Tam Lin is a demon in the series.
History
Tam Lin is a famous fairy who was said to haunt Caterhaugh Wood in England. He supposedly lured young women away to ruin them. He was once a human who had been trapped by the Fairy Queen. A young woman named Janet is said to have fallen in love with him at one point, and finally managed to free him.
Appearances
Profile
Shin Megami Tensei
"Origin: Ireland. He guards the forest of Carterhaugh. Originally, he was a human kidnapped by the fairy queen. He was wounded while hunting in the forest, allowing the fairy queen to capture him. From there, he was meant to become a sacrifice seven years later. But through Janet's efforts and Tam Lin's strong will, he safely returned to his world."
—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS Dictionary
Tam Lin is encountered early on in the final dungeon, where his respective palette swap (with a complimentary skillset), Cu Chulainn, is also frequently encountered.
Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
Tam Lin was released during the 2014 White Day event as a summon PG and later as a regular double fusion.
Shin Megami Tensei IV
Tam Lin can be summoned through a special fusion of Pixie, Spriggan and Centaur. He can teach Flynn the Hama, Gram Slice and Maragi skills through his Demon Whisper. Tam Lin is needed in order to fuse Frost Ace through special fusion.
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse
"A faerie knight from Scotland. As a member of the Seelie Court, he is charged with protecting Carterhaugh. He was originally a child from the area, but after his kidnapping by the faeries at age nine, he took up their ways."
—Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse compendium
Tam Lin appears in the Fairy Forest, in the southern sections of the forest except for the initial entrance area. He can pass the Hama, Gram Slice, Estoma, and Heat Wave skills on to Nanashi through his Demon Whisper. Tam Lin receives bonuses to Physical, Gun, and Light skills passed on through fusion.
Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
Tam Lin appears during the tutorial prologue. He aids Raidou Kuzunoha the XIV during the tutorial combat sequences. A bit later into the game, he can be fused and used in normal combat.
Persona 3 Portable
"A Scottish fairy knight who protected the glen that was called Carterhaugh. He was once human, but was captured by the Queen of the Fairies and lived as one of them thereafter."
—Persona 3 Portable compendium
While Tam Lin does not appear in Persona 3 or FES, he appears as a new persona of the Lovers Arcana in Portable. He starts out at level 13, and can be gained through Shuffle Time draws.
Persona 4
Tam Lin is a Persona of the Sun Arcana in Persona 4 and remains the only palette-swapped Persona remaining in the game. His fusion prerequisite requires the protagonist to perform a cross-spread fusion using, Gdon, Phoenix, Narasimha and Yatagarasu in the Velvet Room.
The Animation
In Persona 4 The Animation, Tam Lin represents the bond between Yu and Ayane Matsunaga. He was summoned during the battle against Kunino-sagiri in Heaven to rescue Nanako, although Yu was under the possession of Kunino-sagiri. He unleashed a powerful Ziodyne attack that dealt serious damage to Jiraiya and Yosuke.
Persona 5 Royal
"A fae knight of the Seelie Court, said to protect the forest of Carterhaugh. After being kidnapped by the faeries at the tender age of 9, he lived much of his life among them."
—Persona 5 Royal background
Shadow Arihara takes the form of Tam Lin during his boss fight. He can use "Womanizing" to brainwash Ann Takamaki, Makoto Niijima, Haru Okumura and Yoshizawa. He also resists Ann, Makoto and Haru's main elements, so it is strongly advised to not bring them.
DemiKids Light & Dark
"A young fairy in knight's armor who is dedicated to protecting forests."
Known as Tamlin, he can perform the combo Holy Slash with Karfu and has the power Amazon Charm.
Devil Survivor 2
"A faerie knight from Scotland. As a member of the Seelie Court, he is charged with protecting Caterhaugh.
Originally a child from the area, after being kidnapped by the faeries at age nine, he took up their ways."
—Devil Survivor 2 compendium
Tam Lin first appears as a formidable foe during Joe's contract battle, easily being the biggest obstacle then.
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
"A fairy knight from Scotland. As a member of the Seelie Court, his duty is to guard the forest of Carterhaugh. When he was still a human boy, he was kidnapped by the fairy queen after fainting from an unfortunate horse riding accident. He soon learned to adopt their ways."
—Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 Demonic Compendium
Stats
Shin Megami Tensei
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| CP
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NOA
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ATK
|
ACC
|
DEF
|
EVA
|
M.ATK
|
M.EFC
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| 30
|
2-3
|
116
|
21
|
60
|
17
|
15
|
17
|
|
|
| St
|
25
|
|
| In
|
15
|
|
| Ma
|
13
|
|
| Vi
|
18
|
|
| Ag
|
15
|
|
| Lu
|
11
|
|
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| Resistances
|
Resists all magic
|
Drop
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Pearl
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| List of Skills
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| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
| Zanma
|
5 MP
|
Blasts one enemy with a strong gale.
