Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster - Kaiwan Boss Guide

Boss guide for Kaiwan x3 in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster (SMT 3: Nocturne). This includes the boss enemy's strengths and weaknesses, stats and skills, and recommended battle strategies.

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster - How to Defeat Kaiwan Boss Battle Guide

Guide on How to Defeat Kaiwan in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster - How to Defeat Kaiwan Boss Battle Guide

Kaiwan is a boss enemy faced by the Protagonist in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster. The demons are encountered at the Assembly of Nihilo third west door of a large room in B12F level.

Kaiwan Boss Information

Here is a breakdown of the boss’ stats, strengths and weaknesses, and skills:

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Kaiwan Stats

HP 650 HP
Recommended Level Level 28 or higher
Recommended Magatama Kamudo Magatama
Recommended Party  Members Dis, Momunofu, Aquans, or any ally demons
EXP Rewards 1,200 EXP
Macca Rewards 1,500 Macca
Other Rewards Anti-Soul Incense x2, Treasure x1

Kaiwan Strength and Weaknesses

Phys Fire Ice Electricity Force Expel
Void Void Void Void Void
Death Mind Nerve Curse Almighty Explode
Void Resist Resist Resist

Kaiwan Strength and Weaknesses

Skill Skill Effect
Deathtouch Drains a small amount of HP from one foe. Almighty-type.
Mudo 40% instant kill to one foe. Death-type.
Mamudo 20% instant kill to all foes. Death-type.
Evil Gaze Chance of dropping one foe’s remaining HP to 1. Death-type.

Kaiwan Strategies

Here is a breakdown of the battle strategies against the boss:

Equip Kamudo Magatama

Before the battle, make sure the Protagonist or Demi-fiend is wearing a Kamudo Magatama. These Magatamas do not nullify attacks but they boost Strength stats equally.

Pass Regular Turn to Support Demons

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster - Kaiwan Demon Boss Pass Regular Turn

If you start the battle with Demi-fiend, make use of the Press Turn System and pass your turn to Sudama or other demons that can use Debuff and Buff Support Skills.

Land Debuffs

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster - Kaiwan Demon Boss Land Debuffs

Land debuffs on the boss while leaving some MP for healing. Debuffs can be in the form of attack power decrease (Tarunda/War Cry), defense power decrease (Rakunda), and hit/evasion power decrease (Sukunda/Fog Breath). These debuffs can be accessed by demons in your party.

Prioritize on landing Sukunda/Fog Breath first. Followed by Rakunda and Tarunda/War Cry.

Cast Buffs

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster - Kaiwan Demon Boss Cast Buffs

Cast buffs on your party members as well. Buffs can be in the form of attack power increase (Tarukaja), magic power increase (Makakaja), defense power increase (Rakukaja), and hit/evasion power increase (Sukukaja). These buffs can be accessed by demons in your party.

Prioritize on landing Sukukaja first. Followed by Tarukaja and Rakukaja.

Boost Attacks

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster - Kaiwan Demon Boss Boost Phys Attacks

In addition to buffs, you can also use attacks further by using Focus (next Physical and Almighty deals x2.5 damage). This damage buff can be accessed by demons in your party.

Use Phys attacks

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster - Kaiwan Demon Boss Use Phys Attacks

Kaiwans do not have resistance to physical attacks so you can damage them with Physical skills. If you don’t have them, just rely on your high-level demons and deal normal attacks instead.

Focus on one Kaiwan at a time if you’re using single-target physical skills.

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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