Metatron, as seen Shin Megami Tensei II. Artwork by Kazuma Kaneko.
Metatron is a reccuring important figure revolving the Shin Megami Tensei series. He is often portrayed as a firm and lawful, if not, ruthless figure, where he is also known harboring a deep loathing towards the demon race. In the Persona franchise, Metatron appears as a high-level Persona, capable only to summon once players reached a high level.
Appearances
- Devil Summoner: Daitenshi clan
- Shin Megami Tensei II: Daitenshi Clan
- Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne: Seraph Race
- Shin Megami Tensei: if...: Daitenshi Clan
- Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: (Optional boss)
- Persona 3: Sun Arcana
- Persona 3: FES: Aeon Arcana
- Persona 4: Judgement Arcana
- Soul Hackers: Daitenshi clan
Biography
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
Metatron appears only in the updated Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, titled Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax. Should the Hito-Shura accepts the old gentleman's request of retrieving all the Candelabrum that have been stolen, Metatron will intervene the Hito-Shura, warning him not to meet with the old gentleman or continuing venturing the Labyrinth of Amara, or he shall suffer the wrath of the "Absolute One".
Should the Hito-Shura chooses to ignore Metatron's warnings, Metatron will stand in the Hito-Shura's path, forbidding him to meet up with Lucifer. Metatron chastises the Hito-Shura for disregarding his warnings, enraged, he attacks the Hito-Shura, hopping kill the Hito-Shura before he threw away his last vestiges of humanity. After Metatron is defeated, the Hito-Shura can summon him in the Heretic Mansion. Metatron can only be summoned by fusing Michael and any other Divine or Seraph race. Additionally, a Tyrant race demon is needed to sacrifice in order to summon Metatron.
Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner
Metatron appears as an optional boss in Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner. He can only be fought after the predecessor optional bosses, the Four Guardian Beast Suzaku, Seiryuu, Baihu, and Gui Xian has been defeated. After the Four Guardian Beasts has been defeated, the Red Ring item from the end of the Anahata Waterways must be obtained prior going to Ajna. The party will encounter two women standing outside the entrance of the Brute's homebase who will mention that a demon with “Beautiful Silvery Wings” is running around inside the base. Subsequently, the party have to set the configuration to White and head through the northeastern door.
The party will run into a human who will accost the party. Regardless of the party's answer, he will transform into Metatron and attack. Metatron retains several attacks reminiscence of Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, including Fires of Sinai and Makakaja throughout the battle. Defeating Metatron will grant the item "Seraph Quill", which unlocks the Gyokuza Mantra, granting the access towards Metatron's several skillset. Players will also net the Karma Ring which protects the wearer from Expel-based attacks, which can be equipped in the sequel.
Persona 3
Metatron is the Persona of the Sun Arcana. He can be summoned once players reached Lv 78 or higher. Metatron's fusion prerequisite requires Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel to perform a cross-spread fusion in the Velvet Room. Metatron also grants the equipment the "Book of Enoch", which increases the user's dodge rate against Magic.
Persona 3: FES
In the updated re-release of Persona 3, titled Persona 3: FES, Metatron's arcana was changed to the Aeon arcana, and represents to final arcana of the Aeon. To summon Metatron, the Protagonist must max-out his Aeon Social Link. By finishing the Social Link, Aegis will present the Protagonist her charred screw, bestowing the accessibility of Metatron. The strongest firearm, Metatronus, can only be obtained via fusing Metatron in the Weapon fusion system.
Stats
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Skills
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne
| Skill | Effect | Cost | Level |
| Mahamaon | Banish all enemies; Type: Expel (High Odds). | 25 MP | Default |
| Tarukaja | Raises party's physical-based attacks. | 12 MP | Default |
| Makakaja | Raises party's magic-based attacks. | 12 MP | Default |
| Debilitate | Lowers enemies' offense, defense, and agility. | 48 MP | Default |
| Megidolaon | Inflicts mega Almighty damage upon all enemies. | 50 MP | Default |
| Fires of Sinai | Inflicts mega Almighty damage upon all enemies (multi-hit); may inflict expel. | 50 MP | 96 |
| Victory Cry | Fully recovers HP and MP after battle. | Passive | 97 |
Persona 3
| Skill | Effect | Cost | Level |
| Mahamaon | Expel enemies with the power of Light (High odds). | 24 SP | Default |
| Auto-Mataru | Automatically bestows Tarukaja to the party prior the battle. | Passive | Default |
| God's Hand | Inflicts severe strike damage upon one enemy. | 14% HP | Default |
| Megidolaon | Inflicts severe Almighty damage upon all enemies. | 80 SP | 90 |
| Repel Ice | Repels Ice-elemental attacks. | Passive ability | 91 |
| Repel Elec | Repels Electricity-elemental attacks. | Passive ability | 92 |
| Repel Fire | Repels Fire-elemental attacks. | Passive ability | 93 |
| Fusion Spell | Effect | Prerequisite | MP Cost |
| Last Judge | Inflicts Mega Almighty damage upon all enemies. | Metatron + Mithra | 30% SP cost. |
Gallery
History
Metatron is the voice of God. When ever someone says God spoke to them it's actually Metatron. He has one million eyes and mouths all over his body, and every mouth speaks a different languge. He is the being who is the nearest in heirarchy to that of Y.H.V.H.. He is said to have the largest body among all of the angels, having 36 wings, 3 representing the triumvirate of God the Father, YHVH or Jehovah [the pre-mortal Jesus Christ], and the Holy Ghost, multiplied by the 12 tribes of Israel [YHVH's chosen people]. In ancient Judaism, his status is even higher than that of the Archangel Michael [whom the ancients believed to be Adam, the first man aka. the Ancient of Days]. He received various titles such as "Face of God", "Angel of Contracts" synonomous with the Iranian God Mithra, and "King of Angels", etc...
Although Metatron isn't an official Angel according to the ecumenical teachings of modern Cristandom [his name never being mentioned in the Bible], his celebrity is certainly not without consequence. As put forth in several of the ancient Enochian texts [especially the "Slavanic Secrets of Enoch text 2", one of many deuterocanonicals attributed to Enoch], Metatron takes on the Heavenly role as God's mediator with all mankind. Some of said texts even go so far as to assert that Metatron is actually the Holy Ghost of Christianity [see 2Enoch and 3Enoch]. As such, especially to the Gnostics in upper Mesopotamia via the "Nag Hammadi" transcripts, Metatron turns out to be the most mysterious, as well as the Highest in the order of the Heavenly Host.
