Baihu

Baihu, also known as Byakko in some localizations,^[a] is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

The Baihu (白虎), or White Tiger, is one of the Four Symbols, constellations that represent various things in Chinese culture. The Baihu represents the west, autumn, and metal.

Although many English compendium entries in the Megami Tensei franchise classify Baihu as a member of the Ssu-Ling (Simplified Chinese: 四灵four spirits, Traditional Chinese: 四靈four spirits, romanized Sìlíng), it is a member of the Ssu-Hsiang (Chinese: 四象four symbols, romanized Sìxiàng).

Design

Baihu is a white tiger with long locks of white fur on its face, chest, legs and tail tip. It typically appears with bright blue eyes, a visible spine and a long thin tail.

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Baihu.

Compendium

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Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese mythology. It represents the direction West, the season autumn and the element metal.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal.
Shin Megami Tensei IV	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal.
Shin Megami Tensei V	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese mythology. It represents the west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. It is believed to be the king of all beasts.
Liberation Dx2	One of the Ssu Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese lore. The Four beasts were divided equally throughout the land to protect the five emperors in ancient China. There is even a mural depiction of them in the Kitora Tomb in Japan. Baihu, the white tiger, is protector of the west and represents the season of autumn. In ancient times the tiger was considered the king of all beast and Baihu their leader.
Soul Hackers 2	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. It is believed to be the king of all beasts.
Persona 2: Innocent Sin	One of the Four Symbols. A holy beast that protects the west.
Persona 3 Reload	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. He is believed to be the king of all beasts.
Persona 4	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal.
Persona 5	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. He is believed to be the king of all beasts.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	One of the Ssu-Ling celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal.
Persona 5 Tactica	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction west, the season of autumn, and the element of metal. It is believed to be the king of all beasts.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ビャッコ Byakko	White Tiger; Katakana rendering of Japanese: 白虎, Hepburn Byakko.
Simplified Chinese	白虎 Báihǔ	White Tiger
Traditional Chinese	白虎 Báihǔ	White Tiger
French	BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
French	ByakkoPersona 3 Reload Persona 5 Royal
German	BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
German	ByakkoPersona 3 Reload Persona 5 Royal
Italian	BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Italian	ByakkoPersona 3 Reload Persona 5 Royal
Korean	백호 Baekho	White Tiger; Hangul rendering of Korean: 白虎, romanized Baekho.
Polish	BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Polish	Bai HuPersona 3 Reload
Brazilian Portuguese	BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Brazilian Portuguese	ByakkoPersona 3 Reload
Russian	Бай-хуShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Bay-khu	Baihu; Palladius cyrillization of Chinese: 白虎, romanized Báihǔ.
Russian	БьяккоPersona 3 Reload B’yakko	Byakko; Polivanov cyrillization of Japanese: 白虎, Hepburn Byakko.
Spanish	BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Spanish	ByakkoPersona 3 Reload Persona 5 Royal
Turkish	BaihuShin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Turkish	ByakkoPersona 3 Reload