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| Rakukaja
|
4 MP
|
Raises the defense of all party members.
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| Rakunda
|
4 MP
|
Reduces the enemies' defense.
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|
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
| D-Source Skills
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|
|
|
|
| Recarm
|
Marin Karin
|
Rakunda
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| Item Drops
|
|
|
|
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| Genma Spear
|
Bead
|
Dis-Charm
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| Password
|
-HYf#w7fgPdFetcf
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Shin Megami Tensei IV
| Race
|
Level
|
HP
|
MP
|
| Strength
|
23
|
|
| Dexterity
|
21
|
|
| Magic
|
17
|
|
| Agility
|
19
|
|
| Luck
|
16
|
|
|
| Genma
|
13
|
218
|
43
|
| Phys
|
Gun
|
Fire
|
Ice
|
Elec
|
Force
|
Light
|
Dark
|
| -
|
-
|
-
|
Weak
|
-
|
-
|
Null
|
-
|
| Ailment Resistance
|
Weak:Sick
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| Normal Attack
|
Phys x1-2, 1 enemy
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| List of Skills
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| Skill
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Cost
|
Effect
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Level
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| Hama
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6 MP
|
30% instantly kills one foe. Light-type
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Innate
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| Gram Slice
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5 MP
|
Weak physical damage to one foe.
|
Innate
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| Maragi
|
11 MP
|
Weak fire damage to all foes.
|
14
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| Estoma Sword
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25 MP
|
Allows the player's "attack" on the field to banish enemies that are lower leveled.
Automatically banishes enemies on the map.
|
16
|
|
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse
| Race
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Level
|
HP
|
MP
|
| Strength
|
26
|
|
| Dexterity
|
17
|
|
| Magic
|
13
|
|
| Agility
|
18
|
|
| Luck
|
20
|
|
|
| Genma
|
13
|
185
|
58
|
| Phys
|
Gun
|
Fire
|
Ice
|
Elec
|
Force
|
Light
|
Dark
|
| -
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Resist
|
Weak
|
| Ailment Resistance
|
Weak:Sick
|
| Normal Attack
|
Phys x1-2, 1 enemy
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|
| List of Skills
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| Skill
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Cost
|
Effect
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Level
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| Hama
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6 MP
|
Weak light damage to one foe. Smirk +30% instant death
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Innate
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| Gram Slice
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5 MP
|
Weak physical damage to one foe.
|
Innate
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| Estoma
|
25 MP
|
Avoid battles with low-level demons while skill is in effect.
|
14
|
| Heat Wave
|
13 MP
|
Weak physical damage to all foes.
|
16
|
|
Majin Tensei
|
|
| Race
|
Level
|
HP
|
MP
|
Mv Range
|
Mv Type
|
Atk Type
|
CP
|
| Genma
|
25
|
233
|
180
|
6
|
Flat
|
Normal
|
9
|
| Strength
|
Magic
|
Technique
|
Defense
|
Agility
|
Luck
|
| 10
|
16
|
9
|
6
|
8
|
5
|
|
| Magic Skills
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| Skill
|
Cost
|
Power
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Range
|
Target
|
Effect
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| Zio
|
10 MP
|
21
|
2
|
Single
|
Light Elec damage
|
| Mazio
|
18 MP
|
35
|
2
|
Multi
|
Medium Elec damage
|
| Zionga
|
20 MP
|
45
|
2
|
Single
|
Medium Elec damage
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| Detoxify
|
100%
|
-
|
1-2
|
1 Ally
|
Heals Poison status
|
| Song of Life
|
100%
|
-
|
1-2
|
Multi
|
Heals 1/4 of allies' max HP
|
|
Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon
