Learn the best strategies and weaknesses to overcome the challenging Daitenshi Metatron boss fight in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster. Get ready for the final stretch!
Stats / Weaknesses:
- HP: 16000
- MP: Extremely High (exact number not determined)
- Immunities: Boss Immunities
- Resistances: Strong to everything except Ice.
Phases:
- Opening Phase (100% - 75% HP): Metatron primarily uses Hama spells and occasional Megidoraon. He also uses De-Kunda and De-Kaja frequently, preventing you from easily buffing or debuffing.
- Mid-Fight (75% - 25% HP): Metatron switches tactics. He'll either cast Maka-Kaja followed by Megidoraon, or Taru-Kaja followed by a physical attack. Crucially, he uses De-Kunda and De-Kaja much less often, opening up opportunities for you to debuff him and buff yourself.
- Final Phase (25% - 0% HP): Metatron starts to panic, using Randomizer and his special attack, Flame of the Sinai. His Accuracy also drops significantly, especially if you use Fog Breath.
Strategy:
- Exploit Ice: Since Metatron is weak to Ice, bring demons with strong Ice-based attacks. This will be your primary way to deal significant damage.
- Manage Buffs/Debuffs: In the opening phase, focus on survival and don't waste turns trying to debuff Metatron, as he'll just cleanse them with De-Kunda. Once he hits 75% HP and uses debuffs less, go all out with your own buffs (Taru-Kaja, Rakukaja, etc.) and debuffs (Taru-Kaja, Rakukaja, etc.) on him.
- Beware of Megidoraon: While Metatron's Hama spells might be ineffective, his Megidoraon can still pack a punch, especially if he manages to get 4x Maka-Kaja. Having demons with physical-reflecting skills can help mitigate damage from his normal attacks.
- Accuracy Matters: Metatron's Accuracy can be quite low, especially if you hit him with Fog Breath. This makes his attacks, including Flame of the Sinai, less likely to connect.
- Don't Overthink It: Unlike some other bosses, Metatron doesn't require an overly complex strategy. Focus on your elemental weaknesses and managing buffs/debuffs, and you should be able to take him down. The
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