Lugh

Lugh
Japanese Name	ルーグ イルダーナフ
Rōmaji	Ruugu Irudaanafu
Also known as	Ildanach Lug, Il-Dana Roog (DemiKids)
Origin	Celtic Mythology Irish Mythology
First Appearance	Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis
Alignment(s)	Light-Neutral
Race(s)	Deity (Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku, Devil Survivor 2, Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker) Genma (Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis) Alternate (DemiKids Light/Dark Version, Devil Children Fire/Ice Book)
Arcana(s)	Magician (Megami Ibunroku Person) Sun (Persona 2: Innocent Sin, Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrint) Emperor (Persona 2: Eternal Punishment)
Human Partner	Io Nitta (Devil Survivor 2 The Animation)
Revelations: Persona	Ieuda

Lugh, also known as Ildanach, Lug, or Roog, is a demon in the series.

History

Lugh Lamfada, also called Ildhana or Lug, is the great sun god of the Celts is one of the most prominent gods in Irish mythology. A member of the Tuatha De Danann, Lugh is portrayed as a warrior, a king, a master craftsman and a savior. He is associated with skill and mastery in multiple disciplines, including the arts. He is also associated with oaths, truth and the law, and therefore with rightful kingship. Lugh is linked with the harvest festival of Lughnasadh, which bears his name. He is also known as Lugh the Long Hand, the name Long Hand coming from his long spear, Brionach.

In mythology, Lugh is the son of Cian and Ethniu (or Ethliu). He is the maternal grandson of Balor, who Lugh killed in the great war between the Tuatha D'anaan and the Fomorians. His foster-father is the sea god Manannán. He fathered Cu Chulainn with Dectera, daughter of the Ulster's chief druid, Cathbad. Cu Chulainn was also believed to be an incarnation of Lugh.

He corresponds to the pan-Celtic god Lugus, and his Welsh counterpart is Lleu Llaw Gyffes. He has also been equated with Mercury.

Appearances

• Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis: Genma Race
• Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Deity Race
• Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku: Deity Race
• Megami Ibunroku Persona: Magician Arcana
• Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Sun Arcana, as Ildanach
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Sun Arcana (as Il-Dana), Emperor Arcana (as Lugh)
• Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth: Sun Arcana
• DemiKids Light / Dark Version: Alternate Type
• Devil Children Fire/Ice Book: Alternate Type
• Devil Children Puzzle de Call!
• Devil Survivor 2 / Record Breaker: Deity Race
  • Devil Survivor 2 The Animation

Profile

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

"A sun god of Irish lore. His name means "flashing light."
He is skilled in many arts, carries his spear Areadbhar, and is known as the Long Arm.
He is father to Cu Chulainn and is said to have many wives, including Bui. His grandfather Balor was also his greatest foe; during the battle of Magh Tuireadh he pierced Balor's evil eye with a magic stone."

—Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS compendium

Lugh is necessary in order to fuse Zeed into the hero Siegfried.

Megami Ibunroku Persona

Known as Ildanach, they can only be fused by using the Totem Dordona's Oar with the spell cards from Cath Palug and Cromm Cruach.

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

Lugh is one of the hidden Personas in the game that are only available through mutation which do not belong to the Minor Arcana. After hearing the rumor about Il-Dana's true form from Manannan, Il-Dana can be mutated into Lugh.

DemiKids Light & Dark

"Karfu's lord and master. An excellent fighter and a master of the spear."

—Demonary, DemiKids

Known as Roog, he can perform the combo Razor Dance with Karfu and has the power Magnify.

Devil Survivor 2

"A sun god of Irish lore. His name means "flashing light." He is skilled in many arts, carries his spear Areadbhar, and is known as the Long Arm. He is father to Cu Chulainn and is said to have many wives, including Bui. His grandfather Balor was also his greatest foe; during the battle of Magh Tuireadh he pierced Balor's evil eye with a magic stone."

—Devil Survivor 2 compendium

Lugh is the demon that acts as the key to allow the Dragon Stream to take a different form. However, due to the Void's advance, his body is damaged, and a medium will be required to channel his energy. Based on the Demon Tamers' health screening results, Io is most suitable to be Lugh's medium. However, once Lugh is unsealed, his energy scatters across the map, and the party must gather all the pieces of his energy (or recover them from thieving demons) before demons can take them away.

When Lugh's energy is sent to Io, Yamato begins the ritual for the unsealing of the Dragon Stream, where Io is synchronized with Lugh. The ritual proves to be strenuous, and the player has to regularly heal Io and defend her from interfering demons. Once the ritual completes, Io unleashes the Dragon Stream on Mizar. Depending on whether the player chose to comfort Io prior to the ritual, the strain from channeling Lugh may end up taking Io's life.

If the protagonist does not support Daichi and Io is still alive by the 7th Day, Io channels Lugh during the fight with her and Daichi, complete with her race and Racial Skill changing to match Lugh's. After the player defeats her, Lugh is unlocked as a unique demon for fusion in the Cathedral of Shadows. Lugh does not require a special combination of demons.

The Animation

Like in the game, Lugh is necessary to give form to the Dragon Stream in order to defeat Mizar. Io is chosen as the vessel for Lugh by activating Lugh's seal, Brionach. Once the seal is broken, Io is possessed by Lugh as her mind is slowly overcome by the strain of Lugh's power. After Mizar is eaten by the dragon Shakko, Lugh takes full control of Io's body and shows its anger against Yamato, the descendant of the Hotsuin family who had imprisoned and treated a god like a tool. Lugh ambushes the Diet Building to kill Yamato for revenge and effortlessly defeated JP's demons that guarded the building. However, Hibiki is able to stop Lugh's attack by using Suzaku. Lugh defends itself from Baal's attack until it is defeated by both Suzaku and Byakko, leaving Hibiki and Yamato vulnerable. Realizing that Io's body won't hold on much longer, it launches its spear in the hopes of at least killing Yamato, but Hibiki pushes him out of the way and stops the spear with the Dragon Stream's magic circle. After much effort, Hibiki finally helps Io regain control of her own body, breaking Lugh to pieces. Afterwards, Lugh is available as one of Io's demons.

Io summons Lugh during the fight against Benetnasch, but is sent back when Benetnasch uses its sound waves along with the rest of the demons.

Lugh, along with Black Frost, is summoned again to fight against Nebiros who is fighting against Zaou Gongen when the path to Polaris is opened. Lugh holds Nebiros to allow Hibiki to reach the Transport Terminal until it was consumed by the Void. Afterwards, Lugh is sent to Hibiki's cell phone with other demons during the final battle with Yamato. Hibiki fused Lugh with Berserker, becoming Zouchouten.

Stats

Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis

Race Level HP MP Mv Range Mv Type Atk Range MAG Genma 71 317 160 6 Walk 1 - St Ma In Ag Lu Atk P.Def M.Atk M.Def Hit Eva Crt 22 33 33 31 15 90 27 155 160 112 26 17 List of Skills Skill Power Range Cost Target Effect Maragion 60 2 70 MP Multi 2x damage to Guardians, Demoniacs, and Jirae Zioraon 88 2 55 MP Single 2x damage to Birds, Aerials, and Machines Zanmaon 80 2 60 MP Single 2x damage to Snakes and Machines Bufula 44 2 35 MP Single 2x damage to Gods and Dragons Hellfire 100% 2 P. Extra Multi Fire based attack

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Race Level HP MP St In Ma En Ag Lu Deity 51 517 210 19 12 15 13 17 10 CP MAG Summon Personality P.ATK P.HIT B.DEF AVD M.ATK M.HIT 11 810 Wild 140 80 144 79 135 38 Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak - - Expel, Death - - List of Skills Inazuma Strike Deathbound Maragion Tetraja

Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku

Race Alignment Level HP MP CP Deity Light-Neutral 44 985 448 63 Intuition Will Power Magic Intelligence Divine Protection 33 41 41 41 32 Strength Stamina Agility Dexterity Charm 43 42 28 23 41 List of Skills Megido Damudo Rock Crusher Blade Storm Grand Cross Disarm

Megami Ibunroku Persona

Arcana Type Subtype Level SP cost Totem Returns ° Magician Element Nuclear 80 61 Dordona's Oar Brionac MAtk MDef Strength 53 Vitality 37 Dexterity 67 Agility 72 Luck 32 249 194 Affinity Ayase 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 2× Dr 1.75× 1.75× - - - - 3／4 1／4 Special fusion Cath Palug x Cromm Cruach List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Agidyne Heavy Fire damage (area) 3 Deathbound Heavy Sword damage (1 foe) 4 Maragion Medium Fire damage (all foes) 5 Maragidyne Heavy Fire damage (all foes) 7 Bright Judgement Heavy Miracle damage (area) 8 Burning Spear Heavy Spear damage (1 foe)

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

I am Ildanach, the shining one! A white-eyed warrior who repels hardship with my magic sword and spear! None shall bar our way. Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Sun None 46 30 Ag +1 Demon Tathlum Traits Forceful, Joyful, Wise Another name for Lugh, Celtic god of light who carries the sword Fragarach. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 42 Vitality 40 Dexterity 41 Agility 34 Luck 38 176 172 118 122 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - - - - - - - - Rf 2× - 2／4 2／4 Summon Information Material Card Dordona's Oar Card Tarot Cards 138 Sun Cards Mutation Heimdal can mutate into Ildanach Mutates Into Ildanach can mutate into Sarasvati or Arthur. List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Agidyne Deal high Fire damage to one enemy. 3 Flame Cut Deal low Sword + Fire damage to one enemy. 4 Maragion Deal medium Fire damage to an enemy group. 5 Maragidyne Deal high Fire damage to an enemy group. 6 Deathbound Deal high Sword damage to all enemies. 8 Bright Judgement Deal high Light damage to all enemies. May instantly kill. (50% chance) Mutation Mahama Deal instant Light kill to an enemy group. (36% chance)

