Discover the unique aspects of the Shohei/Nuwa Route in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, including its exclusive quest, changes to party members, and the challenging Zeus boss fight.
The Empyrean: Shohei/Nuwa Route in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance offers a distinct experience compared to other paths. Notably, choosing to Destroy the Throne on this route will not grant any Miracles. Additionally, Tao will depart from your party after you select this route, a departure from the norm where party members leave after reaching the throne.
This route provides access to one unique quest with a special reward: a fusable demon. Beyond this quest, there are no other unique fusions or demons, as both forms of Nuwa are obtained through New Game Plus.
Gustave's shop features new items and essences, including Grimoires for 80000 Macca. However, these are generally not recommended due to the ease of obtaining them from grinding Ara Mitama in Odaiba.
It is advised to be around level 80 in this area and prepare for further grinding, unless you utilize Gospels to expedite the process. A save point is available here.
Checklist
| Chests | Items | Essences |
| Physical Dampeners | 2 | Sandalphon |
| Grimoires | 3 | Vishnu |
| Gospel | 1 | Beelzebub |
| Whittled Goat | 1 | |
| Bead Chain | 1 | |
| Magic Mirror | 1 | |
| Chakra Pot | 1 | |
| Attack Mirror | 1 | |
| Balm of Life | 1 |
Proceed west to find a chest containing 2 Physical Dampeners. Then, take the opposite path to encounter Demeter, provided you have completed her previous quests. She will offer a quest that serves as the finale to her storyline. This quest is available on all routes and is not the unique quest for this path.
A Plot Revealed
| Objective | Details |
| Speak to Demeter | She will reveal recent events. Zeus will appear shortly after accepting the quest; this is his true boss fight, as his previous encounter was him holding back. Demeter will join your party and become available for fusion immediately upon accepting the quest. |
| Zeus Boss Fight | Zeus is level 86 and significantly stronger than before, utilizing all his skills including Madness Glint, Panta Spane, and Luster Candy. He will use Dekunda to remove debuffs if they drop below one rank. Initially, he uses Impaler's Animus followed by Maziodyne. Later phases involve charging Magatsuhi and spamming Maziodyne after using Dekunda. He is weak to Wind and susceptible to Physical critical damage. It is highly recommended to bring demons that null, reflect, or drain Electric and Physical attacks to gain extra press turns. Nahobino should ideally drain Electric. While Wind is a weakness, heavy-hitting physical attackers like a leveled Yoshitsune or demons with high-strength Almighty attacks (above 100 Strength) are more effective. These demons should also possess Critical Aura. A strategy to exploit his AI involves starting with Rasetsu Feast, swapping to a demon with Matarukaja, and using Debilitate. Buff your allies' attack while damaging Zeus. He will likely use Dekunda and Impaler's Animus. Use your next turn to apply Debilitate twice, then continue attacking. He will then use Maziodyne and another move. Heal as needed and maintain debuffs and attack buffs. MP management is crucial; prepare substitute demons or use Chakra Pots. If Zeus takes over 25% damage, he will stop using Impaler's Animus and charge Magatsuhi. Having demons that null or drain Electric is essential. Enduring Soul on most demons is also beneficial. Rarely, he may use Keraunos during a Magatsuhi charge, which is extremely dangerous. A healer like Idun with the Megami Magatsuhi skill can fully heal allies, including fallen ones. He may also inconsistently use Impaler's Animus. Be prepared to adapt to his offensive shifts. |
| Reward | Ability to fuse Zeus and Demeter, Demeter's Essence, 250000 Experience. |
Head east, then north, to face a mini-boss encounter: three Melchizedeks. They utilize Hamaon, Mahamaon, and physical attacks, and are weak to Wind. If one or two Melchizedeks remain after a turn, the survivor will summon replacements. To defeat them, all three must be eliminated in the same turn. This encounter rewards a large Glory Crystal and a Chakra Pot.
Continue north, then west, to find an Ongyoki. Proceed north again to a central platform containing three chests.
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