In Shin Megami Tensei 5, there are Key Items called "Talismans" that unlock special Magatsuhi Skills. Like most special items in video games, these can be obtained through completing sidequests or finding collectibles, such as the Miman.
Using the Talismans in Shin Megami Tensei 5 isn't difficult and requires no effort in combat. However, to unlock better Magatsuhi Skills, players will need to collect all 33 Talismans.
About Talismans
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Every race in Shin Megami Tensei 5 has a respective Talisman. An example of a Magatsuhi Skill is Omagatoki: Luck, which is usable by the Genma and Element races. Unlike the Omagatoki: Critical, players can only use this when they've achieved the Element Talisman. This is a reward from Gustave for collecting 10 Miman.
Thankfully, players won't need to equip Talismans on party members. By simply having the Talisman in the Inventory, the Talisman's Magatsuhi Skill will be available in combat. Magatsuhi Skills can be used on any turn in battle as long as the red Magatsuhi Bar is full. Unlike the other 8 skill slots, Magatsuhi Skills are not a part of the Press Turn system.
Only demons of a certain race can use certain Talismans. Meaning a Femme Race won't be able to use the Haunt Talisman, but it can use the Femme Talisman's ability instead.
A good way to keep up the Magatsuhi Bar is by obtaining more Glory. With Glory, players can purchase Miracles that will fill up the Magatsuhi Bar faster. This means the Magatsuhi Skills from Talismans can be used more frequently.
All Talismans
Below is the list of all Talismans in Shin Megami Tensei 5 and which quest unlocks them.
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Name |
How to unlock |
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Haunt Talisman |
Complete "A Preta Predicament" |
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Yoma Talisman |
Complete "Pollution Panic" |
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Wargod Talisman |
Complete "No Stone Unturned" |
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Element Talisman |
Find 10 Miman and speak to Gustave |
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Femme Talisman |
Complete "The Demon of the Spring" |
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Fallen Talisman |
Complete "To Cure a Curse" |
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Foul Talisman |
Speak to a Slime NPC from Hamamatsucho fount. |
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Brute Talisman |
Complete "Talisman Hunt" |
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Drake Talisman |
Complete "The Ultimate Omelette" |
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Dragon Talisman |
Complete "The Gold Dragon's Arrival" |
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Raptor Talisman |
Complete "Movin' on Up" |
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Divine Talisman |
Speak to the Angel NPC in the Container Yard. It will become available after defeating the boss. |
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Vile Talisman |
Complete "Magic from the East" |
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Avian Talisman |
Find 30 Miman and speak to Gustave |
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Jaki Talisman |
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Holy Talisman |
Find 55 Miman and speak to Gustave |
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Wilder Talisman |
Speak to a Nue in a warehouse in the Container Yard. |
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Avatar Talisman |
Find 45 Miman and speak to Gustave |
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Jirae Talisman |
Complete "Chakra Drop Chomp" |
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Fiend Talisman |
Find 70 Miman and speak to Gustave |
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Night Talisman |
Complete "Kumbhanda's Bottle" |
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Kishin Talisman |
Find 90 Miman and speak to Gustave |
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Fairy Talisman |
Complete "The Root of the Problem" |
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Genma Talisman |
Find 100 Miman and speak to Gustave |
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Lady Talisman |
Complete "The Falcon's Head" |
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Snake Talisman |
Speak to Yurlunger in a tunnel under Mishaguji. |
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Deity Talisman |
Complete "The Bull God's Lineage" |
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Tyrant Talisman |
Complete "The Winged Sun" |
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Kunitsu Talisman |
Complete "Clash with the Kunitsukami" |
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Megami Talisman |
Complete "The Horn of Plenty" |
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Fury Talisman |
Complete "The Destined Leader" |
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Herald Talisman |
Complete "The Holy Ring" |
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Beast Talisman |
Complete "A Wish for a Fish" |
Collecting all Talismans will take time, but the payoff of having a multitude of Magatsuhi Skills is worth the trouble. Players should decide which demons to use and which Talismans should be prioritized.
Shin Megami Tensei 5 is available exclusively on Nintendo Switch.