Rakshasa

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Rakshasa ( ラクシャーサ , Rakushaasa ) is a recurring 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.

Appearances

Megami Ibunroku Persona: Jaki
Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Jaki Clan
Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Chariot Arcana
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne: Haunt Race (Vetala in the Japanese version)
Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner
Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army: Fury Class
Persona 3: FES: Strength Arcana
Persona 4: Strength Arcana
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Jaki Race
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Jaki Race
Persona 4 The Animation

Profile

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."

—Strange Journey Compendium

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

Persona 4 The Animation

Rakshasa represents the bond between Yu, Kou Ichijo, and Daisuke Nagase in Persona 4 The Animation.

Stats

Persona 3 FES

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
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

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
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