All Abscess List and Locations in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT5V)
Abscesses are nests of demons in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT 5: Vengeance, SMT5V) found in various locations of Da’at that often block passages to new areas in the game. Interacting with Abscesses will cause multiple powerful enemies to appear.
Trophies and Achievements
| Trophy | How to Unlock |
|---|---|
| Abscess Absolution |
Destroyed 24 Abscesses. |
SMT V: Vengeance Trophy and Achievement List
General Collectibles
| ▼All SMT V: Vengeance General Collectibles | |
|---|---|
| Mimans List | Talismans List |
| Demon Statues List | Abscesses List |
| Amalgams List | Periapts List |
| Aogami Husks List | Cirronup Fox Demons List |
| Demon Navigators List | – |
Map Collectibles by Region
| ▼All SMT V: Vengeance Collectibles by Region | |
|---|---|
| Minato Map Collectibles List | Shinagawa Map Collectibles List |
| Chiyoda Map Collectibles List | Shinjuku Map Collectibles List |
| Taito Map Collectibles List | – |
Minato Region Abscess Locations (All Story Routes)
Below are the collectibles found in this region:
| Minato Region Abscess | Abscess Details |
|---|---|
| Mita Abscess #1 |
Mita: Attached to a mountain along the road. Proceed northeast of Mita leyline fount.
Enemies: Mandrake x3 (Weak to Fire) Miracles Awakened: Art of Essences I, Divine Garrison I, Divine Proficiency I, Demon Proficiency I, Recovery Mastery I, and Support Mastery I |
| Hamamatsucho Abscess #2 |
Hamamatsucho: Attached to a mountain and beside a building. Proceed east of Hamamatsucho leyline fount.
Enemies: Mermaid (Weak to Fire and Elec) Miracles Awakened: Divine Garrison II, Divine Amalgamation, Light Mastery I, Dark Mastery I, and Ailment Mastery I |
| Shiba Park Abscess #3 |
Shiba Park: Attached to a mountain near the river. Proceed west of Hamamatsucho leyline fount before reaching Tokyo Tower.
Enemies: Sudama x2 (Weak to Fire and Ice) Miracles Awakened: Magatsuhi Wellspring, Vengeful Opportunist, Fell Swoop, Counter Incentive: Resist, Counter Incentive: Null, and Divine Garrison III |
| West Shinbashi Abscess #4 |
West Shinbashi: Attached to a mountain between building walls. Proceed north of Kamiyachi leyline fount and reach the end.
Enemies: Ippon-Datara x1 (Weak to Light) Miracles Awakened: Unyielding Will, Vengeance, Deathly Aura I, and Unforgotten Memories, Panoptes (V) |
| Onarimon Abscess #5 |
Onarimon: Attached to a mountain close to Oni’s location. Proceed west of Onarimon leyline fount.
Enemies: Leanan Sidhe x3 (Weak to Force and Light) Miracles Awakened: Kindred Favor, Art of Essences II (O), Summoner’s Hospitality I (O), Divine Garrison IV, Estoma Field I (V), Portent of Peril (V), |
| Toranomon Abscess #6 |
Toranomon: Attached to a mountain before reaching the top of the cliff. Proceed west of the Kamiyacho leyline fount and pass by Angel. Drop down to the lower ground and pass by the two southwest red blocks instead of the west ones.
Enemies: Shiisaa x2 (Weak to Fire) Miracles Awakened: Warrior’s Conception, Skill Manifestation, Almighty Mastery I, and Physical Mastery I, Frugal Soul I (V) |
(O) = Miracles unlocked exclusively to original version.
(V) = Miracles unlocked exclusively to Vengeance version.
Shinagawa Region Abscess Locations (All Story Routes
Below are the collectibles found in this region:
| Shinagawa Region Abscess | Abscess Details |
|---|---|
| Tennozu Abscess #7 | Tennozu: Attached on the end of the southwest alcove. Located close to the Magatsu Rail.
Enemies: Jack Frost x2 (Weak to Fire) Miracles Awakened: Knowledge of Tools, Demonic Discipline, Fire Mastery II, Ice Mastery II, Electric Mastery II, and Force Mastery II |
| Container Yard Abscess #8 | Container Yard: Attached on the northeast mountain corner. Located near the Petrified Demon Statue.
Enemies: Makami x2 (Weak to Dark), Feng Huang x2 (Weak to Dark) Miracles Awakened: Magatsuhi Dispersion, Merchant’s Hospitality, Deathly Aura II, and Divine Garrison V |
| Konan 4th Block Abscess #9 | Konan 4th Block: Attached on a building at the top. From the previous Miman on the bridge, the go upward over 3 platforms to reach it.
