Rakshasa

Rakshasa in Shin Megami Tensei and Shin Megami Tensei II

Rakshasa (ラクシャーサ, Rakushāsa)^? is a demon in the series.

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.

In Japan, the rakshasa is known as Rasetsu, and in Shingon is identified as the lord of demons (Rasetsuten) and guardian of the southwest. It is depicted as horse-headed. Taraka is said to be a Rakshasa.

Appearances

• Megami Tensei II: Kishin Race
• Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei: Kishin Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: Jaki Race
• Shin Megami Tensei II: Jaki Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: if... / Hazama's Chapter: Jaki Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX: Jaki Race
• Shin Megami Tensei NINE: Jaki Race
• Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne - in name only*
• Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE: Evil Demon Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Jaki Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IV: Jaki Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse: Jaki Race
• Last Bible II
• Another Bible: Touki Race
• Last Bible III
• Last Bible Special
• Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis: Jaki Race
• Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Jaki Race
• Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army: Fury Order
• Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon: Fury Order
  • Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito
• Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku: Jaki Race
• Megami Ibunroku Persona: Jaki Order
• Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Chariot Arcana
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Chariot Arcana
• Persona 3 FES / Portable: Strength Arcana
• Persona 4 / Golden: Strength Arcana
  • Persona 4 The Animation: Strength Arcana
• Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Strength Arcana
• Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Jaki Race
• Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: Evil Class
• Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2: Brute Class
• Devil Survivor 2 / Record Breaker: Jaki Race

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei

"Origin: India. A demon that appears on moonless nights. They live in corpses and are horrifically deformed, but can shapeshift at will. They have eyes like fire and a long tongue, and prey on children and pregnant women. In Buddhism, they are known as Rasetsu, and are again regarded as evil beings."

—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS Dictionary

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Rakshasa appeared in Nocturne in name only, as the incorrect name of Vetala in the English version.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

"Evil spirits that battle the gods in Hindu lore. They also attack humans. Their hideous appearance symbolizes their evil nature, but they can also change shape to fool humans."

—Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Compendium

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Rakshasa appears in the New Game Plus Challenge Quest, Slay the Berserker, where him and a Berserker are proving a challenge for even skilled Samurai. He is fought on the 3rd Stratum of Naraku.

Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse

Rakshasa appears in most areas of Ginza. He can teach the Head Crush, Fatal Sword and Charge skills through his Demon Whisper. Rakshasa benefits from learning Physical and Support skills.

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

"Evil spirits that battle the gods in Hindu lore. They also attack humans. Their hideous appearance symbolizes their evil nature, but they can also change shape to fool humans."

—Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS Compendium

Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito

Rakshasa is one of the minions of Abe Seimei and faces off against Raidou. Later on he is mutated and eaten by Shouten, a comrade who had also been mutated.

Persona 3 FES

Rakshasa is one of the new Personas added in Persona 3 FES.

Persona 4 The Animation

Rakshasa first appears in the fight against Shadow Kanji and his cronies, Tough Guy and Nice Guy. He was used to switch with a suffocating Izanagi by the hugs of Tough Guy or Nice Guy. Unfortunately, Rakshasa was also caught in a bind, this time, not being able to escape due to Yu and Yosuke being "Poisoned". Rakshasa also makes a brief reappearance in the fight against Shadow Mitsuo. He was used to break down Blocks used to attack Yu and his friends. Rakshasa represents the bond between Yu, Kou Ichijo, and Daisuke Nagase in Persona 4 The Animation.

In the True Ending special, Rakshasa appears to defend Yu from Margaret's Yoshitsune and bring a message of support from Kou and Daisuke.

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner

Rakshasa appear as enemies in the lower levels of the Karma Temple. Sera also has a Rakshasa as an escort by the time she reaches the top of the tower. She tries to use it to threaten to kill herself unless Angel agrees to leave the Junkyard alone, but Angel simply dispels it.

Devil Survivor 2

"Evil spirits that battle the gods in Hindu lore. They also attack humans.
Their hideous appearance symbolizes their evil nature, but they can also change shape to fool humans."

