Zhong Kui

Zhong Kui
Japanese Name	ショウキ
Romaji	Shōki
Also known as	Shouki
Origin	Chinese Mythology Japanese Mythology
First Appearance	Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
Race(s)	Kishin
Revelations: Persona	Shogi

Zhong Kui, also known as Shouki, is a demon in the series.

History

Zhong Kui (鍾馗) was a man who desired to be the emperor's personal physician in Taoism. He was said to be unpleasant to look at and had a disfigured face. Despite exceling in the imperial exams, the emperor of China refused to grant Zhong Kui the position of physician because of his appearance. Distraught, Zhong Kui committed suicide by bashing his head repeatedly at the imperial gates, but Emperor Gaozu gave him an honorable burial.

One night when the emperor was gravely ill, he had a dream in where he saw two Mo Guai (demons). The bigger demon, who was wearing an official's hat, ripped out the smaller demon's eye and ate it. The bigger demon then introduced himself as Zhong Kui. To repay the emperor for his burial, he said that he had sworn to rid the empire of evil. When the emperor awoke, he was cured of his illness. His worship eventually spread to Japan.

Appearances

• Shin Megami Tensei IV: Kishin Race
• Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse: Kishin Race, Boss
• Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2: Kishin Race
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Kishin Race
• Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Kishin Race
• Megami Ibunroku Persona: Hierophant Arcana
• Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Kishin Race

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse

"He is a god in Chinese lore that can command ghosts and spirits. One day, when the Emperor Xuanzong was sick, he had a dream where a ghost appeared and tormented the emporer, but a large man, Zhong Kui, appeared and destroyed it. After waking from the dream, the emperor was cured of his illness. As a human, he committed suicide after failing an exam to become an imperial official, but Emperor Gaozu gave him an honorable burial. To repay the emperor, Zhong Kui swore to rid the world of demons."

—Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse compendium

Zhong Kui is a member of the Divine Powers who guards the stone passages found beneath Tsukiji Konganji. Though he knows Nanashi and company are kids, he makes it clear that neither side should hold back. During battle he will even try to spar with Nanashi, who can best him if his strength stat is higher than Zhong Kui's.

"Gahaha... You're doing quite well, for children. I'm impressed. Shall we compare our strength? A simple spar, perhaps. What say you?"
Sure, why not	Victory: Nanashi smirks Two flashing press turns added Defeat: Nanashi Takes Moderate Damage Two press turns removed for current turn
I don't think so	Nothing

Upon defeat, he realizes he underestimated them, but is happy at the result even as he dies. Unlike most members of the Divine Powers, Zhong Kui truly does think he is fighting for a righteous cause and holds an honorable attitude, showing his respect and taking his defeat with dignity.

Zhong Kui can teach Nanashi the Imposing Stance, Javelin Rain, Rakunda and Berserker God skills through his Demon Whisper. He benefits from learning Physical, ailment, support and Light skills.

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

"Zhong Kui of Chinese lore, he is a god that can command ghosts and spirits. One day, when the Emperor Xuanzong was sick, he had a dream where a ghost appeared and tormented him, but Zhong Kui destroyed it. After waking up from the dream, the emperor was cured of his illness. As a human, he committed suicide after failing an exam to become an imperial official, but Emperor Gaozu gave him an honorable burial. To repay the emperor, Zhong Kui swore to rid the world of demons."

—Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS Compendium

Megami Ibunroku Persona

Shouki is the third Persona of the Hierophant Arcana. As it gains ranks, its Magic Defense and Vitality are the sole stats to increase and upon being returned to the Velvet Room at MAX Rank, it will yield a Megaton Glove weapon for Reiji.

Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2

"A god in Chinese lore whose mission is to vanquish evil. One day, when Emperor Xuanzong was sick, he had a dream where an imp tried to steal his wife Yang Kuei Feis belongings. Zhong Hui, a large man, suddenly appeared and rid the imp with ease. Miraculously after waking from the dream, the emperor was cured. As a human, Zhong Hui committed suicide after failing an exam to become an imperial official, but emperor Gaozu gave him an honorable burial. To repay the emperor, Zhong Hui swore to rid the world of evil."

—Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 Demonic Compendium

Stats

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Race Level HP MP Strength 70 Dexterity 62 Magic 49 Agility 56 Luck 46 Kishin 50 567 112 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - - - - - Weak Null Resist Ailment Resistance Null: Poison/Sick Normal Attack Physical, one hit, one enemy List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Berserker God 12 MP Heavy physical damage to one foe. Innate Rakunda 15 MP Debuffs all foes' defense by 1 level. Innate Null Nerve Auto Immunity against poison, bind, sick and brand. 52

Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse

• Boss
• Summonable Ally

Race Level HP MP Strength -- Dexterity -- Magic -- Agility -- Luck -- Kishin 45 ~5500 ∞ Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - - Resist - - Weak Resist - Ailment Resistance Null: Poison/Sick Normal Attack Phys x1, 1 enemy Turn Icon 3 Related quest [Tgt] ! Defeat Divine Powers Drop Agilao Stone Skill Affinities Physical +3 · Ailment +2 · Support +2 · Light +1 · Healing -2 · Force -3 List of Skills Skill Effect Javelin Rain Medium physical damage to all foes. Berserker God Heavy physical damage to one foe. Agilao Medium fire damage to one foe. Imposing Stance Removes one press turn icon on foe's next turn . Rakukaja Buffs party's defense by 1 level. Rakunda Debuffs all foes' defense by 1 level.

