How to get essences (and how to use them)
Players will need every advantage they can get in the uncompromising JRPG world of Shin Megami Tensei 5, because there are many powerful enemies. Bosses, including optional ones from side quests, can unleash very damaging attacks – especially if their Magatsuhi gauge is full.
However, in addition to bringing the right demons into battle, the player as a Nahobino can make himself a powerful force in combat. One can give new skills themselves as well as changing their relationship by using Essence. All youkai can obtain Essences, and each offer different skills and affections, so it’s best to stock up on as many as you can to find them. There are several different ways to get Essence in Shin Megami Tensei 5however, once acquired, the player can go to World of Shadows at any Leyline Foundation to use them.
How to get the essence from Gustave At The Cadaver’s Hollow
At any Leyline Foundation, the player can head to Cadaver’s Hollow to meet the game’s main trader: Gustave. In addition to selling many other useful consumables, Gustave also sells Essence. They are more expensive than other items, and furthermore, Gustave will only sell the player one item.
Even so, if a purchased Essence is used up, one can purchase another Essence from Gustave. Frequently, as gamers progress through the main story, more and more items will be unlocked in Cavader’s Hollow, including new and more expensive Essences.
How to find treasure essence
Essence can also be found as a treasure while exploring the world. Treasures appear as large golden dice-like objects with many faces. Players can break these unique ‘chests’ with an attack to get what’s inside. The types of items contained will vary, however, Essence is one of the more common goods that players can find in these bright yellow containers.
Each treasure can only be found once, however, if the player cannot collect anything inside due to having too many of the item (the item’s limit is reached), the treasure will reshuffle so players can find it again later if they want. It will also appear on the minimap. The Essences found in these golden objects in the mid- and late-game are often the only ones, so they’re well worth looking into.
How to get the essence from the devil
It’s also possible get Essences from demons through battles in many ways. Firstly, when talking to a demon, there is a chance that they will give the player their Essence, however, this is almost always random and very difficult to predict. Players should not rely on this method to obtain Essence, however, it is still possible to do so from time to time.
Furthermore, one can get Essence from the demons that the player defeats in battle. After the battle is over and the player is on the rewards screen showing what items have been received and the experience gained from the battle, players may sometimes find that they have received the Essence of one or more The enemy has been defeated. Again, this is quite rare, so it should not be one’s primary method of obtaining Essences although there is a consistent, albeit infrequent, trend.
How to get essence from leveled demon
On rare occasions, it is possible that the devil will give the player their Essence as they level up. This is another unreliable way to get Essences, as it’s mostly random, however, it should be noted that giving this Essence seems to happen more to demons that have learned it all their possible skills.
How to use essence
To use Essence, the player will need World of Shadows. Here’s a quick rundown on how to access the Essence Fusion menu:
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Go to Leyline Foundation
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Go to the Dark World
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Choose Apotheosis
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Choose a combination essence
Use essences to get new skills
Players can choose themselves or one of their demonic companions in the Essence Fusion menu. One can then choose an Essence to fuse, allowing the player to choose a new skill set from all of their previous skills and new skill sets of any Essence of their choice to merge. Just remember that Essences are for single use only, so don’t waste them.
Using essences to change relationships
It is also possible to change the character’s relationship using Essence. Simply select the protagonist from the Essence Combination menu and then choose an Essence to combine before choosing “Object” from the two options that follow (the other being “Skill”). This will allow the player to alter the elements they are weak and resistant to, as well as possibly allowing them to gain the ability to absorb, block, or reflect certain elements based on the selected Essence. . However, this is only possible for the player character, as the player cannot change the demon ally’s affections.
Shin Megami Tensei 5 available on Nintendo Switch.
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