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Merkabah is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

The Merkabah (Hebrew: מֶרְכָּבָהChariot, romanized Merkāḇâ), meaning "Chariot," refers to the divine chariot or throne of God. Merkabah mysticism is a branch of Judaism that appeared during the Talmudic and post-Talmudic periods (c.100 BC-1000 AD), its primary focus being the visionary and introspective practices centered around the Merkabah, as is described in Ezekiel 1:4-26 of the Hebrew Bible. In these passages, the eponymous Ezekiel describes a complex vision of a divine chariot, the Merkabah, which carries the presence of God. The Merkabah itself is reported to have an appearance like sapphire stone, driven by four multi-winged, multi-headed entities.[1]

Design

In Shin Megami Tensei IV, Merkabah's design was illustrated by guest artist Keita Amemiya, and revised in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse by Masayuki Doi. It features a pale, gender-ambiguous humanoid form shrouded in several wings and blades, and bearing a face over its midriff. It possesses four arms, one of which extends into a serpentine body with a face around the elbow. In its second form, Merkabah's body is split in half and composed almost entirely of wings. Its left half retains the ornate angelic features of its first form, while the other half appears much more demonic and sinister. Either side bears half a face, while Merkabah's actual face bridges the two halves of its body, as does an arch of thorns.

In the Devil Children series, Merkabah is a four-armed machine comprised of blue and yellow metal, with disc-shaped plates affixed with spikes. A sphere connecting either plate bears a face wearing a red mask.

Gameplay

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

Boss (1st Battle)Boss (2nd Battle)Ally
Name Level HP MP
Merkabah 75 17310 3723
Strength
87
Dexterity
93
Magic
97
Agility
88
Luck
88

Race AlignmentFactored with certain skills EXP
Herald Law
Drop
Resistances
DrDrain WkWeak
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1.25
Ailment Resistances
×0 ×0 ×0 NuNull ×0 ×0 ×0 ×0
Skill Affinity
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target Effect
Phys 1 Single enemy
Skills
Skill Cost Description
Chariot 60 MP Medium almighty damage and Sukunda to all foes.
Riot Gun 30 MP Severe gun damage to one foe. Smirk: +Pierce
Thunder Reign 70 MP Severe elec damage to all foes.
Deadly Wind 40 MP Severe force damage to one foe.
Concentrate 9 MP Multiplies user's next magical damage by 2.5.
Luster Candy 80 MP Buffs party's attack, defense, and agility by 1 level.
Dekaja 30 MP Negates all stat buffs from all foes.
Shalt Not Resist 1 MP 2 hits of almighty attacks to multiple foes that debuffs their defense.
Hexagram 1 MP Instant kill to one foe with 100% accuracy.
Name Level HP MP
A. Merkabah 95 10683 2675
Strength
107
Dexterity
113
Magic
117
Agility
108
Luck
108

Race AlignmentFactored with certain skills EXP
Herald Law
Drop
Balm of Rising (100%)
Resistances
DrDrain WkWeak
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1.25
Ailment Resistances
×0 ×0 ×0 NuNull ×0 ×0 ×0 ×0
Skill Affinity
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target Effect
Phys 1 Single enemy
Skills
Skill Cost Description
Chariot 60 MP Medium almighty damage and Sukunda to all foes.
Riot Gun 30 MP Severe gun damage to one foe. Smirk: +Pierce
Thunder Reign 70 MP Severe elec damage to all foes.
Deadly Wind 40 MP Severe force damage to one foe.
Concentrate 9 MP Multiplies user's next magical damage by 2.5.
Luster Candy 80 MP Buffs party's attack, defense, and agility by 1 level.
Dekaja 30 MP Negates all stat buffs from all foes.
Shalt Not Resist 1 MP 2 hits of almighty attacks to multiple foes that debuffs their defense.
Hexagram 1 MP Instant kill to one foe with 100% accuracy.
Name Level HP MP
Merkabah 99 926 403
Strength
117
Dexterity
155
Magic
140
Agility
115
Luck
111
Location Special Fusion (Seraph + Cherub + Throne)
Race AlignmentFactored with certain skills Speech C. CostCompendium Summoning Cost Fusion Condition
Herald Law Merkabah 167758 Clear Bonds or Anarchy ending
Resistances
DrDrain WkWeak
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1.25
Ailment Resistances
×0.50 ×0.50 ×1 ×0 ×0.50 ×0.50 ×1 ×0.50
Skill Affinity
+6
+6
+6
+6
-6
+5
Basic Attack Element Hit(s) Target Effect
Phys 1 Single enemy
Skills
Skill Cost Description Level
Chariot 60 MP Medium almighty damage and Sukunda to all foes. Innate
Riot Gun 30 MP Severe gun damage to one foe. Smirk: +Pierce Innate
Thunder Reign 70 MP Severe elec damage to all foes. Innate
Deadly Wind 40 MP Severe force damage to one foe. Innate

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei IV:
Apocalypse
Sometimes called the "heavenly chariot" or the "throne of God." Described as having four faces and four wings in Ezekiel.
There is also a form of meditation that invokes Merkabah used to connect to a higher realm. The ritual is quite dangerous, so caution is advised.
Devil Children
Black Book and Red Book
悪いちしきを 広めるために 世界中を かけまわる 悪い天使
Translation: A wicked angel who travels throughout the world to spread bad knowledge.
Devil Children
White Book
わるいちしきを ひろめるために セカイじゅうを かけまわる わるいテンシ
Translation: A wicked angel who travels throughout the world to spread bad knowledge.

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Nomenclature

Merkabah comes from the Hebrew word מֶרְכָּבָה, romanized merkāḇâ, meaning "chariot".

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese メルカバーShin Megami Tensei IV
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
Merukabā
Merkabah
メルカバDevil Children Black Book and Red Book
Devil Children White Book
Merukaba
Merkabah

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References

  1. "And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it." Ezekial 1:26, King James Version, [1]. Archived: [2]. Retrieved November 21, 2023. BibleGateway.com.