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SMTVV - Beastly Battle of Wits Walkthrough

A full walkthrough and guide for Beastly Battle of Wits subquest in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT V). Read on to figure out where to find the subquest, how to complete it, and what rewards you can receive.

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Beastly Battle of Wits Location

SMTVV - Beastly Battle of Wits Location

The Nozuchi quest giver can be found in a narrow passage north of the Kamiyacho Leyline Fount in Da'at: Minato. You will have to use the Magatsu Rail found near the passage to get there.

Minato Ward Map

Beastly Battle of Wits Subquest Information

Subquest Summary
Beastly Battle of Wits
Client Nozuichi
Reward Virtuous Neutral Periapt
EXP 450 EXP
Summary ・Answer the riddles given by the Nozuchi.

How to Complete Beastly Battle of Wits

Objectives
1
SMT V - Beastly Battle of Wits First Riddle Answer
Speak to Nozuchi who will then ask you to solve the first riddle. The correct answer to the Path You Walk Has Ended riddle is An Empty Path.
2
SMT V - Beastly Battle of Wits Sangaku Beads Location
To complete the second riddle, head west of the Shiba Leyline Crossing. Look for a small blue light on the ground and examine it to pick up the Sangaku Beads. Return the beads to Nozuchi to finish the second riddle.
3
SMT V - Beastly Battle of Wits Nozuchi Fight
For the third riddle, attack Nozuchi to initiate a battle with him and two Kodamas. All three are weak to Fire and Ice, so be sure to bring demons proficient enough with these elements to make the fight easier.

After defeating Nozuchi, the subquest will be completed.

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1 Anonymous5 months

2nd riddles is WEST of the Leyline not EAST head WEST from Ley line its on the Upper "left" Side of the Area a Small blue Crystal

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