Shin Megami Tensei V (SMT 5)

What Does Luck Do | Should You Raise Luck?

SMT5 Stat Banner Luck

Luck is one of the five stats that you can raise in Shin Megami Tensei V. Learn what Luck does, how it affects your character, and if you should raise this stat!

Luck Stat Explanation

Increases Chance-Based Factors

Luck improves chance-based results to being in your favor. This includes Critical hit rate, Ailment success rate, and Instakill success rate (for Light and Dark skills.)

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Affects Item Drop Rates

Increasing the Nahobino's Luck stat raises the chances of obtaining items at the end of battle.

How to Raise Luck

Raise Luck by Leveling Up

The Luck stat can be raised by spending skill points when the Nahobino levels up.

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Should You Raise Luck?

Increase Every Now and Then

Rating ★★

Considering that having a high Luck stat can help with hit rates for Critical attacks, Ailments, and Instakill abilities, it then becomes a stat worth investing in.

However, it is recommended to prioritize Strength and Magic stats first before dropping some points to Luck.

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