Scathach

Scathach's design originating from Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner

Scathach (スカアハ, Sukaaha) is a recurring demon in the series.

History

Scathach ("Shadowy") is a figure in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. She is a legendary Scottish warrior woman and martial arts teacher who trains the legendary Ulster hero Cu Chulainn in the arts of combat. Texts describe her homeland as "Alpi", which commentators associate with Alba, the Gaelic name of Scotland; she is especially associated with the Isle of Skye, where her residence Dún Scáith (Fort of Shadows) stands.

Scathach's instruction of Cu Chulainn appears in Tochmarc Emire (The Wooing of Emer), a foretale to the great epic 'Táin Bó Cúailnge'. Cu Chulainn and Emer fall in love, but her father Forgall forbade the union until Cu Chulainn has completed his warrior training. Cu Chulainn and his friend Ferdiad travel to Dún Scáith, where Scathach teaches them feats of arms, and gives Cu Chulainn his deadly spear, the Gáe Bulg.

Cu Chulainn begins an affair with Scathach's daughter Uathach, but accidentally breaks her fingers. She screams, calling her lover Cochar Croibhe to the room. Despite Uathach's protests, he challenges Cu Chulainn to a duel; Cu Chulainn dispatches him easily.

To make it up to Uathach and Scathach, Cu Chulainn assumes Cochar's duties, and becomes Uathach's lover. Scathach eventually promises her daughter to him, without requiring the traditional bride price. Scathach also grants Cu Chulainn the "friendship of her thighs" (they have sex) when his training is almost complete. When her rival, the warrior woman Aífe, threatens her territory, Cu Chulainn defeats her in battle and forces her to make peace. Aífe also sleeps with Cu Chulainn, producing his son Connla, who Cu Chulainn kills years later without realizing he is his son.

Appearances

• Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne: Megami Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE Goddess Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Megami Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IV: Megami Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Megami Clan
• Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Megami Clan
• Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army: Skill Order
• Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon: Skill Order
• Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito
• Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Priestess Arcana
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Priestess Arcana
• Persona 3: Priestess Arcana
• Persona 3 FES: Priestess Arcana
• Persona 3 Portable: Priestess Arcana
• Persona 4: Priestess Arcana
• Devil Children Red Book
• Devil Children Black Book
• Devil Children White Book
• DemiKids: Light Version as Scatha
• DemiKids: Dark Version as Scatha
• Devil Children Fire Book
• Devil Children Ice Book
• Devil Children Black Book/Red Book (PS)
• Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Megami Clan
• Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2: Deity Class
• Devil Survivor 2: Megami Race

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

"A great warrior and prophetess of Celtic mythology, also known as 'The Shadowy One'. She taught Cu Chulainn martial arts and gave him his famous spear, Gae Bolg. Her sister is Aife."

—Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Compendium

Scathach can evolve into Skadi by leveling up. She also appears in the Bandou Shrine as a regular enemy, though she is unable to be recruited.

Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

"The Lady of Shadows and teacher of Cu Chulainn. famous for having given him the spear Gae Bolg. Scathach is a wizard also skilled in the martial arts, and many have headed for the Land of Shadows to receive her training.
She has two sons, both of whom are expert fighters.
Although considered the top wizard-fighter in the Land of Shadows, her twin sister Aife is said to be her equal in combat.
The Lady of the Lake from Arthurian legend is said the be based on Scathach."

—Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE Compendium

Scathach is a central figure in the Foreign Country in the Woods series of quests. She also appears as support for Thor when he acts as a boss in Celu Tower's gold instance.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

"A warrior queen of the Land of Shadows in Celtic lore.
She taught the Irish hero Cu Chulainn the art of war, and gave him the spear Gae Bolg."

—Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Compendium

She appears as a summonable demon and as a NPC in Sector Antlia, in Morax's old lair, as part of the EX Mission A formal search request, in which she received the help of Cu Chulainn in one of her endless battles. She expresses her appeciation for her student, though she chides him for believing she needed his help in the first place. She tells the Protagonist that Cu Chulainn heard of the search for him and that he now was searching for the Protagonist himself.

Shin Megami Tensei IV

The client of the Challenge Quest, Cu Chulainn's Training. She has turned Cu Chulainn back into Setanta and asks Flynn to face him so he learns the way of the warrior. After learning the lesson, she restores Setanta back to his original form and thanks Flynn.

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

"The war goddess of Celtic lore, as well as the queen of the Land of Shadows. She is a skilled magician and a master warrior. She trains young men who come to her in the art of war. The famed Cu Chulainn was one of her students, and it is said that he received the legendary Gae Bolg upon his mastery of her teachings."

—Soul Hackers 3DS Compendium

If Scathach is used in sword fusion, she will transform into the special weapon Gae Bolg (56 attack, 45 hit, piercing single enemy, male only).

Devil Survivor 2

"The war goddess of Celtic lore, as well as the queen of the Land of Shadows. She is a skilled magician and a master warrior. She trains young men who come to her in the art of war. The famed Cu Chulainn was one of her students, and it is said that he received the legendary Gae Bolg upon his mastery of her teachings."