—Devil Survivor 2 Compendium

Stats

Megami Tensei II

Race Level HP MP CP Kishin 29 177 36 58 Formations MAG Macca Item Drops - - - - Stamina Intelligence Attack Agility Luck Defense 12 7 15 13 6 15 List of Spells Mudo Tetraja Mashibaboola

Kyūyaku Megami Tensei

Megami Tensei II

Race Level HP MP VIT INT STR SPD LUC DEF Kishin 29 177 36 12 7 15 13 6 15 CP NOA EXP Macca MAG Item Drops 58 1-2 - - - - Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc Exp For Bnd Crs Nrv Mnd - 4／8 3／8 2× ½Rf 5／8 5／8 5／8 5／8 5／8 - List of Spells Skill Cost Effect Mudo 3 MP Low chance of instant death (1 enemy) Tetraja 6 MP Nullifies Energy Drain (party) Mashibaboola 5 MP Inflicts Bind (Bind-type)

Shin Megami Tensei

Race Alignment Level HP MP Jaki Dark-Law 48 465 48 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC 26 1 116 22 48 16 11 10 St 28 In 9 Ma 10 Vi 13 Ag 15 Lu 6 Resistances Weak to Guns and Elec Drop Spirit Sword Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Chg Dex Ndl Alm - 1.5× 7／8 7／8 1.5× - - Nu - - - 6／8 - - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Fireball Extra A fire attack against multiple enemies. Panic Voice Extra Makes a group of enemies panic. (Bind-type) Critical Extra Delivers a mighty blow against one enemy. (Dex-type)

Shin Megami Tensei II

Race Alignment Level HP MP Jaki Dark-Neutral 30 281 48 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC 56 1 90 55 78 53 11 7 St 15 In 5 Ma 10 Vi 9 Ag 6 Lu 3 Drop Sonic Blade Inherit Fire Moon Aff I Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Rsh Hnd Leg Fly Alm 1.5× 1.5× 6／8 6／8 - - - Nu - - 6／8 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Panic Voice 2 MP Inflicts Panic ailment to all foes. (Bind-type) Fire Breath 8 MP Medium Fire damage to 1-3 foes. Dharma Kaeshi 20% HP Heavy Sword damage to one foe. Spin Slash 10% HP Medium Sword damage to 2-3 foes. Damage increases with user's HP.

Shin Megami Tensei: if...

Race Alignment Level HP MP Jaki Dark-Neutral 33 391 75 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC 24 1 102 61 90 58 13 8 St 18 In 5 Ma 12 Vi 12 Ag 7 Lu 3 Drop Headhunter Spoon Inherit Fire Resistances Resists Fire and Ice Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Rsh Hnd Leg Fly Alm 1.5× 1.5× 5／8 5／8 - 1.5× - Nu 6／8 - 6／8 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Maragi 5 MP Light Fire damage to all foes. Dharma Kaeshi 20% HP Heavy Sword damage to one foe. Spiral Sword 10% HP Light Sword damage to 2-3 foes. Panic Voice 2 MP Inflicts Panic ailment to all foes. (Bind-type) Mega Strike 25% HP Massive Sword damage to one foe. May instantly kill.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Race Alignment Level HP MP Strength 28 Magic 23 Vitality 23 Agility 20 Luck 21 Jaki Dark-Neutral 35 304 164 Attack Type Single Foe/1/Physical/Poison(10%) - Strong - Weak - - Strong Strong - Poison Paralyze Stone Strain Sleep Charm Mute Fear Bomb Rage - - - - - - - - - - Natural Skills Agilao Crescent Slice Heat Wave D-Source Skills Mortal Jihad Getsu-ei Life Bonus Password HKNhhzBkViuypaxR JavE5aXEJWnc$5u4

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Race Level HP MP Strength 55 Dexterity 49 Magic 38 Agility 44 Luck 36 Jaki 38 454 90 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark Resist - - - - Weak Weak - Ailment Resistance Weak: Sick Normal Attack Physical, two hits, one enemy List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Fatal Sword 8 MP Medium physical damage to one foe. Innate Counter Auto Chance of countering with weak basic attack after receiving physical or gun damage. Innate Charge 9 MP Multiplies user's next physical or gun damage by 2.5. 39 Endure Auto Survives with 1 HP restored after suffering a fatal blow once per battle. 40

Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse

Race Level HP MP Strength 59 Dexterity 38 Magic 28 Agility 45 Luck 50 Jaki 38 355 121 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - Resist - - - - Weak - Ailment Resistance Weak:Sick Normal Attack Phys x2, 1 enemy Skill Affinities Physical +3 · Support +1 · Healing -2 · Force -3 · Light -3 List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Head Crush 6 MP Weak physical attack to one foe. Inflicts Daze. Innate Fatal Sword 8 MP Medium physical damage to one foe. Innate Counter Auto Chance of countering with weak basic attack after receiving physical or gun damage. Innate Charge 9 MP Multiplies user's next physical or gun damage by 2.5. 39 Endure Auto Survives with 1 HP restored after suffering a fatal blow once per battle. 40

