Melchizedek

Melchizedek
Japanese Name	メルキセデク
Rōmaji	Merukisedeku
Also known as	Melchsedec (P2: EP) Pagan Savior (P5)
Origin	Abrahamic Mythology Gnostic Mythology
First Appearance	Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
Alignment(s)	Light-Law
Race(s)	Herald (Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner, Shin Megami Tensei V) Boss (Devil Children Fire/Ice Book)
Arcana(s)	Judgement (Persona 2: Innocent Sin, Persona 2: Eternal Punishment) Justice (Persona 3, Persona 3 FES, Persona 3 Portabl, Persona 4, Persona 4 Golden, Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Persona 5, Persona 5 Royal, Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth)
Class	General
Persona User(s)	Ujiya Makoto Yuki (P3 Movie)

Melchizedek is a demon in the series.

History

Melchizedek, also known as Melchisedech, Melkisetek or Malki Tzedek, is a biblical figure known for his wisdom. He was the king of Salem and priest of El Elyon mentioned in the 14th chapter of the Book of Genesis. He brings out bread and wine and then blesses Abram and El Elyon, in the time of Abraham.

Chazalic literature, specifically Targum Jonathan, Targum Yerushalmi and the Babylonian Talmud, presents the name as a nickname title for Shem, the son of Noah. In Christianity, according to the Epistle to the Hebrews, Jesus Christ is identified as "High priest forever in the order of Melchizedek," and so Jesus assumes the role of high priest once and for all. Josephus refers to Melchizedek as a "Canaanite chief" in War of the Jews, but as a priest in Antiquities of the Jews. Philo identifies Melchizedek with the Logos as priest of God, and honored as an untutored priesthood.

The Qumran Scrolls, also indicate that Melchizedek was used as a name of the archangel Michael, interpreted as a heavenly priest; Michael as Melchi-zedek contrast with Belial, who is given the name of Melchi-resha "king of wickedness." This connection with an archangel may be the reason he is sometimes treated as an angel in some depictions, specifically a power.

Melchizedek is also an angel in Gnosticism, governing peace and righteousness. While Jesus was the savior of the people, Melchizedek was the savior of the angels, and sometimes is said to be greater than Christ himself. According to gnostics, he was the former king of Salem before ascending to heaven without dying.

Appearances

• Shin Megami Tensei V: Herald Race
• Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Herald Race
• Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Judgement Arcana
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Judgement Arcana, as Melchsedec
  • Persona: Tsumi to Batsu: Judgement Arcana
• Persona 3 / FES / Portable: Justice Arcana
  • Persona 3 The Movie: Justice Arcana
• Persona 4 / Golden: Justice Arcana
• Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Justice Arcana
• Persona 5 / Royal: Justice Arcana
• Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth: Justice Arcana
• Devil Children Fire/Ice Book: Boss Type
• Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Herald Race

Design

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Kaneko's design for Melchizedek is a blend of modern elements and, much like Ippon-Datara and Zaou-Gongen's, draws inspiration from Todd McFarlane's designs, drawing patterns and colors from this figure of Redeemer in particular. Aside from this design serving as inspiration, Kaneko has also revealed that he is a collector of Spawn figures. The Mercedes-Benz star can also be seen on his face due to inspiration from Japanese wordplay: "Mercedes" (メルセデス, merusedesu)^? sounds similar to "Melchizedek" (メルキセデク, merukisedeku)^?. The inspiration for his metal panel wings is less clear, but they look similar to the wings of X-Men's Archangel, this 90s action figure in particular.

The Star of David can also be seen on his chest due to his origin in Abrahamic mythology.

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei V

"A Christian Gnostic angel said to be the "savior of angels."
In the Bible, he is referred to as "Melchizedek, king of Saelm.""

—Shin Megami Tensei V lore

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

"An angel of Gnosticism, governing peace and righteousness. While Jesus was the savior of the people, Melchizedek was the savior of the angels, and sometimes is said to be greater than Christ Himself. To be specific, he is actually a Power, and used to be human, the king of Salem."

—Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS compendium

Persona 3

Melchizedek is the ultimate Persona of the Justice Arcana. He can be fused by maxing out Chihiro Fushimi's or Ken Amada's Social Link for the male and female protagonists, respectively.

His Heart Item is Radiant Halo, which nullifies Light attacks to the bearer.

The Movie

Melchizedek was summoned by Makoto against Arcana Hanged Man.

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

"An angel of Gnosticism, said to be born from Sophia. In the Bible, he is mentioned as a righteous king."

—Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth compendium

Persona 5

"An angel of Gnosticism, governing over peace and righteousness. Though said to be the savior of the angels, he used to be a human, the king of Salem."

—Persona 5 background

Melchizedek is the fifth Persona of the Justice Arcana and can be found as a Persona in the Depths of Mementos with the title "Pagan Savior." He is the first Persona to learn the Mahamaon and the God's Hand skills. When itemized through Electric Chair execution in the Velvet Room, Melchizedek produces a Mahamaon Skill Card. Melchizedek is required to summon Throne through advanced fusion, alongside Power and Dominion. He is also required to perform an advanced fusion to summon Metatron alongside Principality, Power, Dominion, Sandalphon and Michael. Melchizedek is also utilized in the advanced fusion recipe to summon Sraosha.

Devil Children Fire Book

Melchizedek is one of the brothers Enoch and confronts Jin as he goes through Enoch's palace. After his defeat, it is revealed that he is not the true Melchizedek and the demon disguised as him disappears. The real Melchizedek's statue can be found in the Highest Peak, where he can be freed by Jin.

Stats

Shin Megami Tensei V

Race Level HP MP Strength 44 Vitality 41 Magic 30 Agility 52 Luck 38 Herald 60 314 281 Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - - - - Weak Drain Strong Ailment Resistance - Skill Potential Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark Almi. Ailm. Heal. Supp. +2 - - - -6 +5 - - - - +2 List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Mortal Jihad 30 MP Heavy Physical attack to 1 foe. Innate Hamaon 25 MP Heavy Light attack to 1 foe. Chance of instakill when striking weakness. Innate Mahamaon 40 MP Heavy Light attack to all foes. Chance of instakill when striking weakness. Innate Light Block 40 MP Nullifies a Light attack against all allies once for 1 turn. 61 Power Punch 40 MP Medium to severe Physical attack to 1 foe. The more remaining HP you have, the stronger the attack. 62 Impaler's Animus 50 MP Increases the damage of the next attack and adds Pierce effect for self. 63 Omagatoki: Critical Magatsuhi All attacks, including magical attacks, will become Critical hits for all allies for 1 turn. Magatsuhi

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Race Level HP MP St In Ma En Ag Lu Herald 35 363 154 15 10 12 10 8 7 CP MAG Summon Personality P.ATK P.HIT B.DEF AVD M.ATK M.HIT 7 556 Calm 100 56 106 55 108 32 Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak Magic - - - Phys List of Skills Twister Kick Somersault Missile Punch Media Bombdi

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

• Demon
• Persona

• PS1
• PSP

Arcana Type Level HP Normal Drop Rare Drop Judgement None 43 351 Miracle Egg Garudyne Card Traits Haughty, Wise Angel that presides over peace and justice in Gnosticism. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 34 Vitality 35 Dexterity 34 Agility 34 Luck 34 154 156 102 102 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - - - - - - - - Rf 2× - 2／4 2／4 List of Skills Skill Effect Garudyne Deal high Wind damage to one enemy. Double Pierce Deal high Sword damage to one enemy. Media Recover low HP for all allies. Mahama Deal instant Light kill to an enemy group. (36% chance)