—Devil Survivor 2 Compendium

Stats

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Level Race HP MP STR MGC VIT AGL LCK 64 Megami 486 270 21 26 17 18 15 Strong Void Drains Repels Weak - Expel, Force, Curse - - Elec List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Might Convo Triples critical rate of equipper's basic attack (from 4% to 12%). Innate Mazandyne Convo Heavy force damage to all foes. Innate Force Repel Convo Equipper repels force attacks. Overrides all other resistances and weakness of the same type. 65 Dark Pledge Convo Recruits neutral demon. Works best during new Kagutsuchi phase. 66 Thunderclap Convo Chance of halving remaining HP to one foe. Expel-type. 67 Mana Aid Convo Equipper restores MP moderately after battle. Only effective when the user is the active combatant. 68 Wind Cutter Convo Mega force damage to one foe. 69

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Level Race Alignment HP MP ST MA AG VI LC 43 Megami Light-Law 382 197 34 25 32 30 23 Attack Type Single Foe/1/Gun/Fear - Strong - - Weak Null - Null - Poison Paralyze Stone Strain Sleep Charm Mute Fear Bomb Rage 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Natural Skills Garudyne Silent Prayer Arrow Rain D-Source Skills Grand Track Garudyne Resist Wind Password ME7WTcRmuU8XxfXX uSDp3L8XeU8ja-6a

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Race Level HP MP ST DX MA AG LU Megami 39 343 153 45 45 45 45 45 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - Null - - Weak Null Null - Ailment resistance None Normal attack Physical, one hit, one enemy List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Mazanma 20 MP Medium force damage to all foes. Innate Oni-Kagura 9 MP Medium physical damage to one foe. High critical but low accuracy. Innate Grand Tack 11 MP Heavy gun damage to one foe. 42

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner

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Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Race Level HP MP CP MAG Summon Megami 36 312 180 8 572 Strength Intelligence Magic Endurance Agility Luck 17 8 10 12 9 7 Personality Phys Attack Phys Hit Mgc Attack Mgc Hit Base Defense Avoid Calm 106 58 90 26 112 57 Resist Void Absorb Reflect Weak Force, Skill Expel - - - List of Skills Mazan Rakunda Mediarama Bombdi - -

Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon

Level Order HP ST MA VI LU Conversation Investigation 55 Skill 602 21 27 13 13 Scolding Transform, Demonstrate Resists Block Absorbs Weak Frail Mind Force - Gun Electricity List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Invalid skill name of "Diaharan". You may correct the skill name or modify module:Skills/DSRKKA if needed. Frenzy 22 MAG Light Phys dmg to an area +Dizzy(Low) 56 Rakukajaon 32 MAG Raises Defense until battle ends. All allies 57 Whimsy Aid Passive Recover own HP after battle depending on Luck. Max Loyalty

Persona 3

Level Arcana St Ma En Ag Lu 60 Priestess 49 50 26 46 38 Inherit Resists Block Absorbs Reflects Weak Pierce Pierce, Ice, Wind, Light - - - Fire List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Arrow Rain 19% HP Deals medium Pierce damage to all foes. (2 hits) Innate Mabufudyne 32 SP Deals heavy Ice damage / Freezes all foes. (8% chance) Innate Amrita 25 SP Cures all ailments (party). 62 Magarudyne 24 SP Deals heavy Wind damage to all foes. 63 Power Charge 15 SP Doubles physical damage dealt next turn. (2x damage) 65 Invigorate 3 Passive Restores 7 SP each turn in battle. 68

Persona 3 FES

Level Arcana St Ma En Ag Lu 64 Priestess 51 53 29 49 40 Inherit Resists Block Absorbs Reflects Weak Pierce Pierce, Ice, Wind, Light - - - Fire List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Invalid skill name of "Myriad Arrow". You may correct the skill name or modify module:Skills/P3 if needed. Mabufudyne 32 SP Deals heavy Ice damage / Freezes all foes. (8% chance) Innate Amrita 25 SP Cures all ailments (party). 66 Magarudyne 24 SP Deals heavy Wind damage to all foes. 67 Power Charge 15 SP Doubles physical damage dealt next turn. (2x damage) 69 Invigorate 3 Passive Restores 7 SP each turn in battle. 72 Fusion Spell * Fusion Cost Effect Prerequisite Shadow Hound 25% SP Deals heavy Strike damage to all foes. Scathach + Cu Chulainn

Persona 4

Level Arcana St Ma En Ag Lu 79 Priestess 54 59 37 49 45 Inherit Resists Block Absorbs Reflects Weak Ice - Wind Ice - Fire List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Mabufudyne 22 SP Deals heavy Ice damage to all foes. Innate Garudyne 12 SP Deals heavy Wind damage to 1 foe. Innate Amrita 12 SP Cures all ailments except Down and KO (party). 81 Magarudyne 22 SP Deals heavy Wind damage to all foes. 82 Ice Amp Passive Strengthens Ice attacks by 50%. 83 Wind Amp Passive Strengthens Wind attacks by 50%. 84 Mind Charge 15 SP Next magical attack will be 150% greater in power. 85

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2

Level Race HP MP Drops 26 Deity 204 176 Resists Void Absorbs Reflects Weak Physical, Gun Earth, Expel, Death, Nerve - - Poison, Panic List of Skills Skill Effect Comatose Light Physical damage/Sleep, 1 enemy Power Wave Moderate Physical damage, all enemies Death Blow Moderate Physical damage/Curse, all enemies Counterstrike Moderate chance to counter Physical attacks with moderate damage

Devil Survivor 2

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Gallery

Artwork from Persona 3

Artwork in Devil Children Red/Black Book

Model in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Model in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

Scathach as she appears in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Portrait from Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Sprite from DemiKids

Scathach as she appears in Devil Survivor 2

Scathach as she appears in Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito

Trivia

• Contrary to popular belief, she is wearing a mask proven multiple times throughout the series like in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE when she is among other demons being the only one who doesn't move her "mouth" when she speaks. To date, she is never seen without her characteristic mask.