A VS Zen DEATH BATTLE Prelude.

Mastersword: Have you ever thought what it would be like to be a god? What you may experience, feel, and think?

Cosmiischillin: To be an object of devotion or the subject of psalms! It’s gotta be tough to be a god.

Mastersword: It sure is, but today, we’ll be looking at two who’ve experienced things from a different lens, and who’ve had the aid of some very familiar faces.

CosmiisChillin:

The Discarded Conscious.

Mastersword:

The Cloaked Reaper. I’m Mastersword and she’s Cosmi, and it’s our job to analyze their weapons, armor, and skills to find out who’d win, a Death Battle.

CosmiisChillin:…Did you do this because one is named A and the other has a Z in their name?

Mastersword: No.

A:

Mastersword: It takes a lot to survive in the world of Aionios. The two factions of Keves and Agnes battle a never-ending war, while vicious foes called Moebius run the show from behind the scenes, controlling both sides of the conflict. Powerful monsters lurk in every corner of the world, ready and able to take down any who draw near.

Cosmiischillin: And yet, life outside of those elements persist; that of…the City. Just City? The City? Really? That’s the name of this setting?

Mastersword: Well it’s called that probably because it’s the only one that exists in this world, and every other settlement are called Colonies. While never truly living in peace thanks to the world around them, the people of the City managed. Not only did they have their own military force, they also had a trump card against Moebius; the power of Ouroboros. This power was wielded by the hot-headed Mathew Vandham, as well as his sister Na’el, both of whom were being trained by their grandfather.

Cosmiischillin: They even branched out and established new settlements to live at. But like all canon events, it didn’t last. The City was attacked by Moebius, leading to its destruction, the death of Mathew and Na’el’s grandfather, and the disappearance of Na’el herself.

Mastersword: Mathew himself was severely injured during these events and would’ve likely died. Lucky for him, he was found and nursed back to health by a mysterious girl who went by a simple name; A.

Cosmiischillin: A? Like Alice? Abby? Alex?

Mastersword: No, just A. It’ll make sense….I think.

Background:

-Name: A.

-Aliases: Ontos, Alvis.

-Class: Monado Fencer.

-The consciousness of Alvis.

-Can play guitar.

-Likes: Mathew, Shulk, Rex, the Liberators.

-Dislikes: Moebius, Z, Mathew’s shenanigans.

Mastersword: With the City and its people gone, Mathew and A would travel around Aionois searching for Na’el and City survivors. In the process of doing so, A would train and often lecture Mathew to better improve his techniques and styles. Before long, though, they’d run into new allies that would be instrumental in their journey. Nikol, a Keves Soldier, and Glimmer, and Agnes one. And during a battle against Moebius, they’d find themselves teaming up with the Liberators, lead by Shulk and Rex.

Cosmiischillin: Even with their new allies, they’d have to fight against the wild life, Keves and Agnes soldiers, and even Moebius. But despite being a Healer, A is no slouch in combat.

Mastersword: Like most people in Aionios, A wields a Blade and can use Arts, but her weapon in particular is familiar; The Monado.

Cosmiischillin: You mean the same one Shulk had?

Mastersword: The very same.

Cosmiischillin: No but which one? Because you said Shulk had the red one, but when he become a god, he got a blue one. But he gave up both, and got a replica red one.

Mastersword: It’s the non-replica red one. Only, slightly different. pulls up the Box of Many References Here let me show-*tries opening it* It’s locked?

Cosmiischillin: Yeah, I locked it after your first Monado incident and the burn you got from the Sword of Fire. It’s the most advanced lock in the universe.

Mastersword:…It’s a child lock, though.

Cosmiischillin: I stand by what I said.

Mastersword: Right, well uh, the way A handles the Monado is very different from when Shulk wielded it. Taking on a Healer role, A uses the Monado Fencer class, focusing more on swift strikes and evading attacks rather than brute force like Mathew.

Cosmiischillin: Or like you when you try getting the lock off.

Mastersword: I resent that.

Monado X:

-X being the max Weapon Level.

—Upgraded with Origin Metal to increase Attack, Critical Rate, and Block Rate.

-Is able to summon it at anytime.

-When A lets loose, can easily cut through Moebius and Flame Clocks.

—Flame Clocks are also comprised of Origin Metal, which is durable enough to survive the collision of two universes.

-When using Arts to attack, blade is surrounded by a powerful light.

-When unleashing powerful Arts, gets half of a golden wing.

Arts:

-Shaker Edge: Ether attack that strikes one target. Inflicts Topple on enemies inflicted with Break.

-Cross Ray: Ether attack that strikes one target. Heals nearby allies when Art hits, to the max of 100% Healing Power.

-Light Field: Sets a field around the user which grants healing within said field.

-Skyfoil: Ether attack that strikes one target. Lowers the enemies attack power.

-Lost Ray: A frontward AOE Ether attack. Lowers enemies accuracy.

-Sword Mirage: AOE around uses, raises evasion.

-Vision: Renders all attacks on the party ineffective for 15 seconds. Has 2 uses.

-Vanishing End: Can only be used whilst Vision is active. Deals damage that ignores defense.

(Note; It’s not clear if A’s visions can be used a limited amount of times in battle outside of gameplay. A does say using her full power is taxing, but it’s not clear if this extends to her visions or not)

Ouroboros Powers: Created by Nia using her Core Crystal and energy from Origin. Summons a translucent apparition and grants the use of Fusion Arts. Like with the other party members in Future Redeemed, A’s Ouroboros power is incomplete.

Fusion Arts:

Sword Mirage:

+Mirage Edge: AOE/Evasion Up/Attack Up.

