Holding the Line Sidequest Walkthrough and Guide

A full walkthrough and guide for the Holding the Line sidequest in Shin Megami Tensei V (SMT 5). Read on to figure out where to find the sidequest, how to complete it, and what rewards you can receive.

Holding the Line Location

The quest-giver is a Principality who is hidden in between some shipping containers, east of the Shinagawa Pier Leyline Fount.

Holding the Line Sidequest Information

How to Complete Holding the Line

Objectives
1	Head east of the Shinagawa Pier Leyline Fount and talk to the Principality hidden in between shipping containers.
2	The Lilim are located west of the Shinagawa Pier Leyline Fount. They are hidden under a building past a narrow alley.
3	If you want to continue down Principality's quest path, choose Carry out Principality's request. ・Note: If you choose Talk to her, you can go down Lilim's quest path instead, failing the current quest.
4	If you choose to carry out Principality's request, you will fight a whole party of Lilims. Defeat them to fulfill the quest objective. ・How to Beat Lilim
5	After defeating all of the Lilim, head back to Principality to complete the quest. You will be rewarded with 1 Light Sutra and 4000 EXP. Also, Principality will join your party.

How to Beat Lilim

Lilim is weak to Ice attacks, so having a demon that can cast powerful Bufu skills is highly recommended. Having a demon with great AoE skills is great as well, as there are six Lilims that can overwhelm you if you don't whittle their numbers down.

Furthermore, do not bring anyone with a Lightning weakness into battle, as she casts Lightning magic.

Should I Choose Lilim or Principality?

Choose Lilim to Prepare Against Fionn

Lilim has powerful Lightning attacks making Lilim a great choice if you wish to have an easier time against Fionn.

Choose Principality for a Re-Match with Lahmu

Sea of Stars is a Magatsuhi Skill that restores a medium amount of MP. Your 2nd fight with Lahmu will be a long and grueling battle so chances are you will run out of MP mid-fight. Principality's Sea of Stars is a good way to restore your front line's fighting strength by using its Magatsuhi skill during that fight.

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List of Sidequests and Rewards

Da'at: Minato

Sidequests
A Preta Predicament	No Stone Unturned
Bully Breaker	Pollution Panic
The Spirit of Love	The Water Nymph
The Cursed Mermaids	The Demon of the Spring
To Cure a Curse	The Gold Dragon's Arrival
The Benevolent One	The Ultimate Omelette
Talisman Hunt	Movin' on Up
Keeper of the West	The Succession of Ra

Da'at: Shinagawa

Sidequests
Chakra Drop Chomp	Those Seeking Sanctuary
Holding the Line	A Wish for a Fish
Magic from the East	Can I Keep Them?
Iced Out	Kumbhanda's Bottle
Birds of a Feather	The Tyrant of Tennozu
The Root of the Problem	A Goddess Stolen
The One I Love	The Falcon's Head
Keeper of the South

Da'at: Chiyoda

Sidequests
The Path to Myojin Forest	Lighting the Way
Black Frost Strikes Back	A Sobering Standoff
Stones of Malice	One Mokoi's Trash...
He of a Hundred Hands	An Unusual Forecast
A Power Beyond Control	The Search for Oyamatsumi
Clash with the Kunitsukami	The Horn of Plenty
Roar of Hatred	Glitter in Ginza
The Angel of Destruction	The Ancient Guardian
Keeper of the East

Da'at: Taito

Sidequests
On Bended Knees	Downtown Rock 'n Roll
The Egyptians' Fate	A Princess in a Pickle
In Defense of Tokyo	The Raid on Tokyo
A Need for Nectar	Abaddon's Assault
Keeper of the North	The Bull God's Lineage
An Incentive for Incense	The Destined Leader
The Holy Ring	The Sleeping Sands
The Winged Sun	Fionn's Resolve
A Universe in Peril

Empyrean

Sidequests
The Seraph's Return	The Red Dragon's Invitation
The Noble Queen	The Wrathful Queen
The Compassionate Queen	A Plot Revealed

DLC Quests

DLC Sidequests
A Goddess in Training	The Doctor's Last Wish
The Rage of a Queen	Return of the True Demon