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Krishna
クリシュナ

Artwork from Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

Origin Hinduism
Race(s) Deity
Alignment(s) GoodDigital Devil Story: Megami Tensei

Light-NeutralShin Megami Tensei if...
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2

NeutralShin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Voice Actor(s) Kenjiro TsudaShin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
 (JP)
Jalen K. CassellShin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
 (EN)[1]

Krishna is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

Profile

Origin

In Hinduism, Krishna[a] is the eighth avatar of Vishnu, the god of preservation. Some Hindu traditions worship Krishna himself as the Supreme Being in his own right.

Design

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Krishna's design in Shin Megami Tensei if... is the same as Vishnu's from Shin Megami Tensei.

In Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, Krishna possesses a human-like[2] appearance, having brown skin, short blue hair, and light gray eyes. On his forehead is a bindi,[b] though it is partially obscured by his feathered hat. In addition to the hat, he wears a western-styled[3] outfit: a turquoise blazer embellished with circles near the sleeves and beneath the lapels, an orange dress shirt with its undone collar giving way to a darker cravat, and brown shorts paired with knee-high boots. He holds a golden flute decorated with a red tassel and blue jewel in his hands.

The decision to lean into the human appearance was done to reflect Krishna's motives, making him someone who appears to meet humanity halfway instead of being an all-powerful god.[4] This extends to his voice direction, as he lacks the typical distortion applied to the voices of gods and demons.[5]

Gameplay

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Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei

FCKMT
Name Level HP MP
Krishna 64 999 99
Strength 20
Intelligence 20
Attack 20
Agility 20
Defense 20
Location Fusion
Race Alignment CostSummon Cost CPMagnetite used Attack PowerPower of demon's basic attack
Deity Good 96 184
Magic Skills
Skill Attribute Cost Description
Gaboatt Fire 15 MP A vortex of flame burns everything completely.
Hakyou Expel 15 MP The greatest magic, which reduces the opponent to ash with holy light.
Gussurito Offensive Support 10 MP Puts the opponent to sleep.
Name Level HP MP
Krishna 64 999 88
Vitality 31
Intelligence 24
Strength 25
Agility 25
Luck 15
Location Fusion
Race Alignment CostSummon Cost CPMagnetite used Moon PhaseDemon Aggression
Deity Good — —
Resistances
Gun Sword Fire Ice Electric Light
×⅛×0.125 ×⅝×0.625 ×⅝×0.625 ×⅝×0.625 ×⅝×0.625 ×⅝×0.625
Force Bind Dark Nerve Mind
×¼×0.25 ×½×0.50 ×¼×0.25 ×⅛×0.125 ×¼×0.25
Magic Skills
Skill Attribute Cost Effect
Maragidyne Fire 10 MP Inflicts Fire damage.
Hama Expel 15 MP Inflicts Expel damage.
Recarm Healing 8 MP Revives a dead ally with full HP and MP. Chance of failing.

Shin Megami Tensei if...
Name Level HP MP
Krishna 53 787 256
Strength 22
Intelligence 15
Magic 18
Vitality 11
Agility 10
Luck 18
Location Guardian only
Species Race Alignment CostSummon Cost CPMagnetite used while in party Inheritance Type
God Deity Light-Neutral (113) ♄Macca1696 —
Attack Accuracy Defense Evasion M. Attack M. Effect
150 99 128 97 21 19
Resistances
"Dark・Null"
Sword Gun Swd Skl D Atk Skill Charge Fire Ice
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×⅝×0.625
Electric Force Nerve Light Dark Ruin Bind Almighty
×⅝×0.625 ×1 NuNull NuNull NuNull ×⅛×0.125 ×⅛×0.125 ×1
Moon Phase Damage Output
New New 1/8 1/8 2/8 2/8 3/8 3/8 Half Half 5/8 5/8 6/8 6/8 7/8 7/8 Full Full
68.75% 112.5% 100% 100% 87.5% 100% 106.25% 118.75% 125%
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target
Attack 1 Single enemy
Magic Skills
Skill Attribute Cost Description
Tarukaja Almighty 4 MP —
Rakukaja Almighty 4 MP —
Makakaja Almighty 4 MP —
Zandyne Force 18 MP —
Ziodyne Elec 18 MP —
Sexy Dance Nerve 6 MP —

