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Part 66
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux

Part 66

Learn the strategy to defeat the ultimate boss, Vile Demiurge, in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux. Includes boss stats, weaknesses, and recommended tactics.

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Learn the strategy to defeat the ultimate boss, Vile Demiurge, in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux. Includes boss stats, weaknesses, and recommended tactics.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Accept the "False god in chains" EX Mission from an angel (appearing as Metatron) after defeating Alilat in "The mother goddess' gravestone." This mission is New Game+ only.
  2. 2
    Navigate through Grus 1F, B3F (east area), unlocking hidden doors and manipulating the phase shifter to reach the elevator.
  3. 3
    Take the elevator down to Grus B4F.
  4. 4
    Fight the ultimate boss of the game, Vile Demiurge, to complete the EX Mission. Refer to the Grus East section of the walkthrough for detailed dungeon navigation.
  5. 5
    Ensure you have the Enemy Search C Main App to initiate the fight.

Boss: Vile Demiurge

  • HP: 20000 / MP: 9999
  • Resistances: Randomly change every 2 turns.
  • Weaknesses (Wk): Physical (Phys)
  • Nullifies (Nu): Expel, Curse
  • Resists (Rf): Gun, Fire, Ice, Electric, Wind (changes based on Demiurge's current resistance set)

Strategy:

  • Demiurge is the strongest boss in the game. High-level demons (90+) with powerful Almighty skills like Jihad are highly recommended.
  • The primary strategy is to buff your party with Luster Candy to +3 and spam Jihad.
  • Use Tetraja Stones on your main character to prevent instant-kills from Mahamaon or Mamudoon. Reapply if necessary.
  • Your main character is best used for support: throwing items to heal the party and replenish MP.
  • Alternatively, Debilitate Demiurge to -3 and use other Almighty skills like Big Bang or Megidolaon. Big Bang costs slightly less MP than Jihad but offers less damage output.
  • Demiurge will frequently use Dekunda to remove buffs and Diarama to heal himself (900-1200 HP).
  • With powerful demons, you should only need 1-2 Great Chakras or Beads of Life for healing and MP replenishment.
  • Using demons with lower Ma stats (60s-80s) will significantly prolong the fight and require more healing items.
  • Grinding for levels and acquiring strong demons is crucial for this fight.
  • Rare Forma: Nabatea Stone.
  • Transforms into Sub App "Scanning Zero," which reveals dark areas on the automap.
  • Accepting this EX Mission slightly shifts your alignment towards Law, unless your alignment is already locked.

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