Xuanwu

Xuanwu, also known as Genbu, is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

The Xuanwu (玄武), or Black Warrior, is one of the Four Symbols, constellations that represent various things in Chinese culture. The Xuanwu represents the north, winter, and water.

Design

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Xuanwu.

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 north, the season winter, and element water.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese lore. It represents the direction north, the season of winter, and the element of water.
Shin Megami Tensei IV	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese lore. It represents the direction north, the season of winter, and the element of water.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese lore. It represents the direction north, the season of winter, and the element of water.
Shin Megami Tensei V	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese mythology. It represents the north, the season of winter, and the element of water. Known to be a great warrior, it is said to support the Earth from below.
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. Gui Xian the turtle is protector of the north and represents the season of winter. It gives guidance based on the future it foresees and will even fight against evil in the guise of a human.
Soul Hackers 2	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction north, the season of winter, and the element of water. Known to be a great warrior, sometimes in the form of a human, it is said to support the Earth from below. Xuanwu is also known for its clairvoyance, which it uses to bestow wisdom.
Persona 2: Innocent Sin	One of the Four Symbols. A holy beast that protects the north.
Persona 3 Reload	One of the Ssu-ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction north, the season of winter, and the element of water. Known to be a great warrior, it supports the earth from below.
Persona 4	One of the Ssu-Ling, celestial creatures in Chinese myth. It represents the direction north, the season of winter, and the element of water.
Persona 5	One of the Ssu-ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction north, the season of winter, and the element of water. Known to be a great warrior, it supports the earth from below.
Persona 5 Royal	One of the Ssu-ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction north, the season of winter, and the element of water. Known to be a great warrior, it supports the earth from below.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	One of the Ssu-ling celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction north, the season of winter, and the element of water.
Persona 5 Tactica	One of the Ssu-ling, celestial creatures of Chinese myth. It represents the direction north, the season of winter, and the element of water. Known to be a great warrior, it supports the earth from below.

Trivia

Xuanwu is inconsistently called Gui Xian and Genbu in the iOS localization of Shin Megami Tensei, with different menus using different names.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ゲンブ Genbu 玄武Shin Megami Tensei (Mega-CD) Genbu	The Black Tortoise. Katakana rendering of 玄武 ("black warrior"). The Black Tortoise. Kanji rendering of the above.
Simplified Chinese	玄武 Xuánwǔ	The Black Tortoise (lit. "black warrior")
Traditional Chinese	玄武 Xuánwǔ	The Black Tortoise (lit. "black warrior")
Korean	현무 Hyeon-mu	The Black Tortoise (lit. "black warrior")