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==Profile==
==Profile==
===Origin===
===Origin===
[[wikipedia:The Dagda|The Dagda]] is a major god and king of the [[wikipedia:Tuatha Dé Danann|Tuatha Dé Danann]] in the pre-Christian Irish faith. He is god of knowledge, fertility, magic, strength and druids. He is married to the Irish war goddess the [[Morrigan|Mórrígan]] and is the father of [[Brigid]]. His name means "the good god" and has the title of ''Eochaid Ollathair'', which means "All-father."
[[wikipedia:The Dagda|The Dagda]] is a major god and king of the [[wikipedia:Tuatha Dé Danann|Tuatha Dé Danann]] in the pre-Christian Irish faith. He is god of knowledge, fertility, magic, strength and druids. He is married to the Irish war goddess the [[Morrigan|Mórrígan]] and is the father of [[Brigid]]. His name means "the good god" and has the title of ''Eochaid Ollathair'', which means "All-father." It is hypothesised by some that [[Danu]] is the mother of The Dagda, however the lack of historical records of Danu brings this interpretation into question.


===Design===
===Design===
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Dagda was designed by [[Masayuki Doi]] for [[Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse]], and in order to match the narrative of the game Doi emphasised Dagda's control over life and death.<ref>{{Cite Interview|quote='''Masayuki Doi''': Role-wise there was a discrepancy in the game with the generally transmitted image of a good, food-loving god, so I broadened the definition. I strengthened his image as a god ruling over life and death, emphasised the death aspect even on the inside, and heightened the god of death element.|translquote= |title= |publ= |publisher= |page= |url= [https://dijehtranslations.wordpress.com/2016/08/12/970/]|archive= |published= |retrieved= November 20, 2024|site= |type= }}</ref> He resembles a human wearing greyish-green armour on his body with his skeletal hands exposed and a cape torn in half at his back. His head is covered by a helmet with a golden question mark on his forehead. His eyes are emerald green and resemble that of a human, the cheeks of the helmet are exposed to reveal a skeletal mouth, and his red hair surrounds his entire head and connects to his head. He wears a large golden belt around his waist with a large Celtic triskelion at its center. On his collar is a golden emblem of a four leafed clover contrasting with [[Danu]]'s three leafed shamrock symbolizing his rejection of Christianity as the shamrock is associated with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity Holy Trinity].<ref>{{Cite Interview|quote='''Masayuki Doi''': I preferred the four-leaf clover to the shamrock because the idea of trinity has been overtaken by Christianity and this was supposed to be a sort of rebellion against history. |translquote= |title= |publ= |publisher= |page= |url= [https://dijehtranslations.wordpress.com/2016/08/12/970/]|archive= |published= |retrieved= November 20, 2024|site= |type= }}</ref>
Dagda was designed by [[Masayuki Doi]] for [[Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse]], and in order to match the narrative of the game Doi emphasised Dagda's control over life and death.<ref name=":0">{{Cite Interview|quote='''Masayuki Doi''': Role-wise there was a discrepancy in the game with the generally transmitted image of a good, food-loving god, so I broadened the definition. I strengthened his image as a god ruling over life and death, emphasised the death aspect even on the inside, and heightened the god of death element. I gave the belt the triskeles inspired by anecdotes about his big round belly. I preferred the four-leaf clover to the shamrock because the idea of trinity has been overtaken by Christianity and this was supposed to be a sort of rebellion against history.|translquote= |title= |publ= |publisher= |page= |url= [https://dijehtranslations.wordpress.com/2016/08/12/970/]|archive= |published= |retrieved= November 20, 2024|site= |type= }}</ref> He resembles a human wearing greyish-green armour on his body with his skeletal hands exposed and a cape torn in half at his back. His head is covered by a helmet with a golden question mark on his forehead. His eyes are emerald green and resemble that of a human, the cheeks of the helmet are exposed to reveal a skeletal mouth, and his red hair surrounds his entire head and connects to his head. He wears a large golden belt around his waist with a large Celtic triskelion at its center. On his collar is a golden emblem of a four leafed clover contrasting with [[Danu]]'s three leafed shamrock symbolizing his rejection of Christianity as the shamrock is associated with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity Holy Trinity].<ref name=":0" />


