by Welcome to NGB and our Shin Megami Tensei V (SMTV) Vengeance guide on the Taito subquests. Here you’ll find everything you’ll need to easily breeze through these quests!
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- A Need for Nectar
- A Princess in a Pickle
- A Universe in Peril
- Abaddon's Assault
- An Incentive for Incense
- Brawny Ambitions III
- Downtown Rock 'n Roll
- Fionn's Resolve
- God of Old, Devourer of Kin
- Heroes of the Celts
- In Defense of Tokyo
- Keeper of the North
- Maker of Myth
- On Bended Knees
- The Bull God's Lineage
- The Destined Leader
- The Egyptians' Fate
- The Heartbroken
- The Holy Ring
- The Raid on Tokyo
- The Sleeping Sands
- The Winged Sun
- Wannabee-ho Nahobino
A Need for Nectar
Client: Sarasvati – Shinobazu Pond
Reward: Balm of Life x1
Summary: Find 2 Amrita Showers
Your little helpers can find Amrita Showers. You can also obtain them from chests. Once you find 2, hand them over to complete the quest.
A Princess in a Pickle
Client: Kaya-no-Hime – Ueno
Reward: Chakra Pot x1
Summary: Find 2 Beads
You most likely already have the Beads on you! They can be obtained from chests from the previous areas. Once you have 2, hand them over to Kaya-no-Hime to complete the quest.
A Universe in Peril
Client: Shiva – Asakusa
Reward: ?
Summary: Defeat Shiva
During the story, you’ll have to obtain the Key of Austerity from Vasuki near the Asakusa leyline. After you defeat her, you’ll be able to enter a portal behind Vasuki that leads to Shiva. If you enter the portal, a cutscene will trigger followed by the option to accept this subquest. Accepting this quest will automatically lead to a fight with the Level 96 Shiva. He’s weak to Ice, drains Fire and Electric, resists Physical, Light and Dark. He uses severe, all party hitting Physical, Fire, Electric and Almighty skills and can summon allies.
Abaddon’s Assault
Client: Kurama Tengu – Shinobazu Pond
Reward: Grimoire x3
Summary: Eliminate Abaddon north of Ueno Park
Abaddon is Level 61 and can be found in the northwestern corner of Ueno Park. It is weak to Electric, blocks Fire and resists Dark. It uses Physical and Ice attacks. It can also cause poison and mirage. Defeat it then return to Kurama Tengu to complete the quest.
An Incentive for Incense
Client: Loa – Asakusa
Reward: Bead Chain x1
Summary: Find 2 Balm of Life for Loa
Balm of Life can be acquired from previous areas’ chests. When you have 2, return to Loa to hand them over. This action will complete the quest!
Brawny Ambitions III
Client: Hare of Inaba – Ueno Park
Reward: Curative Cattail x1
Summary: Introduce Okuninushi to Hare of Inaba
The Brawny Ambitions III subquest can only be found in SMTV Vengeance. In order to summon Okuninushi, you’ll need to defeat the Kunitsukami of Kanda-no-yashiro in the Virtual Trainer and complete the quest associated with it. Once you’ve done the Special Training: The Kunitsukami, you’ll be able to fuse Okuninushi using the following demons:
- Yurlungur / Yatagarasu
- Flaemis / Kushinada-Hime
- Qing Long / Sui-Ki
Alternatively, you can go to the World of Shadows and do a Reverse Compendium Fusion to see if you have any other options. After you fuse Okuninushi, make your way to the Ueno Park leyline and speak with the Hare of Inaba to complete the Brawny Ambitions III subquest.
Downtown Rock ‘n Roll
Client: Ippon-Datara – Ueno
Reward: Critical Gem x3
Summary: 10 Dragon Scales
Ippon-Datara can be found on a rooftop that is reachable by jumping to it from the train tracks. To receive Dragon Scales, defeat Fafnir and Yamata-no-Orochi in Komagata. Once you’ve gotten 10, return to Ippon-Datara to complete the quest. You’ll also receive Fafnir’s Essence.
Fionn’s Resolve
Client: Fionn mac Cumhaill – Motoasakusa
Reward: Battle Sutra x1
Summary: Defeat Fionn mac Cumhaill
Accepting the quest will automatically begin a fight with Level 66 Fionn mac Cumhaill. He’s weak to Electric and blocks Fire and Light. Defeat him to complete the quest. He will also unlock for fusion!
