How to Beat Girimekhala

Girimekhala is a boss in Shin Megami Tensei V (SMT 5). Read on to know the best strategies to use against Girimekhala, Girimekhala's weaknesses, best demons to use against Girimekhala, and the best buffs to use to counter Girimekhala, and the most effective strategies to use to beat Girimekhala!

Girimekhala Guides
Boss Guide	Stats and Fusion Guide

How to Beat Girimekhala

Hit Girimekhala's Weak Points Put Girimekhala to Sleep Keep on Making Girimekhala Miss

Hit Girimekhala's Weak Points

Girimekhala is weak to 3 elements: Lightning, Force, and Light, so it's going to be relatively easy to extend your turns.

Put Girimekhala to Sleep

Girimekhala is also weak to sleep, so you can use Hariti's Lullaby skill, or you can equip a demon with a Bugs Essence so they can learn Dormina, which puts enemies to sleep.

Keep on Making Girimekhala Miss

Cast Masukukaja on your party to raise your evasion. Girimekhala is likely to miss most of its attacks and Physical skills, taking away its turns.

Best Demons to Use Against Girimekhala

Kumbhanda	Silky	Hariti
Hanuman	Baihu	Anubis
Ose	Macabre	Black Frost
Belphegor	Kaiwan	Muu Shuwuu
Mishaguji	Koumokuten	Qing Long

Demons With Lightning, Force, and Light

Girimekhala has several weaknesses, so it would be best to employ demons who can cast Zio, Zan, and Hama magic to hit Girimekhala's weak points.

Mishaguji can learn Mazionga, which does Lightning damage. Hanuman can do Wind Dracostrike, which does Force damage. Qing Long can do Wind Breath, which deals Force damage. Koumokuten can cast Mazanma, which also does Force damage. Baihu can use Storm Dracostrike, which is a strong Strength-based Lightning attack.

Demons Resistant to Dark

Mishaguji is the ideal demon to use, since it Blocks Dark and can also learn Mazionga, a Lightning skill.

Kaiwan, Belphegor, Macabre, Hariti and Ose are good demons to consider adding to your party since they both Block Dark magic. They should also be given Essences so they can cast Lightning, Force, or Light attacks. Black Frost is good too, since he Reflects Dark magic.

Anubis can resist Dark and can learn Hamaon, a powerful Light magic skill. Kumbhanda also resists Dark and learns Zanma, a powerful Force skill.

Demons With Buffs and Debuffs

Aside from being able to block Dark, Hariti can cast Lullaby, which can put Girimehkala to sleep.

Kaiwan can learn Masukukaja, which is perfect for this boss, as Girimekhala has attacks with low accuracy so it's best to take advantage of this. Qing Long can cast Matarunda, which lowers the enemy's attack. Koumokuten and Muu Shuwuu can cast Marakunda which lowers the enemy's defense. Silky can learn Marakukaja, which increases your party's defense.

A Good Healer

Silky and Hariti are good healers who have Diarama. Muu Shuwuu is good at healing your entire party with her Media skill.

Girimekhala Stats and Weaknesses

Recommended Level

Recommended Level	Location	Drops
46	・Konan 3rd Block, Shinagawa ・Part of the An Unusual Forecast sidequest.	Girimekhala's Head

Girimekhala Stats

Strength	49
Vitality	31
Magic	22
Agility	29
Luck	13

Girimekhala Weaknesses and Resistances

Elemental Weaknesses and Resistances

Physical	Fire	Ice	Electric	Force	Light	Dark
Repel	-	-	Weak	Weak	Weak	Resist

Status Ailments Resistances

Sleep	Confuse	Charm	Mirage	Seal	Poison
Weak	Resist	Resist	Resist	Resist	Resist

Girimekhala Skill Proficiencies

Elemental

Physical	Fire	Ice	Electric	Force	Light	Dark
+4	-	-	-	-	-	-

Other

Almighty	Status Ailment	Recovery	Support
-	+1	-3	+2

Girimekhala Skills

Skill	Description
Mighty Cleave +4	Heavy Physical attack to 1 foe. Low accuracy, but hits are always Critical.
Mamudoon	Heavy Dark attack to all foes. Chance of instakill when striking weakness.
Marakunda +2	Lowers Defense of all foes by 1 rank for 3 turns.
Deathbound +4	Medium Physical attack to all foes.
Crusher Onslaught +4	Medium Physical attack to all foes. Low accuracy.
Tentarafoo +1	Chance of inflicting Confusion to all foes.
Omagatoki: Critical	Magatsuhi Skill: All attacks, including magical attacks, will become Critical hits for all allies for 1 turn.

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