Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster - Boss Guides

A list of boss guides for Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster (SMT 3: Nocturne), including location encountered and rewards for defeating them in the game. Click on a boss to go to its boss guide page with in-depth information on boss stats, strengths and weaknesses, strategies, and rewards for defeating them.

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Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster - Boss Guides

Below are all main story and DLC bosses faced by the Protagonist or Demi-fiend in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster (SMT 3: Nocturne). Click on a boss name to go to its boss guide page with information on boss stats, strengths and weaknesses, strategies, and rewards for defeating them.

Shinjuku Boss Demons

Here is a list of demons encountered in Shinjuku:

Pretas (Compulsory Encounter)

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Pretas Boss Guide

HP 30 HP (for each demon)
Recommended Level Level 3 or higher
Recommended Magatama Marogareh Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Pixie
Weaknesses Electricity
EXP Rewards 27 EXP
Macca Rewards 60 Macca
Other Rewards Medicine x1 or Life Stone x1

Forneus (Compulsory Encounter)

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Forneus Boss Guide

HP 500 HP
Recommended Level Level 6 or higher
Recommended Magatama Marogareh Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Pixie and Shikigami
Weaknesses Electricity
EXP Rewards 150 EXP
Macca Rewards 2,000 Macca
Other Rewards Gem x1, Wadatsumi Magatama x1

Shibuya Boss Demons

Here is a list of demons encountered in Shibuya:

Nekomatas (Optional and Compulsory Encounter)

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Nekomatas Boss Guide

HP 160 HP
Recommended Level Level 8 or higher
Recommended Magatama Iyomante Magatama (For Physical build), Shiranui Magatama (For Magic build)
Recommended Party  Members Pixie or High Pixie and Shikigami
Weaknesses Electricity
EXP Rewards 20 EXP (Secret and Compulsory Encounter)
Macca Rewards 220 Macca (Secret and Compulsory Encounter)
Other Rewards Gem x1, Essential Information x1

Specters (Compulsory Encounter)

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Specter Boss Guide

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, and Mou-Ryo
Weaknesses None (Use Physical instead)
EXP Rewards 700 EXP
Macca Rewards 820 Macca
Other Rewards Gem x1

Ginza Boss Demons

Here is a list of demons encountered in Ginza:

Troll (Compulsory Encounter)

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Troll Boss Guide

HP 850 HP
Recommended Level Level 13 or higher
Recommended Magatama Wadatsumi Magatama
Recommended Party  Members High Pixie, Chronzon, and Apsaras
Weaknesses Mind
EXP Rewards 100 EXP
Macca Rewards 1,000 Macca
Other Rewards Jewel Ring x1

Succubus (Optional Encounter)

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Succubus Boss Guide

HP 300 HP
Recommended Level Level 18 or higher
Recommended Magatama Iyomante Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Angel and Archangel
Weaknesses Expel
EXP Rewards 212 EXP
Macca Rewards 228 Macca
Other Rewards Ruby x1

Matador (Optional Encounter)

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Matador Boss Guide

HP 1,000 HP
Recommended Level Level 18 or higher
Recommended Magatama Hifumi Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Ame-no-Uzume, Nozuchi, and Sudama (or any Lv. 18 demons with buffs and debuffs)
Weaknesses None (Use Physical, Fire, Ice, and Electricity instead)
EXP Rewards 1,200 EXP
Macca Rewards 700 Macca
Other Rewards Candelabrum of Foundation x1

Ikebukuro Boss Demons

Here is a list of demons encountered in Ikebukuro:

Onis (Optional and Compulsory Encounter)

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Oni Boss Guide

HP 264 HP (for each demon)
Recommended Level Level 21 or higher
Recommended Magatama Kamudo Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Ame-no-Uzume, Momunofu, Archangel, Apsaras, or any ally demons
Weaknesses Nerve
EXP Rewards 106 EXP (for each demon)
Macca Rewards 130 Macca (for each demon)
Other Rewards Life Stone x1

Orthrus (Compulsory Encounter)

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Orthrus Boss Guide

HP 1,000 HP
Recommended Level Level 21 or higher
Recommended Magatama Shiranui Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Ame-no-Uzume, Archangel, Momunofu, or any ally demons
Weaknesses Ice
EXP Rewards 150 EXP
Macca Rewards 200 Macca
Other Rewards None

Yaksini (Compulsory Encounter)

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Yaksini Boss Guide

HP 1,200 HP
Recommended Level Level 22 or higher
Recommended Magatama Hifumi Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Ame-no-Uzume, Archangel, Momunofu, or any ally demons
Weaknesses Electricity
EXP Rewards 300 EXP
Macca Rewards 400 Macca
Other Rewards None

Thor (Compulsory Encounter)

