Incense Farming Guide for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT 5: Vengeance) (SMT 5: Vengeance)
In Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT 5: Vengeance), Incenses are rare consumable items that automatically increases one of a character’s 5 stats (Strength, Magic, Vitality, Agility, and Luck). They essentially allow grant you one skill point for a specific parameter without having to level up, making them incredibly useful throughout the game.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Stats Guide
Types of Incense
| Incense | Effect |
|---|---|
| Strength Incense | Increases Strength stat by 1. |
| Magic Incense | Increases Magic stat by 1. |
| Vitality Incense | Increases Vitality stat by 1. |
| Agility Incense | Increases Agility stat by 1. |
| Luck Incense | Increases Luck stat by 1. |
How to Farm Incense
Below are the best ways to farm Incense, including methods for getting them in and out of battle throughout the main story.
Clear subquests (side quests).
Some subquests allow you to get Incense as rewards for clearing them. Because of this, try to explore various areas in the game and talk to different human and demon NPCs to initiate these optional side quests.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Subquests List
Find Mimans while exploring.
Gustave in Cadaver’s Hollow will reward you with several Incense Sets as you find Mimans throughout Da’at. An Incense Set contains one of each type of Incense in the game and makes the effort of searching for Gustave’s lost minions well worth it in the game.
| Mimans Found | Reward |
|---|---|
| 50 | Incense Set x2 |
| 115 | Incense Set x4 |
| 165 | Incense Set x6 |
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance All Mimans Locations and Rewards
Purchase Incenses at Cadaver’s Hollow shop on Godborn difficulty (SMT V: Vengeance Version only).
You will also be able to purchase Incense from Gustave at Cadaver’s Hollow on Godborn difficulty. While Incenses he sells cost a hefty price, they are now more easily obtainable if you have farmed a considerable amount of Macca in the game.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance How to Unlock Godborn Difficulty
Full Moon Phase does not affect the rarity of items obtained from chests.
Unlike previous SMT games (particularly SMT 3: Nocturne), a Full Moon will not affect the rarity of items you get from treasure chests in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. The loot you get from opening chests is always the same regardless of moon phase.
Full Moon Phase does not affect the amount of Glory obtained from amalgams.
The Glory rewarded for finding amalgams is also fixed and will not change if you touch them during a Full Moon.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Moon Phase System Guide
Other Strategy Guides
SMT V: Vengeance Characters List and Guides
*Characters exclusive to Vengeance version.
Human Characters
| Protagonist |
Tao Isonokami |
| Yuzuru Atsuta |
Ichiro Dazai |
| Miyazu Atsuta |
Sahori Itsukishima |
| Yoko Hiromine* |
|
Demon Characters
| Aogami |
Sophia |
| Gustave |
Amanozako |
| Fionn mac Cumhaill |
Lahmu |
Bethel Faction Characters
| Hayao Koshimizu |
Hayataro |
| Abdiel |
Mastema* |
| Zeus |
Khonsu |
| Vasuki |
Odin |
Yakumo Faction Characters
| Shohei Yakumo |
Nuwa |
Qadištu Faction Characters
| Lilith* |
Naamah* |
| Eisheth Zenunim* |
Agrat bat Mahlat* |
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 | - |
A Full Moon (or New Moon) does not give you rarer items. The Treasure Chests are always the same, each playthrough, no matter what.
The Amalgams always give a set amount of Glory, which give more in later areas of the game.