Another Bible

Race Rank HP PP Move Power Might Magic Speed Luck Touki 2 26 21 4 16 11 10 8 7 Weapon Karate Technique Technique Cost Range Target Description Zoanthropy Auto - Self Gain power in a full moon Natural Skills Level Skill Cost Range Power Target Effect 1 Strike 5 PP 1-3 - Single Increase power 2 Dark 3 PP 1-3 - Single Blinds target

Last Bible III

Level HP MP ATK DEF STR INT END SPD LUC 47 631 165 125 59 20 19 20 18 13 Equipment Arm, Armor, Shield Card Location Susa Windmill List of Skills Makajamil Vitaluja

Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis

Race Level HP MP Mv Range Mv Type Atk Range MAG Jaki 57 265 - 6 Walk 1 370 St Ma In Ag Lu Atk P.Def M.Atk M.Def Hit Eva Crt 23 13 8 12 8 98 21 18 16 90 9 14 List of Skills Skill Power Range Cost Target Effect Coup de Grace 0 1 M. Extra Single 80% chance of instant death

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

• Boss - Amami Float
• Normal

Only encountered if Finnegan is fought with Nemissa.

Race Level HP MP St In Ma En Ag Lu Jaki 28 386 68 16 6 8 10 13 7 P.ATK P.HIT B.DEF AVD M.ATK M.HIT 88 46 92 45 71 20 Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak Strike, Slash - Expel - - List of Skills Rakunda Sukunda Arm Chopper

Race Level HP MP St In Ma En Ag Lu Jaki 43 345 99 16 6 8 10 13 7 CP MAG Summon Personality P.ATK P.HIT B.DEF AVD M.ATK M.HIT 13 1027 Wild 118 68 122 67 71 20 Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak Strike, Slash - Expel - - List of Skills Rakunda Sukunda Arm Chopper

Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon

Order Level HP St Ma Vi Lu Conversation Investigation Fury 47 572 25 11 15 13 Sweet Talk Use Force / Provoke Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Frail - - - Phys Gun, Mind Death List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Frenzy 22 MAG Light Phys dmg to an area +Dizzy(Low) Innate Tarukaja 14 MAG Raises Phys attack until battle ends. All allies 48 Headcrush 32 MAG Medium Phys dmg to all +Dizzy(High) 49 Moonlight Rage Passive Boosts strength during Full Moon Max Loyalty

Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku

Race Alignment Level HP MP CP Equip Type Jaki Dark-Law 30 589 146 42 ? Intuition Will Power Magic Intelligence Divine Protection 20 22 16 11 8 Strength Stamina Agility Dexterity Charm 42 37 17 15 9 List of Skills Kirikomi Kaitenkiri Agilao Maha agira Rakukaja Tarunda

Megami Ibunroku Persona

Order Type Subtype Level HP SP Drops Jaki Element Wind 42 420 294 Moonstone MAtk MDef Strength 43 Vitality 30 Dexterity 45 Agility 23 Luck 31 90 45 Traits Wise, Gloomy 1h 2h Sp Ax Wp Th Ar Fs HG MG SG Ri Te Ru - - - - - - - - - - - 1.5× - - Fi Ic Wi Er El Nc Bl Gr Ex Mi De Cu Nr ??? 2／4 2／4 ½Rf - 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× - - - - 3／4 1／4 List of Skills Skill Effect Garula Medium Wind damage (1 foe) Inheritable Skill Myriad Arrows Medium Arrow damage (area) Western Blow Medium Blast damage (area)

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

Arcana Type Level HP Normal Drop Rare Drop Chariot None 39 332 Physical Guard Tarukaja Card Traits Snappish, Wise Evil beings of Hinduism. Known as Rasetsuten in Buddhist lore. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 37 Vitality 30 Dexterity 28 Agility 33 Luck 27 106 110 60 68 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn 1／4 1／4 1／4 1／4 1／4 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× - - 1.5× - - List of Skills Skill Effect Icy Fury Deal low Sword + Ice damage to all enemies. Tarukaja Increase one ally's physical attack. Balzacaia Deal fury ailment to one ally*. (100% chance) [Non-elemental]

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

Arcana Type Level HP Normal Drop Rare Drop Chariot None 39 312 Bead of Protection Taru Kaja Card Traits Temper, Wise Demon also known as Rasetsuten. Hostile presence in some religions. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 37 Vitality 30 Technique 28 Agility 33 Luck 27 150 129 87 85 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn 1／4 1／4 1／4 1／4 1／4 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× - - 1.5× - - List of Skills Skill Effect Taru Kaja Enhances a character's At. Blade of Fury Inflicts small Sword damage to a group of enemies.