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

BossAlly
Name Level HP MP
Krishna 60 9043 2020
Strength 70
Dexterity 64
Magic 72
Agility 65
Luck 66

Race AlignmentFactored with certain skills EXP
Deity Neutral —
Drop
Amrita Shower (100%) — —
Resistances
— — — — — — RsResist WkWeak
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×½×0.50 ×1¼×1.25
Ailment Resistances
×0 NuNull RsResist ×0 ×0 ×0 ×0 ×0
Skill Affinity
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target Effect
Phys 1 Single enemy —
Skills
Skill Cost Description
Zandyne 20 MP Heavy force damage to one foe.
Ziodyne 20 MP Heavy elec damage to one foe.
Venomous Raga 65 MP 70% poison, sick, or bind to all foes, and debuffs their attack by 2 levels.
Dream Raga 65 MP 70% sleep, panic or charm to all foes, and debuffs their defense by 2 levels.
Combat Tara 60 MP Buffs party's attack, defense, and agility by 1 level.
Moxagita 1 MP Almighty damage dependent on number of status ailments inflicted.
Name Level HP MP
Krishna 87 632 495
Strength 88
Dexterity 89
Magic 133
Agility 113
Luck 123
Location Special Fusion (Loki + Lakshmi + Chernobog)
Race AlignmentFactored with certain skills Speech C. CostCompendium Summoning Cost Fusion Condition
Deity Neutral Krishna 111628 Defeat Vishnu-Flynn
Resistances
— — — — — — RsResist WkWeak
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×½×0.50 ×1¼×1.25
Ailment Resistances
×1 ×0 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1
Skill Affinity
—
—
—
—
+5
+5
—
−3
—
+5
+3
+3
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target Effect
Phys 1 Single enemy —
Skills
Skill Cost Description Level
Venomous Raga 65 MP 70% poison, sick, or bind to all foes, and debuffs their attack by 2 levels. Innate
Dream Raga 65 MP 70% sleep, panic or charm to all foes, and debuffs their defense by 2 levels. Innate
Ziodyne 20 MP Heavy elec damage to one foe. Innate
Deadly Wind 40 MP Severe force damage to one foe. 88
Combat Tara 60 MP Buffs party's attack, defense, and agility by 1 level. 89
Salvation 100 MP Fully restores party's HP. Smirk: +Cures all ailments 90
Drain Dark — Absorbs dark damage. 91

Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2

Name Rarity Grade Race AI Tendency Aether
Krishna 5★ 98 Deity Attack Light Neutral
Obtain
Banner
Unique Gem Summon
Base Level 50 Stats
HP Strength Magic P. Attack P. Defense
1244 62 231 460 565
Vitality Agility Luck M. Attack M. Defense
186 187 153 815 650
Panel 1 100 +250 HP
Reduces the cost of Force skills by 1MP. +15% to Force damage.
Panel 2 200 +10 M. Atk
Adds Null Mortal. While the one with this skill is alive, all party members will receive the following effects: +15% to damage dealt.
Panel 3 300 +250 HP
+20% to Max HP. +20% to Force damage.
Resistances
— ResResist ResResist ResResist ResResist DrnDrain Weak
Devil Connector
Aptitude Active Skill
60 10 50 Force All Magic
Innate Skills
Name Cost Power Target
  Force Amp — — Self
Origin Avatar — — Self
Salvation's Melody 6 MP 300 Single
Archetype Skills
Archetype Name Cost Power Target
Aragami 		Mazanbarion 8 MP 130 All Enemies
Great Idea — — Self
Protector 		Leisurely Guidance — — Self
Force Slowda — — Self
Psychic 		Fierce Guidance — — Self
Force Accele — — Self
Elementalist 		Null Dark — — —
Force Vital — — Self

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

A divine hero of Hindu mythology. He is the eighth avatar of Vishnu, who is said to appear whenever the world is at risk. Name is sometimes translated as "all-attractive."
Raised by cow herders. As a boy, he would play his flute, causing women to flock to him. As an adult, he became a great tactician. Shot in the back of the leg by mistake by a hunter named Jara.

Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2

A hero appearing in Hindu Mythology, who is the 8th incarnation of the god Vishnu. He appears whenever the world is in danger. His name has the meaning "all-attractive." He was raised by cattle herders and grew up to become a handsome young man who was waited upon many women. He spent his days playing his flute, dancing, and making merry. As an adult, he was a great tactician, using his knowledge and wisdom to achieve tremendous success in battle. Ultimately, while meditating, Krishna lost his life when the hunter Jara mistakenly shot an arrow into the sole of his foot, which was his weak point.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

Initially sealed within the circular Ark that lies in the depths of Kanda-no-yashiro, Krishna is freed by Nanashi after he and Asahi are manipulated by Odin to do so. He thanks the boy for releasing him then calls upon the members of the Divine Powers to convene, claiming that the time for salvation is soon. He leaves with Odin to look for Flynn whilst bidding Dagda farewell, leaving the two kids to rush to Ginza to stop him.

However, Krishna—now flanked by an entourage of demons—manages to approach Flynn first, interrupting the samurai's attempt to summon Masakado. He introduces himself to Flynn, distinguishing the Divine Powers as separate from the causes of Merkabah and Lucifer and posturing its goal of salvation as favorable to humanity. When Isabeau asks if Krishna truly is the spokesperson for those not aligned with either figure, he coyly reassures her that it is true. He then elaborates further on his reasoning behind his goal: the current universe is ruled by a creator that has shaped and trapped humanity into his vision, therefore he must be eliminated. Having said his piece, he offers Flynn the position to bring about salvation, dubbing the samurai as his Kalki. Although Flynn refuses at first, Krishna eventually brings him to his side, using a combination of Odin's attacks and Maitreya taking Asahi hostage to force Flynn to submit. With his Kalki in tow, he proceeds to demonstrate the might of the Divine Powers by summoning Shesha and opening a hole in the ceiling, bathing Tokyo in light for the first time in 25 years. Krishna encourages those seeking his salvation to convene at Tsukiji Konganji before the next full moon, a date that portends the birth of a new universe. He then takes his leave alongside the rest of the Divine Powers and Flynn.

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Novel Appearances

Maka Kokuten Danshō

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Appearances in Non-Megami Tensei Media

Brave Frontier

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Trivia

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
English Krishna
Japanese クリシュナ Kurishuna Krishna

Gallery

Videos

Krishna's reveal for Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2

See Also

Notes

  1. ↑ Sanskrit: कृष्ण, romanized Kṛṣṇa
  2. ↑ A bindi is typically a red dot or sticker applied to the forehead with various religious implications. Although usually associated with Indian culture, the practice is widespread on the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

References

  1. ↑ "Check out Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse!! You can hear me as the leader of the Divine Powers, Lord Krishna!!" @JalenKCassell, Tweet by Jalen K. Cassell. Archived: [1]. Published September 18, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2023. Twitter.
  2. ↑ "僕の中では、神や悪魔よりも“人間”寄りにデザインしたのがクリシュナです。" [2]. Published April 13, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Famitsu.
  3. ↑ "彼が本作で洋装をまとっているのも、現代の人々の心をつかまんとする意図があり..." [3]. Published April 13, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Famitsu.
  4. ↑ "なぜなら、彼は人間に対して“救済”を訴える立場であり、神々しいよりも、人に歩み寄った姿をしているほうが、目的からして好都合だろうと思えたんですね。" [4]. Published April 13, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Famitsu.
  5. ↑ "サウンドの面でも、ほかの神や悪魔のボイスには人間離れした感じのエフェクトを乗せていますが、クリシュナだけは、人間らしくも力強い声をそのままにしています。" [5]. Published April 13, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2024. Famitsu.
  6. ↑ 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 13, 2024. Twitter.
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