This is a guide to the new New Game Plus mode, Godborn, available in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT V). Read on to learn how to unlock it, the perks and feature exclusive to Godborn, and what carries over to your new save file.
List of Contents
- How to Unlock
- Perks and Features
- Carry Over Content
- What is Godborn Mode?
- Related Guides
How to Unlock Godborn Mode
Beat the Game Once
To unlock Godborn mode, you have to finish Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance once, on the either the Canon of Creation path with the True Neutral Ending, or the Canon of Vengeane with the Law or Chaos ending.
Canon of Creation True Neutral Ending Requirements | |
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Khonsu | |
• The Falcon’s Head • The Egyptians’ Fate • The Winged Sun • The Succession of Ra | Spare Khonsu to unlock The Succession of Ra subquest. |
Fionn mac Cumhaill | |
• A Goddess Stolen • The Root of the Problem • The One I Love • An Unusual Forecast • Fionn’s Resolve | Complete these quests to progress through Fionn's questline. |
Shiva | |
• A Universe in Peril | You need to be at least Level 80 to access this subquest. |
After completing the quests listed, you will be given the choice to Create a World for Humanity Alone on top of Empyrean.
Complete the Canon of Vengeance until the Final Boss
If you finished the Canon of Creation True Neutral ending, you will have to start the game again and go through the Canon of Vengeance path now. Play until the final boss, save your game and make your way to the Shinjuku 1st block leyline. Mastema will be waiting for you to give you the subquest, The Serpent King, which involving beating the demon, Samael.
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Beat Samael and Report Back To Mastema
After beating Samael, report back to Mastema and he will give you the subquest, The Great Adversary, which unlocks the fight with Satan.
Beat Satan and the Final Boss
After beating Satan and the final boss of the Canon of Vengeance, you will be able to pick Godborn mode among the other NG+ modes.
Godborn Perks and Features
Increase Level Cap to 150
As mentioned, Godborn Mode increases the level cap to 150 through the Miracle, Moral Transcendance. This Miracle costs 999 Glory so be ready to grind a lot of Glory for it.
How to Farm Glory
Unlocked Balms and Incenses in Cadaver's Hollow
Along with the increased level cap, Gustave will sell stat-increasing items like Balms, Sutras and Incenses to you. This can help you jumpstart your build for the Nahobino and your demons for the increased difficulty of the game.
Godborn Carry Over Content
Content | Does it Carry Over? |
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Protagonist Level | O |
Demons in Party | O |
Demons Compendium | O |
Battle Analysis Data | O |
Macca (Money) | O |
Items | O |
Miracles | O |
You are able to carry over all data when picking Godborn Mode.
SMT V New Game Plus Features
What is Godborn Mode?
Godborn Mode is a NG+ mode that unlocks after defeating Satan in a New Game Plus save file. This allows you and other demons to reach Level 150, allowing for a more challenging run through the game. We recommend veterans to run this mode if you wish to spice up a new run.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT V) Related Guides
Tips and Tricks | Beginner's Guide
Vengeance Guides
How to Use Magatsu Rails | Carry-Over and Save Transfer Bonuses |
Virtual Trainer: How to Unlock and Location | How to Start Canon of Vengeance |
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List of New Demons | Take Her Hand Guide | Demon Haunt | Magatsuhi Demon |
Shakan Dungeon | Consecutive Encounters Explained |
All Da'at: Shinjuku Features | Innate Skills |
Demon Group Skill Explained | Guest Characters |
Sky View Guide | List of Cadaver's Hollow Items |
All Story Choices and Alignments | Beginner's Guide |
How To Unlock Godborn Mode |
Game Mechanics
Press Turn System Guide | Battle System Explained |
List of Difficulty Modes | How to Fuse Demons |
List of Affinities | Effects of Skill Potential |
List of Status Ailments | How to Use Magatsuhi Skills |
Moon Phases Effects | How to Fast Travel |
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Interactable Objects | How to Get Essences |
All Miman Locations | Demon Statues |
Stat and Build Guides
All Stats Explained | Best Nahobino Builds |
Strength | Vitality |
Magic | Agility |
Luck | - |
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Farming Guides
How to Level Up Fast | How to Farm Macca |
How to Farm Glory | How to Farm Mitamas |
Tips and Tricks
Best Names for the Nahobino | Best Demons to Use |
Best Miracles Tier List | All Abscesses Locations |
All Cironnup Locations | All Aogami Essence Locations |
List of Special Fusions | All Trophies List |
All Missables |
FAQ
Apsaras or Leanan Sidhe | What Carries Over in NG+ |
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Principality or Lilim | Should You Eat the Golden Apple? |
Black Frost or Dionysus | Where to get the Horn of Plenty |
How to Get Dragon Scales | Should You Spare Khonsu? |
Futsunushi or Adramelech | - |