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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a [[Demon]] in the [[Megami Tensei (Franchise)|''Megami Tensei'' franchise]].
'''{{PAGENAME}}''', also known as '''Asmoday''', is a [[Demon]] in the [[Megami Tensei (Franchise)|''Megami Tensei'' franchise]].


==Profile==
==Profile==
===Origin===
===Origin===
Asmodeus comes from the Book of Tobit, a Second Temple-period Jewish writing accepted as scripture by non-Protestant Christians. In this book, Asmodeus is a demon who kills several successive husbands of Sarah, daughter of Raguel, on their wedding night. This demon Asmodeus is also featured in Talmudic and Kabbalistic writings.
Asmodeus comes from the Book of Tobit, a Second Temple-period Jewish writing accepted as scripture by non-Protestant Christians. In this book, Asmodeus is a demon who kills several successive husbands of Sarah, daughter of Raguel, on their wedding night. This demon Asmodeus is also featured in Talmudic and Kabbalistic writings. Asmodeus's name is believed to come from the Zoroastrian [[Aeshma]]-daeva.


In the Ars Goetia, a section of ''The Lesser Key of Solomon'', Asmoday or Asmodai is one of the 72 demons allegedly summoned by King Solomon.
In the Ars Goetia, a section of ''The Lesser Key of Solomon'', Asmoday or Asmodai is the 32nd of the 72 demons allegedly summoned by King Solomon.


===Design===
===Design===


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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==Compendium==
==Compendium==
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|smt4=One of the 72 demons of the Goetia, he was a cherub before his fall from grace.<br>He has three heads: a bull, a man, and a sheep. His legs are like that of a chicken, his tail is a venemous snake, and his wings are hideous. In his hands he holds a battle flag and a spear, and he rides a dragon, spitting flames from his mouth. If the conjurer approaches him with respect, he will obey and give rings, as well as teach astronomy and geometry. Later literature ties him to the sin of lust.
|smt4=One of the 72 demons of the Goetia, he was a cherub before his fall from grace.<br/>He has three heads: a bull, a man, and a sheep. His legs are like that of a chicken, his tail is a venemous snake, and his wings are hideous. In his hands he holds a battle flag and a spear, and he rides a dragon, spitting flames from his mouth. If the conjurer approaches him with respect, he will obey and give rings, as well as teach astronomy and geometry. Later literature ties him to the sin of lust.
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==Game Appearances==
==Game Appearances==
==={{Link|Game|SMT4}}===
{{Sectionstub}}


==Audio Drama Appearances==
==={{Link|Game|P5}}===
 
Asmodeus does not appear in ''Persona 5'', but the Shadow form of [[Suguru Kamoshida]] is called Suguru Asmodeus Kamoshida.
==Novel Appearances==
 
==Anime Appearances==
 
==Manga Appearances==
 
==Other Appearances==


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
 
*Unique among bosses in {{Link|Game|SMT4}}, Asmodeus does not nullify the [[Light]] element and is merely resistant to it. This makes Asmodeus the only boss in the game who is susceptible to instant kill skills.
* Unique among bosses in ''[[Shin Megami Tensei IV]],'' Asmodeus does not nullify the Expel element; he is merely resistant to it. This makes Asmodeus the only boss in the game who is susceptible to instant kill attacks.
*During development of {{Link|Game|SMTSJ}}, Asmoday was considered for use as a boss. He would have been of the [[Tyrant]] race and be fought in Area 2.<ref>{{Cite Book|book=[[Megaten Maniacs]]|page=p. 133|author=Nobuyuki Shioda and Masashi Uchida|des=A table of bosses and where they would be encountered.|lang=Japanese|publyear=2017}}</ref>


