Garuda

Garuda is a Demon in Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2. This is the latest evaluation and skills of Garuda from Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2. Includes strengths, recommended Skill Transfer, Branding set effects, stats, Resistance attributes, how to obtain etc. Hopefully the information provided is of use for enhancing Garuda.

== Strengths  ==

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 * Extremely high-speed Magic attacker '''

Garuda's Agility is at 256, which makes it one of the speediest demons of all the magic attackers.

It is strong in taking the battle advantage and with around Mag ATK 190 and above.

Especially for Aragami type, it has "Maragidyne" that makes the firepower even stronger.

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 * Has skill "Vahana" that increases Phys EV '''

Garuda has a unique skill "Vahana" which increases its Phys EV by 15% and reduces chance of status ailments by 30%.

As it is paired with high speed, there is a high chance you can get the enemy to waste a press turn by avoiding the enemy's Phys ATK.

Also, since there is a lower chance for Garuda to get inflicted by a status ailment, there is no need to really attach a Ward Brand.

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 * Support allies with "Auto-Rakunda" '''

Garuda has a unique skill "Vahana" which increases its Phys EV by 15% and reduces chance of status ailments by 30%.

As it is paired with high speed, there is a high chance you can get the enemy to waste a press turn by avoiding the enemy's Phys ATK.

Also, since there is a lower chance for Garuda to get inflicted by a status ailment, there is no need to really attach a Ward Brand.

== Weaknesses  ==

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 * Low endurance '''

Garuda's HP is alarmingly low, with a 6 star it is only 783 at max.

It may be good at evasion, but if you don't provide extra support for the demon, it can still be killed in a single hit. So make sure to use Brands to enhance its HP.

Also try your best to not get hit, and try to get rid of the enemy before it gets you.

== Resistance Attributes List  ==

Phys	   =>   N/A

Fire	   =>   Repel

Ice	   =>   Weakness

Elec	   =>   N/A

Force	   =>   No effect

Light 	   =>   Resist

Dark 	   =>   N/A

== 6-Star Max Stats  ==

HP	   =>    783 (Rank 164/168)

Strength	   =>   68 (Rank 164/168)

Magic	   =>   190 (Rank 34/168)

Vitality	   =>   88 (Rank 164/168)

Agility	   =>    256 (Rank 1/168)

Luck 	   =>   157 (Rank 23/168)

== 5-Star Max Stats  ==

HP	   =>    680

Strength	   =>   57

Magic	   =>   160

Vitality	   =>   74

Agility	   =>    216

Luck 	   =>   133

Rarity 	   =>   ★5

Race 	   =>   Avian

Grade 	   =>   80

AI 	   =>   Attacker

== Skills  ==

Skills         | 	Effect (MP/Target)

【Zandyne】 MP:6　Target: Single Unit 	    =>   Inflicts magic-type force damage with 160 power on a single enemy unit.

【Auto-Rakunda】 MP: - 	   =>   Casts Rakunda at the beginning of the 1st turn.

【Vahana】 MP: - 	    =>  +15% Phys evasion rate. -30% chance of receiving status ailments.

== Awakened Skills  ==

Skills         | 	Effect (MP/Target)

【Magic Amp III】 MP: - 	    =>   +15 to Ma.

【Maragidyne】 MP:7　Target: All units  	    =>   Inflicts magic-type Fire damage with 120 power on all enemy units.

【Fog Breath】 MP:6　Target: All units  	    =>  Reduces all enemy unit's ATK, evasion and accuracy by 20%. (3 turns)

【Berserker】 MP: -  	    =>  +10% to damage dealt, but +20% to damage received.

【Null Light】 MP: -   	    =>  Nullifies Light.

== Premium Skills  ==

Skills         | 	Effect (MP/Target)

【Mahamakajam】 MP:6　Target: All units 	    =>   30% chance to inflict Silence on all enemy units.

【Amrita】 MP:4　Target: Single Unit  	    =>   Cures all status ailments of a single unit.

【Fire Boost】 MP: -  	    =>  +15% to Fire damage.

【Agilao】 MP:5　Target: Single Unit 	    =>  Inflicts magic-type Fire damage with 140 power on a single enemy unit.

== Recommended Archetype: Aragami & Protector  ==

As Aragami type, Garuda learns "Maragidyne" which could serve well due to its high base damage. You can kill off the enemy with the spell, coupled with "Auto-Rakunda" as debuff.

As Protector type, Garuda learns "Fog Breath". It can reduce the enemy's ATK, evasion and accuracy, which is useful for allies and could be potent against teams that heavily rely on physical damage, such as Hell Gongen teams which is a popular choice in PVP.

== Materials needed for Awakening  ==

Aether (Awakening material)         | 	Required quantity

Light Aether M (Monday, Saturday)	   =>   20 pieces

Law Aether M (Thursday, Sunday)	   =>   20 pieces

Light Aether L (Monday, Saturday)	   =>   15 pieces

Law Aether M (Thursday, Sunday)	   =>   15 pieces

== Materials needed for Fusion  ==

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 * Material 1 '''

Sandalphon★4 Herald(61)

Azrael★4 Herald(67)

Michael★5 Herald(90)

Metatron★5 Herald(99)

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 * Material 2 '''

Barong★5 Avatar(84)

Anubis★4 Avatar(70)

Chimera★3 Avatar(49)

Shiisaa★2 Avatar(33)

== Lore  ==

A gargantuan bird in Indian lore, greatest enemy of the Naga. To save his captured mother from the Naga, He stole Amrita from the gods in exchange for her freedom. Impressed, Vishnu grants Garuda immortality in exchange for becoming his steed.

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