+Cross Mirage: AOE/Evasion Up/Regen (Passive healing)

+Mirage Field: Evasion Up for all.

Lost Ray:

+Lost Edge: AOE/Accuracy Down/Slow charge (slows down an enemy’s recharge rate)

+Lost Cross: AOE/Shackle block (prevents guarding from attacks)

+Lost Field: AOE/Accuracy Down/Toppled Up (deals more damage to enemies inflicted with Topple)

Skyfoil:

+Shaker Foil: Attack Down/Evasion Down.

+Sky Ray: Bind (Prevents target from moving or using Arts)

+Sky Field: AOE/Attack Down.

Skills:

-Quicksilver Blade: Healing an ally boosts damage by 20% (up to a maximum of 100%)

-Life-Saving Sword: Heals self when auto-attack hits, to a maximum of 100% of Healing Power.

-Clearsight: 10% chance to evade enemy attacks.

-Armor Piercing: When landing a hit, deals damage as though the enemy’s Ether defense was 50% lower.

Affinity Growth:

-Decoy: Starting the battle with an attack from the side grants the whole party Decoy (Allows them to evade a set number of attacks)

-Attack Plus: Increases Attack by 30.

-Healing Power Plus: Increases Healing by 25.

-Arts Canceling: Can cancel one Art into another Art, and raises Art damage by 25%.

-TP Plus: At the start of a Chain Attack, increases TP by 5.

-Aggro Reduce Up: Boosts aggro reduction by 25% when targeted by an enemy.

-Field Duration Up: Increases field effect duration by 30%.

-Attack Up: Boosts Attack by 10%.

-Healing Power Up: Boosts Healing by 10%.

-Slower Attack Aggro: Reduces aggro generated from attacks by 25%.

-Party Recharge: Recharges all allies’ Arts by 100% when incapacitated.

Accessories:

Hats:

-Accomplished Crown: Boosts maximum HP by 40%

-Circlet of All-Knowing: Boosts Healing by 35%

-Soulgaze Headband: Boosts Critical Rate by 50%.

-Thermo Headgear: Increases Critical Rate by 17 percentage points.

-Sergeant’s Headband: Increases Physical Defense by 12 percentage points.

-Fighting Headband: Adds 10% chance to grant Power Charge when evading.

-Mask of Banishing: Boosts damage dealt when attaching from behind by 30%

-Hermit Mask: Boosts damage dealt to Terrestrial Life by 100%

-Rainbow Feather Band: Boosts damage dealt to Aerial Life by 100%

-Sonic Sensor: Boosts accuracy during the night by 60%

-Long-Range Memory: Extends range of ranged attacks.

-Chaotic Memory: Arts which are cancelled cannot be blocked or evaded.

-Glass Memory: Reduce aggro towards self by 5% when auto-attack hits.

-Emergency Bandana: Boosts ally revival speed for each incapacitated ally.

-Analyzer Scope: At start of Chain Attack, increases TP by 10.

-Brute Memory: 100% chance to survive a KO with 1 HP and five seconds of invincibility (once per battle, doesn’t stack)

-Golden Headband: Increase Daze resistance by 60 percentage points.

-Boost Memory: Expands the window of opportunity for canceling by 60%

-Expanding Memory: Extends stance duration by 60%

-Divining Hairgrip: 90% chance to avoid waking enemies from Sleep when auto-attack hits.

-Four Sea Hairgrip: 90% chance to avoid waking enemies from Sleep when Art hits.

-Accomplished Hairpiece: When landing a hit, deals damage as though enemy’s Aether defense was 35% lower.

-Nopon Seven-Star Medal: Boosts maximum HP by 7%


Gloves:

-Nanotech Gloves: Boosts Dexterity by 35%

-Feather Misanga: Boosts evasion by 27% when HP is at 30% or lower.

-Tactical Gloves: Boosts evasion by 27% while Art is active.

-Mighty Bangle: Boosts damage dealt when attacking from the front by 30%

-Silver Gauntlet: Boosts damage dealt when attacking from the side by 30%

-Fiber Wraps: Boosts damage dealt when attacking launched enemies by 110%

-Hero Vambraces: Boosts damage dealt when attacking higher-leveled enemies by 60%

-Smithy Gloves: Boosts accuracy by 5% each time an enemy evades an attack (up to a maximum of 50%)

-Flame Bangle: Boosts damage dealt when attacking an enemy suffering from Blaze by 80%

-Victor Gauntlet: Deal 60% more damage but take 20% more damage.

-Lazure Vambraces: Boosts aggro generated from auto-attacks by 40%

-Gust Bracelet: Master Arts/Ouroboros Powers will be 100% charged when starting a battle.

-Belemnite Bangle: Grants 100% resistance to Shackle Healing.

-Accomplished Vambraces: Lowers attack target’s Break resistance by 30 percentage points.

Vests:

-Carbide Support: Boosts Agility by 35%

-Berserker’s Armor Vest: Boosts Physical Defense by 22%

-Asylum Lining: Boosts Ether Defense by 22%

-Crystalline Chemise: Boosts Ether Defense by 12 percentage points.

-Hero Pauldrons: Boosts Smash damage by 110%.

-Expansion Holder: Extends area of effect attack Arts which have one by 50%

-Rigid Support: On blocking, boosts recharge of one Art at random by 10%

-Ceramic Underguard: Grants 100% resistance to Shackle Blocking.

Shoes:

-Full Weak Guard: Boosts Block Rate by 50%

-Hyper Protector: Boosts Block Rate by 42% when HP is at 30% or lower.

-Survivor Kneeguard: Boosts evasion by 22% while moving.

-Metal Foot Protector: Boosts evasion by 22% while stationary or auto-attacking.

