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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT V)

Head to Jozoji Temple Main Quest Guide

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SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple

This is a complete walkthrough for Head to Jozoji Temple and its continuation, which are the fourth and fifth Main Quests in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT V). Read on for a full walkthrough, boss strategies against Naamah, Glasya Labolas, and Lahmu, as well as all encounterable demons!

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The Angels' Request Save the Students

SMTV: Vengeance Guides

Main Character Nahobino Character IconAttention! The walkthrough section for this quest includes tabs based on your story route: Creation or Vengeance. Select the appropriate tab for guidance!

Head to Jozoji Temple Walkthrough

Full Walkthrough

Part 1 - Head to Jozoji Temple
Part 2 - Eliminate Lahmu
Part 2 - Explore the School
Part 1 - Head to Jozoji Temple
1 Return to Tokyo
Proceed into the building by going up the stairs to trigger an event. After finishing or skipping the event, you will return to Tokyo by using the Terminal.
2 Head to Conference Room
From there, proceed towards the northwest conference room located at the Terminal.
3 Talk with Everyone
Interact with everyone found in the conference room to trigger an event. You can unlock the Virtual Trainer by talking with Koshimizu.
4 Head to the Dorm Room
Leave the institute, and head towards your dorm room to rest in your bed.
5 Talk with Tao
You will eventually encounter Tao as you progress the game. Interact with her, and proceed inside the school.
6 Go to the Entrance
You will trigger an event with Sahori after you go through the entrance.
7 SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple Miyazu
Talk with Miyazu
As you proceed down the hallway, you'll encounter Miyazu and be given an option to unlock the Prince of Her Dreams subquest.
8 Talk with Ichiro
Proceed towards the hallway to trigger a conversation with Ichiro.
9 SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple 3-A Classroom
Go to 3-A Classroom
Head towards the nearby stairs that leads to the second floor, and enter the 3-A classroom. The classroom can be found inside the first door on the right after reaching the top of the stairs.
* Select from Choice Event (Goddess of Vengeance Route)
Once you've entered the classroom, you will trigger a cutscene that will eventually lead you to a choice event.
10 Talk with Tao
Once you've left the classroom, you will trigger a conversation with Tao. From there, head down towards the first floor to select between a choice event.
11 Talk with Yuzuru
Once you've head towards the entrance, you will be able to trigger a conversation with Yuzuru.
12 Head to the Roof
Leave the school and head towards the roof of your school dormitory.
SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple Naamah
SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple Glasya Labolas
[mid]Defeat Naamah and Glasya Labolas Canon of Vengeance Route)
If you rest in your bed located at your bedroom, you will need to fight Naamah and Glasya Labolas soon after.
Part 2 - Eliminate Lahmu (Vengeance Route)
1 Head to Jozoji Temple
Proceed towards the Jozoji Temple, just north of the Tokyo Tower.
2 Yoko Will Join Your Party
You will trigger a choice event once you've entered the Jouin High School. Yoko will be joining your party as a guest character.
3 Enter the School
Once you've entered school premises, be wary of the demons roaming around the area.
4 Talk with Tao
Head west towards the hallway, and interact with Tao. Tao will be joining your party as a guest character.
5 SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple 2nd Floor
Head to 2nd Floor
Proceed west down the hallway, and take the stairs that lead to the 2nd floor.
6 SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple Jack Frost
Complete the Event Battle
Continue through the hallway to unlock an event battle near the stairs. Jack Frost can heal you after the battle.
7 SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple 3rd Floor
Head to 3rd Floor
Head up the stairs located next to Jack Frost, which leads to the 3rd floor.
8 SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple 4th Floor
Head to 4th Floor
If you choose to head up the stairs on the west portion of the 4th floor, you will find a female student and trigger an event. It is recommended to save after the event to prepare for the upcoming boss battle.
9 SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple Lahmu
Defeat Lahmu
Once the event plays out, proceeds towards the east of the corridor and reach the end of it to face the boss Lahmu. Defeat Lahmu to clear Jouin High School.
Part 2 - Explore the School (Creation Route)
1 Head to Jozoji Temple
Proceed towards the Jozoji Temple, just north from the Tokyo Tower.
2 Finish 2 Consecutive Battles
Once you've entered Jozoji Temple, you will need to complete two consecutive battles. It is recommended to return to the institute and save before the battles.
3 Head to the School
Once you've chosen an option in the selection event, proceed to Jouin High School.
4 Finish the Event Cutscene
Continue to enter the school after the selection event plays out.
5 Explore the School
Start exploring the school and proceed with caution as demons are roaming the area.
6 SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple 2nd Floor
Head to 2nd Floor
Proceed to the west of the hallway and climb the stairs that leads to the 2nd floor.
7 SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple Jack Frost
Climb Up the Stairs
Just continue to the hallway to trigger a battle near the stairs where Jack Frost is located.
8 SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple 3rd Floor
Head to 3rd Floor
Climb up the stairs next to Jack Frost to reach the 3rd floor.
9 SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji Temple 4th Floor
Head to 4th Floor
Proceed towards the west portion of the hallway to reach the stairs that lead to the 4th floor. From there, you will encounter a female student and trigger an event.
10 Complete the Event
Head east towards the corridor to trigger an event. The Jouin High School will be completed once the event plays out.

