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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT V)
The Root of the Problem Sidequest Walkthrough and Guide
A full walkthrough and guide for the The Root of the Problem 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.
List of Contents
The Root of the Problem Location
To get the quest, talk to Silky, west of the Fairy Village Leyline Fount.
Note: This quest is only made available after completing the A Golden Opportunity main quest in Fairy Village.
The Root of the Problem Sidequest Information
| Title | |
|---|---|
| The Root of the Problem | |
| Client | Silky |
| Reward | Fairy Talisman x1 |
| EXP | 6000 |
| Summary | ・Find 8 Mandrake Roots for Silky. Limited to roots that live near the fairy village. Also beware of others seeking the same roots. ・Deliver the 8 Mandrake Roots to Silky. ・The requested items were delivered to Silky. |
How to Complete The Root of the Problem
| Objectives | |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Talk to Silky in the Fairy Village. She can only give this quest if you have done the A Golden Opportunity main quest. |
| 2 |  Silky will tell you to collect Mandrake Roots from Mandrakes. Head north of the Fairy Village to find Mandrakes. |
| 3 |  Defeat 10 Mandrakes. They will be low-leveled and easy enough to defeat. Mandrakes are weak to Fire. |
| 4 |  The battles will get a bit tougher when Narcissus enemeis pop up alongside the Mandrakes. They are also weak to Fire, and they cast Force magic. |
| 5 |  Once you've collected the 10 Mandrake Roots, head back to Silky to collect your reward: A Fairy Talisman and 6000 EXP. |
Shin Megami Tensei V Related Guides
Vengeance Subquests
List of SMTV Vengeance Subquests
Da'at: Minato
Da'at: Shinagawa
Da'at: Chiyoda
Da'at: Taito
Empyrean
| Subquests | |
|---|---|
 The Seraph's Return |
 The Red Dragon's Invitation |
 The Noble Queen |
 The Wrathful Queen |
 The Compassionate Queen |
 A Plot Revealed |
DLC Quests
| DLC Subquests | |
|---|---|
 A Goddess in Training |
 The Doctor's Last Wish |
 The Rage of a Queen |
 Return of the True Demon |
 Sakura Cinders of the East |
 Holy Will and Profane Dissent |
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The Root of the Problem Sidequest Walkthrough and Guide
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