Virtue

Virtue
Japanese Name	ヴァーチャー ヴァーチュー
Rōmaji	Vāchā Vāchū
Origin	Abrahamic Mythology
First Appearance	Shin Megami Tensei
Alignment(s)	Light-Law Neutral-Law
Race(s)	Divine (Shin Megami Tensei, Shin Megami Tensei II, Shin Megami Tensei: if..., Shin Megami Tensei: if... Hazama's Chapter, Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX, Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX Devil Coliseum, Shin Megami Tensei NINE, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE, Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, Shin Megami Tensei IV, Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse, Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner, Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku, Megami Ibunroku Persona, Devil Children Black Book & Red Book, Devil Children White Book, Devil Children Fire/Ice Book, Devil Children Messiah Riser, Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner, Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2) Aerial (Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner)
Arcana(s)	Judgement (Persona 2: Eternal Punishment) Justice (Persona 3, Persona 3 FES, Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4, Persona 4 Golden, Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth, Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth)
Evolves from	Power
Evolves into	Dominion

Virtue is a demon in the series.

History

Virtues, or Strongholds, are part of the second sphere of the Christian hierarchy of angels and watch over the movement of the heavenly bodies so that order is maintained. They are also part of the ministries through which signs and miracles are made in the world. Known as the shining ones, they at times are portrayed as having a physical form, however, these forms appear as if they are melded with the cosmos themselves, a description that fits and reflects off of their duties assigned to them by God.

They are also said to be the fifth rank of angel (possibly referring to Maimonides' hierarchy, where they would be equivalent to the Jewish definition of Seraphim), and apparently are responsible for the distribution of miracles. Just as they govern the movements of celestial bodies, they are also said to be in control of the seasons, stars, moon and even the sun, therefore, what is witnessed throughout the vast reaches of space concerning the orbiting of planets, arrangement of stars, as well as specific suns set for a system are all manipulated by the Virtues.

In Asian regions, their title translates to "Angel of Strength" (力天使, Rikitenshi)^?.

Appearances

• Shin Megami Tensei: Divine Race
• Shin Megami Tensei II: Divine Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: if... / Hazama's Chapter: Divine Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX: Divine Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: 20XX Devil Coliseum: Tennin Race
• Shin Megami Tensei NINE: Divine Race
• Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne: Divine Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE: Divine Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Divine Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IV: Divine Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse: Divine Race
• Last Bible III
• Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis: Divine Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Divine Race
• Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Divine Race
• Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku: Divine Race
• Megami Ibunroku Persona: Divine Order
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Judgement Arcana
• Persona 3 / FES / Portable: Justice Arcana
• Persona 4 / Golden: Justice Arcana
• Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Justice Arcana
• Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth: Justice Arcana
• Devil Children Black Book & Red Book: Divine Race
• Devil Children White Book: Divine Race
• DemiKids Light Version / Dark Version: Holy Type
• Devil Children Fire/Ice Book: Divine Race
• Devil Children Messiah Riser: Divine Race
• Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Divine Race
• Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: Aerial Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2: Divine Race

Design

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner

Kaneko's design for Virtue's translucent body draws inspiration from Galaxy Express 999's character Crystal Claire.

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei

"Origin: Israel. They are the second of the middle angels. Their name means 'God's virtue' and 'purity.' They are spirits with no physical body who are sometimes called 'The Shining Ones.' Virtues are the angels of grace and grant the power of God through the form of miracles."

—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS dictionary

Virtues are simply recolored Dominions. Despite the in-game descriptions for Divine race demons saying they are weak to sword, in actuality they take normal damage from sword attacks and resist everything else except for Dex and Needle, so they are only weak to it by comparison.

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Virtues appear as normal enemies in the Amala Temple and the ruins of Mifunashiro, as well as the Third Kalpa of the Labyrinth of Amala. Additionally, the White Rider will summon Virtues to its side (up to two) whenever possible.

Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

"The fifth class of angels, ranked second among the Second Sphere. Their name signifies the virtue of God.
Virtues lack physical bodies and cannot directly affect reality. They are known as "the shining ones" and "the luminous ones." Virtues manifest themselves in the form of miracles. They create miracles before all who strive toward noble goals or fight in the name of good, bestowing favor and courage upon them.
It is said that two of these angels of might were summoned to accompany Christ during his Ascension. They also acted as midwives for the birth of Cain, Adam and Eve's first child."

—Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE compendium

Virtue can be caught on Shinagawa field and appear as one of the boss mobs in Diaspora Shinagawa.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

"The fifth of the nine orders of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones." They give hope to people through the miracles they perform."

—Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey compendium

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

"The fifth of the nine order of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones", they work miracles and support those struggling with their faith."

—Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth compendium

DemiKids Light & Dark

"A dashing demon who is fully committed to saving any damsel in distress."

—Demonary, DemiKids

Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2

"The fifth of the nine orders of angels, also known as "The Shining Ones". They give hope to people through the miracles they perform. Virtue also played the role of midwife to Eve in the birthing of Cain."

—Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 compendium

Stats

Shin Megami Tensei

Race Alignment Level HP MP Divine Light-Law 46 550 160 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC 32 1 97 19 54 15 19 19 St 22 In 17 Ma 17 Vi 17 Ag 13 Lu 13 Resistances Weak to Sword, nulls Expel and Curse Drop None Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Chg Dex Ndl Alm - 6／8 6／8 6／8 6／8 6／8 6／8 Nu Nu 6／8 4／8 6／8 - - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Maragion 9 MP Attack multiple enemies with strong flames. Mediarahan 14 MP Restores all allies HP by roughly 100. Recarmdra 8 MP Kills the caster, but restores all allies' HP and MP.

Shin Megami Tensei II

Race Alignment Level HP MP Divine Neutral-Law 44 462 159 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC 70 2 118 78 112 78 13 17 St 15 In 15 Ma 10 Vi 12 Ag 7 Lu 6 Drop Angel Hair Inherit Elec Moon Aff B Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Rsh Hnd Leg Fly Alm 5／8 7／8 - - - - - 2／8 - - - 3／8 4／8 4／8 4／8 - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Agilao 7 MP Medium fire damage to a single foe. Mahama 10 MP Chance of inflicting instant Light death, all foes. Diarahan 8 MP Recovers the maximum amount of HP, one ally. Recarmdra 8 MP Sacrifices an ally's life to recover full HP, all allies. Akasha Arts 9% HP Medium Punch attack to all foes.

Shin Megami Tensei: if...

Race Alignment Level HP MP Divine Neutral-Law 42 443 152 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC 40 2 122 81 104 80 13 17 St 19 In 15 Ma 10 Vi 10 Ag 12 Lu 6 Drop Expel Arrow Inherit Fire Resistances Repels Expel, resists Attack Swd Gun Fir Ice Elc For Nrv Exp Crs Mgc Bnd Rsh Hnd Leg Fly Alm - - - - - - - ½Rf 6／8 - - 2／8 2／8 2／8 6／8 - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Agidyne 15 MP Heavy Fire damage to a single foe Mahama 18 MP Chance of inflicting instant death, all foes. Mediarama 32 MP Recovers a large amount of HP, all allies. Recarmdra 8 MP Sacrifices an ally's life to recover full HP, all allies. Tekken Punch 10% HP Light Punch damage to 1-3 foes.

Shin Megami Tensei NINE

Race Alignment Level HP MP Divine Neutral-Law 53 384 169 CP NOA ATK ACC DEF EVA M.ATK M.EFC ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? St 15 In 12 Ma 17 Vi 10 Ag 12 Lu 6 List of Skills Angel's Blessing Hama Happy Trigger Diarama Recarmdra

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

• White Rider's reinforcements
• Summonable Ally

• In White Rider's boss battle, he always summons up to 2 Virtues to aid him.

Race Level HP MP Strength 12 Magic 17 Vitality 17 Agility 8 Luck 7 Divine 41 400 174 Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak Expel - - - Force, Death List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Mahama 10 MP 20% instant kill to all foes. Expel-type. Thunderclap 12 MP Chance of halving remaining HP to one foe. Expel-type. Mediarama 20 MP Greatly restores party's HP. Makarakarn 45 MP Creates shields which repel non-almighty magic attack for all allies. Shield lasts one turn or until it has blocked one attack. Rakunda 12 MP Decreases defense by 1 level, all foes.