| Order
|
Level
|
HP
|
St
|
Ma
|
Vi
|
Lu
|
Conversation
|
Investigation
|
| Skill
|
2
|
88
|
14
|
4
|
7
|
4
|
Sweet Talk
|
Transform, Demonstrate
|
| Reflects
|
Absorbs
|
Block
|
Resists
|
Weak
|
Frail
|
| -
|
-
|
-
|
Physical, Electric, Force
|
Mind
|
Death
|
|
| List of Skills
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| Skill
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Cost
|
Effect
|
Level
|
| Fire Slash
|
40 MAG
|
Heavy Fire dmg to all. Stun: Short Type: Blade
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Innate
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| Zio
|
8 MAG
|
Light Elec dmg to an enemy. Stun:Short
|
3
|
|
| Order
|
Level
|
HP
|
St
|
Ma
|
Vi
|
Lu
|
Conversation
|
Investigation
|
| Skill
|
10
|
190
|
14
|
4
|
7
|
4
|
Sweet Talk
|
Transform, Demonstrate
|
| Reflects
|
Absorbs
|
Block
|
Resists
|
Weak
|
Frail
|
| -
|
-
|
-
|
Physical, Electric, Force
|
Mind
|
Death
|
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Level
|
| Winged Fury
|
20 MAG
|
Medium Phys dmg, arc attack +Dizzy(Low)
|
Innate
|
| Elec Bullet
|
30 MAG
|
Adds Elec dmg to gun attacks. Duration: Short
|
11
|
| Endure
|
Passive
|
Revive with 1 HP (once per battle)
|
Max Loyalty
|
|
Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku
|
|
| Intuition
|
Will Power
|
Magic
|
Intelligence
|
Divine Protection
|
| 17
|
17
|
33
|
16
|
14
|
| Strength
|
Stamina
|
Agility
|
Dexterity
|
Charm
|
| 20
|
17
|
21
|
14
|
43
|
|
| List of Skills
|
|
|
|
|
| Feint
|
Damudo
|
Double Attack
|
| Tetra
|
Tarukaja
|
Counter Attack
|
|
Persona 3 Portable
|
|
| Inherit
|
Reflects
|
Absorbs
|
Block
|
Resists
|
Weak
|
| Pierce
|
-
|
-
|
Light
|
Slash/Fire/Elec
|
-
|
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Level
|
| Zio
|
4 SP
|
Deals light Elec damage / Shocks one foe. (10% chance)
|
Innate
|
| Tarukaja
|
6 SP
|
Increases 1 ally's Attack.
|
Innate
|
| Power Slash
|
10% HP
|
Deals light Slash damage to one foe.
|
Innate
|
| Sharp Student
|
Passive
|
Lowers odds of sustaining critical damage.
|
14
|
| Getsu-ei
|
10% HP
|
Deals medium Slash damage to one foe. ("Full Moon" bonus)
|
16
|
| Mazio
|
8 SP
|
Deals light Elec damage / Shocks all foes. (8% chance)
|
17
|
| Auto-Rakukaja
|
Passive
|
Automatic Rakukaja at the start of battle.
|
19
|
|
Persona 4
| Arcana
|
Level
|
| Strength
|
45
|
|
| Magic
|
31
|
|
| Endurance
|
34
|
|
| Agility
|
39
|
|
| Luck
|
25
|
|
|
| Sun
|
53
|
| Inherit
|
Reflects
|
Absorbs
|
Block
|
Resists
|
Weak
|
| Physical
|
-
|
-
|
Light
|
Physical/Fire
|
-
|
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Level
|
| Ziodyne
|
12 SP
|
Deals heavy Elec damage to 1 foe.
|
Innate
|
| Deathbound
|
20% HP
|
Deals heavy Phys damage to all foes.
|
Innate
|
| High Counter
|
Passive
|
20% chance of reflecting Phys attacks.
|
Innate
|
| Auto-Maraku
|
Passive
|
Party begins the battle with Marakukaja.
|
54
|
| Power Charge
|
15 SP
|
Next physical attack will be 150% greater in power.
|
55
|
| Elec Amp
|
Passive
|
Strengthens Elec attacks by 50%.
|
56
|
| Evade Physical
|
Passive
|
Triples evasion rate against Phys attacks.
|
58
|
| Enduring Soul
|
Passive
|
Restores full HP upon death 1x per battle.
|
59
|
|
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Level
|
| Bolt Link
|
48 HP
|
A light Cut + Elec attack. (1 Enemy) [Link damage with allies' attacks]
|
Innate
|
| Blade of Fury
|
126 HP
|
A heavy Cut attack. (1 Row)
|
Innate
|
| Myriad Arrows
|
130 HP
|
6-8 light Stab attacks at random, with low accuracy. (All Enemies)
|
50
|
| Triple Link
|
Passive
|
Raise damage dealt with first hit and number of Links.
|
51
|
| Endure
|
Passive
|
Withstand damage that brings HP down to 0 with 1 HP.
|
52
|
| Bloody Vanguard
|
Passive
|
When user attacks, allies deal more damage to that enemy that turn.
|
53
|
| Demon's Stab
|
Passive
|
Slightly raise Stab attack strength.
|
54
|
|
|
Persona 5 Royal
| Inherit
|
Reflects
|
Absorbs
|
Block
|
Resists
|
Weak
|
| Almighty
|
-
|
Bless
|
Fire
|
Phys, Wind
|
Curse
|
| Persona Trait
|
Gluttonmouth: Increase amount of HP restored to self by 50%.
|
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Level
|
| Assault Dive
|
13% HP
|
Heavy Physical damage to 1 foe.
|
Innate
|
| Brainshake
|
9% HP
|
Light Physical damage and inflict Brainwash (med odds) to 1 foe.
