Guide on How to Defeat Forneus in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster
Forneus is a boss enemy faced by the Protagonist in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster (SMT 3: Nocturne). The demon is encountered at Shinjuku Medical Center Post-Conception.
Shinjuku Medical Center Walkthrough
Forneus Boss Information
Here is a breakdown of the boss’ stats, strengths and weaknesses, and skills:
Forneus Stats
| HP | 500 HP |
|---|---|
| Recommended Level | Level 6 or higher |
| Recommended Magatama | Marogareh Magatama |
| Recommended Party Members | Pixie, Shikigami, or any ally demons |
| EXP Rewards | 150 EXP |
| Macca Rewards | 2,000 Macca |
| Other Rewards | Gem x1, Wadatsumi Magatama x1 |
Forneus Strength and Weaknesses
| Phys | Fire | Ice | Electricity | Force | Expel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | Absorb | Weak | – | – |
| Death | Mind | Nerve | Curse | Almighty | Explode |
| Void | – | – | – | – | – |
Forneus Strength and Weaknesses
| Skill | Skill Effect |
|---|---|
| Bufu | Small ice damage and 20% freeze to one foe. |
| Mabufu | Small ice damage and 10% freeze to all foes. |
| Icy Death | Small ice damage and 5% freeze to all foes. (Enemy-only) |
Forneus Strategies
Here is a breakdown of the battle strategies against the boss:
Equip Marogareh Magatama
Since you’re locked to Marogareh for now, take advantage of the Magatama’s stat boost to defeat the boss enemy.
Pass Regular Turn to a Elec attacker demon
If you start the battle with Demi-fiend, make use of the Press Turn System and pass your turn to either Pixie or Shikigami. This will give an opportunity for them to damage the boss with Electricity attacks.
Use Elec Skills
Forneus is weak to Electricity attacks which Pixie and Shikigami can capitalize. It can also inflict Shock status by chance.
Land Debuffs
Land debuffs on the boss. 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 Pixie, Shikigami, and some demons in your party.
Prioritize on landing Sukunda/Fog Breath first. Followed by Rakunda and Tarunda/War Cry.
Use Phys Skills
Use Physical normal attacks and skills to damage the boss. The damage will be higher and become critical damage when the boss is inflicted with a Shock 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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| Yaksini | Thor |
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| Trolls | Kin-Ki |
| Fuu-Ki | Ongyo-Ki |
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