Race Level HP MP Strength 85 Dexterity 50 Magic 38 Agility 52 Luck 74 Kishin 50 596 182 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - - Resist - - Weak Resist - Ailment Resistance Null: Poison/Sick Normal Attack Phys x1, 1 enemy Required quest [Tgt] ! Defeat Divine Powers Skill Affinities Physical +3 · Ailment +2 · Support +2 · Light +1 · Healing -2 · Force -3 List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Imposing Stance 50 MP Removes one press turn icon on foe's next turn . Innate Javelin Rain 25 MP Medium physical damage to all foes. Innate Rakunda 25 MP Debuffs all foes' defense by 1 level. 51 Berserker God 13 MP Heavy physical damage to one foe. 52 Null Nerve Auto Immunity against poison, bind, sick and daze. 53

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner

Race Level HP MP St In Ma Vi Ag Lu Kishin 47 332 225 19 13 15 7 9 8 CP NOA Personality P.ATK P.HIT B.DEF AVD M.ATK M.DEF 65 1 Vigorous 132 85 108 84 36 43 List of Skills Hama Atom Slicer Cutting Edge Estoma

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Race Level HP MP St In Ma En Ag Lu Kishin 47 442 174 20 9 11 14 11 8 CP MAG Summon Personality P.ATK P.HIT B.DEF AVD M.ATK M.HIT 7 559 Calm 134 74 138 74 98 28 Reflects Absorbs Void Resists Weak - - Elec, Expel - - List of Skills Arm Chopper Inazuma Strike Hamaon Rakukaja

Megami Ibunroku Persona

Arcana Type Subtype Level SP cost Returns ° Hierophant Light Expel 17 7 Megaton Glove MAtk MDef Strength 15 Vitality 20 Dexterity 17 Agility 10 Luck 16 57 82 Affinity Nanjo 1h 2h Sp Ax Wp Th Ar Fs HG MG SG Ri Te Ru - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fi Ic Wi Er El Nc Bl Gr Ex Mi De Cu Nr ??? 3／4 3／4 3／4 3／4 3／4 3／4 3／4 3／4 Dr ½Rf 2× 2× 3／4 1／4 List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Tarunda Lowers Attack (all foes) 3 Estoma Wards off weak foes 4 Destruction Smash Heavy Axe damage (1 foe) 7 Paral Eyes Inflict Parayze status (1 foe) 8 Rakunda Lowers Defense (all foes)

Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2

Race Rarity Grade HP 6★ Stats Strength 254 Magic 96 Vitality 105 Agility 109 Luck 188 Kishin ★★★★ 75 863 Phys ATK Phys DEF Mag ATK Mag DEF See Also 863 572 531 493 [1] Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - Resist - - Weak Resist - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Archetype Hellish Mask Auto -35% chance of receiving status ailments. Innate Auto-Taruka Auto Casts Tarukaja at the beginning of the 1st turn Innate Oni-Kagura 5 MP Inflicts Phys (Physical) damage with 30% crit rate and 135 power on a Single Enemy. Innate Null Mute Auto Adds Null Mute Common Megaton Raid 7 MP Inflicts Phys (Physical) damage with 180 power on a Single Enemy. Aragami (Awaken) Mamudodyne 7 MP Inflicts Dark (Magic) damage with 120 power on All Enemies. Aragami (Gacha) Blood Rush 6 MP Increases own parties ATK and EV/AC by 20%. (3 turns) Protector (Awaken) Dmg Panel V II Auto -50% to damage received from Damage Panels in the Aura Gate. Protector (Gacha) Intimidating Stance Auto Reduces 1 enemy Press Turn at the beginning of a battle if the enemy attacks first. Only up to 2 Press Turn Icons can be reduced by skills or effects. Psychic (Awaken) Deadly Mute Auto +30% damage to Muted enemies. Psychic (Gacha) Resist Phys Auto Adds Phys Resist. Elementalist (Awaken) Mahamaon 6 MP Inflicts Light (Magic) damage with 100 power on All Enemies. Elementalist (Gacha)

Gallery

Zhong Kui from Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner

Shouki as he appears in Card Summoner

Megami Ibunroku Persona - Shouki

Shouki in combat in Megami Ibunroku Persona