-Vigorous Anklets: Reduces damage taken by 25% while performing Art.

-Cosmos Anklets: Extends duration when quelling enemy rage with Burst by 110%

-Cyrus Leg Frame: Boosts damage dealt by 60% for the first 30 seconds of battle.

-Special Foot Wraps: Boosts damage dealt indoors by 45%

-Metallic Kneeguard: Increases Topple resistance by 60 percentage points.

-Platinum Anklets: Increases Blowdown resistance by 60 percentage points.

-Flood Socks: Increases Knockback resistance by 60 percentage points.

-Crystal Anklets: Ignore Blowdown and Launch by somersaulting.

Belts:

-Sapphire Belt: Boosts Attack by 35%

-Shield Belt: Deals 50% less damage but take 30% less damage.

-Champion Belt: Boosts damage dealt when attacking toppled enemies by 110%

-Strung Lapis Lazuli: Boosts damage dealt when attacking dazed enemies by 110%

-Crushing Weapon Belt: Boosts damage dealt to Aquatic Life by 100%

-Fiber Belt: Boosts damage dealt to Machines by 100%

-Silver Braided Belt: Boosts damage dealt by 80% when attacking an enemy suffering from Bleed.

-Survival Belt: Increases Break resistance by 60 percentage points.

-Power Belt: Increases Launch resistance by 60 percentage points.

-Platinum Belt: Extends Topple duration by 27%

-Accomplished Sash: On blocking, boosts recharge of one Art at random by 15%

Chockers:

-Storm Necklace: Boosts damage dealt by 35% when HP is at 30% or lower.

-Dragonfang Necklace: Boosts damage when attacking enemies targeting you by 27%

-Sunlight Chocker: Boosts damage dealt outdoors by 45%

-Gold Necklace: Reduces aggro generated from auto-attacks by 50%

-Gold Gear Chocker: Boosts aggro reduction over time by 130%

-Immaculate Necklace: Boosts amount of HP healed from using healing Arts by 22%

-Memory Locket: Allows reviving allies even when not in a Healer role.

-Prayer Necklace: Grants Armor Veil to revived allies.

-Shell Necklace: Boosts recharge speed by 25% when in the water.

-Devotional Necklace: Recovers 100% of recharge for own Arts upon reviving an ally.

-Gold Chocker: Increases Smash resistance by 60 percentage points.

-Moon Necklace: Grants 100% resistance to Shackle Arts.

-Sage’s Auspices: Grants 100% resistance to Bind.

-Quantum Scarf: Extends Break duration by 27%

-Monastic Necklace: Increases Class aptitude.

-Accomplished Necklace: Boots damage by 30% for every enemy in battle (max. 200%)

Jewelry:

-Blood Orb: Boosts damage dealt while an ally is incapacitated by 110%

-Violent Stone: Boosts auto-attack damage by 116%

-Diamond: Boosts damage by 22% for every enemy in battle (max. 200%)

-Rage Amulet: Boosts damage from Bleed by 300%

-Hellfire Amulet: Boosts damage from Blaze by 300%

-Platinum Cube: Boosts damage dealt by Fusion Arts by 60%

-Repulsor Cuffs: Boosts aggro reduction by 60% when targeted by an enemy.

-Champion Ring: When attack is evaded, increases attacker’s aggro towards user.

-Affection Ring: Reduces aggro generated from healing Arts by 40%

-Healing Amulet: Restores 6% of HP when a buff is applied.

-Mercy Earring: Boosts healing Arts recharge speed by 25% when an ally is at low HP.

-Crystal Earring: Fills Chain Attack gauge slightly on Art execution.

-Tyrant Ring: Extends Launch duration by 27%

-Shackle Ring: Boosts effect of Arts with each different Art used within a set time limit.

-Saturni Rings: Boosts Attack by 40%

-Solis Rings: Boosts Healing by 40%

-Iovis Rings: Boosts Agility by 40%

-Mercurii Ring: Boosts Critical Rate by 60%

-Martis Rings: Boosts Block Rate by 60%

-Veneris Rings: At start of Chain Attack, increases TP by 20.

-Accomplished Ring: Boosts damage dealt when attacking higher-level enemies by 80%

-Accomplished Earring: When landing a hit, deals damage as thought enemy’s physical defense was 35% lower.

Medals:

-Beautiful Crystal: Boosts damage dealt by 60% per enemy defeated (max. 250%)

-Platinum Brooch: Boosts accuracy during the day by 60%

-Phantom Feather: Accures aggro every second (Major effect)

-Shell Cameo: Boosts amount of HP restored to self by 12%

-Fraternal Badge: Boosts recharge speed by 50% when non-Defenders are targeted.

-Glistening Medal: Extends Daze duration by 27%

-Break Brooch: Lower attack target’s Break resistance by 25 percentage points.

Other:

-Lustrous Armring: Boosts damage dealt by 35% when HP is at 90% or higher.

-Auto-Balancer: When your attacks are blocked, you are not thrown off-balance.

-Warped White Brooch: When landing a hit, deals damage as though physical defense was 30% lower.

-Warped Black Brooch: When landing a hit, deals damage as though Ether defense was 30% lower.

-Nopon Doll: When incapacitated, aggro does not reset, but remains at 60%

-Legendary Biter: Accures Aggro every second (Extra-major effect)

-Nopon Strap: 10% chance to keep recharge when using Art.

-Incense of Elegance: Grants 100% resistance to Sleep.

-Lavender Potpourri: Grants 100% resistance to Target Lock.

-Archsage’s Flower Fan: Boosts maximum HP, Attack, and Healing Power by 30% and scatters flower petals on using quick move.

