Mahakala

Mahakala
Japanese Name	マハカーラ
Romaji	Mahakaara
Origin	Buddhist Mythology Japanese Mythology Hindu Mythology Tibetan Mythology
First Appearance	Shin Megami Tensei
Alignment(s)	Chaos
Race(s)	Tenma (Shin Megami Tensei, Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis, Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2) Deity (Majin Tensei, Devil Survivor, Devil Survivor Overclocked, Devil Survivor 2, Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker,
Arcana(s)	Chariot (Persona 2: Innocent Sin, Persona 2: Eternal Punishment) Death (Persona 4, Persona 4 Golden, Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth)
Mutates into	Futsuno Mitama (P2: IS) Quetzalcoatl (P2: EP)

Mahakala is a demon in the series.

History

Mahakala is relied upon in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism and is depicted in a number of variations, each with distinctly different qualities and aspects. He is also regarded as the emanation of different beings in different cases, though he is best known as a wrathful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. He is a Dharmapala (Dharma Protector) and one of the eight main Dharmapalas, alongside Yama, Yamantaka, Hayagriva, Vaisravana, Palden Lhamo, Tshangspa Dkarpo and Begtse.

Mahakala is typically black in color. Just as all colors are absorbed and dissolved into black, all names and forms are said to melt into those of Mahakala, symbolizing his all-embracing, comprehensive nature. Black can also represent the total absence of color, and again in this case it signifies the nature of Mahakala as ultimate or absolute reality.

Mahakala is almost always depicted with a crown of five skulls, which represent the Five Wisdoms.

The most notable variation in Mahakala's manifestations and depictions is in the number of arms, but other details can vary as well. For instance, in some cases there are Mahakalas in white, with multiple heads, without genitals, standing on varying numbers of various things, holding various implements, with alternative adornments, and so on.

In Hinduism, Mahakala is a name of Shiva (Great Time), but is also the name of one of Shiva's principal attendants, or ganas. He is also one of Shiva's watchmen, along with Nandi.

In Japan he is called Daikokuten (大黒天^*)^? and is one of the Seven Lucky Gods. In this incarnation, he is surprisingly less violent and is more benevolent towards humans. He can also possess a six-armed aspect of himself, known as Sanmen Daikoku, a sword-wielding guardian aspect with three heads and six arms. He is also associated with the Shinto god Okuninushi and Dakiniten is also associated with him.

Appearances

• Shin Megami Tensei: Tenma Race
• Last Bible II
• Last Bible III
• Last Bible Special
• Majin Tensei: Deity Race
• Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis: Tenma Race
• Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon: Fury Order
• Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Chariot Arcana
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Chariot Arcana
• Persona 4 / Golden: Death Arcana
• Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Death Arcana
• Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth: Death Arcana
• Devil Survivor / Overclocked: Deity Race
• Devil Survivor 2 / Record Breaker: Deity Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2: Tenma Race

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei

"Origin: India. Another name for Shiva, god of destruction. 'Maha' means 'great' and 'kala' means 'black.' In Buddhism he is called Daikokuten. A misunderstanding in China led to him being known as a god of the kitchen. Some say he was made one of the Seven Lucky Gods due to Okuninushi's reputation. (Okuninushi's name can also be pronounced 'daikoku.') The true Mahakala is nothing like that and looks more like a demon than anything."

—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS dictionary

Persona 4

"Indian god who repels evil, known as Daikokuten in Buddhism. Its swords are fearsome, but by paying tribute to him, believers may be blessed with tremendous wealth and happiness."

—Persona 4 compendium

Mahakala appears as the ultimate Persona of the Death Arcana in Persona 4. He is available to be summoned once the protagonist reaches Lv 78 and completes the Death Arcana Social Link. Mahakala's fusion prerequisite requires the protagonist to perform a Hexagon Fusion-spread consists of Matador, White Rider, Mother Harlot, Daisoujou, Hell Biker and Trumpeter in the Velvet Room.

Devil Survivor 2

"An Indian god who repels evil, known as Daikokuten in Buddhism. His swords are fearsome, but by paying tribute to him, his worshippers are blessed with tremendous wealth and happiness. One theory holds that he is an incarnation of Shiva, the destroyer."