Enemies: Basilisk x1 (Weak to Elec) Miracles Awakened: Demon Proficiency II, Divine Proficiency II, Recover Mastery II, Support Mastery II, and Ailment Mastery II |
| Konan 2nd Block Abscess #10 | Konan 2nd Block: Attached on a corner near a building wall. Go past south of the parking garage and reach the end.
Enemies: Baphomet x3 (Weak to Light) Miracles Awakened: Invigorating Defense, Divine Garrison VI, Light Mastery II, and Dark Mastery II |
| North Shinagawa Abscess #11 | North Shinagawa: Attached on the southwest mountain corner of the Fairy Village. Proceed south of the Petrified Demon Statue nearby.
Enemies: Thoth x1 (Weak to Dark) Miracles Awakened: Race Transcendence, Constant Vigilance, Healer’s Hospitality I, and Empowering Cheer II |
(O) = Miracles unlocked exclusively to original version.
(V) = Miracles unlocked exclusively to Vengeance version.
Chiyoda Region Abscess Locations (Creation Route only)
Below are the collectibles found in this region:
| Chiyoda Region Abscess | Abscess Details |
|---|---|
| Miyuki Street Abscess #12-CoC | Miyuki Street: Attached on the northwest corner. Pass by the 2 platforms and a previous Miman to reach it.
Enemies: Naga Raja x1 (Weak to Fire and Force) Miracles Awakened: Pacification, Demon Proficiency III, Divine, Proficiency III, Almighty Mastery II, and Physical Mastery II |
| Yurakucho Abscess #13-CoC | Yurakucho: Attached on a north corner behind a building. Pass by a previous Miman to find it.
Enemies: Mishaguji x1 (Weak to Force and Light) and Anzu x1 (Weak to Force) Miracles Awakened: Articulate Discourse, Fire Mastery III, Ice Mastery III, Electric Mastery III, and Force Mastery III |
| Nihonbashi Abscess #14-CoC | Nihonbashi: Attached on the east corner path outside underground railway tunnel.
Enemies: Kaiwan x4 (Weak to Light) Miracles Awakened: Divine Garrison VII, Light Mastery III, Dark Mastery III, and Ailment Mastery III |
| Kanda Abscess #15-CoC | Kanda: Attached on the mountain at the end of the upper railway tracks.
Enemies: Hanuman (Weak to Elec), Oberon x1 (Weak to Elec), and Isis x1 (Weak to Dark) Miracles Awakened: Enhanced Summon, Summoner’s Hospitality II, Prayer of Agility, and Prayer of Luck |
| Sotokanda Abscess #16-CoC | Sotokanda: ? Location
Enemies: Cu Chulainn x1 (Weak to Elec), and Dakini x1 (Weak to Ice and Light) Miracles Awakened: Deathly Aura III, Art of Intervention, Almighty Mastery III, and Physical Mastery III |
| Akihabara Abscess #17-CoC | Akihabara: ? Location
Enemies: Silky x1 (Weak to Fire), Sarasvati x1 (Weak to Fire and Dark), and Kushinada-Hime x1 (Weak to Dark) Miracles Awakened: Embolden, Divine Garrison VIII, Light Mastery IV, Dark Mastery IV, and Ailment Mastery IV |
| Otemachi Abscess #18-CoC | Otemachi: ? Location
Enemies: Yurlungur x1 (Weak to Fire) Miracles Awakened: Prayer of Vitality, Fire Mastery IV, Ice Mastery IV, Electric Mastery IV, and Force Mastery IV |
(O) = Miracles unlocked exclusively to original version.
(V) = Miracles unlocked exclusively to Vengeance version.
Shinjuku Region Abscess Locations (Vengeance Route only)
Below are the collectibles found in this region:
Coming Soon!
(O) = Miracles unlocked exclusively to original version.
(V) = Miracles unlocked exclusively to Vengeance version.
