Xuanzang

Xuanzang
Romaji	Genjou
Also known as	Genjo
Origin	Historical Figure Chinese Mythology Buddhist Mythology
First Appearance	Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Arcana(s)	Hierophant

Xuanzang, also known as Genjou in Japan, is a Persona in the series.

History

Sanzang Fashi (三藏法师) or Tripiṭaka-ācārya in Sanskrit is an honorable title for any Buddhist priest who has mastered Tripiṭaka and upholds its teachings of discourse, discipline and doctrine. The Chinese Buddhist priest Xuanzang (玄奘) from the Tang dynasty was one who earned this title after traveling to Tianzhu/Sindhu (天竺, modern day India) to seek the original Buddhist texts, namely sutras. After returning from the pilgrimage, he and his disciple authored the Great Tang Records on the Western Regions (大唐西域記) which details his 17-year journey across Tibet to South India.

The Chinese novel Journey to the West from the Ming dynasty is inspired by Xuanzang's autobiography and the main character Tang Sanzang (唐三藏) is based on Xuanzang himself but with a comical characterization. He is assisted by Longma, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing along the way which is plagued by demons who believe Sanzang's flesh would grant them immortality.

When non-Chinese media adapts Journey to the West, Tang Sanzang is frequently genderbent from male to female.

Appearances

• Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Hierophant Arcana
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Hierophant Arcana

Profile

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

Xuanzang is the first Persona available from the Hierophant Arcana. Returning Xuanzang to the Velvet Room yields the Sutra accessory, which boosts a party member's main stats by 4 points each.

Stats

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

Excuse me... Would you happen to be my other self? Ah, just as I thought... I am Xuanzang. Come, let us hurry and depart for Tianzhu. Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Hierophant None 15 13 St +1 Sutra Traits Wise Important author and famous monk by the name of Sanzang Fashi. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 12 Vitality 14 Dexterity 20 Agility 15 Luck 10 54 58 52 57 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - - - - - - - - 2／4 2／4 - Nu Nu Summon Information Tarot Cards 45 Hierophant Cards Mutates Into Xuanzang can mutate into Fukurokuju or Umayadono-Ouji List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Media Recover low HP for all allies. 3 Mafui Deal Almighty mute ailment to one enemy. (24% chance) 4 Illuzone Deal Almighty illusion ailment to one enemy. (24% chance) 5 Holy Light Deal medium Light damage to one enemy. 6 Me Patra Cure all allies' sleep and illusion ailments. 8 Diarama Recover high HP for one ally. Mutation Gry Deal low Almighty damage to an enemy group.

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

Excuse me... But are you my incarnation? Ah, that's what I thought... I am Genjo... Now, let us hurry on our way. Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Hierophant None 14 13 STR +1 Mafui Card Traits Wise Famous monk and author of the "Daitoku Saijouki" journal. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 10 Vitality 14 Technique 18 Agility 15 Luck 10 44 56 47 52 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn - - - - - - - - - - - - 2／4 2／4 - Nu Nu Summon Information Tarot Cards 42 Hierophant Cards Mutates Into Genjo mutates into Hotei. List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Zan Inflicts small Almighty damage to an enemy. 3 Illuzone Puts an enemy under an Illusion. (52% chance) [Almighty-element] 4 Media Partially restores all characters' HP. 5 Mafui Renders an enemy Mute. (24% chance) [Almighty-element] 6 Me Patra Recovers all characters from Sleep and Illusion. 8 Holy Light Inflicts small Holy damage to all enemies. Mutation Diarama Greatly restores a character's HP. Unique Fusion Spells Skill Effect Order/Skill/Persona Sindu Mystery Becomes unable to perform actions, but will not receive any damage. (Lasts 3 turns) 1. Holy Light - Genjo 2. Sama Kaja - Seiten Taisei 3. Raku Kaja - Tenhou Gensui 4. Tetraja - Kenren Taishou 5. Mirage Breath - Ryume Unknown Power Recovery Type Fully recovers HP (or removes ailment in addition).