Skill Potential Guide for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT 5: Vengeance) (SMT 5: Vengeance)
What is Skill Potential?
Skill Potential is a gameplay mechanic in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT 5: Vengeance) which affects the power of various types of skills in battle. In general terms, skill types that align with the protagonist’s (Nahobino) or demon allies’ affinities will usually become more powerful, while skill types that correspond to a character’s weaknesses will be weaker. You can view each character’s Skill Potential values at the upper right corner of the stats screen.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance All Demon Skills
Skill Name Modifiers
When a skill is being enhanced by a character’s natural affinities, it will have a “+” and a numerical value at the end. Skills that are weakened because of the character’s weaknesses, meanwhile, have a “-“.
As an example, the demon Archangel has a Fire Skill Potential of +1. Therefore, any Fire skills that he has or will learn will have the “+1” modifier at the end of its name (e.g., Agilao +1, Maragi +1).
Skill Potential values are fixed for all demon allies while the protagonist’s can be enhanced by acquiring certain Miracles from Sophia in the World of Shadows.
How to Increase Nahobino’s Skill Potentials
Purchase Miracles from Sophia in the World of Shadows
As mentioned, the protagonist (Nahobino) is the only character in the game who can alter his Skill Potential values by acquiring Miracles using Glory. This allows you to build his set of skills freely according to your preferences, eventually gaining favorable values for all types of skills.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance World of Shadows Guide
Miracles that Boost Skill Potential
Below is a list of all Miracles that increase Nahobino’s Skill Potential value and required Glory to purchase them at the World of Shadows.
| Miracle | Effect | Glory Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Ailment Mastery I | Boost Nahobino’s Ailment skill potential by 1 rank. | 40 Glory |
| Ailment Mastery II | Boost Nahobino’s Ailment skill potential by 2 ranks. | 55 Glory |
| Ailment Mastery V | Boost Nahobino’s Ailment skill potential by 5 ranks. | 140 Glory |
| Almighty Mastery I | Boost Nahobino’s Almighty skill potential by 1 rank. | 120 Glory |
| Almighty Mastery II | Boost Nahobino’s Almighty skill potential by 2 ranks. | 160 Glory |
| Almighty Mastery III | Boost Nahobino’s Almighty skill potential by 3 ranks. | 200 Glory |
| Almighty Mastery IV | Boost Nahobino’s Almighty skill potential by4 ranks. | 300 Glory |
| Dark Mastery I | Increases Nahobino’s Dark skill potential by 1 rank. | 50 Glory |
| Dark Mastery II | Increases Nahobino’s Dark skill potential by 3 ranks. | 80 Glory |
| Dark Mastery V | Increases Nahobino’s Dark skill potential by 5 ranks. | 160 Glory |
| Elec Mastery I | Increases Nahobino’s Electricity skill potential by 1 rank. | 50 Glory |
| Fire Mastery I | Increases Nahobino’s Fire skill potential by 1 rank. | 50 Glory |
| Force Mastery I | Increases Nahobino’s Force skill potential by 1 rank. | 50 Glory |
| Healing Mastery I | Increases Nahobino’s Recovery skill potential by 1 rank. | 60 Glory |
| Ice Mastery I | Increases Nahobino’s Ice skill potential by 1 rank. | 50 Glory |
| Light Mastery I | Increases Nahobino’s Light skill potential by 1 rank. | 50 Glory |
| Light Mastery II | Increases Nahobino’s Light skill potential by 2 ranks. | 80 Glory |
| Light Mastery V | Increases Nahobino’s Light skill potential by 5 ranks. | 160 Glory |
| Phys Mastery I | Increases Nahobino’s Physical skill potential by 1 rank. | 120 Glory |
| Phys Mastery II | Increases Nahobino’s Physical skill potential by 2 ranks. | 160 Glory |
| Support Mastery I | Increases Nahobino’s Support skill potential by 1 rank. | 60 Glory |
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance All Miracles List
Magatsuhi Skills Are Not Affected
Magatsuhi Skills are unique among other skill types in that Skill Potentials do not affect their power. There are currently no Miracles you can purchase to increase the power of Magatsuhi Skills (to be confirmed).
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance All Magatsuhi Skills
Using Demon Essences (Essence Fusion)
Skill Potential directly ties in with the process of using Demon Essences as the latter allows you to transfer certain skills to the protagonist or any ally demon. Naturally, you will want to acquire skills that you have positive (+) Skill Potential values instead of those with negative (-) values.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Essence Fusion Guide
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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