How to defeat Khonsu in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance

Defeating Khonsu in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance will be one of the main objectives during its Canon of Vengeance storyline which you can start by taking the girl's hand during the start of the game. This Egyptian god is one of the mini-bosses but can prove to be a dangerous foe depending on the items and party you use.

This article will go over the necessary strategies that you need to defeat Khonsu in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance.

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A guide to defeating Khonsu in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance

You will get a first glimpse of Khonsu during the conclusion of Yuzuru Atsuta's boss fight in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance. He will save Miyazu from the hands of the Qadistu Eisheth. The story will lead to the eventual attack on Tokyo by the Qadistus and Khonsu taking away Miyazu, Yuzuru's sister.

From here on, you and your friends will be tasked with going to Bethel's Egyptian Branch and recovering Miyazu from the clutches of Khonsu in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance.

Here is a list of the Egyptian Moon God's affinities and abilities.

Khonsu in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance (Image via Atlus)

Elemental Affinities

• Weakness: Ice
• Nullifies: Light
• Resists: Fire

Skills:

• Divine Dismantlement: While in the party, all allies will gain the same ally who is incapacitated
• Hamaon +5: Heavy light attack to one foe, chance of instant killing when striking weakness
• Mahamon +5: Heavy light attack to all foes, chance of instant killing when striking weakness
• Agidyne +4: Heavy fire damage to one foe
• Diarma: Moderate HP restore to one ally
• Dark Sword +3: Two medium physical hits to one foe. Chance of inflicting Seal
• Karnak +3 (Unique): Heavy physical attack on all foes. Chance of landing critical hits.

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Tips and tricks to defeat Khonsu in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance

Khonsu will aid you once defeat him (Image via Atlus)

Here is a list of strategies you can apply to defeat Khonsu in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance.

Use the Leyline to heal yourself before you face Khonsu

You will fight Isis before you meet Khonsu. Make sure to use the Leyline near you to heal yourself and your team. You can also use it to go to Cadaver's Hollow and buy essential items.

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Stock up on Physical Dampeners

You can use Physical Dampeners to prevent Khonsu's physical attacks. This will be crucial as one of the attacks has a chance to land seal, incapacitating till you get rid of this ailment.

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Have an Ice damage dealer

Khonsu's weakness is Ice-type skills. Have someone who can deal heavy Bufu damage to quickly take out a chunk of his health and gain press turns. Black Frost, who can be unlocked via Special Fusion in the World of Shadows is a great option for this fight.