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Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux

Part 28

Defeat Tyrant Asura in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux with this guide. Learn Asura's weaknesses, resistances, and recommended demon teams.

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Defeat Tyrant Asura in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux with this guide. Learn Asura's weaknesses, resistances, and recommended demon teams.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Before fighting Asura, you will be presented with an alignment choice: "And with it, your spirit...?" Choose "That's all a lie." for Law, "It's the demons' fault." for Neutral, or "We're recovering already." for Chaos.
  2. 2
    The boss, Tyrant Asura, has the following stats: HP: 2000 / MP: 9999. His weaknesses are Ice (Wk: Ice), he is strong against Gun (St: Gun), nullifies Expel and Curse (Nu: Expel, Curse), and resists Fire and Wind (Rf: Fire, Wind).
  3. 3
    Warning: On the first round, guard with everyone to avoid being afflicted by the Rage status from Asura Roga. Allies under Rage will attack random targets, including allies, dealing significantly more damage.
  4. 4
    Asura will regularly use Maragidyne (a powerful fire spell). He can also use a weaker random fire spell, Concentrate, and Ashura (a powerful physical attack that can hit multiple times). At low HP, he may use "Black Flame", a high-power fire spell hitting random targets.
  5. 5
    A recommended strategy involves using Ice attacks (like Bufudyne), debuffing Asura's attack with skills like War Cry and Arm Shot, and healing with Mediarama.
  6. 6
    Be prepared to guard every 5-6 turns when Asura reuses Asura Roga. The number of allies afflicted by Rage can determine the outcome of the fight.
  7. 7
    A risky solo strategy involves the MC attacking with a sword while under Rage status and using Beads for healing when not raged, but this is highly dependent on being overleveled due to Ashura's physical attack potentially causing a game over.
  8. 8
    After defeating Asura, Tyrant Asura fusion is unlocked. You will receive key items [Ulna] and [Rosetta: Del].
  9. 9
    You will return to the Red Sprite for story scenes. Zelenin will ask, "Can you go back with no regrets?" Choose "I just want out of here." for Chaos, "There's something on my mind." for Law, or "First let's find a way out." for Neutral.
  10. 10
    A new sector, Eridanus, will open. A new main mission, "Find the Vanishing Point," will be added.
  11. 11
    Head to the Lab; Irving will use the Ulna to create new Sub Apps: Enemy Welcome, Surpriser, and Paracelsus.

Demon Roster Recommendations:

  • Law: Avian Phoenix [35] (Code: #EW-i+xfzT3uUi4q, eDfkzEhi+BJbD#%O), Raptor Camazotz [35] (Code: k29D6skt22ckYus9, FQKsXE37PWE6W9H#), Megami Parvati [35] (Code: 5RK0Y%JTevrcoh76, nV-icos6dGorUuKQ)
  • Neutral: Jaki Black Frost [35] (Code: YmD0suRZbuYD69cB, #Tw5zvYJ8Rkn2ejA), Fiend Matador [35] (Code: 2FoeFZidjYtoF#EW, CHGwFN0qFSGq4JuG), Jirae Titan [35] (Code: UUehKo5r4OWeEMSk, ZHky7wkuW+iN9Yk7)
  • Chaos: Dragon Gucumatz [35] (Code: xzpZP+ruUNGe48H$, UYvpG8BSD5JUT8H7), Kishin Takeminakata [35] (Code: CAceVD53U4rzx+#H, SivSV5j+UtA4KN#R), Night Kaiwan [35] (Code: Mf5u%2Q-HbPQYgGM, AYR5Z2KcTLO$8XPJ)
Tips
  • Asura reflects Fire and Wind, so avoid using those elements.
  • Ice attacks are highly effective against Asura.
  • Debuffing Asura's attack power is crucial for survival.
  • Be prepared to guard frequently to mitigate the effects of Rage.
  • Consider using demons with Mediarama for consistent healing.
  • The solo MC strategy is very high-risk and not recommended unless significantly overleveled.
  • The new Sub Apps (Enemy Welcome, Surpriser, Paracelsus) can be useful for navigating Eridanus.

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