—Devil Survivor 2 compendium

Stats

Shin Megami Tensei

Race Alignment Level HP MP Tenma Chaos 80 800 280 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC 53 1-3 173 25 98 18 17 17 St 35 In 15 Ma 15 Vi 29 Ag 16 Lu 15 Resistances Resists all magic. Drop None Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Chg Dex Ndl Alm - 4／8 6／8 6／8 4／8 7／8 2／8 2／8 Nu 2／8 2／8 6／8 - 4／8 - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Mahama 10 MP Eliminates a group of enemies with the power of light. Maragion 9 MP Attack multiple enemies with strong flames. Tentarafoo 14 MP Causes a group of enemies to enter a Panicked state. (Nerve-type)

Last Bible III

Level HP MP ATK DEF STR INT END SPD LUC 49 655 188 128 63 21 18 21 16 15 Equipment Equips All Card Location Susa List of Skills Maragion Tetrakarn

Majin Tensei

Race Level HP MP Mv Range Mv Type Atk Type CP Deity 44 460 162 7 Flat 24 Strength Magic Technique Defense Agility Luck 21 11 17 14 5 7 Magic Skills Skill Cost Power Range Target Effect Mazan 20 MP 48 2 Multi Medium Force damage Zan 16 MP 32 2 Single Light Force damage

Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis

Race Level HP MP Mv Range Mv Type Atk Range MAG Tenma 69 390 100 8 Ground 1 - St Ma In Ag Lu Atk P.Def M.Atk M.Def Hit Eva Crt 30 16 26 23 14 160 25 48 83 104 21 17 List of Skills Skill Power Range Cost Target Effect Mudo - 2 30 MP Single Instant death Hellfire 100% 2 P. Extra Multi Fire based attack

Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon

Order Level HP St Ma Vi Lu Conversation Investigation Fury 67 746 32 19 22 13 Extortion Use Force Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Frail - - Fire/Force Phys Mind Ice/Death List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Mad Rush 28 MAG Medium Phys dmg, dash attack +Dizzy(Low) Innate Tarukajaon 32 MAG Raises Phys attack until battle ends. All allies 68 Tetrakarn 40 MAG Reflect Phys attacks for a short time. All allies 69 Life Surge Passive Raises MAX HP by 30% Max Loyalty

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

I am Mahakala, the grand darkness! I am also Daikokuten, and my true form is called Shiva! From here on, I will be your sword... Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Chariot Fire 60 38 St +1 Lucky Mallet Traits Snappish An incarnation of Shiva. Known as Daikokuten in Buddhism. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 60 Vitality 56 Dexterity 37 Agility 46 Luck 40 240 232 122 120 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf 2× 2× 2× 2× 2× 2× 2× 1.5× 1.5× 2× 1.5× 1.5× Summon Information Tarot Cards 240 Chariot Cards Mutates Into Mahakala can mutate into Futsuno Mitama. List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Agidyne Deal high Fire damage to one enemy. 3 War Cry Deal Almighty fury ailment to all enemies. (24% chance) 4 Tetraja Nullify one Light or Dark attack for all allies. 5 Fiery Fury Deal low Sword + Fire damage to all enemies. 6 Confusing Dance Deal Mind panic ailment to all enemies. (48% chance) 8 Maragidyne Deal high Fire damage to an enemy group. Mutation Freidyne Deal high Nuclear damage to all enemies.

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

I am the great darkness, Maha Kala‼ My true form is known as Siva. From now on, I shall become your sword... Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Chariot Fire 59 38 STR +1 Growth Hammer Traits Temper God of destruction representing Shiva's anger. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 60 Vitality 56 Technique 37 Agility 46 Luck 40 239 227 121 120 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn Rf Rf Rf Rf Rf 2× 2× 2× 2× 2× 2× 2× 1.5× 1.5× 2× 1.5× 1.5× Summon Information Tarot Cards 236 Chariot Cards Mutates Into Mahakala can mutate into Quetzalcoatl. List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Mighty Swing Inflicts medium Sword damage to an enemy. 3 Roar Renders all enemies Furious. (20% chance) [Almighty-element] 5 Tetraja Protects all characters from one attack of type Holy/Dark. 6 Heat Wave Inflicts small Sword damage to a group of enemies. 7 Inferno Inflicts large Fire damage to all enemies. 8 Death Bound Inflicts small Sword damage to all enemies. Mutation Freidyne Inflicts large Nuclear damage to a group of enemies. Unknown Power Attack Type Deals 500 or 250 non-elemental damage to all enemies.