-Humongous Nopon Doll: The whole party deals 10% less damage and takes 10% more damage.

Gems:

Defender:

-Tailwind: Increases Agility.

-Steel Protection: Increases Block Rate by percentage points.

-Ultimate Counter: Deals Attack damage when you take damage.

-Brimming Spirit: Boosts aggro generated when using Art.

-Perilous Presence: Starts each battle with aggro.

Attacker:

-Steelcleaver: Increases Attack.

-Accurate Grace: Increases Dexterity.

-Analyze Weakness: Increases critical hit damage bonus by percentage points.

-Swelling Scourge: Boosts power of debuffs applied to enemies.

-Refined Incarnation: Extends duration timers of debuffs applied to enemies.


Healer:

-Lifebearer: Increases Healing.

-Soothing Breath: When helping an incapacitated ally, revives them with more HP; also raises Healing.

-Lifesaving Expertise: Boosts speed of ally revival and raises Healing.

-Swelling Blessing: Boosts power of buff effects issued by self.

-Refined Blessing: Extends duration of buff effects issued by self.

Speciality:

-Ironclad: Increases maximum HP.

-Flowing Form: Shortens auto-attack interval.

-Doublestrike: Adds chance to strike twice per auto-attack.

-Empowered Combo: When canceling, boosts damage dealt.

-Disperse Bloodlust: Reduces aggro generated when using Art.

Cosmiischillin: With new allies, A and Mathew would find survivors and bring them to Colony 9 to protect them, but they still found no sign of Na’el…until she came to them. Only, she was drastically different, being far more powerful than she was before and sporting a red Core Crystal, like those sword girls from Smash Bros, and Malos. Na’el was now an Avatar of a being known as Alpha, and after their encounter with her, questions were raised; Who is Alpha? Who is A really? And more importantly, what is even going on!?

Mastersword: To explain that, we have to talk about how Aionois came to be. As it happens, Aionios is comprised of the worlds that Shulk and Rex hail from, and the whole reason Shulk and Rex’s worlds were going to merge is because they were originally one at the same, split apart by a man named Klaus who underwent an unauthorized experiment using a powerful object called the Conduit and a computer known as the Trinity Processor.

Cosmiischillin: The Trinity Processor was comprised of three artificial intelligent biocomputers, who we should be very familiar with. Pneuma, the female persona, who we know as Pyra and Mythra. Logos, the male persona, who we know as Malos. And Ontos, the one who’s meant to stand in-between, who we know as Alvis.

Mastersword: Alvis would reside in Shulk’s world, with Mythra and Malos residing in Alrest. But after Shulk wished for a world with no gods, Alvis reverted into his Core Crystal, which would be used as the basis for the creation of Origin. This was done in preparation for the collision of Shulk’s universe, and Alrest, the universe Rex and his friends resided in. After Origin was seized by Moebius, leading to the creation and manipulation of Aionios with the sole purpose of benefiting Moebius, Alvis returned.

Cosmiischillin: Buuuuuut unlike the man who helped Shulk save his world, this one was no longer the same. Discarding his conscious and becoming more machine than man, Alvis proclaimed himself as Alpha, one who would shepherd the new life born in Aionios and lead them to a new world. And that discarded consciousness took shape and became known as A. Which is a very dumb rebrand! It’s literally just your first initial!

Mastersword: Well, Moebius use the letters of their first names, like N or Z.

Cosmiischillin: Right, so, A is Moebius as well?

Mastersword: Nope. She has nothing to do with them.

Cosmiischillin: Then why is her name-

Mastersword: A disagreed with Alpha’s views and goals, as she isn’t just Alvis’ consciousness, she’s also the memories and faint recollections Alvis had with Shulk, and the time before that as Ontos. To her, all life is worth saving, and no one deserves to be left behind. With everyone’s goals aligned, they would set out to stop Alpha once and for all.

Feats:

-Found Mathew after the City’s destruction and nursed him back to health.

-Defeated Nikol and Glimmer.

—Nikol and Glimmer would later on defeat Shulk and Rex, both of whom weren’t holding back.

-Killed Consuls Q and R, then destroyed two Flame Clocks.

-Together with Mathew, Nikol, and Shulk, fought against the Colony Eta Forronis.

-With Mathew, Nikol, Glimmer, Shulk, and Rex, defeated Consul W after he merged two Ferronises.

-Has defeated soldiers from Keves and Agnes.

-Has defeated plenty of monsters and Fogbeasts.

-Rescued all remaining City refugees.

-Can get rid/break out of certain status ailments with enough effort.

-Fought against Consul N, who was able to harm Alpha’s Avatar, Na’el.

—N would soon survive a full blast from Alpha after said fight.

—N was also in possession of the Logos Core Crystal, one of the members of the Trinity Processor.

-Fought against Alpha.

—Shulk and Alvis (Alpha) drifted from Saturn to the Moon in 1 minute.

-With Mathew, Nikol, Glimmer, Shulk, and Rex, interlinked using their Ouroboros powers and defeated Alpha.

-Together with Shulk and Rex, became the new avatars for Origin, sustaining it for generations.

Cosmiischillin; To do this would require a group effort, of course, as no one is at their strongest on their own. No really, a lot of A’s abilities and strongest attacks cannot be done unless she has allies. Even some of her Skills are specifically made with allies in mind, making them useless in a 1-on-1 fight.

Mastersword: The other thing worth noting is that, because A is just the conscious of Alpha, she’s not as powerful. Still comparable to her fellow party members, but she doesn’t have all the same powers Alpha does. In fact, her Visions can actually be cancelled by him via Monado Purge. A also can’t use her full power forever in combat, as she says it takes a toll on her, though we don’t see the extent of this.