Race Level HP MP Strength 12 Magic 17 Vitality 17 Agility 8 Luck 7 Divine 41 348 174 Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak Expel - - - Force, Death Obtainable Normal recruit or fusion Special conversation from Uriel, Raphael, Gabriel, Michael List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Mahama 10 MP 20% instant kill to all foes. Expel-type. Innate Detain Interrupt Prevents the target from leaving the conversation midway. Innate Mediarama 20 MP Greatly restores party's HP. Innate Arid Needle 12% HP Small physical damage and 60% stone to one foe. 42 Makarakarn 45 MP Creates shields which repel non-almighty magic attack for all allies. Shield lasts one turn or until it has blocked one attack. 43 Mazionga 15 MP Medium electric damage and 13% shock to all foes. 44 Thunderclap 12 MP Chance of halving remaining HP to one foe. Expel-type. 45

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

Race Alignment Level HP MP Strength 13 Magic 22 Vitality 15 Agility 19 Luck 16 Divine Neutral-Law 25 220 132 Attack Type Single foe/1/Physical/None - - - - Weak Strong Null Weak - Poison Paralyze Stone Strain Sleep Charm Mute Fear Bomb Rage - - - - - - - - - - Natural Skills Garula Hamaon Recarm D-Source Skills Recarm Resist Wind Life Bonus Item Drops Divine Heart Life Stone Chakra Drop Password WVoE4UC8ivhejigA YegAbugi7ejDYego

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Race Level HP MP Strength 41 Dexterity 45 Magic 58 Agility 39 Luck 54 Divine 41 240 232 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - - - - Weak Null Null Weak Ailment Resistance None Normal Attack Phys x1, 1 enemy Evolved from Divine Power (37) Evolves into Divine Dominion (46) List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Sabbatma 20 MP Summons or returns another allied demon. Innate Tetraja 15 MP Bestows shields which nullify light or dark attacks for one attack to all allies. Innate Hamaon 10 MP 55% instantly kills one foe. Light-type. 42

Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse

Race Level HP MP Strength 30 Dexterity 39 Magic 69 Agility 53 Luck 62 Divine 41 310 262 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - - - - Weak Null Null Weak Ailment Resistance None Normal Attack Phys x1, 1 enemy Evolved from Divine Power (37) Evolves into Divine Dominion (46) Skill Affinities Light +4 · Force +2 · Support +2 · Electricity -5 · Dark -5 List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Sabbatma 20 MP Summons or returns another allied demon . Innate Hamaon 12 MP Heavy light damage to one foe. Smirk +55% instant death Innate Tetraja 15 MP Bestows shields which nullify light or dark attacks for one attack to all allies. 42 Silent Prayer 25 MP Negates all stat buffs and debuffs from all allies and foes. 43

Last Bible III

Level HP MP ATK DEF STR INT END SPD LUC 20 327 140 82 53 16 14 17 15 12 Equipment Equips All Card Location Battle List of Skills Mazio Diarahan

Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis

Race Level HP MP Mv Range Mv Type Atk Range MAG Divine 52 225 70 8 Flight 1 320 St Ma In Ag Lu Atk P.Def M.Atk M.Def Hit Eva Crt 21 18 17 18 13 83 19 43 46 97 16 16 List of Skills Skill Power Range Cost Target Effect Bufu 22 2 12 MP Single 2x damage to Gods and Dragons Makajam - 1 14 MP Single Gives Close status to one enemy Kaishin 100% 1 P. Extra Single 100% chance to inflict a critical

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner

Race Level HP MP St In Ma Vi Ag Lu Divine 44 301 166 17 12 8 8 10 6 CP NOA Personality P.ATK P.HIT B.DEF AVD M.ATK M.DEF 41 0-2 Calm 122 81 104 80 22 40 List of Skills Maragi Hama Diarahan Meteor Fist

