Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT V)

Chase Through Shakan Main Quest Guide

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This is a complete walkthrough for Chase Through Shakan, which is the sixteenth Main Quest in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT V). Read on for a detailed guide on Vengeance's newest dungeon, Abdiel Boss Strategy, maps, and encounterable demons!

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Chase Through the Shakan Walkthrough

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Before Shakan and First Stratum

Second Stratum

Third and Forth Stratum

	Objective
1	Teleport to the Tokyo Metropolitan Building leyline fount and proceed to the objective marker.
2	Proceed to Shakan through the Magatsu Rail, picking up the Qadistu Talisman and Periapt in the area before leaving.
3	Going deeper into the first floor, you will encounter a pair of Dominions and Powers guarding the entrance, engaging you in battle. Both Dominion and Power are weak to Force and Dark. Avoid using Electric and Light attacks on them.
4	After the battle, proceed forward to find the Shakan: 1st Stratum Nave leyline fount. Go up the stairs and follow the path. There will be a mechanism that will flip the floor upside down. Activate it and proceed.
5	Proceeding from the Nave leyline, you will see Nues, who will block your path around the second part of the 1st Stratum. You will find the 1st Stratum Pulpit leyline fount at the end of the maze. We recommending avoiding them as they tend to spawn 3-4 demons to block the corridor.
6	Entering the room from the Pulpit leyline, you will come across the same floor mechanisms you encountered in the first half of the Stratum. Activate them and proceed to the 2nd Stratum.

	Objective
7	Make your way to the 2nd Stratum Nave leyline fount. Just like in the 1st Stratum, Nues will be blocking your path but now, Kin-kis will also be wandering around so it's best to avoid them.
8	From the 2nd Stratum Nave leyline, proceed to the next room. Activate the mechanism in order and proceed to the next room.
9	Continue to proceed south to reach the end of the Second Stratum. Activate the 2nd Stratum Pulpit leyline fount and head downstairs.

	Objective
10	Entering the Third Stratum, you are greeted by another floor mechanism puzzle. Activate the ones indicated above and continue forward.
11	From the 3rd Stratum Nave leyline, make your way through the maze. Your paths will now be blocked by Efreets and Pazuzus, Yurlungurs, Oberons, and Flauros will be wandering around. Be careful and avoid them throughout the maze.
12	Once inside the Fourth Stratum, activate the nearby leyline fount and get ready for a battle against a pair of Cherub. Cherub uses Wind and Light skills and is weak to Dark.
12	After defeating Cherub, save and head inside the inner sanctuary. You will then fight Abdiel after a short cutscene. Abdiel reflects Light skills and is weak against Dark. Spam Mudo skills until she falls.

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Shakan Maps and Locations

First Stratum

Second Stratum

Third Stratum

Forth Stratum

This is the map for the First Stratum Leyline Founts.

Number	Item
1	Attack Mirror
2	Yurlurgur's Essence, Light Gem, Chakra Drop
3	Magic Mirror, Amrita Shower, Cu Chulainn's Essence
4	Light Gem, Dispel Charm
5	30,000 Macca
6	Armaiti's Essence
7	Grimoire

This is the map for the Second Stratum Leyline Founts.

Number	Item
1	Efreet's Essence, Critical Gem
2	Moloch's Essence, Hydra's Essence
3	Nue's Essence
4	Chernobog's Essence, Bead Chain
5	Grimoire
6	Chakra Pot, Attack Mirror
7	Purge Charm, Kin-ki's Essence
7	Gold Card, Muscle Drink, Life Drain Gem

This is the map for the Third Stratum Leyline Founts.

Number	Item
1	Pazuzu's Essence
2	20,000 Macca, Flauros's Essence
3	Ambrosia
4	Elec Gem
5	20,000 Macca
6	Charge Gem, Concentrate Gem
7	Vritra's Essence
8	Balm of Life
9	Attack MIrror
10	Whittled Goat
11	Bead

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This is the map for the Fourth Stratum Leyline Founts.

Number	Item
1	Atavak's Essence
2	Lavish Demon Box

Shakan Bosses and Strategies

Cherub

Recommended Level: 53

Tips and Strategy
Weak to Dark Defend against the Magatsuhi charge

Bring demons who block Light and Wind

Cherub mainly uses regular Physical attacks and Wind Breath throughout the fight. When he charges up for Magatsuhi, he may use Concentrate and use Judgement Light. Bringing demons who counter Light and Wind will limit his Press Turns and chances to move.

Use Dark skills against Cherub

Spam Dark skills, like Mudoon or Mamudoon to bring the fight to an end fast. We recommend bringing Pazuzu, Anansi or Flauros against Cherub.

Abdiel

Recommended Level: 58

Tips and Strategy
Weak to Dark Defend against Physical, Fire and Light attacks Use Phys/Fire Dampeners when Magatsuhi is charged

Bring demons who block Light, Fire and Physical

Abdiel has a lot of moves to dish out damage so bring demons who can block or resist Physical, Light and Fire. When Abdiel charges her Magatsuhi, she will use Maragidyne or her Physical skills to get crits so make sure to use dampeners before her turn.

Use Dark skills against Abdiel

Spam Dark skills, like Mudoon or Mamudoon to bring the fight to an end fast. We recommend bringing Pazuzu, Anansi or Flauros against Abdiel.

Shakan Encounterable Demons

Demons	Lv	Race
Orobas	49	Beast
Kin-Ki	49	Brute
Power	39	Divine
Dakini	46	Femme
Nue	49	Wilder
Dominion	50	Divine
Yurlungur	50	Snake
Anzu	48	Raptor
Oberon	47	Fairy
Flauros	50	Fallen
Pazuzu	52	Vile
Kaiwan	45	Night
Efreet	52	Yoma
Cherub	71	Divine

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Related Guides

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SMT V: Vengeance Walkthrough Guides

Both Story Routes
The Lay of the Land	The Angel's Trail
The Angels' Request	Head to Jozoji Temple
Save the Students	A Golden Opportunity
↓ Canon of Creation ↓	↓ Canon of Vengeance ↓
Chiyoda	Investigate the Anomalies in Tokyo
Tokyo Station	Rescue Miyazu Atsuta
Demon King's Castle	Chase Through Shakan
Both Story Routes
The Three Keys	To The Empyrean
Towards a New World	Endings Guide

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