How to Beat Leanan Sidhe

Leanan Sidhe is an optional boss in Shin Megami Tensei V (SMT 5). Read on to know the best strategies to use against Leanan Sidhe, Leanan Sidhe's weaknesses, best demons to use against Leanan Sidhe, and the best buffs to use to counter Leanan Sidhe!

How to Beat Leanan Sidhe

Eliminate Ippon-Datara First Use Dark Dampeners Use Force or Light Attacks on Leanan Sidhe

Eliminate Ippon-Datara First

Focus on taking out the level 13 Ippon-Datara first by using Hama before targeting Leanan Sidhe.

Use Dark Dampeners

Use Dark Dampeners to block Leanan Sidhe's Mudo skill. Dark Dampeners nullify Dark attacks, and in turn, cuts off the enemy's attack turns.

Use Force or Light Attacks on Leanan Sidhe

Target Leanan Sidhe with Force or Light based attacks as Leanan Sidhe is weak to these elements. Take advantage of the weakness-exploit system by targeting Leanan Sidhe's weakness, and in turn, secure more turns for your team.

Best Demons to use Against Leanan Sidhe

Demons With Hama and Zan

For this fight, any Demons that have access to Hama or Zan can target the weakness of Leanan Sidhe and Ippon-Datara. Ippon-Datara is only weak to Light-type damage, but Leanan Sidhe is weak to both Force and Light. Angel and Fortuna are particularly useful as they are the most powerful Demons at this point in the game that can use Hama or Zan, in addition to having access to healing abilities like Humble Blessing and Dia

Note: Angel and Fortuna are weak to Dark damage, but you can overcome this by buying Dark Dampeners from Gustave or using Essences on them.

Healers

In addition to having access to the boss' weakpoint, Angel has access to a unique healing spell called Humble Blessing which heals all party members a small amount, ensuring your chances of survival. That being said, any Demon you have with good healing abilities should do the trick.

Where to Find Leanan Sidhe

You can find Leanan Sidhe in the location above, and she will give you a quest, putting you at odds with Apsaras. If you choose to side with Apsaras, you will end up facing Leanan Sidhe and Ippon-Datara instead.

How to Beat Apsaras

Leanan Sidhe Stats and Weaknesses

Recommended Level

Recommended Level	Location	Drops
16	Shiba Park	Revival Bead

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Leanan Sidhe Stats

Leanan Sidhe's Weaknesses and Resistances

Elemental Weaknesses and Resistances

Status Ailments Resistances

Leanan Sidhe's Skill Proficiencies

Elemental

Other

Leanan Sidhe's Skills

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