Virochana

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Virochana in Shin Megami Tensei II

Virochana (ヴィローシャナ, Virooshana), is a recurring demon in the series. He is also known as Dainichi Nyorai.

History

In Buddhism, Virochana is the greatest of the "Dhyanibuddhas", the Five Great Buddhas of Wisdom. He encompasses the principle of "Absolute". In Tibet, he is said to ride a snow leopard as his mount. He is also said to have introduced the Yogacara school of Mahayana Buddhism to humans. He is called Dainichi Nyorai in Japan. His wrathful emanation is called Acala (or Fudo Myo-O).

In Hinduism, Vairocana is the name of the king of Asuras who, together with Indra, went to Prajapati for guidance towards enlightenment.

Appearances

• Shin Megami Tensei (PCE): Maou Clan as Dainichi Nyorai
• Shin Megami Tensei II: Majin Clan (Boss - Law and Neutral routes)
• Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis: Majin Clan
• Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
• Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku: Majin Clan as Dainichi Nyorai
• Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Sun Arcana
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Sun Arcana as Virocana

Profile

Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon

Wishing to be restored to his original form of Ahura Mazda, Dainichi Nyorai, in the form of Asura, uses his power over time and space to travel through the Akanana Corridor to an alternate space where the forces of Chaos do battle with the forces of Law. After Asura is defeated by Raidou Kuzunoha the XIV, he must choose whether to let him fight in that alternate world as Asura or return to his duties as Dainichi Nyorai.

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

Virocana is a Persona in Persona 2: Eternal Punishment. His material card, 1000 Lotus Petals, can be acquired after the Virocana demon is defeated in the 7th area of the Bomb Shelter, located inside Kasugayama High School.

In Tatsuya's Scenario Virocana resides in the Tower of Reason in Kadath Mandala. He questions what the true essence of the self is, atman? Is there or is there not an "I" on the inside. Maya's answer of saying there is a "I" angers Virocana who wishes for the woman of Illusions who unmasks the truth to disappear from his sight.

After visiting the Satomi Tadashi drugstore inside Kadath Mandala, Virocana reappears. Proclaiming that the self reflected in the water is the true self atman and the truth of the universe, Brahman. As ones pursuing the truth he grants them wisdom and the Trapezohedron of Reason.

Stats

Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku

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Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

Demon

"Go train some more!" Arcana Level Type Normal Rare Sun 73 Fire 1000 Lotus Petals - Traits ??? HP Atk Def MAtk MDef STR VIT TEC AGI LUC 2800 229 238 196 199 52 55 69 62 59 Reflect Absorb Void Strong Weak - - Fire, Light, Darkness - - List of Skills Skill Effect Deadly Burn Inflicts huge Fire damage to all enemies. Divine Judgement Large Holy damage + Unconscious effect to all enemies. (50% chance) Magic Seal Renders a group of enemies Mute. (24% chance) [Almighty-element] Rain of Arrows Inflicts large Shot damage to all enemies.

Persona

Arcana Level Type Bonus Returns ° Sun 73 Fire AGI +1 Akashic Ring Traits Bluff, Cheerful, Wise SP Cost Atk Def MAtk MDef STR VIT TEC AGI LUC 43 229 238 196 199 52 55 69 62 59 Reflect Absorb Void Strong Weak None None Fire, Holy, Dark None None Summon Information Tarot Cards 219 Sun Cards Material Card 1000 Lotus Petals Card List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Agidyne Inflicts large Fire damage to an enemy. 2 Magic Seal Renders a group of enemies Mute. (24% chance) [Almighty-element] 4 Divine Judgement Large Holy damage + Unconscious effect to all enemies. (50% chance) 5 Rain of Arrows Inflicts large Shot damage to all enemies. 7 Freidyne Inflicts large Nuclear damage to a group of enemies. 8 Deadly Burn Inflicts huge Fire damage to all enemies. Mutation Hieros Glupaine Inflicts Holy damage (depends on the power of the Persona) to all enemies. * Unknown Power Recovery Type Fully recovers HP (or removes ailment in addition).

Gallery

Virochana`s sprite in Shin Megami Tensei II

Virochana`s sprite from Majin Tensei II

Dainichi as it appears in Giten Megami Tensei