Shin Megami Tensei 5does not have traditional equipment or upgrade paths akin to other RPGs. One of its most unique features is the Miracle system. Players can go on quests to find these little demons called Mimans for the item dealer Gustave, to earn Glory. This currency is separate from cash, Macca, and can be spent to upgrade the hero in several ways.

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Fighting a battle in Shin Megami Tensei 5

Glory is precious and not easy to obtain, no matter how good players are at finding Mimans or collecting secret deposits. Of the dozens of Miracles in the game, there are certainly some that should be prioritized above all others. Doing so should makeShin Megami Tensei 5an easier experience throughoutits lengthy campaign.

Updated 12th of October 2022 by Michael Llewellyn:Shin Megami Tensei 5, like its predecessors, is a tough but fair game. Players have to exploit their enemy’s weaknesses to gain victory in battle and even the silliest of mistakes can flag up the “game over” screen. As a result, knowing how to effectivelyuse SMT 5’s Miraclesin battle. The Miracle Skills are special attacks that can be a difference-maker in turning the tide of battle.Final Fantasy fans familiar with how Limit Breaks workwill have a good idea of how these skills work in SMT 5.

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12Forestall

When the protagonist arrives in Mita, the Supremacy Miracle known as Forestall will unlock by default for the protagonist. With Forestall unlocked, slashing an enemy with the sword on the field without being noticed will increase the main character’s Magatsuhi Gauge.

Forestall only costs 5 Glory and is one of the most useful Miracles inShin Megami Tensei 5. This is because increasing the Magatsuhi Gauge, so the protagonist can unleash a special Magatsuhi Skill. Not only does Magatsuhi Skill cause massive damage, but its accuracy is 100% and will never miss. In addition, Magatsuhi Skills won’t use MP like regular skills and don’t take up any skills slots. Multiple Magatsuhi skills can be learned and used at once, and they don’t consume turn in battle making Forestall one of the most important skills inSMT 5.

The Divine Garrison Miracle from the menu in Shin Megami Tensei 5

11Divine Amalgamation

At the cost of 20 Glory, the protagonist can unlock the Doctrine/Passive Miracle, and of the best inSMT 5. The Miracle becomes available after destroying the Abscess in Hamamatsucho. It allows the protagonist to utilize defensive elemental abilities when fusing Essences.

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Taking on Demon’s resistance abilities will go a long way to improving Nahobino’s chances of survival in battles. It even allows the protagonist to defend against Dark powers which in the early stages can cause a lot of problems for Nahobino.

10Divine Garrison

Divine Garrison is a Miracle that raises the count of how many demons players can keep in stock. The first rank raises this number by one, and it only increases from there. It’s a good idea to unlock as many slots as possible whenever more upgrades pop up.

This will allow players to capture more demons while exploring.This is a tipthat can be taken for the whole series. The more demons one befriends, the better.

The Deathly Aura Miracle from the menu in Shin Megami Tensei 5

9Deathly Aura

Deathly Aura will help playersget demons easierin the field. Talking to demons is not that hard to figure out. Sometimes the word choices may not be that clear, but practice makes perfect. Deathly Aura makes it so demons approach players instead.

They might get intimated in battle if players kill off one or more of their comrades. There are usually some methods like Deathly Aura in the series, but this Miracle might be the best implementation yet.

The Summoner’s Hospitality Miracle from the menu in Shin Megami Tensei 5

8Summoner’s Hospitality

Summoner’s Hospitality will reduce the cost of taking demons out of the Demon Compendium by 10%. That sales price will go down the more ranks players put into this series of Miracles.

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Macca is a precious commodity in the game. Of its many uses, the Demon Compendium is the best thing to put Macca into. It is very expensive to re-summon demons though which is why this Miracle should be purchased as soon as possible.

7Unforgotten Memories

Fusion is what this series is best known for.Pokemonmight be the world’s morefavorited monster-catching RPG, but there is no way to fuse critters, unlikeShin Megami Tensei. Unforgotten Memories make it so that newly fused demons will gain experience immediately after being created.

This can lead to unlocking new skills early on in their development. As a side note,Pokemondefinitely should look into fusing their iconic monsters. They made a sentient key ring for crying out loud so they are running out of ideas.

The Unforgotten Memories Miracle from the menu in Shin Megami Tensei 5

6Demon Proficiency

Demon Proficiency increases the number of skill slots available to demons. To get ahead in battle, it’s a good idea for players to diversify their three partner demons in battle. That means demons should be loaded with skills from physical attacks to elemental spells to healing magic.

The more powers the team has, the greater the chance players can trigger an enemy demon’s weakness. Healing spells are just good for survival likein any RPG.

The Demon Proficiency Miracle from the menu in Shin Megami Tensei 5

5Divine Proficiency

Divine Proficiency is the same idea as the previousSMT 5Miracle. The only difference is that it increases the player’s skill slot instead. If it is not possible to equip every demon I. the party with the right amount of diverse skills, then the main character is there as a backup.

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The Divine Proficiency Miracle from the menu in Shin Megami Tensei 5

Players could go into battle with many strategies. The hero could be infused purely with buffing and healing magic so that the demon comrades can focus on attacking as well. Maybe some players prefer the opposite approach. More skill slots equal more ways to approach combat. That’s the basicgist of this tip.

4Art Of Essences

The main character cannot get skills by leveling up demons. They instead gain skills through Essences. This process has the main character, or demon, inherit inherent skills from others without the need to lose that demon unlike how fusion works.

Art of Essences then allows players to choose from more skills when they look at demons. This Miracle has more ranks to gain as well so keep an eye on it.

The Art Of Essences Miracle from the menu in Shin Megami Tensei 5

3Fell Swoop

The Magatsuhi Gauge is like the Limit Break gauge inFinal Fantasygames. By fighting demons, players will raise this bar. Once filled, they can unleash a special ability one time. Many Miracles can help this gauge rise faster.

Fell Swoop isSMT 5’s best Miracle for increasing the Magatsuhi Gauge. Whenever a player inflicts a weak or critical attack, the gauge will increase. Hitting weak points should be no problem if gamers are playingShin Megami Tensei 5right.

The Fell Swoop Miracle from the menu in Shin Megami Tensei 5