Weaknesses:

-As a Healer, is more suited to a supportive role.

-By herself, cannot perform Chain Attacks.

-Arts need time to recharge before use.

-Prefers not to use her full power too often, as extended use can be taxing.

-Her Visions can be nullified in the battle against Alpha via Monado Purge.

Cosmiischillin: Things came to close once the party reached Alpha within Origin. Utilizing their powers of Ouroboros, they were able to Interlink together and deliver the finishing blow to Alpha. However, with him gone, Aionios would soon collapse without an avatar to keep it going.

Mastersword: So together, A, Shulk, and Rex stepped up to be the new Avatars, entrusting the new worlds future to new heroes until the day would come for Moebius to finally fall, and for the world to be set right. And by the way A is an okay name stop giving her grief for it!

Cosmiischillin: ITS LITERALLY THE FIRST LETTER

Mastersword: THERE’S PROBABLY A GOOD REASON, I JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT IT IS!

A: “What we did, and all that concerns Origin, will become but a dim memory…Nevertheless, our intentions will live on, and one day coalesce again. Be it tomorrow…or in a thousand years… Surely, the time will eventually come. I can see it, clear as day.”

Zen:

Cosmiischillin: Culture festivals are a very common tradition you can find just about everywhere during certain times of year. Even schools will host culture festivals, and Yasogami High is no different…except it isn’t.

Mastersword: Imagine a Culture Festival that doesn’t end, set in a school you cannot leave. That’s exactly the kind of setting Makoto Yuki and Yu Narukami found themselves in, along with the entirety of S.E.E.S. and the Investigation Team. Because it wouldn’t be a Death Battle by us if I didn’t shoehorn in Yu at every opportunity.

Cosmiischillin: Yeah you’ve been doing that ever since I tried human abduction 10 years ago

Mastersword: “Tried”? As in attempts? You mean I’m not the first!?

Cosmiischillin: It was a phase! Most of them cried or begged or said “I CAN COLONIZE MARS AND BUY TWITTER”! And they were really annoying so I dropped them back on earth. You were the only human I found who understood my love of Sonic!

Mastersword: I was mostly just surprised you knew who that was. Guess Galaxy Quest was more accurate than I gave it credit for. Uh, so anyway, thanks to the Velvet Room, both groups found themselves in Yasogami High’s culture festival. However, they couldn’t leave the school, there was some giant clock tower that wasn’t there before, as well as massive labyrinths filled with Shadows.

Cosmiischillin: Trying to figure out where they were and what was going on was difficult too, as no one really acknowledged their existence. No one, except for a cheerful young blonde girl name Rei, and a stoic spiked-collar plus cloak wearing man named Zen.

Background:

-Name: Zen.

-Aliases: Chronos, Zhn, Zin.

-Best used in the back row due to his weapons.

-The other half of Chronos.

-Has trouble expressing himself.

-Likes: Rei, S.E.E.S, the Investigation Team, collars.

-Dislikes: Shadows, FOEs, people who threaten/make Rein uncomfortable (mostly Teddie)

Mastersword: Despite being at the school before either group, Zen and Rei had about as much of an idea what was going on as S.E.E.S or the Investigation Team. Didn’t help that both of them were suffering from amnesia, which is an alarming trend in Persona games, but that didn’t stop them from knowing the labyrinths contained something important. That something being the key to their freedom.

Cosmiischillin: Amnesia is very popular, isn’t it?

Mastersword: Apparently. You got Zen and Rei, Teddie, Labrys, Morgana, Sophia, Toshiro, it’s a whole thing.

Cosmiischillin: These guys need to start adding doctors. Like, give us a therapist for a change.

Mastersword: They did. He turned evil.

Cosmiischillin: DAMN IT!

Mastersword: After becoming acquainted with Zen and Rei and learning they can battle Shadows as well, they all decided to explore the labyrinth, fight Shadows, avoid FOEs-

Cosmiischillin: Chase rabbits, shrink from a drink, go on group dates, getting stuck in the bathroom while a creepy doll stalks you, and use bad cooking as a chemical weapon. You know, your usual Persona antics.

Mastersword: Speaking of Persona, it’s time to get to the main point! takes out his notes Zen’s Persona is………………………..…it’s blank.

Cosmiischillin: Seriously? How!?

Mastersword: Yeah, I guess he doesn’t have one. No really, Zen does not possess a Persona. However, as mentioned before, Zen and Rei are not defenseless. Far from it, as they act as a duo. Being a unit that’s best positioned in the back row, Zen focuses on combat, wielding dual crossbows and using powerful and elemental Skills, while Rei focuses on support, suppling Skills which restore health, removes debuffs, binds, or stat penalties.

Cosmiischillin: And while both Skills use up HP or SP depending on the type, Zen has used different items or accessories to mitigate this.

Weapons: Ranged Bowgun (Stab type damage)

-Gumball: Bursts with gum pm impact, preventing the victim from using magic.

-Heavy Bullet: A bullet that halves Zen’s stats by doubles his EXP.

-Normal Bullet: A plain bullet.

-Flame Shot: Bursts into flame upon impact.

-Rubber Bullet: A bullet made with a hard rubber wartip.

-Splash Shot: Shoots fragments to hit foes surrounding the target.

-Iron Arrow: An arrowhead made of sturdy iron.

-Theodore #3: Theodore’s masterpiece. Fashioned from an FOE’s arrow (chance to induce Panic)

-Wadcutter: A bullet with a flat tip, it leaves large holes in Shadows.

-Softpoint: A bullet that expands on impact, dealing damage.

-Piercer: A bullet that can pierce anyone behind the target as well.

-Copper Arrow: An arrowhead made of lightweight copper.