Arcana Type Level HP Normal Drop Rare Drop Judgement None 43 351 Miracle Egg Garudyne Card Traits Haughty, Wise Angel that presides over peace and justice in Gnosticism. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 34 Vitality 35 Dexterity 34 Agility 34 Luck 34 107 124 71 81 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - - - - - - - - Rf 2× - 2／4 2／4 List of Skills Skill Effect Garudyne Deal high Wind damage to one enemy. Double Pierce Deal high Sword damage to one enemy. Media Recover low HP for all allies. Mahama Deal instant Light kill to an enemy group. (36% chance)

I am the messenger of peace and justice, Melchizedek... Truly, discord never ceases among man. I shall help to suppress it. Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Judgement None 43 27 Dx +1 Me Patra Card Traits Haughty, Wise Angel that presides over peace and justice in Gnosticism. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 34 Vitality 35 Dexterity 34 Agility 34 Luck 34 154 156 102 102 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 Tarot Cards 172 Judgement Cards Mutates Into Melchizedek can mutate into Bacchus or Armaiti List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Garula Deal medium Wind damage to one enemy. 3 Double Pierce Deal high Sword damage to one enemy. 4 Garudyne Deal high Wind damage to one enemy. 6 Media Recover low HP for all allies. 7 Mahama Deal instant Light kill to an enemy group. (36% chance) 8 Magarudyne Deal high Wind damage to an enemy group. Mutation Hurricane Deal high Wind damage to all enemies.

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

I am the messenger of peace and justice, Melchesedec.. Disputes among humans never cease.. I shall help end conflict. Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Judgement None 32 24 TEC+1 Me Patra Card Traits Arrogant Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 28 Vitality 29 Technique 28 Agility 28 Luck 28 116 119 81 84 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 Tarot Cards 128 Judgement Cards Mutates Into Can mutate into Ebisu List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Double Thrust Inflicts large Sword damage to an enemy. 2 Garula Inflicts medium Wind damage to an enemy. 4 Maha Garula Inflicts medium Wind damage to a group of enemies. 6 Media Partially restores all characters' HP. 7 Mahanma Renders a group of enemies Unconscious. (42% chance) [Holy-element] 8 Twin Slash Inflicts huge Sword damage to an enemy. Mutation Killer Wind Inflicts medium Wind damage to all enemies. Unknown Power Defense Type Reflects or nullifies the incoming attack.

Persona 3

• P3
• FES
• Portable
• The Answer

Arcana Level Strength 50 Magic 46 Endurance 43 Agility 36 Luck 31 Justice 59 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Light Light - - - Dark Heart Item Radiant Halo List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Mahamaon 24 SP Light: instant kill, all foes (high odds). (40% chance) Innate Mediarahan 40 SP Fully restores party's HP. Innate Gigantic Fist 12% HP Deals heavy Strike damage to one foe. Innate Auto-Mataru Passive Automatic Matarukaja at the start of battle. 60 Weary Thrust 13% HP Deals heavy Strike damage to one foe. (1.5x "Tired" condition bonus) 64 Repel Dark Passive Reflects Darkness attacks. 65 God's Hand 14% HP Deals severe Strike damage to one foe. 69

Arcana Level Strength 50 Magic 46 Endurance 43 Agility 36 Luck 31 Justice 59 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Strike Light - - Strike Dark Heart Item Radiant Halo List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Vicious Strike 19% HP Deals heavy Strike damage to all foes. Innate Mediarahan 40 SP Fully restores party's HP. Innate Auto-Mataru Passive Automatic Matarukaja at the start of battle. Innate Fist Master Passive Doubles damage dealt by a fist weapon. 60 Akasha Arts 19% HP Deals heavy Strike damage 1x to 2x to all foes. 64 Repel Dark Passive Reflects Darkness attacks. 65 God's Hand 14% HP Deals severe Strike damage to one foe. 69

