Demon Compendium Filling Guide

Fill the Demon Compendium in Shin Megami Tensei V by recruiting and fusing demons. Master this essential in-game record for efficient party management and expe.

The Demon Compendium is an invaluable resource in Shin Megami Tensei V, acting as a record of all the demons you've encountered and recruited. Filling it out not only provides a sense of accomplishment but also allows you to re-summon demons you've previously fused or lost, for a price. Mastering the Compendium is key to efficient party management and experimentation.

The primary method of filling the Demon Compendium is through successful demon negotiation and recruitment. Every time you successfully convince a demon to join your party, its entry in the Compendium is updated. This includes its base stats, skills, resistances, and weaknesses.

However, simply recruiting a demon once isn't enough to "fill" its entry completely. To fully complete a demon's entry, you need to register it at the Cathedral of Shadows. This is done by fusing demons or by using the "Register" option from the main menu when you have a demon in your active party.

Key Strategies for Compendium Completion:

• Recruit Everything: Make it a habit to attempt negotiation with every demon you encounter, especially those you don't have in your party. Even if you don't plan to use a demon long-term, recruiting it adds its data to the Compendium.
• Fuse Strategically: Fusion is the most efficient way to fill the Compendium. When you fuse two or more demons, the resulting demon is automatically registered. Experiment with different fusion combinations to discover new demons and fill out their entries.
• Utilize the Cathedral of Shadows: After recruiting or fusing a demon, visit the Cathedral of Shadows. Here, you can "Register" your current demons. This action updates their entry in the Compendium with their current level, skills, and any learned abilities. This is crucial for completing entries beyond their base form.
• Leveling Up Demons: While not strictly required for initial registration, leveling up demons before registering them can provide more complete data in the Compendium, including higher base stats and potentially more learned skills.
• Essence Fusion and Skill Transfer: While these mechanics are primarily for party customization, they indirectly aid Compendium filling. By transferring skills and essences, you can create demons with unique skill sets, which when registered, contribute to a more complete record.
• Re-summoning: Once a demon is registered, you can re-summon it from the Compendium at the Cathedral of Shadows. This costs Macca, with higher-level demons costing more. This is essential for rebuilding your party after losing key demons or for experimenting with different team compositions.

Don't be discouraged if some demons are difficult to recruit or fuse. The game is designed to encourage exploration and persistence. The Demon Compendium is a testament to your journey through Da'at, so take your time, experiment, and enjoy the process of building your ultimate demonic collection.