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Thor Boss Guide

HP 2,000 HP
Recommended Level Level 22 or higher
Recommended Magatama Kamudo Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Ame-no-Uzume, Archangel, Momunofu, or any ally demons
Weaknesses None (Use Physical, Fire, Ice, and Force instead)
EXP Rewards 700 EXP
Macca Rewards 800 Macca
Other Rewards Narukami Magatama x1

Raidou Kuzunoha the XIV (Compulsory Encounter)

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Raidou (Mantra HQ) Boss Guide

HP 2,400 HP
Recommended Level Level 22 or higher
Recommended Magatama Kamudo Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Ame-no-Uzume, Archangel, Momunofu, or any ally demons
Weaknesses None (Use Physical, Fire, Ice, Electricity, and Force instead)
EXP Rewards 900 EXP
Macca Rewards 800 Macca
Other Rewards None

Dante (Compulsory Encounter)

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Dante (Mantra HQ) Boss Guide

HP 2,400 HP
Recommended Level Level 22 or higher
Recommended Magatama Kamudo Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Ame-no-Uzume, Archangel, Momunofu, or any ally demons
Weaknesses None (Use Physical, Fire, Ice, Electricity, and Force instead)
EXP Rewards 900 EXP
Macca Rewards 800 Macca
Other Rewards None

Daisoujou (Optional Encounter)

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Daisoujou Boss Guide

HP 2,500 HP
Recommended Level Level 22 or higher
Recommended Magatama Kamudo Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Ame-no-Uzume, Archangel, Momunofu, or any ally demons
Weaknesses None (Use Physical, Fire, Ice, Electricity, and Force instead)
EXP Rewards 2,000 EXP
Macca Rewards 2,000 Macca
Other Rewards Candelabrum of Eternity x1

Assembly of Nihilo Boss Demons

Here is a list of demons encountered in Assembly of Nihilo:

Eligors (Compulsory Encounter)

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Eligors Boss Guide

HP 700 HP
Recommended Level Level 22 or higher
Recommended Magatama Kamudo Magatama or Narukami Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Ame-no-Uzume, Chatterskull, Forneus, or any ally demons
Weaknesses Electricity
EXP Rewards 384 EXP (1st encounter), 284 EXP (2nd encounter), 412 EXP (3rd encounter)
Macca Rewards 332 Macca (1st encounter), 260 Macca (2nd encounter), 360 Macca (3rd encounter)
Other Rewards White Kila x1, Dis-Poison x1, Jewel x1, Treasure x1

Berith (Compulsory Encounter)

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Berith Boss Guide

HP 700 HP
Recommended Level Level 26 or higher
Recommended Magatama Shiranui Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Dis, Momunofu, Forneus, or any ally demons
Weaknesses Ice
EXP Rewards 2,000 EXP
Macca Rewards 1,200 Macca
Other Rewards Dotantama x1

Kaiwans (Compulsory Encounter)

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Kaiwans Boss Guide

HP 650 HP
Recommended Level Level 28 or higher
Recommended Magatama Kamudo Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Dis, Momunofu, Aquans, or any ally demons
Weaknesses None (Use Physical instead)
EXP Rewards 1,200 EXP
Macca Rewards 1,500 Macca
Other Rewards Anti-Soul Incense x2, Treasure x1

Ose (Compulsory Encounter)

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Ose Boss Guide

HP 3,800 HP
Recommended Level Level 29 or higher
Recommended Magatama Kamudo Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Dis, Naga, Oni, or any ally demons
Weaknesses None (Use Physical, Fire, Ice, and Electricity instead)
EXP Rewards 3,800 EXP
Macca Rewards 1,200 Macca
Other Rewards None

Hell Biker (Optional Encounter)

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Hell Biker Boss Guide

HP 3,000 HP
Recommended Level Level 30 or higher
Recommended Magatama Kamudo Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Dis, Koppa, Oni, or any ally demons
Weaknesses None (Use Physical, Ice, and Electricity instead)
EXP Rewards 3,800 EXP
Macca Rewards 1,200 Macca
Other Rewards None

Kabukicho Prison Boss Demons

Here is a list of demons encountered in Kabukicho Prison:

Mizuchi (Compulsory Encounter)

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Mizuchi Boss Guide

HP 4,800 HP
Recommended Level Level 33 or higher
Recommended Magatama Wadatsumi Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Dis, Kikuri-Hime, Eligor, or any ally demons
Weaknesses Fire
EXP Rewards 1,500 EXP
Macca Rewards 1,000 Macca
Other Rewards Miasma Magatama x1

Ikebukuro Tunnel Boss Demons

Here is a list of demons encountered in Ikebukuro Tunnel:

Sui-Ki (Compulsory Encounter)

