatoncheires can be found as a punishing foe in Akihabara. During a battle against the forces of chaos, Bethel's Greek division released a Hecatoncheires that did not discern between foes and allies alike, killing all in its path, including a Nordic squad led by a Valkyrie. The protagonist kills the Hecatoncheires per the Valkyrie's request as part of the quest "He of a Hundred Hands."
Hecatoncheires appears as a common enemy in Da'at: Taito.
Persona 3 The Movie[]
In Persona 3 The Movie #3: Falling Down, Hecatoncheires is seen being used by Makoto Yuki during the fight against Strega in front of Tartarus, after Junpei has obtained his ultimate Persona and starts the fight out of rage. It protects the shocked Aigis from Moros' physical attack.
Persona 5 / Royal[]
Persona 5[]
"Giants born from Uranus and Gaia. The name means "those with a hundred arms." During the war of the Titans, Zeus freed them from the Underworld to help him obtain victory."
As part of the StrengthConfidant, Caroline and Justine wish to see a Hecatoncheires with the skill Masukunda. This can be achieved by fusing Lilim with the Unicorn Persona, and selecting the Masukunda skill that Lilim possesses as an inherited skill.
Hecatoncheir is seen being used by Joker against Shadow Okumura. It has enough power to hurl his Execurobo aside and cripple it, allowing Haru to finish it using Milady.
Persona 5 Strikers[]
Hecatonchieres appears as a mini-boss in the Okinawa Jail, with the title "Hundred-Armed Watcher." After its defeat, it can only be obtained through fusion in the Velvet Room. A giant Hecatoncheires appears as an end-boss during the showdown in the Jail of the Abyss.
DemiKids Light & Dark[]
"An awesome demon with six arms that can crush the life out of any opponent."
Known as Hekaton, he can perform the combo Megaton with Krak or Cyclops.
Devil Children Messiah Riser[]
Hecatoncheir appears as the boss of Wind Makai. A general of the Imperium, he hides inside his cave while his soldiers guard the switches that will force him out. Unlike most bosses, he lacks a demon soldier to aid him in combat by healing or attacking foes. Upon defeat, he drops the Green Crystal.
Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2 []
Known as Hecatoncheires, he is fought as a boss in the second area of the game. After Serph and company climb a ladder with a small Karma Terminal near the end of the area, they will be confronted by a Karma Society officer, who will transform into Hecatoncheires and attack.
Hecatoncheires will counter physical attacks and has access to a special attack called Hundred Fist, which gets progressively stronger as he gets weaker and hits the whole party. Multiple party members with Tera and Dia will make the battle easier. Hecatoncheires can later be encountered as a normal enemy in the corrupted EGG Installation.
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2[]
"Giants born from Uranus and Gaia. With 50 heads and 100 arms, their name means "those with 100 arms."During the war of Titans, Zeus freed them from Tartarus to help him obtain victory."
Inflicts Phys (Physical) damage with 30% crit rate and 105 power on All Enemies.
Innate
Bloody Glee
Auto
+15% to Critical hit rate.
Innate
Guards of Tartarus
Auto
While the demon with this skill is alive, all party members will receive the following effect: Reduces damage received by 15% when the attacker attacks all party members.
Innate
Auto-Rakuka
Auto
Casts Rakukaja at the beginning of the 1st turn.
Common
Binge Eating
6 MP
Inflicts Phys (Physical) damage with 140 power on a Single Enemy, while healing caster 40% of damage dealt.
Aragami (Awaken)
Phys Boost
Auto
+15% to Phys damage.
Aragami (Gacha)
Charge
6 MP
Self enters a state of Charge. Increases the next Phys attack damage by 125%.
Protector (Awaken)
Deadly Curse
Auto
+30% damage to Cursed enemies.
Protector (Gacha)
Life Surge
Auto
+30% to Max HP.
Psychic (Awaken)
Acid Breath
6 MP
Reduces DEF and EV/AC of All Enemies by 20% for 3 turns.
Psychic (Gacha)
Drain Phys
Auto
Adds Phys Drain.
Elementalist (Awaken)
Resist Light
Auto
Adds Light Resist.
Elementalist (Gacha)
Gallery[]
Hekaton as it appears in Devil Children Messiah Riser
Hecatonchires as it appears in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
Hecatoncheir as it appears in Card Summoner
Hecatoncheir as it appears in Persona 3 The Movie
Hecatoncheires as it appears in Persona 5: The Animation
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