Fionn mac Cumhaill

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Fionn mac Cumhaill
フィン・マックールFionn mac Cumhaill

Artwork from Shin Megami Tensei V

Origin Irish culture
Race(s) Genma
Alignment(s) Light-NeutralShin Megami Tensei V
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
Order(s) Pyro
Voice Actor(s) Takahiro SakuraiShin Megami Tensei V
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
 (JA)
Chris HackneyShin Megami Tensei V
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
 (EN)

Fionn mac Cumhaill is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

Profile

Origin

Fionn mac Cumhaill,[a] often anglicized Finn McCool, is a hunter-warrior and a hero in Irish mythology. He is the leader of the Fianna group of hunter-warriors comprised mostly of young men. Fionn is also portrayed as a talented prophet and poet, with a burnt, magic thumb that is said to grant him immense wisdom. He wields a sword, known as the Mac Au Luin, and is depicted as having a pack of hounds that he hunts with. He was raised under the poet Finnegas, and was raised by druids. Fionn was prophesied to eat the Salmon of Knowledge, which he was tasked with catching and cooking. While doing so, he burnt his thumb on the fat, causing him to instinctively put it to his mouth. It imbued him with the salmon's wisdom, and increased his power thousandfold.

Etymology

Fionn's name, which in Old and Middle Irish is Find or Finn respectively, means a variety of things, primarily "white, lustrous, bright, fair, handsome, blessed, bright, moral, fair, true, and just."

His sword, with the epithet Mac Au Luin, translates directly to "The son of the waves".

Design

According to designer Masayuki Doi, Fionn mac Cumhaill was selected for Shin Megami Tensei V as the developers wanted a "good-looking, demon heartthrob." His design was originally going to incorporate science-fiction elements, but Doi eventually decided to adhere to Fionn as he is presented in Irish mythology. Fionn was initially intended to suck his thumb when he muttered incantations, but the designers felt it made him look too childlike, so they settled on having him gently kiss his thumb instead.[1]

Gameplay

Shin Megami Tensei V
Name Level HP MP
Fionn mac Cumhaill 71 437 325
Strength 58
Vitality 47
Magic 52
Agility 52
Luck 37

Race Speech C. CostCompendium Summoning Cost Gift Type
Genma — — —
Resistances
— NulNull — WkWeak — NulNull —
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1
Ailment Resistances
— NulNull — — NulNull — — —
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1
Skill Potential
+5
+4
+3
−6
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target
Physical 1 1 enemy
Skills
Skill Cost Description Level
Mac an Luin 50 MP Severe Physical attack to 1 foe. Greater effect if a Critical hit. Innate
Hades Blast 60 MP Heavy Physical attack to all foes. Innate
Agibarion 50 MP Severe Fire attack to 1 foe. Innate
Estoma 35 MP Prevents any enemy encounters until next New Moon. Innate
Enduring Soul — Endures lethal attack and fully heals HP once in battle. 72
Bufubarion 50 MP Severe Ice attack to 1 foe. 73
Null Ice — Nullifies Ice skills. 75
Magatsuhi Skills
Skill Description
Omagatoki: Critical All attacks, including magical attacks, will become Critical hits for all allies for 1 turn.
Omagatoki: LuckRequires Genma Talisman EXP and Macca earned greatly increased if the battle ends on this turn.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Name Level HP MP
Fionn mac Cumhaill 71 437 325
Strength 58
Vitality 47
Magic 52
Agility 52
Luck 37
Location Special Fusion (Cu Chulainn + Scathach + Baihu)
Race Alignment Speech C. CostCompendium Summoning Cost Fusion Condition Gift Type
Genma Light-Neutral — ♄Macca128139 Clear “Fionn's Resolve” —
Resistances
— NuNull — WkWeak — NuNull —
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1
Ailment Resistances
— NuNull — — NuNull — — —
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1
Skill Potential
+5
+4
+3
−6
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target
Physical 1 1 enemy
Innate Skill
Healing Hand When restoring an ally's HP, ailments may be cured.
Skills
Skill Cost Description Level
Mac an LuinFionn mac Cumhaill-exclusive 50 MP (Unique) Severe Physical attack to 1 foe. Greater effect if Critical. Innate
Hades Blast 60 MP Heavy Physical attack to all foes. Innate
Agibarion 50 MP Severe Fire attack to 1 foe. Innate
Riberama 35 MP Prevents enemies from fleeing in the field and increases chance of consecutive encounters until the next new moon. Innate
Enduring Soul — Endures lethal attack and fully heals HP once in battle. 72
Bufubarion 50 MP Severe Ice attack to 1 foe. 73
Null Ice — Nullifies Ice skills. 75
Magatsuhi Skills
Skill Description
Omagatoki: Critical All attacks, including magical attacks, will become Critical hits for all allies for 1 turn.
Omagatoki: LuckRequires Genma Talisman EXP and Macca earned greatly increased if the battle ends on this turn.
Omagatoki: MomentumRequires Virtuous Neutral Periapt Adds 1 Press Turn Icon for every defeated foe for all allies for 1 turn.

Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2

Name Rarity Grade Race AI Tendency Aether
Fionn mac Cumhaill 5★ 97 Genma Attack Light Neutral
Obtain
Banner
Unique Gem Summon
Base Level 50 Stats
HP Strength Magic P. Attack P. Defense
1300 229 91 810 662
Vitality Agility Luck M. Attack M. Defense
198 187 157 521 593
Panel 1 100 +250 HP
+15% to Phys damage. Decreases the cost of Moon-White Blade by 1MP.
Panel 2 200 +100 P. Atk
+20% to Critical hit rate. Activates the following Chain Effect when a party member downs a demon: Increases the ATK of all party members by 20% (1 turn), and decreases the DEF of all enemies by 20%. (1 turn)
Panel 3 300 +250 HP
+20% to Max HP. +20% to Phys damage.
Resistances
NuNull NuNull — WkWeak — NuNull —
Devil Connector
Aptitude Active Skill
50 30 40 Phys All Magic
Innate Skills
Name Cost Power Target
  Epitome of Valor — — Self
Proof of Determination
Moon-White Blade 6 MP 140 Single
Archetype Skills
Archetype Name Cost Power Target
Aragami 		Titanomachia 7 MP 125 All Enemies
Great Idea — — Self
Protector 		Auto-Debilitate — — Self
Wicked Strike — — Self
Psychic 		Phys Accele — — Self
Epitome of Martial Arts — — Self
Elementalist 		Null Elec — — Self
Phys Survivor — — Self

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei V

The leader of the Fianna, warriors who protected High King Cormac of Ireland. He was born as Deimne, but, due to his blond hair and white skin, he soon came to be called "Fionn," a name meaning "golden hair."

When training under the druid, Finn Eces, he was ordered to cook the Salmon of Knowledge, and upon licking some of the salmon's fat from his thumb, he gained its knowledge. From that point on, it is said that Fionn could tap this knowledge any time he licked his thumb.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

The leader of the Fianna, warriors who protected High King Cormac of Ireland. He was born as Deimne, but due to his blond hair and white skin, he soon came to be called "Fionn," a name meaning "golden hair."

When training under the druid Finn Eces, he was ordered to cook the Salmon of Knowledge. Upon licking some of the salmon's fat from his thumb, he gained its knowledge. From that point on, it is said that Fionn could tap this knowledge any time he licked his thumb.

Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2

A hero from Celtic Mythology. He is leader of the warrior group known as the Fianna Knights, who were tasked with protecting High King Cormac.

He was known as "Fionn," meaning "golden hair," because of his blond hair and fair skin, but his given name at birth was Deimne.

When training under the he druid Finn Eces, he was ordered to cook the Salmon of Knowledge. When he licked a bit of salmon fat that had gotten onto his thumb, he gained its wisdom. From then on, it's said he could tap into that wisdom simply by licking his thumb.

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

The leader of the Fianna, warriors who protected High King Cormac of Ireland. He was born as Deimne, but due to his blond hair and white skin, he soon came to be called "Fionn," a name meaning "golden hair."

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei V

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Fionn appears in Shinagawa after Lahmu's attack on Jouin High School, where upon seeing the students being abducted by demons in Da'at he takes it upon himself to rescue the humans and bring them to the Fairy Village where they can be sheltered by Oberon and Titania. As the Nahobino and Tao Isonokami travel in search of the students themselves, Fionn misconstrues their situation and believes that Tao is being held captive by the Nahobino, whom he believes to be a mere demon, and ambushes them in order to protect Tao. After battling Tao interrupts and desperately explains the situation to Fionn, who understands their goals align, apologizes for hastily jumping to conclusions before directing the pair to the Fairy Village so they can reunite with the students he has rescued, and advises them to remain cautious and depart.

Fionn appears again in Chiyoda, observing the battle between Bethel and the Demon King's armies, though not participating himself despite the opportunities it presents a mercenary like him. He asks that the Nahobino take time to alleviate the troubles of the Fairy Village if he has the time, stating that he would appreciate it.

Fionn appears again in Taito. After seeing the various factions of Bethel separate and fight each other for the Throne of Creation, noting that he is aware that the Nahobino is a contender for the Throne. If various quests in the Fairy Village have been completed, he admits that he has no interest in ruling and has instead been looking for a king to serve. With the actions of the Nahobino proving that he desires to make the world a better place, Fionn claims that he believes that they are the king he has been searching for. He asks that they battle once again at full power to test if the Nahobino's power is greater than his own, leading to the quest Fionn's Resolve. When accepted, Fionn eagerly prepares to battle, licking his thumb to empower himself and explaining that doing so grants him a level of Knowledge that makes him comparable in power to a Nahobino before they battle. Upon defeat, Fionn happily proclaims that the Nahobino has surpassed all his expectations before admonishing himself for acting informally in front of his king. Fionn pledges allegiance to the Nahobino and joins his party.

Trivia

  • Fionn mac Cumhail's Japanese voice actor, Takahiro Sakurai, also served as a voice actor in Trauma Team, another game which Masayuki Doi helped design characters for.[1]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
English Fionn mac Cumhaill
Japanese フィン・マックール Fin Makkūru Fionn mac Cumhaill
Simplified Chinese 芬恩·麦克库尔 Fēn'ēn màikè Kù'ěr Fionn mac Cumhaill
Traditional Chinese 芬恩·麥克庫爾 Fēn'ēn màikè Kù'ěr Fionn mac Cumhaill
French Fionn mac Cumhaill
German Fionn mac Cumhaill
Italian Fionn mac Cumhaill
Korean 핀 막 쿨 Pin mak Kul Fionn mac Cumhaill
Polish Fionn mac Cumhaill
Brazilian Portuguese Fionn mac Cumhaill
Russian Финн Маккул Finn Makkul Finn MacCool
Peninsular Spanish Fionn mac Cumhaill
Turkish Fionn mac Cumhaill

Gallery

Videos

Fionn mac Cumhaill's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V
Fionn mac Cumhaill and Danu's reveal for Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2

Notes

  1. ↑ Old Irish: Finn mac Cumail

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Twitter. Archived: [1]. Published July 30, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2024. Twitter.
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