Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT V)

The Guardian of Light Subquest Walkthrough and Guide

SMT 5 Vengeance The Guardian of Light Subquest
A full walkthrough and guide for The Guardian of Light subquest in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMTVV). Read on to figure out where to find the subquest, how to complete it, and what rewards you can receive.

How to Unlock The Guardian of Light Subquest

Download the 1.0.3 Patch Update

SMT 5 Vengeance The Guardian of Light Subquest 1.0.3 Update

You will need to download the 1.0.3 Patch Update of Shin Megami Tensei V:Vengeance so you can unlock The Guardian of Light Subquest. From there, interact with the quest giver Goko.

Version 1.0.3 Update Patch Notes

Talk to Goko at South Area of Taito

SMT 5 Vengeance The Guardian of Light Subquest Goko Interact

You can unlock The Guardian of Light Subquest by talking with Goko at the southern portion of Taito. After you've accepted the subquest, you will need to light 4 pagodas and defeat Marici.

The Guardian of Light Subquest Information

Title
The Guardian of Light
Client Goko
Reward 2x Battle Sutra
EXP 140000 EXP
Summary ・Light up 4 pagodas located at specific locations in the Da`at.
・Defeat Marici in battle.
・Claim your rewards from Goko after you've defeated Marici.

How to Complete The Guardian of Light

Talk to Goko and Light Up 4 Pagodas

Objectives
1
Head to the southern portion of Taito and proceed towards Goko. Interact with him to begin The Guardian of Light Subquest.
2 SMT 5 Vengeance The Guardian of Light Subquest 1st Pagoda
Goko will instruct you to head towards the barely visible pagoda not far from your location. Head towards there, and examine it to light the pagoda.
3 SMT 5 Vengeance The Guardian of Light Subquest 4 Pagodas
Goko will further instruct you to light up 4 pagodas located in specific areas. Since you've lit up the first one, you will need to light the remaining 3 that are located in Shinjuku, Shinagawa, and Minato.

Do note that you will need to light up the pagodas in order for them to materialize on the map.
4
Head towards the Government Building 2, located at the Shinjuku Region. From there, examine the second pagoda to light it up. Goko will now tell you the location of the third pagoda.
5
Proceed towards South Shinagawa, located at the Shinagawa Region. Follow the objective marker on the map, and light up the third pagoda so that Goko will tell you the location of the fourth one.
6
For the last one, head towards Tokyo Tower in the Minato Region. Once you've lit up the final pagoda, talk to Goko and face Marici in battle.
7 SMT 5 Vengeance The Guardian of Light Subquest Marici Defeated
Once you've defeated Marici in battle, you will be able to claim 2x Battle Sutras from Goko and acquire her as a demon recruit in your inventory.

How to Beat Marici

SMT 5 Vengeance The Guardian of Light Subquest Marici Boss

It is recommended that you stack up resistances against Marici and use Dark or Almighty Skills against her in battle. Do not use Light Skills, as Marici will reflect them in combat.

Additionally, you should not bring demons that are weak to Ice and Light during this battle as Marici has access to said elemental attacks, which it can use to exploit your weaknesses during battle.

Marici Guides
Boss Guide Marici Fusion and Stats Guide

Bring Recovery Items or Skills to Prevent Mirage

Marici will be using Mirage against your party to make them ineffective against battle and reinforce her attacks to be more potent. It is recommended to use Patra, Me Patra, or Recovery Items that can rid the Mirage ailment.

Mirage Status Ailment Effect and Skills

Don't Use Pierce Attacks Against Marici

Might of Dawn When user received an attack with a Pierce effect, counter with a heavy Light attack with a Pierce effect. May inflict Mirage.

Do not use Pierce attacks against Marici, as her Might of Dawn Skill will counter it and retaliate with a heavy Light attack. This skill also induces the Mirage ailment, so it is recommended to use other Physical Skills in battle.

List of Physical Skills

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List of SMTV Vengeance Subquests

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Subquests
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SMTV The Cursed MermaidsThe Cursed Mermaids SMTV The Demon of the SpringThe Demon of the Spring
SMTV To Cure a CurseTo Cure a Curse SMTV The Gold DragonThe Gold Dragon's Arrival
SMTV The Benevolent OneThe Benevolent One SMTV The Ultimate OmeletteThe Ultimate Omelette
SMTV Talisman HuntTalisman Hunt SMTV Movin on UpMovin' on Up
SMTV Keeper of the WestKeeper of the West SMTV The Succession of RaThe Succession of Ra

Da'at: Shinagawa

Subquests
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Da'at: Chiyoda

Subquests
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Subquests
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Empyrean

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