BOSS: DAITENSHI GABRIEL, RAPHAEL, AND URIEL

Learn the best strategy to defeat the Daitenshi Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel boss fight in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster. Get tips on weaknesses and skills.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Daitenshi Gabriel— HP: 3000, MP: 1500. Immune to everything, reflects Hama and Curse, Strong to Magic. Skills: Mahajiodain, Unblemished Power, Divine Retribution.
• Daitenshi Raphael— HP: 3000, MP: 1000. . Skills: Tetrakarn, Makalakarn, Diarahan, Fudo-ken.
• Daitenshi Uriel— HP: 3000, MP: 1000. . Skills: Prominence, Meigdora, Beast's Eye.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: All Three Daitenshi Active— You'll face Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel simultaneously. Raphael will likely be setting up Tetrakarn or Makalakarn, Uriel will be dishing out heavy magic damage, and Gabriel will be using Mahajiodain and Divine Retribution, sometimes just attacking.
2. Phase 2: Two Daitenshi Remaining— Once one is defeated, the remaining two will fight on.
3. Phase 3: One Daitenshi Remaining— The final boss will be alone.

Strategy:

• Target Priority: The general consensus is to take out Raphael first. He's the defensive linchpin, constantly casting Tetrakarn (reflects physical attacks) and Makalakarn (reflects magic attacks), and he can also heal his allies with Diarahan. Removing him frees up your attack options and prevents them from being healed.
• Second Target: After Raphael is down, Uriel is the next logical target. He's the primary damage dealer with his powerful magic spells like Prominence and Megidora. Taking him out reduces the incoming damage significantly.
• Final Target: Gabriel is generally considered the easiest of the three once she's alone. While she can cast Mahajiodain and Divine Retribution, and will use Unblemished Power when her companions are defeated, she doesn't pose the same immediate threat as Uriel or the defensive utility of Raphael.
• Party Composition: Bring a balanced party. You'll want demons with healing capabilities, as well as those who can deal both physical and magical damage. Since the Daitenshi are strong against magic, physical attackers might be more reliable, but don't neglect magic entirely.
• Skill Usage: Be mindful of Raphael's Tetrakarn and Makalakarn. If you're relying heavily on magic, wait for Tetrakarn to wear off or be dispelled before casting. Similarly, if you're using physical attacks, be wary of Makalakarn.
• Gabriel's Unblemished Power: Keep an eye on Gabriel, especially when her allies are falling. Unblemished Power can be a significant buff, so try to finish her off quickly once she uses it.