Arcana Level Strength 50 Magic 46 Endurance 43 Agility 36 Luck 31 Justice 59 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Strike Light - - Strike Dark Skill Card Auto-Mataru (Lv 68) Heart Item Radiant Halo List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Vicious Strike 19% HP Deals heavy Strike damage to all foes. Innate Mediarahan 40 SP Fully restores party's HP. Innate Auto-Mataru Passive Automatic Matarukaja at the start of battle. Innate Weapons Master Passive Doubles damage dealt with weapons. 60 Akasha Arts 19% HP Deals heavy Strike damage 1x to 2x to all foes. 64 Repel Dark Passive Reflects Darkness attacks. 65 God's Hand 14% HP Deals severe Strike damage to one foe. 69

Arcana Level Strength 50 Magic 46 Endurance 43 Agility 36 Luck 31 Justice 59 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Strike Light - - Strike Dark Heart Item Radiant Halo List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Vicious Strike 19% HP Deals heavy Strike damage to all foes. Innate Mediarahan 40 SP Fully restores party's HP. Innate Growth 3 Passive Persona gains full EXP while inactive. Innate Auto-Mataru Passive Automatic Matarukaja at the start of battle. 60 Akasha Arts 19% HP Deals heavy Strike damage 1x to 2x to all foes. 61 Repel Dark Passive Reflects Darkness attacks. 62 God's Hand 14% HP Deals severe Strike damage to one foe. 63

Persona 4

Arcana Level Strength 51 Magic 46 Endurance 46 Agility 34 Luck 28 Justice 66 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Recovery - - Light - Dark List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Mediarahan 30 SP Fully restores party's HP. Innate Hamaon 15 SP Light: medium chance of instant kill, 1 foe. (60% chance) Innate Akasha Arts 18% HP Deals heavy Phys damage to all foes 1x to 2x. Innate Matarukaja 24 SP Increases party's Attack for 3 turns. 68 Mahamaon 34 SP Light: medium chance of instant kill, all foes. (40% chance) 69 God's Hand 22% HP Deals severe Phys damage to 1 foe. 72

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

Arcana Level HP + SP + Inherit Extract Fragment Justice 64 121 40 - Warrior Title - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Null Paralysis Passive Prevent Paralysis Innate Photon Edge 154 HP A heavy Almighty attack. (1 enemy) Innate Warrior Title Passive Raise critical hit rate. 65 Marakukaja 18 SP Raise defense for 3 turns. (Party) 66 Matarukaja 18 SP Raise attack for 3 turns. (Party) 67 Masukukaja 18 SP Raise hit rate and evasion rate for 3 turns. (Party) 68 Judgement Sword Passive Perform a regular attack whenever a Bind is inflicted on an enemy. 69

Persona 5 / Royal

• Persona 5
• Persona 5 Royal

• Shadow
• Boss
• Persona

Arcana Level HP SP Type Strength 75 Magic 39 Endurance 40 Agility 60 Luck 50 Justice 60 900 327 Irritable Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Wind Psy Nuke Bless Curse Almi - - - - - Weak Strong - Drain Null 20 EXP Yen Battle Drop Negotiation Items 1338 1421 - Life Stone Sacramental Bread Blank Card (Rare) Masukukaja (Skill Card) List of Skills Skill Effect Hamaon Medium chance of instantly killing 1 foe. Bless-type. Masukukaja Buff party agility for 3 turns. Revolution Increase critical rate universally for 3 turns. God's Hand Colossal Physical damage to 1 foe.

Arcana Level HP SP Strength 75 Magic 39 Endurance 40 Agility 60 Luck 50 Justice 60 900 327 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Wind Psy Nuke Bless Curse Almi - - - - - Weak Strong - Drain Null - EXP Yen Battle Drop Negotiation Items 2,943 2,842 - - List of Skills Skill Effect Evade Nuke Triple evasion chance against Nuclear attacks. God's Hand Colossal Physical damage to 1 foe. Hamaon Medium chance of instantly killing 1 foe. Bless-type. Revolution Increase critical rate universally for 3 turns. Masukukaja Buff party agility for 3 turns.

