Mahakala

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This article is about the demon. For the skill, see Mahakala (Skill).

Mahakala is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

Profile

Origin

Mahākāla (महाकाल; lit. "great black one" or "great time/death")[a] is a manifestation of Shiva in Hinduism.

In Buddhism, Mahākāla is seen as a bodhisattva who is a protector of the Dharma.

In Japan, Mahākāla is venerated as one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Mahākāla's name in Japanese, 大黒天 Daikokuten (lit. "great black deva") or simply 大黒 Daikoku (lit. "great black one"), is homophonous with the Sino-Japanese reading of the first two characters in Okuninushi's name, 大国 Daikoku, which influenced Mahākāla's depiction in Japan.

Design

Gameplay

Last Bible Special

EnemyAlly
Name Level HP MP
Mahakala 14 129 38
Endurance
13
Intelligence
13
Strength
13
Agility
13
Luck
13
Location Athanor Cavern
Group Attack Defense XP Macca

D 34 41 117 Macca90

Resistances
Force Elec Ice Fire Debuff Death PCPoison and Confusion PSParalysis and Sleep
RsResist RsResist RsResist RsResist
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×¼×0.25 ×¾×0.75 ×½×0.50 ×½×0.50
Basic Attack Hit(s) Hit Rate Attack Rate Spell Rate
1 80% —% —%
Name Level HP MP
Mahakala 14 129 38
Endurance
13
Intelligence
13
Strength
13
Agility
13
Luck
13
Location Athanor Cavern
Group Attack Defense XP Macca

D 34 41 Macca

Resistances
Force Elec Ice Fire Debuff Death PCPoison and Confusion PSParalysis and Sleep
RsResist RsResist RsResist RsResist
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×¼×0.25 ×¾×0.75 ×½×0.50 ×½×0.50
Basic Attack Hit(s) Hit Rate Attack Rate Spell Rate
1 80% —% —%
Magic Skills
Skill Attribute Cost Description
Diama Healing 12 MP Magic that restores a fair bit of an ally's HP.
Mudo Death 12 MP Magic that chokes a foe to death.
Makajamil Death 11 MP Magic that seals the magic of foes.
Dexja Support 4 MP Magic that raises the target's quickness.
Extra Skills
Skill Attribute Cost Description
Panic PC The special ability to confuse a foe.

Persona 4

Name Level
Mahakala 78
Strength
58
Magic
38
Endurance
57
Agility
49
Luck
39
Location ?
Arcana Shuffle Time Fusion Condition Inheritance
Death ? Death Rank 10 Phys
Resistances
DrnDrain RplRepel NulNull
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×½×0.50 ×1
Skills
Skill Cost Description Level
Agidyne 12 SP Deals heavy Fire damage to 1 foe. Innate
Myriad Arrows 18% HP Deals heavy Phys damage to all foes 1x to 3x. Innate
Power Charge 29 SP Doubles Physical damage dealt next turn. Innate
Mind Charge 29 SP Doubles magic damage dealt next turn. 80
Maragidyne 22 SP Deals heavy Fire damage to all foes. 82
Mamudoon 34 SP Darkness: med chance of instant kill, all foes. 83
Fire Amp Strengthens Fire attacks by 50%. 84
Mudo Boost Increases success rate of Darkness magic. 85

Persona 4 Golden

Name Level
Mahakala 78
Strength
58
Magic
38
Endurance
57
Agility
49
Luck
39

Arcana Shuffle Time Fusion Condition Inheritance Skill Card
Death Death Rank 10 Phys Myriad Arrows
Resistances
DrnDrain RplRepel NulNull
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×½×0.50 ×1
Skills
Skill Cost Description Level
Agidyne 12 SP Deals heavy Fire damage to 1 foe. Innate
Myriad Arrows 22% HP Deals heavy Phys damage to all foes 1x to 3x. Innate
Power Charge 15 SP Doubles damage of next physical attack. Innate
Mind Charge 15 SP Doubles damage of next magic attack. 80
Maragidyne 22 SP Deals heavy Fire damage to all foes. 82
Mamudoon 34 SP Darkness: med chance of instant kill, all foes. 83
Fire Amp Strengthens Fire attacks by 50%. 84
Mudo Boost Increases success rate of Darkness magic. 85