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==

Latest revision as of 09:32, 20 November 2024

Dagda is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

Profile

Origin

The Dagda is a major god and king of the Tuatha Dé Danann in the pre-Christian Irish faith. He is god of knowledge, fertility, magic, strength and druids. He is married to the Irish war goddess the Mórrígan and is the father of Brigid. His name means "the good god" and has the title of Eochaid Ollathair, which means "All-father." It is hypothesised by some that Danu is the mother of The Dagda, however the lack of historical records of Danu brings this interpretation into question.

Design

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Dagda was designed by Masayuki Doi for Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, and in order to match the narrative of the game Doi emphasised Dagda's control over life and death.[1] He resembles a human wearing greyish-green armour on his body with his skeletal hands exposed and a cape torn in half at his back. His head is covered by a helmet with a golden question mark on his forehead. His eyes are emerald green and resemble that of a human, the cheeks of the helmet are exposed to reveal a skeletal mouth, and his red hair surrounds his entire head and connects to his head. He wears a large golden belt around his waist with a large Celtic triskelion at its center. On his collar is a golden emblem of a four leafed clover contrasting with Danu's three leafed shamrock symbolizing his rejection of Christianity as the shamrock is associated with the Holy Trinity.[1]

Gameplay

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Name Level HP MP
Dagda 84 16660 3296
Strength
101
Dexterity
89
Magic
97
Agility
95
Luck
88

Race AlignmentFactored with certain skills EXP
Deity Neutral —
Drop
Destiny Stone (%) — —
Resistances
— — RsResist RsResist RsResist RsResist WkWeak —
×1 ×1 ×½×0.50 ×½×0.50 ×½×0.50 ×½×0.50 ×1¼×1.25 ×1
Ailment Resistances
RsResist RsResist RsResist RsResist RsResist RsResist RsResist RsResist
Skill Affinity
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target Effect
Phys 1 Single enemy —
Skills
Skill Cost Description
Lost Hit 1 MP Heavy physical damage to one foe. Inflicts Lost.
Denial 1 MP Returns a target back to the stock at random.
Megidolaon 70 MP Heavy almighty damage to all foes.
Energy Drain 7 MP Drains small amount of HP and MP from one foe.
Luster Candy 80 MP Buffs party's attack, defense, and agility by 1 level.
Debilitate 100 MP Debuffs all foes' attack, defense, and agility by 1 level.
Power Punch 9 MP Medium physical damage to one foe. Smirk: +Daze

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Name Level HP MP
Dagda 80 559 339
Strength
85
Vitality
65
Magic
43
Agility
43
Luck
41
Location Special Fusion (Gogmagog + Skadi + Mithras)
Race Alignment Speech C. CostCompendium Summoning Cost Fusion Condition Gift Type
Deity Light-Neutral — 76,902 Clear "Holy Will and Profane Dissent"
Resistances
— NuNull NuNull NuNull NuNull WkWeak —
— — — — — — —
Ailment Resistances
— — — — — — — —
— — — — — — — —
Skill Potential
+6
—
—
—
—
-4
-4
+3
—
—
—
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target
Physical 1 1 enemy
Innate Skill
Magic Harp While an Omagatoki effect is active, user's attacks with positive skill potential may inflict Sleep or instakill.
Skills
Skill Cost Description Level
Lost Hit +6 46 MP (Unique) Severe Physical attack to 1 foe. Chance of instakill. Innate
Hades Blast +6 43 MP Heavy Physical attack to all foes. Innate
Power Punch +6 28 MP Medium to severe Physical attack to 1 foe. The more remaining HP the user has, the stronger the attack. Innate
Luster Candy 150 MP Raises all stats of all allies by 1 rank for 3 turns. Innate
Freikugel +3 50 MP Severe Strength-based Almighty attack to 1 foe. High chance of landing Critical hits. 81
High Phys Pleroma — Greatly increases Physical attack damage. 83
Null Phys — Nullifies Physical skills. 84
Magatsuhi Skills
Skill Description
Omagatoki: Critical All attacks, including magical attacks, will become Critical hits for all allies for 1 turn.
Omagatoki: ChargeRequires Deity Talisman All charge effects will remain for all allies until the next turn.
Omagatoki: MomentumRequires Virtuous Neutral Periapt Adds 1 Press Turn Icon for every defeated for for all allies for 1 turn.
Dana's WisdomRequires Seeds of Dana Periapt Restores Press Turn Icons to the state they were in at the start of the turn.

