Zhong Kui

Zhong Kui`s official artwork

Shouki ( ショウキ, Shouki ), known as Zhong Kui (鍾馗) in China, is a recurring demon in the series.

History

In Taoism Zhong Kui was a man who desired to be the Emperor's personal physician. 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.

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. 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 as Zhong Kui
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Kishin Clan
• Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Kishin Race
• Megami Ibunroku Persona: Hierophant Arcana
• Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Kishin Clan

Profile

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

Shin Megami Tensei: 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.

Stats

Shin Megami Tensei IV

Race Level HP MP ST DX MA AG LU Kishin 50 567 112 70 62 49 56 46 Phys Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - - - - - Weak Null - 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

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Race Level HP MP CP MAG Summon Kishin 47 442 174 7 559 Strength Intelligence Magic Endurance Agility Luck 20 9 11 14 11 8 Personality Phys Attack Phys Hit Mgc Attack Mgc Hit Base Defense Avoid Calm 134 74 98 28 138 74 Resist Void Absorb Reflect Weak - Elec, Expel - - - List of Skills Arm Chopper Inazuma Strike Hamaon Rakukaja - -

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona

Arcana Level Type Subtype MAtk MDef Hierophant 17 Light Expel 57 82 Affinity SP St Vi Dx Ag Lu Best (Nanjo) 7 15 20 17 10 16 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)

Gallery

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Zhong Kui from Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner