Guide on How to Defeat Lachesis in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster
Lachesis is a boss enemy faced by the Protagonist in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster. The demon is encountered at The Obelisk.
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Lachesis Boss Information
Here is a breakdown of the boss’ stats, strengths and weaknesses, and skills:
Lachesis Demon Stats and Skills
Lachesis Stats
| HP | 2,200 HP |
|---|---|
| Recommended Level | Level ? or higher |
| Recommended Magatama | Murakumo Magatama |
| Recommended Party Members | Coming Soon |
| EXP Rewards | None |
| Macca Rewards | None |
| Other Rewards | None |
Lachesis Strength and Weaknesses
| Phys | Fire | Ice | Electricity | Force | Expel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | – | Void |
| Death | Mind | Nerve | Curse | Almighty | Explode |
| Void | Void | Void | Void | – | – |
Lachesis Skills
| Skill | Skill Effect |
|---|---|
| Rakunda | Decreases defense by 1 level, all foes. |
| Rakukaja | Buffs defense by 1 level, all allies. |
| Tarukaja | Buffs physical power by 1 level, all allies. |
| Tetrakarn | Creates shields that repel non-almighty physical attacks for all allies. Shield lasts one turn or until it has blocked one attack. |
| Makarakarn | Creates shields which repel non-almighty magic attack for all allies. Shield lasts one turn or until it has blocked one attack. |
Lachesis Strategies
Here is a breakdown of the battle strategies against the boss:
Equip Murakumo Magatama
Make sure the Protagonist or Demi-fiend is wearing a Murakumo Magatama. This Magatama resists Physical attacks.
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
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/Makakaja, and Rakukaja.
Use Magic Skills
Lachesis does not have resistance to all Magic attacks. Using Ice and Electricity skills are better and both can also inflict Paralyze/Shock or Freeze statuses respectively. The damage will be higher if the party is buffed with Makakaja and the enemy is debuffed with Rakunda.
Boost Attack Power
In addition to buffs, you can also power 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 Physical Attacks and Skills
Lachesis does not have resistance to physical attacks so you can damage it with Physical skills. If you don’t have them, just rely on your high-level demons and deal normal attacks instead.
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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