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Names
|ja=アスモデウス ''Asumodeusu''<br>アスモダイ ''Asumodai''{{Exp App|MT2}}
|ja=アスモデウス ''Asumodeusu''<br/>アスモダイ ''Asumodai''{{Exp App|MT2}}
|jaM=Asmodeus<br>Asmodai
|jaM=Asmodeus<br/>Asmoday
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
SMT1 MCD Asmodeus Sprite.png|Sprite of Asmodeus from the Mega-CD version of {{Link|Game|SMT1}}
MT2 Asmoday Sprite.png|Sprite of Asmoday from {{Link|Game|MT2}}.
SMT1 MCD Asmodeus Screenshot.png|Screenshot of Asmodeus's stats from the Mega-CD version of {{Link|Game|SMT1}}
MT2 Asmoday Animated Sprite.gif|Animated sprite of Asmoday from {{Link|Game|MT2}}.
SMT2 GBA Asmodeus Screenshot.png|Screenshot of Asmodeus in the [[A-Mode DDS]] Dictionary from the Game Boy Advance version of {{Link|Game|SMT2}}
SMT1 MCD Asmodeus Sprite.png|Sprite of Asmodeus from the Mega-CD version of {{Link|Game|SMT1}}.
SMT1 MCD Asmodeus Screenshot.png|Screenshot of Asmodeus's stats from the Mega-CD version of {{Link|Game|SMT1}}.
SMT2 GBA Asmodeus Screenshot.png|Screenshot of Asmodeus in the [[A-Mode DDS]] Dictionary from the Game Boy Advance version of {{Link|Game|SMT2}}.
</gallery>
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==Notes==
{{Notelist}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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Asmodeus, also known as Asmoday, is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

Profile

Origin

Asmodeus comes from the Book of Tobit, a Second Temple-period Jewish writing accepted as scripture by non-Protestant Christians. In this book, Asmodeus is a demon who kills several successive husbands of Sarah, daughter of Raguel, on their wedding night. This demon Asmodeus is also featured in Talmudic and Kabbalistic writings. Asmodeus's name is believed to come from the Zoroastrian Aeshma-daeva.

In the Ars Goetia, a section of The Lesser Key of Solomon, Asmoday or Asmodai is the 32nd of the 72 demons allegedly summoned by King Solomon.

Design

Gameplay

Shin Megami Tensei IV

This section is in need of research.
Reason: Boss stat table needs to be filled.
Name Level
Asmodeus
Strength
Dexterity
Magic
Agility
Luck
Race Alignment HP MP
[[]]
Basic Attack attack(s) with the element / Target: / Add:
Drop
Resistances
— — — — — — — —
— — — — — — — —
Ailment Resistances
— — — — —
Skills
Skill Cost Description

Name Level
Asmodeus 51
Strength
57
Dexterity
57
Magic
57
Agility
57
Luck
57
Race Alignment Speech HP MP
Tyrant {{{align}}} — 427 192
Basic Attack 1 attack(s) with the Phys element / Target: 1 enemy / Add: None
Location —
Resistances
— NulNull DrnDrain — — — WkWeak NulNull
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1
Ailment Resistances
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1
Skills
Skill Cost Description Level
Fire Breath 21 MP 1-4 hits of Weak Fire damage to random enemies.
Blight 14 MP Weak Phys damage with 60% chance of Poison to all enemies.
Life Aid — 10% HP recovery to user after battle. Overrides Light Life Aid. 52
Doping 45 MP Increases all allies' max HP by 30%. 53

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei IV One of the 72 demons of the Goetia, he was a cherub before his fall from grace.
He has three heads: a bull, a man, and a sheep. His legs are like that of a chicken, his tail is a venemous snake, and his wings are hideous. In his hands he holds a battle flag and a spear, and he rides a dragon, spitting flames from his mouth. If the conjurer approaches him with respect, he will obey and give rings, as well as teach astronomy and geometry. Later literature ties him to the sin of lust.
Devil Children
Light Book and Dark Book 		A demon who turned from good to evil. Currently leads over the House of Taurus.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei IV

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Persona 5

Asmodeus does not appear in Persona 5, but the Shadow form of Suguru Kamoshida is called Suguru Asmodeus Kamoshida.

Trivia

  • Unique among bosses in Shin Megami Tensei IV, Asmodeus does not nullify the Light element and is merely resistant to it. This makes Asmodeus the only boss in the game who is susceptible to instant kill skills.
  • During development of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, Asmoday was considered for use as a boss. He would have been of the Tyrant race and be fought in Area 2.[1]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese アスモデウス Asumodeusu
アスモダイ AsumodaiDigital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II
Asmodeus
Asmoday

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Page description: A table of bosses and where they would be encountered. Megaten Maniacs (2017), Nobuyuki Shioda and Masashi Uchida. Japanese. p. 133.
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