-Pink Shot: A bewitching bullet that charms its prey (can induce Sleep)

-Flechette: A bullet with tiny anti-Shadow arrows.

-Frangible Bullet: A bullet filled with anti-Shadow fragments that deform on contact.

-Exploder: A bullet that shatters on impact, releasing anti-Shadow explosives.

-Silver Arrow: An arrowhead made of sleek silver.

-Hollow Point: Made to expand on impact and deal tremendous damage.

-Speed Eater: A bullet filled with special medicine that prevents the target from moving.

-Poison Bullet: A purple bullet filled with potent venom (Can inflict Poison)

-Needle Shot: Shoots out 100 sharpened needles bundled together.

-Critical Bullet: A lethal bullet that flies straight for the target’s weak point.

-Silver Bullet: A holy bullet said to repel evil.

-King’s Bullet: A royal bullet passed down through generations of nobility.

-Theodore #66: Using stealth materials, it has high piercing capabilities.

-Gold Arrow: An arrowhead made of glimmering gold.

-Clock Hand: Made from the same materials as the labyrinth shaped like a clock hand (20% chance of instant KO)

-Golden Bullet: A gorgeous bullet with golden gunpowder.

-Infinite Shot: More bullets burst forth upon impact.

-Pashupata: A bullet with the rage of Shiva, made to destroy and remake the world.

Skills:

-Frozen Spear: A light Ice attack that pierces to the back row. (1 Enemy)

-Thunder Clap: A light Electric attack. (1 Row)

-Fire Spray: A light Fire attack that splashes to either side. (1 Enemy)

-Cyclone: 2-3 light Wind attacks against random targets. (1 Row)

-Guiding Sword: Raise attack for 3 turns. (1 Row)

-Guarding Staff: Raise defense for 3 turns. (1 Row)

-Soul Slice: A heavy Cut attack, with medium chance of Curse. (1 Enemy)

-King Card: Greatly raise Fire, Ice, Wind, and Electric attack strength. (Passive)

-Serene Journey: Slight SP restore for each step taken in a labyrinth. (Passive)

-Becalm: Remove all Binds. (1 Row) [Only usable in battle]

-Refresh: Remove status ailments. (1 Row) [Only usable in battle]

-Renewal: Remove stat penalties. (1 Row) [Only usable in battle]

-Platinum Coin: Medium chance to prevent all Binds and ailments against the user’s row. (Passive)

-Life Goblet: Moderate HP restore. (1 Row) [Only usable in battle]

Armor:

-Toughness Shirt: Only 1 Defense, but x8 HP.

-Twin Tweeds: Matching woolen clothing.

-Heavy Cloak: A cloak that halves Zen’s stats, but doubles his EXP.

-Twin Hauberks: Chain Mail suits that jingle very noisily.

-Twin Guards: Matching breastplates, one size fits most.

-Twin Jackets: Matching jackets that increase Zen’s HP and SP.

-Twin Vests: A pair of matching vests, warm despite their lack of sleeves.

-Twin Armor: Armor with matching designs. Can be worn underneath clothing.

-Twin Shirts: Thin, matching shirts with lace trim.

-Poison Robe: Magical purple yarn allows the wearer to withstand poisons.

-Twin Mail: A pair of mail suits that clink in unison.

-Panic Robe: Emits a fragrance that calms the soul.

-Twin Plates: Solid and sturdy suits of armor.

-Twin Sheets: Raises resistance to Curse.

-Twin Tunics: Made to be worn loose. Comes with a matching bottom.

-Twin Cuirasses: Breastplates designed to take a beating.

-Twin Robes: Robes which a chic design.

-Paralysis Robe: Raises resistance to Paralysis.

-Twin Suits: Matching suits that make the wearer feel ready for anything.

-Twin Sweats: Sweats that are durable and easy to move in.

-Twin Gis: Each gi is starchy yet lightweight.

-Twin Chain: Chain mail suits that have been tempered.

-Twin Capes: Fashionable capes with a nice design on them.

-Black Robe: Robes made to blend in with the night.

-Chaos Robes: Mysterious raiments that have been around since the dawn of time.

-Stone Robe: Made from imbued fabric that resists Petrification.

-Abyss Armor: Dyed in dark blue, to give the indication of sadness.

-Phantom Mail: Mystical armor that makes the opponent see illusions.

-Kairos Scope: This robe grants an advantage over time itself.

-Fearsome Robe: Made from the omnipotent Zeus, tailored for Zen.

Accessories:

-Life Fob: Max HP +30%.

-Soul Potpourri: Max SP +40.

-Overflow Bangle: Max HP +100. Max SP +40.

-Aim Goggles: Greatly raise hit rate.

-Delta Drive: Greatly raise critical rate.

-Festival Drum: Strength +5.

-Witch Charm: Magic +5.

-Guard Amulet: Endurance +5.

-Pegasus Strap: Agility +5.

-Wooden Ebisu: Luck +5.

-Purple Headband: Max HP +15%. Agility +3.

-Red Hairpin: Strength and Magic +3.

-Pink Choker: Endurance and Luck +3.

-All-Around Badge: Max HP and SP +100. All stats +10.

-Handmade Collar: +70 HP/SP. All stats +7. A collar Rei made specifically for Zen.

-Body-Soul Reverse: Swap max HP and max SP.

-St-Ma Reverse: Swap Strength and Magic stats.

-St-En Reverse: Swap Strength and Endurance stats.

-St-Ag Reverse: Swap Strength and Agility stats.

-St-Lu Reverse: Swap Strength and Luck stats.

-Ma-En Reverse: Swap Magic and Endurance stats.