Head to Jozoji Temple Choices and Selection Events

Question Answer and Alignment
SMT V Choice 1Conversation with Miyazu at school Not feeling well today?
Who was that?
SMT V Choice 2Conversation with Tao on the dorm roof What's this about?
Is this about Sahori Itsukishima?
SMT V Choice 3After the fight with Lahmu I'm on my way.
Hold them off if you can.
SMT V Choice 4After arriving at Jouin High School We just arrived at the school.
It's like the netherworld here.
SMT V Choice 5After seeing Lahmu again We have to help her.
We have to kill Lahmu.

Head to Jozoji Temple Bosses and Strategies

All Head to Jozoji Temple Bosses


Naamah

Recommended Level: 15+
Tips and Strategy
CheckmarkWeak to Physical Attacks/Skills

CheckmarkUse Dark Dampeners

It is recommended to have a party that employs physical skillsets. In this early game, the best demon to have in this party is Bicorn as he possesses the skill Beatdown that deals massive damage the higher the enemy's HP is.

Naamah's main element is Dark and will cast Mudo and Mamudo often. Using Dark Dampeners will ensure that no harm will be done and the skills will be blocked.

The Angel's Trail Main Quest Guide

Glasya Labolas

Recommended Level: 8
SMTVV: Glasya-Labolas Boss
Tips and Strategy
CheckmarkWeak to Electric

CheckmarkLearn how to utilize guest characters

This Vengeance-only boss introduces a new mechanic to the game: Guest Characters. These party members will join you temporarily in battle and may join you afterwards and they behave and play like regular demons.

Yuzuru and Yoko joins your party and automatically takes the place of your first two demons. Be sure to employ Yoko's Zio so you could exploit the boss' elemental weakness.

The Lay of the Land Main Quest Guide

Lahmu

Recommended Level: 23
SMT V Lahmu
Tips and Strategy
CheckmarkWeak to Force and Light

CheckmarkOnly attacks with Mudo

We recommend Andras and Kikuri-Hime for Zan spamming and Ame-no-Uzume for Hama spamming. You can also inherit Recovery skills using them to increase your chances of prolonging your life.

Lahmu will only use Mudo throughout the battle so avoid bringing demons weak to Dark. You could also try recruiting demons that are immune to Dark so that Lahmu's Mudo skills are rendered useless to said demons.

How to Beat Lahmu

Head to Jozoji Temple Encounterable Demons

Demons
Andras Ame-no-Uzume Kikuri-Hime
Rakshasa Tsuchigumo Oni
Manananggal Incubus

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Related Guides

Story Walkthrough Partial Banner

Story Walkthrough and Route Guides

SMT V: Vengeance Walkthrough Guides

Both Story Routes
SMT 5 Vengeance Lay of the LandThe Lay of the Land SMTVV - The AngelThe Angel's Trail
SMTVV - The AngelsThe Angels' Request SMT V Vengeance - Jouin High School and Jozoji TempleHead to Jozoji Temple
SMTVV - Save the StudentsSave the Students Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance - A Golden OpportunityA Golden Opportunity
↓ Canon of Creation ↓ ↓ Canon of Vengeance ↓
SMT V Chiyoda Walkthrough banner.jpgChiyoda SMTVV - Investigate the Anomalies in Toyo.pngInvestigate the Anomalies in Tokyo
SMT V Tokyo Station Walkthrough banner.jpgTokyo Station SMT V Vengeance - Template - Top Banner Template (1)-min.pngRescue Miyazu Atsuta
SMT V Demon KingDemon King's Castle SMT V Vengeance - Chase Through Shakan Banner.jpgChase Through Shakan
Both Story Routes
SMT V Vengeance - The Three KeysThe Three Keys SMT V Vengeance - To The Empyrean BannerTo The Empyrean
SMT V Vengeance - Towards a New WorldTowards a New World SMTVV - Endings Banner.pngEndings Guide

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