Persona 3 FES

Arcana Level Strength 16 Magic 8 Endurance 13 Agility 10 Luck 8 Strength 16 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Slash - - - Slash Light Skill Card Zionga (Lv 21) List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Power Slash 10% HP Deals light Slash damage to one foe. Innate Dodge Slash Passive Evasion rate doubled vs Slash attacks. Innate Getsu-ei 10% HP Deals medium Slash damage to one foe. ("Full Moon" bonus) 18 Zionga 8 SP Deals medium Elec damage / Shocks one foe. (10% chance) 20 Counter Passive Counter physical attacks (low odds). (15% chance) 21 Gale Slash 14% HP Deals medium Slash damage to all foes. 22

Persona 4

Arcana Level Strength 19 Magic 12 Endurance 18 Agility 14 Luck 13 Strength 23 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Physical - - - Physical Ice List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Kill Rush 10% HP Deals light Phys damage to 1 foe 1x to 3x. Innate Brain Shake 12% HP Deals light Phys damage to 1 foe 1x to 3x with a chance of Exhaustion. Innate Counter Passive 10% chance of reflecting Phys attacks. Innate Gale Slash 12% HP Deals light Phys damage to all foes. 25 Auto-Tarukaja Passive Automatic Tarukaja at the start of battle. 26 Dodge Physical Passive Doubles evasion rate against Phys attacks. 27 Power Charge 15 SP Next physical attack will be 150% greater in power. 28

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

Arcana Level HP + SP + Inherit Extract Fragment Strength 34 111 22 - Shura Tensei - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Immunity Buffer Passive High chance of nullifying physical attacks against the user. Innate Raimeizan 92 HP A medium Cut + Elec attack. (1 Enemy) Innate Zanshinken 98 HP Medium Cut attack. Hits again if user takes no damage that turn. (1 Enemy) 35 Shura Tensei 24 SP Greatly lowers HP each turn but greatly raises attack while active. 36 Shura Instincts Passive High chance of Shura Tensei when battle starts. [Attack up, HP down each turn] 37 First Star Passive Raise damage when attacking before all enemies act. 38 Demon's Cut Passive Slightly raise Cut attack strength. 39

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner

Race Level HP MP Drops Evil 50 320 399 - Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak Ice, Death - - - Earth, Expel, Panic List of Skills Skill Effect Mudoon 60% chance of killing one foe instantly. Death-type. Chi Blast Medium Physical damage on all foes. High critical rate Skull Cleave Heavy Physical damage on one foe. Demon Rage 3~5 hits of Heavy Physical damage on random foes. Raving Slash Weak Physical damage and Panic(35%) on one foe. Phys Repel Party repels non-Almighty Physical attacks for 1 turn.

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2

Race Level HP MP Drops Brute 20 160 144 - Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak Death - - Ice Earth, Expel List of Skills Skill Effect Death Blow Medium Physical damage and Curse(16%) on all foes. Mudo 35% chance of killing one foe instantly. Death-type. Wicked Curse Medium Death damage and Curse(27%) on all foes.

Devil Survivor 2

Race Level HP MP Strength 23 Magic 12 Vitality 16 Agility 20 Jaki 55 440 107 Racial / Auto Skill Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Curse Evil Bind Null - Weak - - - Command Skills Deathbound * Passive Skills Null Phys List of Auction Skills Assassinate * Piercing Hit * Anti-Phys * Phys Boost * Ice Drain * Phys Amp * I'm Jaki Rakshasa! i'm aCTuaLLy aN enEMy tO HuMAns, bUT I'll BE yOUr friENd! FU-SiOnNnnnNN! a nEW bLoB mADE FRoM yOU and mEeEEEeeEe!

Gallery

Rakshasa as seen in Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers.

"Rakshasa" as seen in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Rakshasa in Persona 4 The Animation

Rakshasa first summoned by Yu

"Rakshasa" as it appears in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne.

Rakshasa as it appears in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

Rakshasa's sprite in Last Bible II

Rakshasa's sprite in Last Bible III

Rakshasa's sprite in Last Bible Special

Rakshasa as it appears in Card Summoner

Rakshasa in Devil Survivor 2