-Ma-Ag Reverse: Swap Magic and Agility stats.

-Ma-Lu Reverse: Swap Magic and Luck stats.

-En-Ag Reverse: Swap Endurance and Agility stats.

-En-Lu Reverse: Swap Endurance and Luck stats.

-Ag-Lu Reverse: Swap Agility and Luck stats.

-Germanium Ring: Prevent all status ailments.

-Head Guard: Prevent Magic Bind.

-Arm Guard: Prevent Strength Bind.

-Leg Guard: Prevent Agility Bind.

-Free Ornament: Reduce chance of Strength, Magic, and Agility Bind.

-Bladed Plume: Medium chance of negating Cut damage.

-Helmet: Medium chance of negating Bash damage.

-Iron Pendant: Medium chance of negating Stab damage.

-Direct Guard: Reduce Cut, Bash, and Stab damage.

-Blaze Pin: Greatly reduce Fire damage.

-Blazing Flame: Medium chance of negating Fire damage.

-Blizzard Pin: Greatly reduce Ice damage.

-Frozen Stone: Medium chance of negating Ice damage.

-Volt Pin: Greatly reduce Electric damage.

-Lightning Gloves: Medium chance of negating Electric damage.

-Storm Pin: Greatly reduce Wind damage.

-Storm Ring: Medium chance of negating Wind damage.

-Element Guard: Reduce Fire, Ice, Electric, and Wind damage.

-Light Charm: Greatly reduce chance of instant kill from Light.

-Radiant Hero: Medium chance of nulling instant kill from Light.

-Dark Charm: Greatly reduce chance of instant kill from Darkness.

-Ring of Darkness: Medium chance of nulling instant kill from Darkness.

-Enduring Wing: Raise evasion rate against all attacks.

-Rudra Ring: HP costs are halved.

-Chakra Ring: SP costs are halved.

-Heavy Wristband: A wristband that halves stats but doubles EXP earned.

-Growth 3: EXP +100%, even if not in party.

-Sacrificial Idol: Auto-Revive with full HP [Usable once]

Items:

-Goho-M: Escape from current labyrinth.

-Goba-K: Return to current floor entrance.

-Medicine: Restore 50 HP. (1 Ally)

-Ointment: Restore 100 HP. (1 Ally)

-Antibiotic Gel: Restore 200 HP. (1 Ally)

-Bead: Restore all HP. (1 Ally)

-Emergency Kit: Restore 100 HP. (1 Row)

-Medical Kit: Restore 300 HP. (1 Row)

-Bead Chain: Restore all HP. (Party)

-Soul Drop: Restore 30 SP. (1 Ally)

-Snuff Soul: Restore 60 SP. (1 Ally)

-Chewing Soul: Restore 100 SP. (1 Ally)

-Soul Food: Restore all SP. (1 Ally)

-Soma Droplet: Restore 100 HP and 25 SP. (1 Ally)

-Soma Tear: Restore 200 HP and 50 SP. (1 Ally)

-Soma Jelly: Restore all HP and SP. (1 Ally)

-Soma: Restore all HP and SP. (Party)

-Revival Bead: Revive and restore half HP. (1 Ally)

-Balm of Life: Revive and restore all HP. (1 Ally)

-Mutudi Gem: Remove all Binds. (1 Ally)

-Patra Gem: Remove all status ailments. (1 Ally)

-Disperse Amulet: Reduce encounter rate in labyrinths.

-Repulse Bell: Greatly reduce encounter rate in labyrinths.

-Summon Charm: Raise encounter rate in labyrinths.

-Attract Pipe: Greatly raise encounter rate in labyrinths.

-Winged Sandals: Prevent floor damage for a few steps.

-Sight Beacon: Reveal FOE locations.

-Vanish Ball: 100% chance of escaping battle. [Some battles are inescapable]

-Purifying Water: Remove stat boosts. (All Enemies)

-Purifying Salt: Remove stat penalties. (Party)

-Bravant: Raise attack for 3 rounds. (1 Ally)

-Stonard: Raise defense for 3 rounds. (1 Ally)

-Fire Mist: Reduce Fire damage for 3 rounds. (1 Ally)

-Ice Mist: Reduce Ice damage for 3 rounds. (1 Ally)

-Elec Mist: Reduce Electric damage for 3 rounds. (1 Ally)

-Wind Mist: Reduce Wind damage for 3 rounds. (1 Ally)

-Blaze Oil: Attacks gain Fire for 3 rounds. (1 Ally)

-Freeze Oil: Attacks gain Ice for 3 rounds. (1 Ally)

-Shock Oil: Attacks gain Electric for 3 rounds. (1 Ally)

-Cyclone Oil: Attacks gain Wind for 3 rounds. (1 Ally)

-San-zun Tama: Inflict 100 Fire damage. (All Enemies)

-Tesla Coil: Inflict 100 Electric damage. (All Enemies)

-Dry Ice: Inflict 100 Ice damage. (All Enemies)

-Yashichi: Inflict 100 Wind damage. (All Enemies)

-Scorching Magatama: Inflict 150 Fire damage. (All Enemies)

-Zero Magatama: Inflict 150 Ice damage. (All Enemies)

-Bolt Magatama: Inflict 150 Electric damage. (All Enemies)

-Storm Magatama: Inflict 150 Wind damage. (All Enemies)

-Segaki Rice: Medium chance of instant kill. (1 Enemy) [Light-based attack]

-Curse Paper: Medium chance of instant kill. (1 Enemy) [Darkness-based attack]

-Poison Gas: Medium chance of Poison. (All Enemies)

-Sleep Gas: Medium chance of Sleep. (All Enemies)

-Curse Gas: Medium chance of Curse. (All Enemies)

-Panic Gas: Medium chance of Panic (All Enemies)

-Analysis Gas: Obtain all materials from Shadows defeated this round.