Persona 4

Arcana Level Strength 58 Magic 38 Endurance 57 Agility 49 Luck 39 Death 78 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Phys Elec Fire Dark - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Agidyne 12 SP Deals heavy Fire damage to 1 foe. Innate Myriad Arrows 22% HP Deals heavy Phys damage to all foes 1x to 3x. Innate Power Charge 15 SP Next physical attack will be 150% greater in power. Innate Mind Charge 15 SP Next magical attack will be 150% greater in power. 80 Maragidyne 22 SP Deals heavy Fire damage to all foes. 82 Mamudoon 34 SP Darkness: medium chance of instant kill, all foes. (40% chance) 83 Fire Amp Passive Strengthens Fire attacks by 50%. 84 Mudo Boost Passive Darkness-based attacks are 1.5 times more effective. 85

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

Arcana Level HP + SP + Inherit Extract Fragment Death 78 150 48 - Brutal Slash - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Power Charge 40 SP Nearly triple the user's physical attack for next hit. Lasts 3 turns. Innate Brutal Slash 134 HP A heavy Cut attack. (1 Enemy) Innate Danse Macabre 176 HP 5-7 medium Cut attacks against random targets. (All Enemies) 79 Forked Spear Passive Medium chance of another attack after regular attack. 80 God's Cut Passive Raise Cut attack strength. 81 Swordbreaker Passive Medium chance of halving physical damage versus the user's row. 82 Raging Fists Passive Raise critical hit damage. 83 Heroic Gemini Passive Low chance of attack skills executing twice. 84

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth

Arcana Level HP + SP + Type Extract Death 77 172 33 Physical Absorb Wind List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Tempest Slash 63 HP 2-6 medium Phys attacks. (1 enemy) Stronger in Boost. Innate Arm Crusher 36 HP Heavy Phys attack, with medium chance of Strength Bind. (1 enemy) Innate Bound Arts+ Passive Greatly raise critical rate when target is bound. Innate Masukunda 18 SP Lower accuracy and evasion for 3 turns. (All enemies) 78 Endure Genius Passive Increase En by 4. 79 Absorb Wind Passive Absorb damage from Wind attacks. 81 Aeon Rain 89 HP 3-10 severe Phys attacks to random targets. (All enemies) Stronger in Boost. 82

Devil Survivor

Race Level HP MP Strength 12 Magic 12 Vitality 11 Agility 7 Deity 26 210 83 Racial / Auto Skill Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Mystic Awakening - Resist Weak Resist - Resist Command Skills Might Call* Passive Skills Ares Aid I am Mahakala. If thou hath power to control me, I shalt be like a thousand blades. Human, I have heard thy wish. Use my body to take hold of thy victory!

Devil Survivor 2

Race Level HP MP Strength 11 Magic 11 Vitality 9 Agility 7 Deity 22 176 85 Racial / Auto Skill Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Curse Awakening - Resist Weak Resist - Resist Passive Skills Quick Move Double Strike* The Daikokuten, Deity Mahakala, is here! With fortune and luck, let us conquer the battlefield! My form may change, but my will shall remain strong. Now on to the unknown!

Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2

Race Rarity Grade HP 6★ Stats Strength 109 Magic 218 Vitality 174 Agility 148 Luck 151 Tenma ★★★★★ 92 1187 Phys ATK Phys DEF Mag ATK Mag DEF See Also 558 575 787 630 [1] Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - Drain - Resist - - Null List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Archetype Fire Amp Auto +25% to Fire damage Innate The Great Darkness Auto Adds Fire Pierce. When attacking first at beginning of battle, or at the start of every second turn: Inflicts Fire (Magic) damage 5 times (Power: 40) on random enemies. Enters into a state of Concentrate, increasing next Mag attack damage by 125% if the attack is successful. Innate Wrathful Flame 6 MP Inflicts Fire damage (Magic, Power: 80, Total: 240) 3 times on a single enemy. If the attack is successful, reduces ATK and DEF of all enemies by 20%. (3 turns) Innate Maragidyne 7 MP Inflicts Fire (Magic) damage with 120 power on All Enemies. Aragami (Awaken) Butcher Auto +20% damage to skills that target all or random enemies. Aragami (Gacha) Concentrate 6 MP Self enters a state of Concentrate. Increases the next Mag attack damage by 125%. Protector (Awaken) Fire Enhancement Auto +15% to Fire damage. +10% damage when attacking the enemy's weak point Protector (Gacha) Merciless Blow Auto +20% damage when attacking the enemy's weak point. Psychic (Awaken) Null Charm Auto Adds Null Charm Psychic (Gacha) Drain Dark Auto Adds Dark Drain. Elementalist (Awaken) Master Assassin Auto +20% to single-target attack skill damage. Elementalist (Gacha)

Gallery

Mahakala as it appears in Last Bible II

Mahakala as it appears in Last Bible Special

Mahakala as it appears in Devil Survivor

Mahakala as it appears in Devil Survivor 2.

Mahakhala in Dx2

Trivia

• The six personas used to fuse Mahakala in Persona 4 are six of the Fiends from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. The number "six" refers to his hands too.
• His art in Shin Megami Tensei might be based on the six-armed aspect of Mahakala, or Sanmen Daikoku, a sword-wielding guardian aspect of Daikokuten with three heads and six arms.