Guide on How to Defeat Specter in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster
Specter is a boss enemy faced by the Protagonist in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster. The demon is encountered at the Amala Network 1F level.
Specter Boss Information
Here is a breakdown of the boss’ stats, strengths and weaknesses, and skills:
Specter Stats
| HP | 148 HP (Individual Specter), 120 HP (2-3 Merged Specters), 260 HP (4-5 Merged Specters), 550 HP (6 Merged Specters) |
|---|---|
| Recommended Level | Level 10 or higher |
| Recommended Magatama | Shiranui Magatama |
| Recommended Party Members | High Pixie, Slime, Datsue-Ba, Mou-Ryo, or any ally demons |
| EXP Rewards | 700 EXP |
| Macca Rewards | 820 Macca |
| Other Rewards | Gem x1 |
Specter Strength and Weaknesses
| Phys | Fire | Ice | Electricity | Force | Expel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Resist | Resist | Resist | Resist | Void |
| Death | Mind | Nerve | Curse | Almighty | Explode |
| Void | Void | Void | – | – | Void |
Individual Specter Strength and Weaknesses
| Skill | Skill Effect |
|---|---|
| Gathering | Summons five more Specters. Only used at the start of the battle. |
| Agi | Small fire damage to one foe. |
| Deathtouch | Drains a small amount of HP from one foe. Almighty-type. |
| Foul Union | All remaining Specters fuse into one big Specter. Its level is dependent on how many little Specters survived before the fusion. |
Merged Specter Strength and Weaknesses
| Skill | Skill Effect |
|---|---|
| Foul Havoc | Small physical damage to all foes. |
| Agi | Small fire damage to one foe. |
Specter Strategies
Here is a breakdown of the battle strategies against the boss:
Equip Shiranui Magatama
Before the battle, make sure the Protagonist or Demi-fiend is wearing a Shiranui Magatama. This Magatama nullifies Fire attacks.
Target one Specter at a time
The boss will be divided into 6 Specters. When the third turn comes, all remaining Specters will fuse into a large merged Specter demon. The stats, level, and HP of the boss will depend on the Specters that survived your attacks.
Make sure to kill at least one Specter for this boss fight.
Use Phys Attacks and Skills
Specters do not have resistances against Physical attacks so add party members that specialize in this attribute such as Slime, Datsue-Ba, or Mou-Ryo. If you don’t have them, just rely on your high-level demons and deal normal attacks instead.
Land Debuffs
Land debuffs on the boss while leaving some MP for healing. Debuffs can be in the form of attack power decrease (Tarunda), defense power decrease (Rakunda), and hit/ evasion power decrease (Sukunda). These debuffs can be accessed by demons in your party.
Prioritize on landing Sukunda/Fog Breath first. Followed by Rakunda and Tarunda/War Cry.
Keep using Phys Skills that inflict Poison
Keeping using Physical normal attacks and skills to damage the merged boss. Better if some demon has access to skills that inflict Poison status ailment.
Heal Allies
Keep the party’s HP sustained by using healing skills. Especially when other party members are using HP-consuming Physical skills.
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