Pisacas are demonic creatures that feast on human meat, especially corpses. They are mentioned to be on the same level as other abominations, such as rakshasa, and are considered to be the physical incarnation of ignus fatuus. The origin of their names is believed to have been a result of the demonization of Hindu tribes by Aryan people.
They like darkness and haunt cremation grounds along with other demons like bhutas (meaning ghosts) and vetalas. Pisacas have the power to assume different forms at will and may also become invisible. Sometimes, they possess human beings, and the victims are afflicted with a variety of maladies and abnormalities like insanity. Certain mantras are supposed to cure such afflicted persons, and drive away the pisaca which may be possessing that particular human being. In order to keep the pisacas away, they are given their share of offerings during certain religious functions and festivals.
"Origin: India. A type of Hindi preta that eats human bodies. They are dirty, ugly demons that appear at crematories after dusk. They can suck the life out of living beings and plants, and can curse humans to death. Those possessed by Pisaca eat the flesh of the dead."
—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS dictionary
Pisaca is one of four demons Gotou summons before facing the protagonist himself.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne[]
"A type of demon in Hindu mythology that arises from the vices of men such as criminals, drunkards, and adulterers. It enters through an opening in the body and influences its host's actions."
—Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne compendium
Pisaca can be encountered in the Kabukicho Prison, although the Demi-fiend cannot speak to them unless he either uses the Jive Talk conversation skill if he has it or encounters one in a dazed demon state during the Full Kagutsuchi.
A Pisaca with exploration skills can be purchased from a Shady Broker in the Labyrinth of Amala's First Kalpa for 15,000 Macca.
Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE[]
Pisaca can be contracted on Ichigaya field, in Ichigaya Camp's silver-level instance, and the Old Tokyo Metro. Pisaca appears as a mini-boss on B11 of Ichigaya Camp's gold-level instance and alongside of Komokuten when it is summoned to the boss room. They appear as a minor field boss in Ueno, as part of the invasion forces in Shinagawa during the weekend, as support for the Vetala boss of the Old Tokyo Metro instance, and as one of the demons contracted by the punks in Ikebukuro.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey[]
"A type of preta in Hindu lore. It is said to enter a human through the mouth and will continue to cause harm until expelled with charms or medicine. Those who see a Pisaca will die in 9 months."
—Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey compendium
Captain Jack summons two Pisacas during the battle with him.
When encountered during the trial in Tsukiji Hongwanji, it will blow out the candle if Flynn attempts to converse with it.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse[]
"A type of preta in Hindu lore that eats human corpses. It enters a human through the mouth and causes harm to its host until expelled. Those who see one are said to die within nine months."
—Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse compendium
Pisaca can be found in Ikebukuro. It can teach Nanashi the Bind Voice, Life Drain, Mudoon, Tarukaja and Acid Breath skills through its Demon Whisper. It benefits from learning ailment, Force, Darkness and support skills.
Shin Megami Tensei V[]
"A type of demon in Hindu mythology that arises from the vices of men such as criminals, drunkards and adulterers. Known to feast on the flesh of corpses, it is said that it can possess a human by entering through their mouth, where it will plague them until it is driven away through magic or medicine. It is also said that anyone who looks upon one directly is guaranteed to die within nine months."
"A type of preta, or "hungry ghost," in Hindu lore that eats human corpses. It enters a human through the mouth and causes harm. Those who see one are said to die within nine months."
The Shadow of Kazuo Tsuboi takes the form of Pisaca during the request "Calling for Justice for Cats." Shadow Tsuboi will be waiting in an area on the first floor of the Path of Kaitul in Mementos. During battle, he will attempt to use Stagnant Air in order to increase his chances of inflicting the party with the Dizzystatus. He will use Flash Bomb for most of the battle, occasionally trying to land a one-hit kill with the Mudo skill. When defeated, he will drop the Blood Scimitar sword for Morgana, with 140 ATK 98 ACC and the +Despair (med) effect.
Royal[]
When itemized during a fusion alarm, Pisaca will yield the Headhunter Ladle EX sword for Morgana, which has 150 ATK, 90 ACC and adds the Critical Rate up (med) effect to his attacks.
Persona 5 Tactica[]
Pisaca is a Persona of the Despair type and is one of the three Personas needed to summon Bugs through special fusion.
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2[]
"A type of Preta in Hindu lore that eats human corpses. It enters a human through the mouth and causes harm to its host until expelled. Those who see one are said to die within nine months."
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