Poison

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Poison is a recurring Status Ailment in the Megami Tensei franchise.

Profile

Poison typically inflicts a small-to-moderate amount of damage per turn to those inflicted. In some games, it may also persist after battle, dealing damage every few steps the protagonist takes in the overworld or in a dungeon.

Gameplay

Shin Megami Tensei

Cause
Item	—
Skill	Toxic Sting, Venom Bite, Venom Breath, Venom Claw
Weapon
Cure
Item	Dis-Poison
Skill	Posumudi

Persona 3

Cause
Item	—
Skill	Poison Arrow, Poisma, Poison Mist, Virus Breath, Poison Boost
Weapon
Cure
Item
Skill	Posumudi, Amrita, Salvation
Prevention
Skill	Null Poison
Equipment

Persona 4

In Persona 4, a target inflicted with Poison loses HP every time they act and their physical damage is also decreased. The effect wears off after battle.

Cause
Item	—
Skill	Blight, Poisma, Poison Arrow, Poison Boost, Poison Mist, Poison Skewer, Virus Wave
Weapon	Pinwheel, Poison Claw, Poison Kunai, Pure Assassin
Cure
Item	Amrita Soda, Dokudami Tea, Hiranya, Hiranya CabbagePersona 4 Golden
Skill	Amrita, Salvation, Posumudi
Prevention
Skill	Null Posion, Resist Poison
Equipment	Disinfectant, Gas Mask, Kotodama Cape

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

When a target is Poisoned, they lose HP over time. Poison clears after hitting an opponent, or after a set amount of time.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	毒 Doku POISON	Poison

Gallery

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  Yu Narukami afflicted with Poison in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax