The Guardian of Light Subquest Walkthrough and Guide

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

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

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

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	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	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	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

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.

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

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

Shin Megami Tensei V Related Guides

List of Subquests and Rewards

Vengeance Subquests

Subquests
Prince of Her Dreams	In Pursuit of Knowledge
Brawny Ambitions	She Who Rules the Night
Knocking on Death's Door	Beastly Battle of Wits
Home Sweet Home	To New Horizons
Picture-Perfect Debut	Essential Research
Brawny Ambitions II	Infiltrate the Demon Feast
Tough Love	Pixie on the Case
As God Wills	A Self of My Own
Part-Time Gasser	Lighting the Way
Reclaim the Golden Stool	Liberate the Golden Stool
A Star is Born	Shinjuku Jewel Hunt
The Disgraced Bird God	The Vampire in Black
The Hunter in White	Alice's Wonderland
Devotion to Order	Heroes of Heaven and Earth
The Serpent King	The Great Adversary
Supersonic Racing	Classified Courier
Song of Nostalgia	Guide to the Lost
Rite of Resurrection	Heroes of the Celts
The Guardian of Light

List of SMTV Vengeance Subquests

Da'at: Minato

Subquests
A Preta Predicament	No Stone Unturned
Bully Breaker	Pollution Panic
The Spirit of Love	The Water Nymph
The Cursed Mermaids	The Demon of the Spring
To Cure a Curse	The Gold Dragon's Arrival
The Benevolent One	The Ultimate Omelette
Talisman Hunt	Movin' on Up
Keeper of the West	The Succession of Ra

Da'at: Shinagawa

Subquests
Chakra Drop Chomp	Those Seeking Sanctuary
Holding the Line	A Wish for a Fish
Magic from the East	Can I Keep Them?
Iced Out	Kumbhanda's Bottle
Birds of a Feather	The Tyrant of Tennozu
The Root of the Problem	A Goddess Stolen
The One I Love	The Falcon's Head
Keeper of the South

Da'at: Chiyoda

Subquests
The Path to Myojin Forest	Lighting the Way
Black Frost Strikes Back	A Sobering Standoff
Stones of Malice	One Mokoi's Trash...
He of a Hundred Hands	An Unusual Forecast
A Power Beyond Control	The Search for Oyamatsumi
Clash with the Kunitsukami	The Horn of Plenty
Roar of Hatred	Glitter in Ginza
The Angel of Destruction	The Ancient Guardian
Keeper of the East

Da'at: Taito

Subquests
On Bended Knees	Downtown Rock 'n Roll
The Egyptians' Fate	A Princess in a Pickle
In Defense of Tokyo	The Raid on Tokyo
A Need for Nectar	Abaddon's Assault
Keeper of the North	The Bull God's Lineage
An Incentive for Incense	The Destined Leader
The Holy Ring	The Sleeping Sands
The Winged Sun	Fionn's Resolve
A Universe in Peril

Empyrean

Subquests
The Seraph's Return	The Red Dragon's Invitation
The Noble Queen	The Wrathful Queen
The Compassionate Queen	A Plot Revealed

DLC Quests

DLC Subquests
A Goddess in Training	The Doctor's Last Wish
The Rage of a Queen	Return of the True Demon
Sakura Cinders of the East	Holy Will and Profane Dissent