Devil Survivor

Name Level HP MP
Mahakala 26 210 83
Strength
12
Magic
12
Vitality
11
Agility
7
Location Fusion only
Race

Type(s) Unique C. CostCompendium Summoning Cost

Deity

Macca3759

HP ModModifier used to calculate HP MP ModModifier used to calculate MP St Growth Ma Growth Vi Growth Ag Growth
5.7 2.2 4 2 5 5
Resistances
StStrong WkWeak StStrong StStrong
×1 ×½×0.50 ×1½×1.50 ×½×0.50 ×1 ×¼×0.25
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target
Phys 1 One Foe
Skills
Skill Cost Description LearnedLevel or auction ★'s required
Ares Aid Crit. rate up 50% Innate
Might Call 8 MP Critical atk: 1 time (Phys only) 27
Racial Skill
Skill Cost Description
Awakening LV ÷ 2 + 4 MP MP skills up 1.5x

Devil Survivor: Overclocked

Name Level HP MP
Mahakala 26 210 83
Strength
12
Magic
12
Vitality
11
Agility
7
Location Fusion only
Race

Type(s) Unique C. CostCompendium Summoning Cost

Deity

Macca3759

HP ModModifier used to calculate HP MP ModModifier used to calculate MP St Growth Ma Growth Vi Growth Ag Growth
5.7 2.2 4 2 5 5
Resistances
StStrong WkWeak StStrong StStrong
×1 ×½×0.50 ×1½×1.50 ×½×0.50 ×1 ×¼×0.25
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target
Phys 1 One Foe
Skills
Skill Cost Description LearnedLevel or auction ★'s required
Ares Aid Crit. rate up 50% Innate
Might Call 8 MP Critical atk: 1 time (Phys only) 27
Racial Skill
Skill Cost Description
Awakening LV ÷ 2 + 4 MP Magic damage up 1.5x for one action: Team

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei
(A-Mode DDS)
Origin: India
Another name for Shiva, god of destruction. "Maha" means "great" and "kala" means "black." In Buddhism he is called Daikokuten. A misunderstanding in China led to him being known as a god of the kitchen. Some say he was made one of the Seven Lucky Gods due to Okuninushi's reputation. (Okuninushi's name can also be pronounced "daikoku.") The true Mahakala is nothing like that and looks more like a demon than anything.
Raidou Kuzunoha vs.
King Abaddon
A Hindu god of rage bent on defeating demons. He is an aspect of Shiva, and came to be known as Daikokuten.

His many blades are feared, but if he is treated with reverence, he can bring great wealth and fortune.

Persona 2: Innocent Sin An incarnation of Shiva. Known as Daikokuten in Buddhism.
Persona 4 Indian god who repels evil, known as Daikokuten in Buddhism. Its swords are fearsome, but by paying tribute to him, believers may be blessed with tremendous wealth and happiness.
Persona Q:
Shadow of the Labyrinth
Indian god who repels evil, known as Daikokuten in Buddhism. His swords are fearsome, but by paying tribute to him, believers may be blessed with tremendous wealth and happiness.
Devil Survivor: Overclocked An Indian god who repels evil, known as Daikokuten in Buddhism.

His swords are fearsome, but by paying tribute to him, his worshippers are blessed with tremendous wealth and happiness. One theory holds that he is an incarnation of Shiva, the destroyer.

Devil Survivor 2 An Indian god who repels evil, known as Daikokuten in Buddhism.

His swords are fearsome, but by paying tribute to him, his worshippers are blessed with tremendous wealth and happiness. One theory holds that he is an incarnation of Shiva, the destroyer.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese マハカーラDevil Survivor
Devil Survivor: Overclocked
Devil Survivor 2
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker
Mahakāra
Mahakala
マハーカーラPersona 2: Innocent Sin
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
Mahākāra
Mahakala

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Notes

  1. The word meaning "black" and the word meaning either "time" or "death" are homonyms in Sanskrit.