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

• Il-Dana
• Lugh

I am the shining solider, Il-Dana! I am the holy warrior who uses a cross, a sword, and a lance to defeat evil. Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Sun None 46 30 AGI +1 Flame Card Traits Bluff, Cheerful, Wise White soldier with an evil sword and lance, Flagaha and Blewnuk. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 42 Vitality 40 Technique 41 Agility 34 Luck 38 172 166 118 122 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - - - - - - - - Rf 2× - 2／4 2／4 Summon Information Material Card Dul-Dauna's Oar Card Tarot Cards 138 Sun Cards Mutates Into Il-Dana can mutate into Lugh (requires rumor from Manannan) List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Agilao Inflicts medium Fire damage to an enemy. 3 Nirvana Inflicts medium Holy damage to all enemies. 5 Maha Agidyne Inflicts large Fire damage to a group of enemies. 7 Death Bound Inflicts small Sword damage to all enemies. 8 Divine Judgement Large Holy damage + Unconscious effect to all enemies. (50% chance) Mutation Mahanma Renders a group of enemies Unconscious. (42% chance) [Holy-element] Unknown Power Defense Type Reflects or nullifies the incoming attack.

I am Lugh, bearer of the shining arm... My alter ego who found my true name, see the true strength of a king! Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Emperor Wind 72 43 TEC +1 De Kaja Card Traits Bluff, Wise A Celtic light god who kills the demon lord Balor. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 64 Vitality 58 Technique 62 Agility 56 Luck 59 264 246 181 184 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn Rf - - - Rf - - - - - - - Nu Nu - Nu Nu Summon Information Tarot Cards 216 Emperor Cards Mutation After hearing a rumor from Manannan, Il-Dana can mutate into Lugh. List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Straight Slash Inflicts small Sword damage to an enemy. 3 Maha Garudyne Inflicts large Wind damage to a group of enemies. 5 De Kaja Cancels an enemy's Kaja spell effects. 7 Death Bound Inflicts small Sword damage to all enemies. 8 Divine Judgement Large Holy damage + Unconscious effect to all enemies. (50% chance) Mutation Hieros Glupaine Inflicts Holy damage (depends on the power of the Persona) to all enemies. * Unique Fusion Spells Skill Effect Order/Skill/Persona Tir Na Nogg Damages all enemies. [Attack-element] Inflicts more damage if casters' HP are low. 1. Heat Wave - Cu Chulainn 2. Spiral Shot - Scathach 3. Death Bound - Lugh Unknown Power Attack Type Deals 500 or 250 non-elemental damage to all enemies.

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth

Arcana Level HP + SP + Type Extract Sun 46 101 15 Physical Nuclear Blast List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Mighty Swing 28 HP Medium Phys attack that splashes to either side. (1 enemy) Stronger in Boost. Innate Weapon Crusher 52 HP Heavy Phys attack, lowers target's attack for 3 turns. (1 enemy) Innate Mafreila 36 SP Medium Nuke attack. (All enemies) Innate Nuclear Boost Passive Slightly raise Nuke attack strength. 47 Life Aid Passive Restore 20% of HP after battle. (Party) 48 Nuclear Blast 82 HP Heavy Nuke attack that splashes to either side. (1 enemy) 49 Nuclear Screen 16 SP Raise Nuke resistance for 3 turns. (Party) 50

DemiKids Light & Dark

Class Element Type Level HP MP Exp Elite Light Alternate 56 614 262 1240 ATK DEF MGC RES SPD LCK 58 55 51 53 63 55 List of Skills Skill Element Cost Effect TNT Flare Fire 32 HP Hitx2 +Bomb. 1 Foe Ice Blade Ice 25 HP Medium dmg +Mute. Foes Healmax All Light 30 MP Max HP recovery. Party Pyromax Fire 45 MP Large dmg x2. Foes Holy Blast Light 60 HP Large dmg. Foes Maelstrom Water 50 HP Large dmg. Foes Combos Combo Element Cost Effect Partner Razor Dance Wind 25 MP Random Dmg x8. Foes Karfu Power Power Type Effect Magnify LV1 Other Causes a bit more damage than usual.

Devil Children Fire/Ice Book

Class Type Race Level HP MP Exp Elite Light Alternate 56 614 262 1240 Attack Guard Magic M Guard Speed Luck 58 55 51 53 63 55 List of Skills Mite Burning Ice Blade Mediarahan Maragidyne Light Blast Maelstrom

Devil Survivor 2

Race Level HP MP Strength 22 Magic 22 Vitality 15 Agility 14 Deity 57 432 181 Racial / Auto Skill Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Curse Enlightenment - Resist Resist Null - - Command Skills Maragi Deathbound * Passive Skills Phys Amp * I am Lugh, the shining one... With my Areadbhar, I shall vanquish thine enemies. Where my light leadeth... Only thou shalt see.

Gallery

Lugh in Devil Survivor 2

Lugh as he appears in Devil Survivor 2 The Animation

Ildanach's Material Card in Persona 2, Dordona's Oar