Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance - Sutra Farming Guide

Sutra farming guide for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT 5: Vengeance, SMT5V), including the best ways to get Sutras, best farming methods, locations, and other useful tips. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (2024) was released last June 14, 2024, and is now playable on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and Microsoft Windows).

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT 5: Vengeance, SMT5V) - Sutra Farming Guide

Sutra Farming Guide for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT 5: Vengeance) (SMT 5: Vengeance)

Ways to Get Sutras

Ways to Get Sutras
  • Use the Quest Navigators to locate Sutras.
  • Found in treasure chests.
  • Rewarded for clearing side quests.
  • Rewarded for collecting Mimans.

Use the Quest Navigators to locate Sutras around Da’at.

Quest Navigators will occasionally discover points of interest where Sutras can be obtained. Below is a recommended method of farming Sutras fast by moving from Leyline Founts around Da’at.

1 Move to the Leyline Fount near the spot where you can get the Sutra you want.
2 Approach the spot to check the Sutra. If it is not what you need, proceed to step 4.
3 Talk to the Quest Navigator to get the item.
4 Return to the Leyline Fount.
5 Move to another Leyline Fount via Leyline Crossing. Try to move to another Leyline Fount in the same area. Otherwise, you may need to endure long loading times if you head to a Leyline Fount that is far from where you are.
6 Move to the Leyline Fount near the spot where you can get the Sutra you want.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6.

Found in treasure chests.

Sutras can also be acquired from treasure chests found all around Da’at. Be sure to scour areas you gain access to as you progress through the main story to avoid missing out on Sutras you can get along the way.

Rewarded for clearing subquests.

Sutras are also among the rewards you get for clearing subquests (sidequests). Below are some of them which reward Sutras upon completion.

Subquest Reward
Fionn’s Resolve Battle Sutra x1
The Angel of Destruction Light Sutra x1
The Destined Leader Destruction Sutra x1
The Seraph’s Return Fire Sutra x1
The Red Dragon’s Invitation Light Sutra x1

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Rewarded for collecting Mimans while exploring Da’at.

Finally, it is also possible to obtain Sutra Sets by finding a certain number of Mimans hidden all around Da’at. In addition to Sutras, you can also get Incense and other useful items for reaching collection milestones in the game.

Mimans Found Reward
85 Sutra Set x1
135 Sutra Set x1
185 Sutra Set x1

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What are Sutras in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance?

Rare consumable items that increase a demon’s skill potential.

A Sutra is a rare type of consumable item in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT 5) that increases a demon’s skill potential in a specific element by 1. Sutras can be used to increase a single element (attribute type) by a maximum of 9 points (5 for non-damage skills).

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Skill Potential Guide

Note that it is only possible to increase skill potentials this way if the demon has an initial skill potential for a specific element (attribute).

List of Sutras

Sutra Effects
Fire Sutra Increases a demon’s Fire skill potential by 1. (Max: +9)
Ice Sutra Increases a demon’s Ice skill potential by 1. (Max: +9)
Elec Sutra Increases a demon’s Elec skill potential by 1. (Max: +9)
Light Sutra Increases a demon’s Light skill potential by 1. (Max: +9)
Aiding Sutra Increases a demon’s Support skill potential by 1. (Max: +5)
Dark Sutra Increases a demon’s Dark skill potential by 1. (Max: +9)
Force Sutra Increases a demon’s Force skill potential by 1. (Max: +9)
Healing Sutra Increases a demon’s Healing skill potential by 1.(Max: +5)
Calamity Sutra Increases a demon’s Ailment skill potential by 1.(Max: +9)
Destruction Sutra Increases a demon’s Almighty skill potential by 1.(Max: +9)
Battle Sutra Increases a demon’s Phys skill potential by 1. (Max: +9)

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  1. 1 Move to the Leyline Fount near the spot where you can get the Sutra you want.
    2 Approach the spot to check the Sutra. If it is not what you need, proceed to step 4.
    3 Talk to the Quest Navigator to get the item.
    4 Return to the Leyline Fount.
    5 Move to another Leyline Fount via Leyline Crossing. Try to move to another Leyline Fount in the same area. Otherwise, you may need to endure long loading times if you head to a Leyline Fount that is far from where you are.
    6 Move to the Leyline Fount near the spot where you can get the Sutra you want.
    7 Repeat steps 2 to 6.

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