Niou

Niou
Japanese Name	ニオウ
Romaji	Niou
Origin	Buddhist Mythology
First Appearance	Shin Megami Tensei
Alignment(s)	Chaos
Race(s)	Kishin

Niou is a demon in the series.

History

The Ni-Ou (仁王^*)^?, also known as the Kongorikishi, are two protectors of Buddha. They are portrayed as overtly muscular and filled with anger and wrath; however their function is to protect the Buddha. One is named Agyo (or Kongo Naraen), and is depicted with his mouth open. The other is named Ungyo (Kongo Misshaku), and is depicted with his mouth closed. They are both said to be manifestations of Dainichi Nyorai.

Appearances

• Shin Megami Tensei: Kishin Race, Boss (Law and Neutral routes)

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei

"Origin: India. Guardian of entrances to Buddhist temples. Was originally the diamond wrestlers A and Un. Shuukongoushin, split into Misshaku Kongou and Naraen Kongou, is considered to be Niou."

—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS Dictionary

Niou is a boss fought in the Sugamo Prison of Ikebukuro if they are found to be guilty and locked up by Yama when brought before him by the Chaos Hero.

Stats

Shin Megami Tensei

• Boss
• Summonable Ally

Race Alignment Level HP MP Kishin Chaos 68 1520 170 MAG NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC 1440 2-3 161 28 90 20 14 12 St 35 In 10 Ma 13 Vi 28 Ag 19 Lu 9 Drop Soma Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Chg Dex Ndl Alm - 2／8 - 2／8 4／8 - Nu Nu Nu 5／8 Nu 6／8 7／8 Nu - List of Skills Skill Effect Shibaboo Binds multiple enemies. (Bind-type) Tetraja Blocks Energy Drain attacks from all enemies. Fire Breath A fire attack against multiple enemies.

Race Alignment Level HP MP Kishin Chaos 68 660 170 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC 47 1 161 28 90 20 14 12 St 35 In 10 Ma 13 Vi 28 Ag 19 Lu 9 Resistances Reflects Curse Drop None Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Chg Dex Ndl Alm - 6／8 4／8 6／8 6／8 - 6／8 6／8 Rf 4／8 6／8 6／8 - 6／8 - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Shibaboo 3 MP Binds multiple enemies. (Bind-type) Tetraja 5 MP Blocks Energy Drain attacks from all enemies. Fire Breath Extra A fire attack against multiple enemies.