|
Innate
|
| Rebellion
|
5 SP
|
Increase critical rate of 1 ally for 3 turns.
|
Innate
|
| Sharp Student
|
Passive
|
Lower odds of receiving critical hit.
|
28
|
| Brain Buster
|
22% HP
|
Heavy Physical damage and inflict Brainwash (low odds) to all foes.
|
30
|
| Brainwash Boost
|
Passive
|
Increase chance of inflicting Brainwash.
|
31
|
| Heat Up
|
Passive
|
Random chance to restore 5% of max HP & 10 SP in battle.
|
32
|
|
| Arcana
|
Level
|
HP
|
| Strength
|
--
|
|
| Magic
|
--
|
|
| Endurance
|
--
|
|
| Agility
|
--
|
|
| Luck
|
--
|
|
|
| -
|
??
|
4210
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|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Effect
|
| Womanizing
|
Brainwashes all female foes. *
Bypasses immunity to Brainwash, Makarakarn and accuracy checks, but can be guarded against and cured normally.
|
| One-shot Kill
|
Severe Gun damage to 1 foe, high critical rate.
|
| Triple Down
|
Light Gun damage to all foes 3x.
|
| Heat Riser
|
Increase Attack/Defense/Agility of 1 ally for 3 turns.
|
| Debilitate
|
Decrease Attack/Defense/Agility of 1 foe for 3 turns.
|
|
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Level
|
| Heaven's Blade
|
68 HP
|
Heavy Phys attack. If unhurt during turn, extra attack activates. (1 enemy)
|
Innate
|
| Kamikaze Strike
|
82 HP
|
Heavy Wind attack that splashes to either side. (1 enemy)
|
Innate
|
| Line Guard
|
3 SP
|
Raise defense and protects allies. Extra defense while protecting. (1 row)
|
Innate
|
| Wind Boost
|
Passive
|
Slightly raise Wind attack strength.
|
56
|
| Me Patra
|
12 SP
|
Remove ailments. (Party)
|
57
|
| Endure Talent
|
Passive
|
Increase En by 3.
|
58
|
| Garudyne
|
32 SP
|
Heavy Wind attack. (1 enemy)
|
59
|
|
DemiKids Light & Dark
|
|
| Class
|
Element
|
Type
|
Level
|
HP
|
MP
|
Exp
|
| General
|
Wind
|
Fiend
|
39
|
407
|
185
|
610
|
| ATK
|
DEF
|
MGC
|
RES
|
SPD
|
LCK
|
| 36
|
34
|
36
|
32
|
32
|
34
|
|
| List of Skills
|
| Skill
|
Element
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
| Cycloburst
|
Wind
|
10 MP
|
Medium dmg. 1 Foe
|
| Tornado
|
Wind
|
23 HP
|
Medium dmg. Foes
|
| Windblast
|
Wind
|
28 HP
|
Medium dmg. 1 Foe
|
| Hex Drain
|
Dark
|
15 MP
|
Hit +ATK Down. 1 Foe
|
| Rage Melody
|
Water
|
18 HP
|
Small dmg +Confuse. Foes
|
| Healmax
|
Light
|
20 MP
|
Full HP recovery. 1 Ally
|
| Combos
|
| Combo
|
Element
|
Cost
|
Effect
|
Partner
|
| Holy Slash
|
Light
|
25 MP
|
Dmg. Foes
|
Karfu
|
| Power
|
| Power
|
Type
|
Effect
|
| Amazon Charm
|
Personality
|
Improves persuasiveness with proud female demons.
|
|
Devil Children Fire/Ice Book
|
|
| Class
|
Type
|
Race
|
Level
|
HP
|
MP
|
Exp
|
| General
|
Wind
|
Fiend
|
39
|
407
|
185
|
610
|
| Attack
|
Guard
|
Magic
|
M Guard
|
Speed
|
Luck
|
| 36
|
34
|
36
|
32
|
32
|
34
|
|
| List of Skills
|
|
|
|
|
| Zanma
|
Mawashigeri
|
Zantetsuha
|
| Tarundyne
|
Extreme Melody
|
Diarahan
|
|
Devil Survivor 2
| I am the Genma Tam Lin. I shall show you why I am called the faerie knight.
|
| So be it, if that best serves your purposes.
|
|
Gallery
Tam Lin as he appears in Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
Tam Lin as he appears in Last Bible II
Tam Lin as he appears in Last Bible III
Tam Lin as he appears in Last Bible Special
Tam Lin in Devil Survivor 2
Tam Lin's first summon in Persona 4 The Animation
Tam Lin as he appears in the Devil Survivor 2 -Show your free will- manga adaptation
Tam Lin as he appears in Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
Tam Lin in Persona 5 Royal
Trivia
- Tam Lin sometimes has the same design as Cu Chulainn, with their colors being the only difference.
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