Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengenace – How To Beat Fionn Mac Cumhaill

Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengenace - How To Beat Fionn Mac Cumhaill

As a seasoned veteran of countless battles in the world of Shin Megami Tensei V, I can confidently say that taking down Fionn mac Cumhaill is no walk in the park. With my years of gaming experience under my belt, I’ve seen it all – from the fiery blasts of Beelzebub to the icy chill of Pazuzu. But Fionn, oh Fionn, he’s a different beast altogether!


In Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance, some familiar bosses from the initial SMTV game return. One of these bosses, Fionn Mac Cumhaill, whom players encounter on their journey, can eventually be recruited to join them.

If a player isn’t familiar with the tactics, this battle might prove challenging. Here are some effective strategies for defeating this enemy in Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance.

Fionn Mac Cumhaill Boss Overview

Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengenace - How To Beat Fionn Mac Cumhaill

Regarding Fionn Mac Cumhaill, always bear these points about his attributes, alignments, and abilities in mind.

Name Fionn Mac Cumhaill
Race Genma Race
Level Level 32
STAT SCORE
Strength 36
Vitality 25
Magic 36
Agility 25
Luck 23
Physical Neutral
Fire Block
Ice Neutral
Electric Weak
Force Neutral
Light Block
Dark Neutral
Sleep Block
Confuse Resistant
Charm Resistant
Mirage Resistant
Seal Block
Poison Resistant
Skill Name Skill Description
Healing Hand When restoring an ally’s HP, ailments may be cured.
Mac an Luin +5 (Unique) Severe Physical attack to 1 foe. Greater effect if Critical.
Dark Sword +5 2 medium Physical attacks to 1 foe. Chance of inflicting Seal.
Pierce Armor +5 Weak Physical attack to 1 foe. Lowers Defense by 1 rank for 3 turns.
Bufula +3 Medium Ice attack to 1 foe.
Maragion +4 Medium Fire attack to all foes.
Tarukaja Raises Attack of 1 ally by 1 rank for 3 turns.

Before The Fight

Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengenace - How To Beat Fionn Mac Cumhaill

A smart approach to starting a battle is being well-prepared. Here’s what the player ought to have with them or adjust before the battle commences.

Best Demons To Bring Along

In terms of the top demons suitable for the upcoming battle against Fionn Mac Cumhaill, there are several candidates that could potentially be at your disposal during that period.

  • Cironnup. This fox from the Ainu culture could be useful in this fight. It has a resistance to both Fire and Ice, both of which are used by Fionn Mac Cumhaill. Making it inherit an electric skill will make it of great use. It can also be of use to buff allies and debuff Fionn if given the right skills.
  • Lilim. This demon is available to acquire if the player sides with her over Principality in this area of the game. She is at an extremely high level compared to the player’s current level, joining at level 32. She is great with electric skills, and has many powerful ones. Her only downside in this fight might be her weakness to Ice, but Fionn’s Bufula +3 is not typically enough to take her down.
  • Ame-no-Uzume. The goddess of entertainment in Japanese lore might be of use here. She is great when it comes to using electric skills, which will target Fionn’s weakness. She also has no weakness to either fire or ice, which means she will be safe for the most part. She is also a good healer.
  • Poltergeist. This mischievous spirit will be a perfect fit for this fight. Not only does it not have a weakness to either Ice or Fire, it also does extremely well with electric skills. Not only that, but its innate skill, Thunderous Melody allows it to increase the damage dealt by itself and allies when striking an electric weakness.

The player might consider inviting Yoko Hiromine as an additional guest. She possesses resistance to both ice and fire elements, making her a versatile choice. Moreover, she can utilize Zionga, a moderately strong electric attack against a single opponent, which could prove useful in various situations.

Best Affinities for the Nahobino

Initially, the character Nahobino is vulnerable to power and darkness. But don’t worry, once you uncover the ability called Divine Amalgamation, you can switch these affinities! This unique skill enables you to alter your characteristics by harnessing a demon’s essence.

Regarding Fionn Mac Cumhaill, the players are seeking ways to defend against, or at least minimize, fire attacks. Although Fionn does possess an ice attack, it’s not as damaging and players can manage without an ice resistance, or even have an ice vulnerability. Since most demons lack a physical weakness or defense mechanism, this aspect won’t impact gameplay at the current stage.

Currently, it’s challenging to discover a demon essence that offers resistance to both fire and ice, since demons who are resistant to one tend to be vulnerable to the other. Consequently, the player will primarily focus on acquiring an essence for fire resistance. Some possibilities in this region could include the Jack-o’- Lantern’s essence, which grants the ability to withstand fire attacks but makes the character weak against ice. Alternatively, there’s Hua Pao, which shares the same properties as the Jack-o’- Lantern’s essence.

Best Items to Keep On Hand

Here are some items the players should keep in hand before this fight starts:

  • Physical Dampener. While Fionn Mac Cumhaill is great when it comes to fire and ice attacks, the player should also fear most of his physical attacks, especially Mac an Luin +5 . A Physical Dampener will allow the player and their allies to block any physical attacks for one turn.
  • Fire Dampener. Fionn’s fire attacks are very deadly and affect all allies when unleashed. When the player thinks he will attack with fire, they should set up a fire dampener as it blocks out any fire attack for one turn.
  • Electric Gem. If the player has any electric gem, now might be the time to make use of it. It causes a heavy electric attack to hit Fionn when used.

How To Defeat Fionn mac Cumhaill

Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengenace - How To Beat Fionn Mac Cumhaill

As a gamer, I need to ensure my Magatsuhi gauge is fully charged before engaging in battle with the formidable boss. Once activated, the Omagatoki Critical ability lets me and my teammates swiftly deplete his health bar right from the get-go.

It’s expected that Fionn will collect Magatsuhi during his turn, signaling the player to prepare a fire retardant. Once he does, Fionn will launch a potent fire attack, causing Maragion +4 damage to the player and all their companions.

In this battle, it’s crucial for the player to employ a defensive ability such as Marakukaka to boost the defense of all allies. Relying solely on dampeners might not be enough to secure victory. Additionally, utilizing Matarunda on Fionn could be beneficial since he frequently increases his own attack power by activating Tarukaja on himself.

Once Fionn boosts his own attack strength, it’s strongly recommended that you equip a Physical Reducer, since Fionn could soon summon Mac an Luin +5.

In each round, the battle should resemble this one closely, and if the player effectively defends against Fionn’s assaults, they will likely defeat him within several turns.

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2024-08-07 07:36