How to defeat White Rider in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance

White Rider is one of the bosses in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance. Taking down bosses is essential for story progression and is a great way to gain experience quickly. However, beating bosses like White Rider can be quite tricky if you don’t have any idea what you are doing.

Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance is the modern remaster of the highly acclaimed SMT 5. Although the modern version has a lot of new content, it still retains many features from the original. White Rider is one such aspect; the boss is present in both the new and the original titles.

This guide will help you fight the White Rider in Shin Megami Tensei as efficiently as possible.

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White Rider weaknesses, resistances, and stats in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance

Stats of the White Rider in SMT 5 Vengeance (Image via Atlus)

Here are the weaknesses of White Rider in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance:

Elemental:

• Electric: Weak
• Light: Resist
• Dark: Resist
• Fire: Repel

Status Ailment:

• Fire: Resist
• Confuse: Resist
• Charm: Resist
• Mirage: Resist
• Seal: Resist
• Poison: Resist

White Rider Stats:

• Strength: 27
• Vitality: 29
• Magic: 20
• Agility: 44
• Luck: 29

Recommended Level: 42+

Omagatoki Critical:

Magatsuhi Skill: All attacks, including magic, will become Critical Hits until the end of the turn.

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Best strategies for beating White Rider Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance

1) Take down the Dominions

Who should be in your party for the fight? (Image via Atlus)

Dominions are sidekicks that the White Rider spawns. While they may not be very effective damage-wise, they are annoying to deal with.

Each turn, one of the Dominions will Heal all the enemies for massive chunks of life, while the other will debuff your team by reducing damage. They can make this fight almost impossible if left alive for too long, so remove them as soon as you can.

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2) Use AOE attacks

While removing the Dominions should be your priority, you can’t forget about the main man himself.

White Rider is a damage powerhouse. If he stays alive for too long, it’s over for you. It is always best to chip away at least some HP every turn. This is where the AOE attacks are incredibly effective.

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3) Zio and Mudo are your best bets

White Rider is weak to Zio, and Dominions can be killed by Mudo. Have Yoko as a party member as she has both Zio and Mudo. Use the first turn to apply buffs to your team. Then, from the next turn, focus on dealing damage.

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4) Use the best support and Demons for the fight

Tao can be a great support for this battle, thanks to her buffs and heels. The best Demons to use in this fight are Lamia, Isis, or anyone with Zionga.

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5) Check your affinities

Before engaging in the fight, be sure to check your affinities. White Rider has Hamaon in his kit. If Nahobino has any weakness to light damage due to his affinities, the battle will be over before it starts.