-Homunculus: Prevents instant kill Skills. (Self)

-Dawn Charm: Replenish floor’s Power Spots.

-Heal Stone: Restore 50 HP. (1 Ally) Doesn’t work outside of battle, useable once per round. Doesn’t disappear after use.

Mastersword: Zen and Rei would delve to the depths of each labyrinths along with S.E.E.S. and the Investigation Team, and within each were powerful Guardians protecting strange objects.

Cosmiischillin: In You in Wonderland, they fought the Queen of Hearts and found a stuffed bunny. In the Group Date Cafe (don’t ask), they battled a clergyman and found a toy ring. Within the Evil Spirit Club, they combatted a distorted doctor and nurses (don’t ask again), then found a lock of gold hair.

Mastersword: And with every object found, Zen began to regain more and more of his lost memories, though Rei’s remained lost. But with final labyrinth, the Inaba Pride Exhibit, the Guardian inside changed everything.

Cosmiischillin: The final Guardian was Rei herself. Well, her suppressed feelings taking form into a Shadow Self, just like with every member of the Investigation Team. After a difficult battle, they prevailed against Rei’s Shadow and found the last object; a note saying “Rest in peace, Niko.”

Mastersword: With the last object obtained, all of Zen’s memories had been returned to him, only for him to remember why he locked them up to begin with. And it’s…a lot, so be prepared. Zen, as it turns out, is Chronos, he who has dominion in over time. One who was meant to take Rei away for her time in the real world was up long ago.

Cosmiischillin: In reality, Rei was known as Niko, who suffered from a terminal illness for years until she passed away without getting to truly live her life. Chronos, an avatar of Death, appeared to take her away. But instead of struggling or welcoming his presence, Niko remained silent. Chronos became curious and, to get a reaction out of her, recreated Yasogami High from her memories. While she did open up afterwards, she eventually broke, coming to a realization that she died without having lived-wow this is really depressing, can’t we go back to the Persona Valentine’s Day meme picture again?

Mastersword: Unfortunately we cannot. To stop her pain, Chronos stole her memories, and eventually sealed his own inside the four objects she had with her before commanding his minions to guard them from himself. He even separated his power into two halves, locking the other into the clock tower. Over time, the objects would give birth to the labyrinths, and Niko would become Rei, and Chronos would become Zen.

Cosmiischillin: With Rei’s memories returned, she still couldn’t come to terms with how she lived, and was forcibly taken from Zen to the Clock Tower, where his other half waited so that they may continue their role. However, Zen’s meeting with Rei, S.E.E.S., the Investigation Team, and their journey through the labyrinths changed him, and he wanted to give Rei’s life meaning.

Mastersword: With both Persona-wielding teams at his side, they would climb the Clock Tower to rescue Rei and stop Chronos for good.

Feats:

-Explored You in Wonderland with Rei before meeting S.E.E.S. or the Investigation Team.

—Has also fought Shadows by himself while protecting Rei.

-With S.E.E.S. or the Investigation Team, defeated the Queen of Hearts.

-Explored the Group Date Café, Evil Spirit Club, and Inaba Pride Exhibit.

-Defeated several Shadows and FOEs.

—Is fast enough to dodge Fire, Ice, Electric, Wind, Light, Darkness, and Almighty attacks.

—Used a weaponized Mystery Food X to one-shot an FOE.

-With help from Makoto or Yu, won the trading showdown against Teddie.

-Defeated the Merciful Clergyman, Kind Doctor, and Best Friend.

-Defeated powerful Shadows that guarded rifts.

-Defeated Elizabeth multiple times.

—Though she was holding back the first three times.

-Defeated Elizabeth while she was being possessed by the Persona, Zeus.

-Defeated Elizabeth, Theodore, and Margaret.

-Defeated the Reaper.

-Defeated the Clockwork Spider and saved Rei.

-Defeated his other half, Chronos.

—During their fight, was unaffected by Chronos’ time stops and time reversal.

Mastersword: Zen wouldn’t be able to do this alone, though. In fact, doing so would’ve put himself greatly at risk before he would’ve even reached Chronos. Despite regaining his support abilities he gifted to Rei, Zen is still lacking in a few areas.

Cosmiischillin: For one, he’s more suited to being in the back row during combat, being out-of-reach from enemies and allowing the focus to be drawn away by his other allies. He’s weak to Light attacks, his Physical Skills use up HP, and his Magic uses SP. And though he has plenty of items to use, they are still limited and can run out.

Weaknesses:

-Weak to Light.

-By himself, cannot perform All-Out Attacks

-Physical Skills use up HP.

-Magic Skills use up SP.

-Items, though plentiful, are limited.

-His best armor doesn’t grant the same debuff, status ailment, and bind protection as his other weaker sets.

Mastersword: Upon reaching the very top, Zen found his answer to Rei’s dilemma, and together with S.E.E.S. and the Investigation Team, defeated his other half for good and finally rescued Rei.

Cosmiischillin: And after all that time, Zen was able to give Rei the answer she wanted to her; Only her could’ve lived the way she did, change those around her, and changed as a result. There is only one Rei, and she lived.

Mastersword: After one last tour of the culture festival and saying goodbye to their friends, Zen and Rei depart into the Sea of Souls where they would fade, hand-in-hand.

Zen: “Even if you disappear, the world you were from goes on. But that world is the one you lived in. Even if only a little, it changed because you lived in it. You were there as a small cog in that world. A person’s life isn’t defined by grand accomplishments. You lived. Does that itself not give meaning to your life?”