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei V:
Vengeance 		A god of Celtic myth and the supreme deity of the Tuatha Dé Danann. His name means "the good god."

A glutton for porridge, he's even- tempered and excels in martial arts. His treasures include a club with the power to destroy and resurrect, a golden harp that can control the seasons, and a cauldron of endless food.

Persona 2: Innocent Sin Danann god presiding over the earth, knowledge, and fertility.
Devil Children
Light Book and Dark Book 		A giant of a demon with a hardy appetite. Carries his own pot of rice into battle.
Devil Children
Fire Book and Ice Book 		なくなることなく　ご飯があふれてくる　不思議なカマを　持っている　神　ものしりで　手先も　器用
Translation: A god who carries a mysterious cauldron that overflows with rice and never runs out. He has extensive knowledge and dexterous hands.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

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Dagda first appears in Yomotsu Hirasaka after Nanashi is killed by Adramelech and his forces. He offers to revive the recently deceased boy in exchange for him becoming his Godslayer.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

Dagda appears in the DLC sidequest "Holy Will and Profane Dissent". He can be recruited upon defeating him in battle.

Novel Appearances

Maka Kokuten Danshō

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Other Appearances

Brave Frontier

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Last Chronicle

Dagda is one of the characters featured in the crossover with the Japanese trading card game Last Chronicle. His card, featuring an illustration drawn by Ikumi Fukuda, was released in the Rebel Contract Deck[2], which also featured illustrations of Nanashi, Walter, and Jonathan.

Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
English BountyDemiKids Light Version and Dark Version
Japanese ダグダPersona 2: Innocent Sin
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book
Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book
Daguda		 Dagda
ダグザShin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Daguza		 Dagda
Simplified Chinese 达格达 Dágédá Dagda
Traditional Chinese 達格達 Dágédá Dagda
French Dagda Dagda
German Dagda Dagda
Italian Dagda Dagda
Korean 다그다 Dageuda Dagda
Polish Dagda Dagda
Brazilian Portuguese Dagda Dagda
Russian Дагда Dagda Dagda
Spanish Dagda Dagda
Turkish Dagda Dagda

Gallery

  • Portrait

    Portrait

  • Character bio

    Character bio

  • Concept art 1

    Concept art 1

  • Concept art 2

    Concept art 2

  • Official Twitter icon from Japanese website

    Official Twitter icon from Japanese website

  • Dagda's card art from the crossover with Japanese TCG Last Chronicle

    Dagda's card art from the crossover with Japanese TCG Last Chronicle

  • Nahobino meeting Dagda

    Nahobino meeting Dagda

  • Dagda using Lost Hit

    Dagda using Lost Hit

Videos

Dagda's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Masayuki Doi: Role-wise there was a discrepancy in the game with the generally transmitted image of a good, food-loving god, so I broadened the definition. I strengthened his image as a god ruling over life and death, emphasised the death aspect even on the inside, and heightened the god of death element. I gave the belt the triskeles inspired by anecdotes about his big round belly. I preferred the four-leaf clover to the shamrock because the idea of trinity has been overtaken by Christianity and this was supposed to be a sort of rebellion against history." [1]. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Shin Megami Tensei IV Final ‘Last Chronicle’ Card Illustrations" Reggy, [2]. Published April 7, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2023. Persona Central.
  3. ↑ Faz on X: "SMT V Unused DLC/Demon mentions DLC: Satan Krishna Dagda Maitreya (found by @regularpanties) Demons: Ardha Astarte Shesha" / X. Published November 26, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2024. Twitter.
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