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Part 34
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux

Part 34

Navigate Part 34 of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux. Learn strategies for defeating Jack, Spirit Strange Demon, and Lady Asherah, and make crucial alignment choices.

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Navigate Part 34 of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux. Learn strategies for defeating Jack, Spirit Strange Demon, and Lady Asherah, and make crucial alignment choices.

Walkthrough
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    Defeat Jack: The primary strategy is to inflict Charm on Jack. If Charm is successful, focus all attacks on him. If Charm wears off, continue attacking or reapply Charm. Alternatively, use gun-reflecting demons or Attack Mirrors, but this is less reliable. Before engaging Jack, defeat the Pisacas, which are weak to fire. Buff your party with Luster Candy or Tarukaja to +4, as Jack cannot remove these buffs.
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    Post-Battle Choices: After defeating Jack, you will face an alignment choice regarding Jimenez: "Stop Jimenez" (Law) or "Watch" (Neutral).
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    Return to Red Sprite: You will be returned to the Red Sprite. Arthur will give you the rare Forma, [Star Mirror].
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    Alignment Choice: An alignment choice will occur on the Red Sprite: "He's not a problem." (Chaos), "We should wait and see." (Neutral), or "Probably so." (Law).
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    Lab Visit: Take the [Star Mirror] to the Lab. Irving will upgrade it with the [Sun Mirror] and [Moon Mirror] into the [Enemy Search B] function, which helps find Fiends.
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    Return to Fornax: Head back to Fornax. You can explore the east side of Fornax 1F (where Orcus was) or proceed to the central door on 1F to continue the main mission.
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    Fornax B1F: Head straight through the doors and down the stairs.
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    Fornax B2F: Collect [Soma Drop x1] and go down the stairs.
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    Fornax B3F: Collect [Amrita Soda x1] and continue down.
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    Fornax B4F: Head down the stairs.
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    Fornax B5F: Save and heal. Enter the main room and perform a scan when the Demonica reacts.
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    Defeat Spirit Strange Demon: Fight the Spirit Strange Demon, which uses Maragion and Asura Roga (causes Rage). Prepare a party with high physical resistance, similar to the Asura fight in Delphinus. Use armor like "Armor Vest" and a gun with Ice spells.
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    Fornax B6F: Head down to 6F. You will encounter Asherah. The demons used for the Ouroboros fight should still be effective.
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    Defeat Lady Asherah: Lady Asherah has 2500 HP. She is weak to Ice and resistant to Electric and Gun attacks. She nullifies Expel and Curse, and reflects Fire and Wind.
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    Asherah Strategy: On the first round, guard against her opening Asura Roga. On the second round, buff your party with Luster Candy or Rakukaja and debuff her with Arm Shot, War Cry, Tarunda, or Debilitate (up to +3/-3). She uses Asura Roga every 5-6 turns. She also uses Maragion and Black Flame (fire damage). Physical resistance is more important than fire resistance due to her frequent Ashura attack. Guard when she uses Charge to avoid being killed by her subsequent Ashura attack. Use Co-Ops with Ice spells.
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    Alignment Choice: After the fight with Asherah, you will face another alignment choice: "I won't let you." (Neutral), "You're distorting things." (Law), or "Maybe you're right..." (Chaos).
Tips
  • For Jack, Charm is the most effective strategy, though it has a low success rate. High-powered physical attacks like Mortal Jihad are recommended once he is charmed.
  • When fighting Spirit Strange Demon, focus on physical defense as its physical attacks are more dangerous than its fire spells.
  • Against Lady Asherah, be mindful of her buff/debuff removal (Dekaja/Dekunda) and ensure your buffs/debuffs do not exceed +3/-3.
  • Guard during Asherah's Charge turns to survive her powerful Ashura attack.
  • [Star Mirror] (Rare Forma)
  • [Enemy Search B] (Function upgrade)
  • [Soma Drop x1]
  • [Amrita Soda x1]

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