God of Old, Devourer of Kin
Client: Saturnus – Ueno Park
Reward: Fire Sutra x2
Summary: Eliminate Zeus
The God of Old, Devourer of Kin subquest can only be found in SMTV Vengeance. After completing The Three Keys main quest, return to Saturnus who will then attack you. Level 73 Saturnus is weak to Ice, resists Dark, blocks Light and drains Fire. He uses a combination of Fire and Physical attacks.
Heroes of the Celts
Client: Fionn mac Cumhaill – Demon Haunt
Reward: Eye of Balor x1
Summary: Bring Fionn mac Cumhaill to meet the great Celtic hero Cu Chulainn at Shinobazu Pond
The Heroes of the Celts is a SMTV Vengeance subquest only! You’ll first need to have done his other subquest (Fionn’s Resolve) to recruit him. Once you do, you’ll then be able to find and speak with him in the Demon Haunt. After accepting the quest, make your way over to Shinobazu Pond and speak with Cu Chulainn. You’ll then be tasked with collecting 9 Four Leaf Clovers before time runs out. Be wary of the fairies that can put you to sleep as time will advance while your unconscious! After you’ve collected enough clovers, return to Cu Chulainn to complete the Heroes of the Celts subquest!
In Defense of Tokyo
Client: Futsunushi – Ueno Park
Reward: Strength Balm x2
Summary: Defeat Adramelech
After accepting the quest, head to the Umayabashi leyline and enter the nearby building to find Adramelech. Speak with him and choose the option to support the other side. This will start a fight with him. He’s Level 71, weak to Ice and blocks Fire and Dark. Defeat him then return to Futsunushi to complete the quest. He will also join your party!
Keeper of the North
Client: Bishamonten – Uguisudani
Reward: Large Glory Crystal x1
Summary: Defeat Bishamonten
After completing The Ancient Guardian subquest, head to the Ueno Park leyline. Once there, make your way east to Uguisudani to find Bishamonten. Speak with him to begin a battle. He’s Level 65 Bishamonten, weak to Ice and blocks Fire and Light. He uses Fire, Physical and Almighty skills. Defeat him to complete the quest. You’ll also receive his essence.
Maker of Myth
Client: Siegfried – Azumabashi
Reward: Blessed Fan x1
Summary: Defeat Garuda (Recommended Level: 72)
Make your way to the objective in Motoasakusa and wait for Garuda to fly by. Attack it to begin the fight against the Level 80 Garuda. It’s weak to Electric, resists Light and drains Force. It uses a Force attack that hits the whole party and has a skill that can raise it Accuracy/Evasion for 3 turns. It also has a Physical attack that hits all foes, ignores resistance, Pierces and always lands Critical hits. After you take down Garuda, return to Siegfried in Azumabashi.
On Bended Knees
Client: Yatagarasu – Ueno
Reward: Yatagarasu’s Essence x1
Summary: Give it 3 Ambrosia
Ambrosia can be collected from chests. Once you have 3, hand them over to complete the quest.
The Bull God’s Lineage
Client: Demeter – Kuramae
Reward: Gospel x1
Summary: Defeat Baal atop the mountain in Tennozu
Travel to the Tennozu Leyline Fount in Shinagawa then head to the top of the mountain to the east. It is reachable via the highway. Once you reach the top, the game will mention the presence of a powerful demon. Choose the option to stay. A cutscene will trigger. We refused his offer and a fight with a Level 69 Baal. He is weak to Ice, resists Force and Fire, blocks Light and reflects Electric. He uses Electric, Fire, Physical and Almighty skills. He’ll use Ice Block to protect his weakness and has a skill that can confuse the party. Defeat him to receive the Deity Talisman then return to Demeter to complete the quest. Baal will also unlock for fusion!
The Destined Leader
Client: Kurama Tengu – Honjo
Reward: Destruction Sutra x1
Summary: Assist his companion at Tokyo Tower
Travel to Tokyo Tower leyline in Minato then head north to find Kurama Tengu. Speak with him to learn some interesting facts then return to the leyline. Fast travel to the Nagatacho leyline and speak with the nearby Amanozako. Have her follow you then head to Kurama Tengu in front of Tokyo Tower. We refused to hand her over. As such, we engaged in a battle with Level 75 Zaou-Gongen and Level 69 Kurama Tengu. Zaou-Gongen is weak to Electric and resists Fire, Light and Dark. He uses Fire, Physical and Almighty skills. Kurama Tengu is weak to Electric and blocks Force. Defeat them both in battle to receive the Fury Talisman and complete the quest. Zaou-Gongen will unlock for fusion and Amanozako will join your party.