Taito Region Abscess Locations (All Story Routes)
Below are the collectibles found in this region:
| Shinagawa Region Abscess | Abscess Details |
|---|---|
| Shinobazu Abscess | Shinobazu: ? Location
Enemies: Skadi x1 (Weak to Fire), Atavaka x1 (Weak to Ice), Barong x1 (Weak to Force and Dark), and Siegfried x1 (Weak to Force, Light, and Dark) Miracles Awakened: Prayer of Strength, Prayer of Miracles, Light Mastery V, Dark Mastery V, and Ailment Mastery V |
| Ueno Park Abscess | Ueno Park: ? Location
Enemies: Scathach x1 (Weak to Elec), and Cybele x1 (Weak to Elec) Miracles Awakened: Divine Garrison IX, Fire Mastery V, Ice Mastery V, Electric Mastery V, and Force Mastery V |
| Kuramae Abscess | Kuramae: ? Location
Enemies: Yatagarasu x1 (Weak to Dark), Throne x1 (Weak to Ice and Dark), and Mitra x1 (Weak to Ice) Miracles Awakened: Inspiring Covenant, Healer’s Hospitality II, Almighty Mastery IV, and Physical Mastery IV |
| Motoasakusa Abscess | Motoasakusa: ? Location
Enemies: Pixie x1 (Weak to Dark), Preta x1 (Weak to Fire, Force, and Light), Slime x1 (Weak to Fire, Ice, Elec, Force, and Light), and Onmoraki x1 (Weak to Ice and Force) Miracles Awakened: Skillful Conversion, Dread, and Summoner’s Hospitality III |
| Azumabashi Abscess | Azumabashi: ? Location
Enemies: Yamata-no-Orochi x1 (Weak to Elec) Miracles Awakened: Demon Proficency IV, Divine Proficiency IV, Almighty Mastery V, and Physical Mastery V |
| Asakusa Abscess | Asakusa: ? Location
Enemies: Rangda x1 (Weak to Fire, Elec, and Light) Miracles Awakened: Art of Essences III, Merchant’s Hospitality II, Recover Mastery III, and Support Mastery III |
(O) = Miracles unlocked exclusively to original version.
(V) = Miracles unlocked exclusively to Vengeance version.
Abscesses Explained
Can you recruit demons from Abscesses?
It is expected that demons spawned from Abscesses cannot be negotiated with, preventing you from recruiting them.
SMT V: Vengeance Demon Negotiation Guide
Rewards for Clearing Abscesses
Upon defeating them and destroying the Abscess, you will be able to acquire Magatsuhi and Glory. Sophia will also sell new Miracles in the World of Shadows when Abscesses are destroyed.
SMT V: Vengeance Miracle Skills List and Effects
Tips for Clearing Abscesses
- Save your game.
- You can use Spyglass to identify the weakness of the Abscess demons first and leave the battle.
- If your party members cannot cover the weakness of the Abscess demons, you can retreat and replace your party members.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Recommended Article List
SMT V: Vengeance Walkthrough and Strategy Guide
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Game Guides
Collectible Guides
General Collectibles
| Mimans List | Talismans List |
| Demon Statues List | Abscesses List |
| Amalgams List | Periapts List |
| Aogami Husks List | Cirronup Fox Demons List |
| Demon Navigators List | - |
Map Collectibles by Region
| Minato Map Collectibles List | Shinagawa Map Collectibles List |
| Chiyoda Map Collectibles List | Shinjuku Map Collectibles List |
| Taito Map Collectibles List | - |
Beginner Guides
Basic Information
| Pre-Order Bonuses | Game Editions |
| DLC List and Information | Game Difficulty |
| Game Controls | Gameplay Features and Changes |
| Permanent Events and Missables | Save Data Transfer Bonuses |
| PC System Objectives and Specs | Platform and System Differences |
| How Long to Beat | Metacritic Reviews |
| Differences with Persona Games | Differences with SMT Games |
| Tips for Beginners | - |
Strategy Guides
Useful Information
| Post-Game Unlockables | New Game Plus Unlockables |
| Endings Routes Guide | Canon of Vengeance Route Guide |
| Fast Leveling Guide | Money Farming Guide |
| Glory Farming Guide | Incense Farming Guide |
| Sutra Farming Guide | Battle System Guide |
| Virtual Trainer Battle Guide | - |
Tier List Guides
How-to Guides
Nahobino Guides
| Stats Guide | Attributes Guide |
| Skill Types Guide | Status Effects Guide |
| Magatsuhi Skills Guide | Skill Potential Guide |
| Essences Guide | Moon Phase System Guide |
| Relic Items Guide | Nahobino Forms Guide |
Demon Guides
| World of Shadows Guide | Cadaver's Hollow Guide |
| Demon Fusion Table Guide | Demon Negotiation Guide |
| Mitama Demons Guide | Unlockable Demons List |
| Special Fusions List | Special Conversations List |
| Demon Navigator Guide | Guest Characters Guide |
| Magatsuhi Demon Guide | Demon Haunt Guide |
| Original Mode Virtual Trainer Battles List | Challenge Mode Virtual Trainer Battles List |
Game Database
General Database
| Items List | Demon Skills List |
| Bosses List | Demons List |
Item Database
| Battle Items List | Boost Items List |
| Dungeon Items List | Essence Items List |
| Relic Items List | Key Items List |
Demon Skill Database
| Physical Skills List | Magic Skills List |
| Instant Death Skills List | Ailment Skills List |
| Recovery Skills List | Support Skills List |
| Passive Skills List | Magatsuhi Skills List |
| Miracle Skills List | - |
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