"I am Melchizedek. Given that I'm now your new mask, I will protect your justice with the whole of my being." Arcana Level Strength 37 Magic 38 Endurance 41 Agility 39 Luck 32 Justice 60 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Bless - Bless Curse Psy Wind Electric chair execution Mahamaon List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Megaton Raid 16% HP Severe Physical damage to 1 foe. Innate Hamaon 15 SP Medium chance of instantly killing 1 foe. Bless-type. Innate Hama Boost Auto Enhance chance of Bless insta-death. 61 Revolution 5 SP Increase critical rate universally for 3 turns. 62 Mahamaon 34 SP Medium chance of instantly killing all foes. Bless-type. 64 Amrita Drop 6 SP Cure 1 ally of all non-special ailments. 65 God's Hand 25% HP Colossal Physical damage to 1 foe. 67

• Shadow
• Persona

Arcana Level HP SP Type Strength -- Magic -- Endurance -- Agility -- Luck -- Justice 60 718 473 Irritable Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Wind Psy Nuke Bless Curse Almi - - - - - Weak Strong - Drain Null 20 EXP Yen Battle Drop Negotiation Items - - - Soul Drop Idaten Ofuda Bead (Rare) Revolution (Skill Card) List of Skills Skill Effect Hamaon Medium chance of instantly killing 1 foe. Bless-type. Masukukaja Increase Agility of party for 3 turns. Revolution Increase critical rate of all combatants for 3 turns. God's Hand Colossal Physical damage to 1 foe.

"I am Melchizedek. Given that I'm now your new mask, I will protect your justice with the whole of my being." Arcana Level Strength 37 Magic 32 Endurance 40 Agility 39 Luck 33 Justice 58 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Bless - Bless Curse Psy Wind Persona Trait Deathly Illness: Increase success rate of Instant Death skills. Electric chair execution Hamaon (normal); Mahamaon (fusion alarm) List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Megaton Raid 16% HP Severe Physical damage to 1 foe. Innate Hamaon 12 SP Medium chance of instantly killing 1 foe. Bless-type. Innate Hama Boost Passive Increase success rate of instant death by Bless skills. 59 Revolution 5 SP Increase critical rate of all combatants for 3 turns. 60 Mahamaon 26 SP Medium chance of instantly killing all foes. Bless-type. 62 Amrita Drop 6 SP Cure all non-special ailments of 1 ally. 63 God's Hand 25% HP Colossal Physical damage to 1 foe. 65

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth

Arcana Level HP + SP + Type Extract Justice 65 116 28 Magic Vorpal Blade List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Megidola 32 SP Heavy Almighty attack. (All enemies) Innate Me Patra 12 SP Remove ailments. (Party) Innate Vorpal Blade 67 HP 4 heavy Phys attacks. (1 enemy) Stronger in Boost. 66 Stun Circle 18 SP Medium chance of Paralysis each turn for 3 turns. (All enemies) 67 Agility Genius Passive Increase Ag by 4. 69

Devil Children Fire/Ice Book

Class Type Race Level HP MP Exp General Ice Boss 35 389 151 1000 Attack Guard Magic M Guard Speed Luck 36 34 30 31 35 30 List of Skills Ice Blade Lightning Thrust Poison Blade Quick Blade Guillotine Blade Intense Freezing

Gallery

Artwork from Persona 3

Melchizedek as it appears in Card Summoner

As it appears in Persona: Tsumi to Batsu

Melchizedek in Persona 3 The Movie

Melchizedek in Persona 5 Royal

Melchizedek in Persona O.A.

Melchizedek casting Matarukaja in Shin Megami Tensei V

メルキセデク - 真・女神転生V 日めくり悪魔 Vol.054

Melchizedek in SMTV Daily Demon #054

In Other Languages

Language	Name
English	Melchizedek Melchsedec
Japanese	メルキセデク (Merukisedeku)
French	Melchisédech
Italian	Melchizedek
German	Melchisedek
Spanish	Melquisedec