Rakshasa

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Rakshasa as it appears in Persona 4

Appearances

• Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army: Fury Class
• Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne: Haunt Race (called Vetala in Japanese version)
• Persona 3: FES: Strength Arcana
• Persona 4: Strength Arcana

History

A rakshasa is a demon or unrighteous spirit in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Rakshasas are also called cannibals.

According to the Ramayana, rakshasas were created from Brahma's foot; other sources claim they are descended from Pulastya, or from Khasa, or from Nirriti and Nirrita. Legend has it that many rakshasas were particularly wicked humans in previous incarnations. Rakshasas are notorious for disturbing sacrifices, desecrating graves, harassing priests, possessing human beings, and so on. Their fingernails are venomous, and they feed on human flesh and spoiled food. They are shapeshifters, illusionists and magicians. Ravana is said to be the king of rakshasas.

Stats

Level Arcana St Ma En Ag Lu 16 Strength 16 8 16 10 8 Inherit Resists Block Absorbs Reflects Weak Slash Slash None None None Light List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level

Persona 4

Level Arcana St Ma En Ag Lu 23 Strength 19 12 18 14 13 Inherit Resists Block Absorbs Reflects Weak Physical Physical None None None Ice List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level

Skills

Persona 3: FES

Skill	Effect	Cost	Level
Power Slash	Inflicts a small amount of Slash damage on one enemy.	10% HP	Innate
Dodge Slash	Doubles evasion against Slash attacks.	Passive	Innate
Getsu-ei	Inflicts a moderate amount of Slash damage with extra power on a Full Moon on one enemy.	10% HP	18
Zionga	Inflicts a moderate amount of Electricity damage on one enemy.	8 SP	20
Counter	15% chance of repelling a Physical attack when not knocked "Down".	Passive	21
Gale Slash	Inflicts a small amount of Slash damage on all enemies.	14% HP	22

Persona 4

Skill	Effect	Cost	Level
Kill Rush	Inflicts a small amount of Physical damage one to three times on one enemy.	10% HP	Innate
Brain Shake	Inflicts a small amount of Physical damage one to three times with a chance of Exhaustion on one enemy.	12% HP	Innate
Counter	10% chance of repelling Physical attacks when not knocked "Down".	Passive	Innate
Gale Slash	Inflicts a small amount of Physical damage on all enemies.	12% HP	25
Auto-Tarukaja	Begin the battle with Tarukaja cast on yourself.	Passive	26
Dodge Physical	Doubles evasion against Physical attacks.	Passive	27
Power Charge	The next normal attack, physical skill, or Almighty physical attack will be 2.5 times greater in power. Self.	15 SP	28