Mahakala

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

Mahakala
Origin	Hinduism Buddhism
Race(s)	DeityMajin Tensei Devil Survivor Devil Survivor: Overclocked Devil Survivor 2 Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker TenmaShin Megami Tensei Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis
Alignment(s)	Light-ChaosShin Megami Tensei Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis
Arcana(s)	ChariotPersona 2: Innocent Sin Persona 2: Eternal Punishment DeathPersona 4 Persona 4 Golden Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
Order(s)	FuryDevil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon

Mahakala is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

Profile

Origin

Mahākāla (महाकाल; lit. "great black one" or "great time/death") 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.

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

Gallery

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  A Sprite of Mahakala from the PlayStation version of Shin Megami Tensei

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  A Sprite of Mahakala from the Mega-CD version of Shin Megami Tensei

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  Render from Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

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  Model from Persona 4 Golden.