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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT V)
How to Beat Xuanwu
Xuanwu is an optional boss in Shin Megami Tensei V (SMT 5). Read on to know the best strategies to use against Xuanwu, Xuanwu's weaknesses, best demons to use against Xuanwu, and the best buffs to use to counter Xuanwu!
| Xuanwu Guides | |
|---|---|
| Boss Guide | Stats and Fusion Guide |
List of Contents
How to Beat Xuanwu
 Use Fire Skills Ice Resist or BlockUse Rakunda for Defense DebuffsGuard if Xuanwu Charges Magatsuhi or Uses Critical Aura |
Use Fire Skills Ice Resist or Block
For this fight, we recommend having Andras, Mermaid, Fortuna, or Apsaras in your party for the best chances of winning. Make sure both Andras and Fortuna have access to Agi to hit Xuanwu's weakness.
Use Rakunda for Defense Debuffs
Andras and Fortuna also have access to Rakunda which is very helpful for lowering Xuanwu's insanely high defense stat. Also, you can use Rakunda to counteract the boss' Rakukaja, which raises its defense.
Guard if Xuanwu Charges Magatsuhi or Uses Critical Aura
If Xuanwu is allowed to land critical hits on your party, it's turn will extend causing further damage. This can quickly lead to a Game Over if unprepared. Xuanwu doesn't have any unique skills, but the ones he already uses will be more powerful in this state.
Best Demons to use Against Xuanwu
| Mermaid | Shiisaa | Fortuna |
| Apsaras | Andras | Azumi |
Demons With Agi and Rakunda
Xuanwu's elemental weakness is Fire-type attacks, so bring along any Demons that have access to Agi. Note that Xuanwu's very tanky, so bringing Demons that have access to Rakunda to lower it's defense is also recommended. Fortuna or Andras are great choices as they both have access to Agi and Rakunda.
Demons That Block or Resist Ice Damage
Andras is one of the most useful Demons to use against Xuanwu as it blocks Ice damage and has access to Agi and Rakunda if you fused Andras from Daemon and Neko Shogun. This means that not only is Andras is immune to the boss' Ice attacks while being able to hit it's weakness, but it can also reduce Xuanwu's defense.
Healers
Since Mermaid blocks Ice damage and has access to Dia if you fuse her from Pixie and Gaki, she is very useful as a healer in this fight. An alternate more expensive fusion route for Mermaid is to fuse Fortuna with Daemon to give her both Dia and Rakunda.
Xuanwu Stats and Weaknesses
Recommended Level
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| Recommended Level | Location | Drops |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Near Kamiyacho Leyline | - |
Xuanwu Stats
| Strength | 25 |
|---|---|
| Vitality | 39 |
| Magic | 16 |
| Agility | 14 |
| Luck | 16 |
Xuanwu's Weaknesses and Resistances
Elemental Weaknesses and Resistances
| Physical | Fire | Ice | Electric | Force | Light | Dark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Weak | Block | - | - | - | - |
Status Ailments Resistances
| Sleep | Confuse | Charm | Mirage | Seal | Poison |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resist | Resist | Resist | Resist | Resist | Weak |
Xuanwu's Skill Proficiencies
Elemental
| Physical | Fire | Ice | Electric | Force | Light | Dark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | -6 | +5 | - | - | - | - |
Other
| Almighty | Status Ailment | Recovery | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | +2 |
Xuanwu's Skills
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Ice Breath | Small Ice damage to all foes at random 2-5 times. |
| Rakukaja | Raises the defense of an ally by 1 for 3 turns. |
| Heavy Blow | Medium Physical damage to one foe. Deals extra damage on crit. |
| Bufula | Medium Ice damage to one foe. |
| Critical Aura | Ensures your next attack will be a crit. Can only be cast on the user. |
| Omagatoki: Critical | Magatsuhi Skill: All attacks, including magical attacks, will become Critical hits for all allies for 1 turn. |
Shin Megami Tensei Related Guides
Boss Battle Guides | List of Bosses
All Boss Types
| Related Boss Guides | |
|---|---|
 Story Bosses |
 Optional Bosses |
 DLC Bosses |
 Superbosses
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SMTV: Vengeance Story Bosses
| SMTV: Vengeance Story Boss Guides | |
|---|---|
 Glasya-Labolas |
 Naamah |
 Eisheth |
 Yuzuru and Hayataro |
 Agrat |
 Beelzebub |
 The Four Qadistu |
 Zeus and Odin
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 Abdiel and Ichiro |
 Tiamat |
 Tehom |
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Story Bosses
Optional Bosses
Optional Mini-Bosses
| Optional Boss Guides | |
|---|---|
 Apsaras |
 Leanan Sidhe |
 Shiki-Ouji |
Xuanwu |
 Jatayu |
 Kumbhanda |
 Quetzalcoatl |
 Baihu |
 The Kunitsukami |
 Futsunushi |
 Adramelech |
 Zaou-Gongen |
Punishing Foes
| Punishing Foes Guides | |
|---|---|
 Oyamatsumi |
 Horus |
 Girimekhala |
 Hecatoncheires |
 Chimera |
 Seth |
 Bishamonten |
 Jikokuten |
 Koumokuten |
 Zouchouten |
 Garuda |
|
DLC Bosses
| DLC Boss Guides | |
|---|---|
 Artemis |
 Cleopatra |
 Mephisto |
 Matador |
 Daisoujou |
 Hell Biker |
 White Rider |
 Red Rider |
 Black Rider |
 Pale Rider |
 Mother Harlot |
 Trumpeter |
Superboss Optional Bosses
| Vengeance Optional Boss Guides | |
|---|---|
 Shiva |
 Demi-Fiend |
 Masakado
|
 Satan |
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