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Race Level HP MP St In Ma En Ag Lu Divine 44 327 152 10 12 15 8 10 6 CP MAG Summon Personality P.ATK P.HIT B.DEF AVD M.ATK M.HIT 9 699 Wild 108 81 120 79 135 38 Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak - - - Magic Gun, Skill List of Skills Mazio Zionga Hanma Sukukaja

Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku

Race Alignment Level HP MP CP Divine Neutral-law 39 608 289 54 Intuition Will Power Magic Intelligence Divine Protection 16 32 28 29 39 Strength Stamina Agility Dexterity Charm 33 28 17 22 23 List of Skills Megi Tetra Maragira Mahama Megido Tetraja

Megami Ibunroku Persona

Order Type Subtype Level HP SP Drops Divine Light Expel 44 440 440 Bagh Nakh MAtk MDef Strength 39 Vitality 31 Dexterity 35 Agility 21 Luck 17 114 122 Traits Wise, Joyful Ptalk Azrael, Michael 1h 2h Sp Ax Wp Th Ar Fs HG MG SG Ri Te Ru 1.5× 1.5× 2× 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× 1.5× 2× - 1.5× - - - 2× Fi Ic Wi Er El Nc Bl Gr Ex Mi De Cu Nr ??? Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Dr Nu 2× 2× Nu 2／4 List of Skills Skill Effect Baikouha Medium Expel damage each turn (area) Inheritable Skill Media Restores a little HP (all allies) Inheritable Skill Eternal White Heavy Miracle damage (area) Crimson Sublation Medium Fire damage (area)

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

• Normal Encounter
• Extra Dungeon

Arcana Type Level HP Normal Drop Rare Drop Judgement Water 44 352 Ball of Returning - Traits Arrogant, Temper, Foolish Ptalk Gabriel, Michael Strength angel meaning purity. Governs the miracles on earth. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 35 Vitality 35 Technique 35 Agility 35 Luck 35 149 149 105 104 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - - - - - - - - Rf 2× - 2／4 2／4 List of Skills Skill Effect Maha Aquadyne Inflicts large Water damage to a group of enemies. Mahanma Renders a group of enemies Unconscious. (42% chance) [Holy-element] Recarm Recovers an Unconscious character, restoring some HP. (25%)

Arcana Type Level HP Normal Drop Rare Drop Judgement Water 71 568 Ball of Returning - Traits Arrogant, Temper, Foolish Ptalk Gabriel, Michael Strength angel meaning purity. Governs the miracles on earth. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 56 Vitality 56 Technique 56 Agility 56 Luck 56 239 239 168 168 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - - - - - - - - Rf 2× - 2／4 2／4 List of Skills Skill Effect Maha Aquadyne Inflicts large Water damage to a group of enemies. Mahanma Renders a group of enemies Unconscious. (42% chance) [Holy-element] Recarm Recovers an Unconscious character, restoring some HP. (25%)

Persona 3

Arcana Level Strength 22 Magic 23 Endurance 15 Agility 20 Luck 23 Justice 32 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Light - - Light - Dark Skill Card Hamaon (Level 38) List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Mahama 12 SP Light: instant kill, all foes. (20% chance) Innate Infuriate 10 SP Enrages all foes. (25% chance) Innate Survive Dark Passive Low odds of revival vs Darkness magic. (50% chance, revive with 1 HP) 34 Hamaon 12 SP Light: instant kill, 1 foe (high odds). (50% chance) 36 Rage Boost Passive Increases odds of Enraging a foe by 50%. 37 Endure Dark Passive Automatic revival vs Darkness magic. (Revive with 1 HP) 39

Persona 4

Arcana Level Strength 22 Magic 29 Endurance 21 Agility 19 Luck 15 Justice 33 Inherit Reflects Absorbs Block Resists Weak Light - - Electricity, Light - Ice, Darkness List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Mahama 18 SP Light: low chance of instant kill, all foes. (30% chance) Innate Garula 8 SP Deals medium Wind damage to 1 foe. Innate Posumudi 3 SP Neutralizes Poison (1 ally). Innate Fatal End 14% HP Deals medium Phys damage to 1 foe. 35 Blue Wall 18 SP Add Elec resistance to 1 ally (for 3 turns). 37 Hama Boost Passive Light-based attacks are 1.5 times more effective. 38 Resist Dark Passive Reduces chance of instant death from Darkness attacks. 39

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

Arcana Level HP + SP + Inherit Extract Fragment Justice 29 72 32 Elec Hamaon - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Diarama 18 SP Moderate HP restore. (1 ally) Innate Arrow Rain 64 HP A light Stab attack. (All enemies) Innate Hamaon 24 SP Medium chance of instant kill. (1 enemy) [Light-based attack] 30 Masukukaja 18 SP Raise hit rate and evasion rate for 3 turns. (Party) 31 Holy Touch 88 HP A heavy Bash attack. (1 enemy) 32 Mahama 18 SP Slight chance of instant kill. (All enemies) [Light-based attack] 33

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth

Arcana Level HP + SP + Type Extract Justice 33 49 19 Magic Psy Boost List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Mental Smash 56 HP Medium Psy attack that splashes to either side. (1 enemy) Innate Disarm 8 SP Medium chance of Strength Bind. (1 row) Innate Diarama 10 SP Moderate HP restore. (1 ally) 34 Psy Boost Passive Slightly raise Psy attack strength. 35 Dodge Arts Passive Moderately raise evasion against all attacks. 36

Devil Children Black/Red/White Book

Class Type Race Level HP MP Exp Elite Sun Divine 32 340 140 423 Attack Guard Magic M Guard Speed Luck 27 27 28 27 26 24 List of Skills Skill Element Cost Effect Zanma Wood 10 MP Heavy damage to one foe. Sukukaja Sun 6 MP Increases Luck for all allies. Media Sun 12 MP Light HP recovery for all allies. Mazan Wood 18 MP Light damage to all foes. Makakaja Sun 6 MP Increases Magic for all allies. Samarecarm Sun 25 MP Revives one ally with full HP.

DemiKids Light & Dark

Class Element Type Level HP MP Exp Elite Light Holy 24 253 110 ATK DEF MGC RES SPD LCK 25 22 21 20 17 16 List of Skills Skill Element Cost Effect Cycloburst Wind 10 MP Medium dmg. 1 Foe Lucidity Light 6 MP ACC Up. Party Heal All Light 12 MP Minor HP recovery. Party Cyclodeus Wind 8 MP Small dmg. 2 Foes Spellboost Light 6 MP MGC Up. Party Resurrect Light 25 MP Revive +Max HP. 1 Ally

Devil Children Fire/Ice Book

Class Type Race Level HP MP Exp Elite Light Divine 24 253 110 Attack Guard Magic M Guard Speed Luck 25 22 21 20 17 16 List of Skills Zanma Sukukaja Media Mahazan Makakaja Samarecarm

Devil Children Messiah Riser

Number Element Weakness Type Level HP MP 20 Light Dark Divine 16 120 120 ATK MGC DEF RES SPD Quick Call Spell 14 20 0 6 12 33 12 Mahama

Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner

Race Level HP MP Drops Aerial 28 192 232 ? Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak Expel - - Earth Electricity, Death List of Skills Skill Effect Mahama Chance of halving remaining HP of all foes. Expel-type. Hamaon Chance of reducing reamining HP of one foe by 2/3. Expel-type. HP Thief Drains HP from one foe. Almighty-type. Death Repel Party repels death/curse/petrification attacks for 1 turn.

Gallery

Virtue as they appear in Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner

Virtue's artwork as it appears in Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2

Virtue as they appear in Persona 3

Virtue as they appear in Devil Children Red/Black Book.

Virtue as they appear in DemiKids.

Virtue as they appear in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne.

Virtue as they appear in Last Bible III

Virtue as they appear in Persona 3 Portable

Virtue as they appear in Card Summoner

In Other Languages

Language	Name
English	Virtue
Japanese	ヴァーチャー (Vāchā) ヴァーチュー (Vāchū)
French	Vertu
Italian	Virtù
German	Tugend
Spanish	Virtud