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Sui-Ki Boss Guide

HP 3,500 HP
Recommended Level Level 34 or higher
Recommended Magatama Miasma Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Dis, Kikuri-Hime, Black Ooze, or any ally demons
Weaknesses Fire
EXP Rewards 1,000 EXP
Macca Rewards 3,000 Macca
Other Rewards Aquamarine x1

Kin-Ki (Compulsory Encounter)

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Kin-Ki Boss Guide

HP 3,000 HP
Recommended Level Level 35 or higher
Recommended Magatama Kamudo Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Dis, Raiju, Koppa, or any ally demons
Weaknesses None (Use Fire, Ice, Electricity, and Force instead)
EXP Rewards 1,000 EXP
Macca Rewards 3,000 Macca
Other Rewards Amethyst x1

Fuu-Ki (Compulsory Encounter)

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Fuu-Ki Boss Guide

HP 3,500 HP
Recommended Level Level 36 or higher
Recommended Magatama Hifumi Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Dis, Eligor, Koppa, or any ally demons
Weaknesses Electricity
EXP Rewards 1,000 EXP
Macca Rewards 3,000 Macca
Other Rewards Sapphire x1

Ongyo-Ki (Compulsory Encounter)

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Ongyo-Ki Boss Guide

HP 5,500 HP
Recommended Level Level 37 or higher
Recommended Magatama Anathema Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Arahabaki, Eligor, Dis, or any ally demons
Weaknesses None (Use Phys, Fire, Ice, Electricity, and Force instead)
EXP Rewards 5,000 EXP
Macca Rewards 10,000 Macca
Other Rewards Pearl x1, Bead x1, Murakamo Magatama x1

Asakusa and Ginza Underpass Boss Demons

Here is a list of demons encountered in Asakusa:

White Rider (Optional Encounter)

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White Rider Boss Guide

HP 4,000 HP
Recommended Level Level 41 or higher
Recommended Magatama Ankh Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Daisoujou, Feng Huang (Suzaku), Karasu Tengu or any ally demons
Weaknesses None (Use Phys, Ice, Electricity, and Force instead)
EXP Rewards 5,000/7,560 EXP
Macca Rewards 3,000/5,680 Macca
Other Rewards Opal x1, Life Stone x1, Candelabrum of Compassion x1

Red Rider (Optional Encounter)

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Red Rider Boss Guide

HP 4,300 HP
Recommended Level Level 42 or higher
Recommended Magatama Ankh Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Daisoujou, Feng Huang (Suzaku), Karasu Tengu or any ally demons
Weaknesses None (Use Phys, Fire, and Ice instead)
EXP Rewards 5,000/6,995 EXP
Macca Rewards 3,000/5,880 Macca
Other Rewards Life Stone x1, Candelabrum of Compassion x1

The Obelisk Boss Demons

Here is a list of demons encountered at The Obelisk:

Clotho (Compulsory Encounter)

Clotho Boss Guide

HP 2,200 HP
Recommended Level Level ? or higher
Recommended Magatama Iyomante Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Coming Soon
Weaknesses None (Use Phys, Fire, Ice, Electricity, and Force instead)
EXP Rewards None
Macca Rewards None
Other Rewards None

Lachesis (Compulsory Encounter)

Lachesis Boss Guide

HP 2,200 HP
Recommended Level Level ? or higher
Recommended Magatama Murakumo Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Coming Soon
Weaknesses None (Use Phys, Fire, Ice, Electricity, and Force instead)
EXP Rewards None
Macca Rewards None
Other Rewards None

Atropos (Compulsory Encounter)

Atropos Boss Guide

HP 2,600 HP
Recommended Level Level ? or higher
Recommended Magatama Narukami Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Coming Soon
Weaknesses None (Use Phys, Fire, Ice, Electricity, and Force instead)
EXP Rewards None
Macca Rewards None
Other Rewards None

Moirae Sisters (Compulsory Encounter)

Moirae Sisters Boss Guide

HP 2,000 HP (Clotho), 2,000 HP (Lachesis), 3,000 HP (Atropos)
Recommended Level Level ? or higher
Recommended Magatama Iyomante Magatama (For Charm), Gehenna Magatama (For Fire), Miasma Magatama (For Ice), Narukami Magatama (For Elec), or Hifumi Magatama (For Force)
Recommended Party  Members Coming Soon
Weaknesses None (Use Phys, Fire, Ice, Electricity, and Force instead)
EXP Rewards 1,000 EXP (Clotho), 1,000 EXP (Lachesis), 3,000 EXP (Atropos)
Macca Rewards 1,000 Macca (Clotho), 1,000 Macca (Lachesis), 1,000 Macca (Atropos)
Other Rewards Djed Magatama x1

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  1. Matador is not optional; he is the one fiend that isn’t. Likewise the demons in the tunnels, Sui-ki, Kin-ki, Fuu-ki, and Ongyo-ki *are* optional.