The Egyptians’ Fate
Client: Dominion – Asakusa Main Street
Reward: Small Glory Crystal x5
Summary: Investigate Khonsu at Odaiba in Minato
Travel to the Odaiba Leyline Fount in Minato then follow the path towards the objective. Once there a fight will ensue with a Level 62 Seth. It is weak to Ice, resists Light and Dark and blocks Electric. It uses Physical, Electric and Force skills. It can also inflict confusion on the party. Defeat it then keep following the highway to reach a pyramid where you’ll sense a powerful presence. Choose stay to trigger a cutscene leading to a fight with a Level 64 Khonsu. It’s weak to Ice, resists Fire and blocks Light. It uses Fire, Light and Physical attacks. It can also heal itself. When you defeat it, you’ll have the option to kill it or not. We chose not to!
Please note that in this area you can find the following chests:
- 100 Glory
- Lahmu’s Essence x1
- Grimoire x2
- Balm of Life x1
- 100 Glory
- Zaou-Gongen’s Essence x1
- Chakra Pot
- Amrita Shower x1
- 100 Glory
- Yamata-no-Orochi’s Essence x1
- Bead Chain
After you defeat both demons and are done exploring the area, return to Dominion to complete the quest.
The Heartbroken
Client: Incubus – Asakusa Main Street
Reward: Lavish Demon Box x2
Summary: Deliver 4 Balms of Life
The Heartbroken subquest is a SMTV Vengeance only subquest! Once you’ve gotten the Balms of Life, return to Incubus to complete the quest.
The Holy Ring
Client: Melchizedek – Honjo
Reward: Herald Talisman x1
Summary: Place the Angel Ring in the container at the center of Asakusa then imbue the Angel Ring with the power of the 3 seraphim
Travel to Asakusa leyline in Taito then make your way to the center of the giant pit. Speak with Melchizedek then place the Angel Ring to trigger a battle with Level 74 Raphael, Gabriel and Uriel. Raphael is weak to Fire, resists Electric and blocks Force and Light. He uses Force skills and can heal. Gabriel is weak to Electric, resists Fire and blocks Ice and Light skills. She uses Light and Ice skills. Uriel is weak to Ice, resists Electric and blocks Fire and Light. He uses Electric, Fire and Physical attacks. Defeat the trio to complete the quest! You’ll also unlock Raphael, Gabriel and Uriel’s fusions.
The Raid on Tokyo
Client: Adramelech – Umayabashi
Reward: Magic Balm x2
Summary: Defeat Futsunushi
Speak with Adramelech near the Umayabashi leyline to accept the quest then travel to Ueno Park leyline and make your way south. Speak with Futsunushi and choose to support the other side to start a fight. Futsunushi is Level 69, weak to Dark and blocks Light. He uses Physical attacks and can increase his critical chances. After you defeat him, return to Adramelech in Umayabashi to complete the quest. He’ll also join your party!
The Sleeping Sands
Client: Sandman – Komagata
Reward: Amrita Shower x1
Summary: Find 2 Sleep Gems
Your companion can point out these sleep gems. Once you’ve collected both gems, hand them over to the Sandman to complete the quest.
The Winged Sun
Client: Amon – Ueno
Reward: Tyrant Talisman x1
Summary: Retrieve the Winged Sun Crest that was stolen by 2 enemies that are in front of Tokyo Station in Chiyoda
Speak with Amon after completing The Egyptians’ Fate subquest to accept this quest. If playing the original SMTV, then make your way to Tokyo Station in Chiyoda. From the leyline, follow the path southwest. If playing SMTV Vengeance, head to the northern part of Shinjuku in Kabukicho. As you approach the objective, you’ll be prompted about the presence of a powerful demon. Select to stay to begin the fight with a Level 71 Asura and Level 71 Mithras. Both are weak to Ice. Asura repels Fire, blocks Light and resists Dark. He uses Physical, Fire and Almighty skills. Mithras drains Fire and blocks Light. He uses Fire, Light, Physical and Almighty skills. Defeat them then return to Amon. Speak with him then cut the backstabbing snake down. He is Level 73, weak to Ice, drains Fire and resists Dark, Light and Physical. He uses Fire and Physical attacks. He can also inflict confusion on the party. Defeating him will complete the quest. Asura, Mithras and Amon will also unlock for fusion!
Wannabee-ho Nahobino
Client: Nahobeeho – Kuramae
Reward: Miracle Ice x1
Summary: Give advice on how to scout demons for Nahobeeho’s team
When you gain control of Nahobeeho, speak with the demons with the conversation bubbles above their heads. After speaking with all the demons, the Wannabee-Ho Nahobino quest will complete and you’ll unlock Nahobeeho for fusion!
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