Magic Incense, often shortened to simply Ma Incense for text limitations, is a reoccurring incense consumable item.
Effect[]
In Shin Megami Tensei, Magic Incenses are used to increase a human's Magic stat by one.
In Shin Megami Tensei IV and IV Apocalypse, Ma Incenses are used to increase either the respective protagonists of the game or his demons' Magic stats by 3. Using them also restores all of the user's HP and MP, though in Apocalypse, this was changed to just HP. Additionally, Apocalypse also added a "Small" variant of Incenses, with Ma Incenses (Small) having none of the medicinal properties of the regular variant as well as raising the Magic stat by just 1.
In the Shin Megami Tensei V games, Magic Incenses can be used to increase a demon's Magic stat by 1. It cannot be used on the Nahobino, as he has his own variant in Magic Balm, or, in Vengeance, with Guest Characters.
In Persona 3 Reload, Magic Incenses I - III permanently raises the stat of any Persona's Strength stat, be it one of the protagonist's Personas, or any of the other Personas used by the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad. How much Magic Incenses increases a Persona's Magic stat depends on the three eponymous variants of Magic Incense.
In Persona 5 Strikers, Magic Incenses permanently raises the stat of any Persona's Magic stat by one per use, be it one of the protagonist's Personas, or any of the other Personas used by the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.
In the localization of the Devil Children series, Magic Incenses are called "Magic Gum," but in the original Japanese, they're still called Magic Incenses, though they use the English word "Magic" in the name.
In Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE (Encore), Mag Incenses increase the Mag stat of a Mirage Master, as well as expands their max EP count and replenishes their HP.
| Game | Effect | Use | Consumed | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Battle | Outside Battle | ||||
| Shin Megami Tensei IV | Fully restores HP/MP and increases Magic by 3. | No | Yes | Yes | 99 |
| Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse (Magic Incense) |
Fully restores HP and increases Magic by 3. | No | Yes | Yes | 99 |
| Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse [Magic Incense (Small)] |
Increases Magic by 1. | No | Yes | Yes | 99 |
| Shin Megami Tensei V Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance |
Increases a demon's Magic by 1. | No | Yes | Yes | 99 |
| Persona 3 Reload | Increases a Persona's Magic by (1*/2*/3*). | No | Yes | Yes | 99 |
| Persona 5 Strikers | Increases a Persona's Magic by 1. | No | Yes | Yes | 99 |
| Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore |
Increases a Mirage Master's Mag by 3, as well as their Max EP. | No | Yes | Yes | 20 |
Acquisition[]
Shin Megami Tensei V[]
Search Points[]
Magic Incense may be found while scouting search points in certain areas, as long as the Nahobino has a demon navigator:
| Region | Area | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Minato | Hamamatsucho | 1 |
| Odaiba | 1 | |
| Chiyoda | Ginza Miyuki Street / Yurakucho / Nihonbashi |
2 |
| Taito | Shinobazu Pond | 1 |
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance[]
Purchase[]
In Godborn Mode, an unlockable third game mode, Magic Incenses can be bought in bulk from the Cadaver's Hollow.
Negotiation[]
After purchasing the Miracle "Deathly Aura IV," a Miracle unique to Vengeance, the Nahobino can demand incense from cornered demons, which include Magic Incense.
Post-battle[]
A random amount of Magic Incense may be won after defeating a Magatsuhi demon.
Persona 5 Strikers[]
Purchase[]
In New Game Plus files of Persona 5 Strikers, 3 Power Incenses can be bought from Sophia's Shop for ¥200,000 each (as low as ¥80,000 during a sale). These Incenses can be refreshed after enough battles in a Jail.
Post-battle[]
In Persona 5 Strikers, Magic Incenses can be randomly dropped by Treasure Demons, Request-specific Shadows and boss rematches.
On Merciless Difficulty, Magic Incenses can be randomly obtained as in general post-battle spoils, with the amount varying from various sources:
| Battle | Region | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| General | All | 3 |
| Killer Teddy Bear Dire Shadow | Shibuya Jail (Bunkamachi) |
6 |
| Snake King Dire Shadow | Sendai Jail (West Garden) | |
| Harlot of Desire Dire Shadow | Sapporo Jail (Sapporo Clocktower; defeat Blizzard Admin to unlock) | |
| Wandering Reviver Dire Shadow | Okinawa Jail (Storage area; unlock Kyoto Jail and Wolf to unlock) | |
| Treasure Demons | All | 7 |
| Sun's Emissary Dire Shadow | Kyoto Jail (Mother Fox Shrine) |
8 |
| War-Hungry Horseman Dire Shadow | Osaka Jail (Mt. Mashirao; obtain area's Prison Keep Core to access) | |
| Dark Sun Dire Shadow | Jail of the Abyss (Near the entrance; unlock Tree of Life to unlock) |
10 |
| Heavenly Punisher Dire Shadow | Tree of Knowledge (Leave then come back after sending the final Calling Card) | |
| The Reaper | Okinawa Jail (Knocking on Death's Door Request only) |
75 |
See also[]
- Incense MA / Ambergris MA / Nirvana MA: Persona series variations of the Magic Incense exclusive to the protagonist in Persona 5 Royal that inspired the P3R incarnations.
