Our Tips and Tricks and Beginner's Guide will help you on your journey through Da'at, in Shin Megami Tensei V (SMT 5). Read on to know everything you need to learn about farming money, the fastest ways to level up, guides on the press turn battle system, and all possible demon combination results!
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New to RPGs or the SMT franchise? Check our beginner's guide for the handiest beginner tips to get you started on your journey into Atlus' latest entry in the Shin Megami Tensei franchise!
The Press Turn Battle System makes a triumphant return in Shin Megami Tensei V. The Press Turn Battle System is a battle system that allows characters to gain extra turns or lose turns depending on what happens in battle.
Exploiting an enemy weakness or landing a critical hit will increase your team's turn by one and missing an attack or using a move the enemy is strong against will make your team lose one turn.
Check your enemy's weaknesses first before approaching every battle!
The SMT series never shies away from its unforgiving difficulty. However, there are multiple difficulty modes to choose from that will best fit your playstyle.
Check out our list below to see the different difficulty modes and find out what works for you best!
Demons are classified into their own races, which factor into Demon Fusion. The resulting race of the fused demon is determined by the race of the two demons used in the fusion.
Refer to our Fusion Guide to see SMT 5's fusion chart. Fuse powerful demons of your choice and fill out your Demon Compendium to overcome any challenge in Da'at.
As one of the central mechanics in SMT V, learning all about the different types of elemental affinities for enemies and allied Demons is essential for a successful battle.
Check out our guide below to see the List of Affinities, as well as their respective effects!
Skill Potential is a mechanic in SMT V that dictates a demon's proficiency with certain skills. Higher Skill Potential can strengthen skills and lessen MP cost.
Read our guide on Skill Potential to see the list and their effects!
Status Ailments are negative effects that a character can inflict on another. Taking advantage of Status Ailments and knowing how each operate can surely be an advantage for the Nahobino and his party.
To know the complete list of status ailments in the game and how to cure them, check out our guide below.
The Magatushi gauge is a new addition to Shin Megami Tensei V. It can be located at the top right of the screen, right below the Press Turn icons when in battle. Once the meter is full, the player can trigger powerful attacks with varying effects, known as Magatsuhi Skills.
The Magatsuhi gauge can be filled up and stored between battles, so it is recommended to fill it up before boss fights.
How to Use and Unlock Magatsuhi Skills
Just like in older Mainline SMT titles, the Moon Phase system is back in SMT V! Refer to our guide below to see how the Moon Phases work in this game and its respective effects.
Fast Travel is a handy mechanic you can unlock early in the game that allows you to warp to the last Leyline Fount the Nahobino has used.
To know more about how to Fast Travel, be sure to check out our guide!
In the expansive world of Da'at, the Nahobino will encounter a lot of objects he can interact with. Check out our List of Interactable Objects below to know more about each one and its effects!
Unlocking Demon Essence is a great way to unlock new skills for the Nahobino and his Demons. Read our guide below to find out the many ways to unlock Essences!
Mimans are these little demons you can give to Gustav in Cadaver's Hollow. There are exactly 200 of these Mimans in the game, but we got you covered! Check out our Miman location guide to never miss these critters while playing the game!
All Miman Locations | Miman Rewards
There are several stat points in the game, which raise your effectivity in battle. Learn what effects each stat has and plan out which stat you want to raise for your demons and the Nahobino himself!
Stats Guide | Best Stats Tierlist
Curious about a single stat? Refer to our individual stat guide and have all your questions about each stat resolved!
 Strength |
 Vitality |
 Magic |
 Agility |
 Luck |
The Nahobino's stats and moveset can be shaped in any way the player sees fit, but if you're looking for the best stats and skills to prioritize, check out our guide on the Best Build for the Nahobino below!
Grinding and farming will surely help the Nahobino overcome the many challenges he will face in his journey. Read up on our farming guides below on how to level up faster, farming Macca, Glory, and Mitamas!
 How to Level Up Fast |
 How to Farm Macca |
 How to Farm Glory |
 How to Farm Mitamas |
Leveling up in SMT V increases the stats of the Nahobino and his demons. The higher the level, the more stats you can allocate to your protagonist, making him stronger than ever!
Check out our leveling up guide to rack up as much EXP as you can, in the best way possible!
Throughout the game, there will be countless of items bought through Gustave's shop. Accessing demons in the Demon Compendium can be costly as well, so be sure to check out our farming guide below to rack up some Macc!
Glory are points you can use to unlock Miracles in the World of Shadows. Having more Miracles can give the Nahobino more abilities from strengthened skill affinities to having more skill slots.
Read up on our Glory farming guide to unlock more Miracles!
Mitamas are extremely rare demons that lurk across Da'at and can be found by your Navigators. These Mitamas can reward you great items whether it's for leveling up, increasing Glory, or receiving Relics that can be sold for a high price.
Read our Mitama farming guide below to see where to find them, how to beat them, and the rewards you can receive!
 Best Names for the Nahobino |
 Best Demons to Use |
 Best Miracles Tier List |
 All Abscesses Locations |
 All Cironnup Locations |
 All Aogami Essence Locations |
 List of Special Fusions |
The Protagonist of SMT V has yet to have his own canon name, so check our list below for recommended names you can give the Nahobino!
In SMT V, the demons in your party are integral for the Nahobino to best every foe he faces throughout his journey. With over 200 demons, it can be quite daunting to pick which one will suit you best.
Check out our guide below to see the best demons you can recruit to your party!
Glory doesn't come cheap in Da'at, and spending it efficiently is key to quickly boosting your team's power. Find out which Miracles are the best to learn first in our Best Miracles Guide!
Abscesses are giant red obstacles that you can find around the map. These obstacles block your path as you explore Da'at and will summon demons when you get close.
Clearing Abscesses will unlock Miracles at the World of Shadows, so be sure to check our Abscess Locations Guide below to know where each Abscess is!
Cironnup are masked fox demons that will reveal all the locations of Mimans in an area if they are given Macca. This can significantly make your Miman search easier so long as you find them across every area of Da'at.
Check our guide below to see the locations of all Cironnup across Da'at!
Aogami Essences are found in specific gold chests around Da'at. Aogami Essences possess powerful skills that are exclusive to the Nahobino, so it's best not to miss any!
Refer to our guide below to locate all Aogami Essences!
Out of the 200+ demons in SMT V, some cannot be recruited and can only be acquired through Special Fusion. These demons are usually more powerful and possess unique skills that can benefit your party.
Check out our Special Fusion List below to see all the rare demons!
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Press Turn System Guide
Battle System Explained
List of Difficulty Modes
How to Fuse Demons
List of Affinities
Effects of Skill Potential
List of Status Ailments
How to Use Magatsuhi Skills
Moon Phases Effects
How to Fast Travel
Interactable Objects
How to Get Essences
All Miman Locations
