Melchizedek

Melchizedek is a demon in the series.
==History==
, also known as Melchisedech, Melkisetek or Malki Tzedek, is a biblical figure known for his wisdom. He was the king of Salem and priest of El Elyon mentioned in the 14th chapter of the Book of Genesis. He brings out bread and wine and then blesses Abram and El Elyon, in the time of Abraham.
Chazalic literature, specifically Targum Jonathan, Targum Yerushalmi and the Babylonian Talmud, presents the name as a nickname title for Shem, the son of Noah. In Christianity, according to the Epistle to the Hebrews, Jesus Christ is identified as "High priest forever in the order of Melchizedek," and so Jesus assumes the role of high priest once and for all. Josephus refers to Melchizedek as a "Canaanite chief" in War of the Jews, but as a priest in Antiquities of the Jews. Philo identifies Melchizedek with the Logos as priest of God, and honored as an untutored priesthood.
The Qumran Scrolls, also indicate that Melchizedek was used as a name of the archangel Michael, interpreted as a heavenly priest; Michael as Melchi-zedek contrast with Belial, who is given the name of Melchi-resha "king of wickedness." This connection with an archangel may be the reason he is sometimes treated as an angel in some depictions, specifically a power. 
Melchizedek is also an angel in Gnosticism, governing peace and righteousness. While Jesus was the savior of the people, Melchizedek was the savior of the angels, and sometimes is said to be greater than Christ himself. According to gnostics, he was the former king of Salem before ascending to heaven without dying.
==Appearances==
*Shin Megami Tensei V: Herald Race
*Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers: Herald Race
*Soul Hackers 2: Herald Race
*Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Judgement Arcana
*Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Judgement Arcana, as Melchsedec
**Persona: Tsumi to Batsu: Judgement Arcana
*Persona 3 / FES / Portable / Reload: Justice Arcana
**Persona 3 The Movie: Justice Arcana
*Persona 4 / Golden: Justice Arcana
*Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth: Justice Arcana
*Persona 5 / Royal: Justice Arcana
*Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth: Justice Arcana
*Devil Children Fire/Ice Book: Boss Type
*Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Herald Race
*Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2: Herald Race
== Design ==
=== Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers ===
Kaneko's design for Melchizedek is a blend of modern elements and, much like Ippon-Datara and Zaou-Gongen's, draws inspiration from 's designs, drawing patterns and colors from this figure of Redeemer in particular. Aside from this design serving as inspiration, Kaneko has also revealed that he is a collector of Spawn figures.The other face of the Demon Artist, Kaneko Kazuma (Digital Devil Apocalypse) Wordpress (dijeh; October 31, 2016) The star can also be seen on his face due to inspiration from Japanese wordplay: "Mercedes" sounds similar to "Melchizedek" . The inspiration for his metal panel wings is less clear, but they look similar to the wings of X-Men's , this 90s action figure in particular.
The can also be seen on his chest due to his origin in Abrahamic mythology.
==Profile==
===Shin Megami Tensei V===
One particular Melchizedek can be found in Honjo. Compared to most of the angels, this Melchizedek is not as aggressive towards the protagonist despite their Nahobino status. It gives them an Angel Ring and requests him to defeat Gabriel, Uriel and Raphael, three seraphim who used to serve Baal to put their Magatushi within to free Michael. After the protagonist defeats the seraphim, Melchizedek takes the ring and frees Michael from his prison.
He later meets the protagonist again in the Empyrean, where he allows them to meet Michael; if the protagonist had followed the path of chaos, he will demand a varying amount of Macca in return to convince Michael to meet them. If the protagonist sides with Nebiros and Belial, after defeating Michael, Melchizedek expresses his disappointment towards the protagonist; having heard of their ability to fuse demons they've defeated, he prevents Michael from such a fate.
An unrelated trio of Melchizedek later intercepts the protagonist's journey to the throne in the Empyrean to test if they are worthy of claiming the throne, who the protagonist defeats.
===Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers===
===Soul Hackers 2===
Melchizedek appears as a boss in Milady's Soul Matrix 1F. He will attack with Somersault and Heat Wave and possesses the Counter skill. After reaching the 75% HP and 25% marks, he will he will summon an Angel as support, which will cast Sukukaja on Melchizedek and Zan on the party. After defeating Melchizedek, he will be unlocked for fusion at Cirque du Goumaden. Melchizedek can be summoned through a special fusion of Divine Angel and Divine Archangel once Ringo can control level 27 demons.
===Persona 3===
Melchizedek is the ultimate Persona of the Justice Arcana. He can be fused by maxing out Chihiro Fushimi's or Ken Amada's Social Link for the male and female protagonists, respectively.
His Heart Item is Radiant Halo, which nullifies Light attacks to the bearer.
====The Movie====
Melchizedek was summoned by Makoto against Arcana Hanged Man.
===Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth===
===Persona 5===
Melchizedek is the fifth Persona of the Justice Arcana and can be found as a Persona in the Depths of Mementos with the title "Pagan Savior." He is the first Persona to learn the Mahamaon and the God's Hand skills. When itemized through Electric Chair execution in the Velvet Room, Melchizedek produces a Mahamaon Skill Card.
Melchizedek is required to summon Throne through advanced fusion, alongside Power and Dominion. He is also required to perform an advanced fusion to summon Metatron alongside Principality, Power, Dominion, Sandalphon and Michael. Melchizedek is also utilized in the advanced fusion recipe to summon Sraosha.
====Royal====
Melchizedek had his base level lowered from 60 to 58. When itemized through Electric Chair execution, Melchizedek will now yield a Hamaon Skill Card. During a fusion alarm, Melchizedek will yield a Mahamaon Skill Card instead.
A lone Melchizedek can now be found as a boss guarding the blue Will Seed in Okumura's Palace.
===Devil Children Fire Book===
Melchizedek is one of the brothers Enoch and confronts Jin as he goes through Enoch's palace. After his defeat, it is revealed that he is not the true Melchizedek and the demon disguised as him disappears. The real Melchizedek's statue can be found in the Highest Peak, where he can be freed by Jin.
==Stats==
===Shin Megami Tensei V===
===Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers===
===Soul Hackers 2===
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===Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth===
===Devil Children Fire/Ice Book===
===Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2===
==Gallery==
Melchizedek.png|Artwork from Persona 3
Melchizedek Card.GIF|Melchizedek as he appears in Card Summoner
P2 Tsumi to Batsu - Melchizedek.jpg|As he appears in Persona: Tsumi to Batsu
P3M Melchizedek.png|Melchizedek in Persona 3 The Movie
Melchizedek_P5R.jpg|Melchizedek in Persona 5 Royal
Melchizedek (P O.A.).png|Melchizedek in Persona O.A.
Matarukaja SMT5.gif|Melchizedek casting Matarukaja in Shin Megami Tensei V
Revolution P5.gif|Melchizedek casting Revolution in Persona 5
メルキセデク - 真・女神転生V 日めくり悪魔 Vol.054|Melchizedek in SMTV Daily Demon #054
【メルキセデク】ソウルハッカーズ2 日刊・リンゴと悪魔の未来予測 7-07(木)|Melchizedek in SH2 Daily Ringo's Demon Prediction 7/7
==In Other Languages==
Language	Name
Japanese	メルキセデク (Merukisedeku)
French 	Melchisédech
Italian 	Melchizedek
German 	Melchisedek
Spanish 	Melquisedec
==References==
Category:Abrahamic Mythology
Category:Gnostic Mythology
Category:Card Summoner Demons
Category:Persona 3 The Movie Characters
Category:Persona: Tsumi to Batsu Personas
Category:Law Demons in Shin Megami Tensei V
Category:Shin Megami Tensei V Bosses