DIFFERENCE 1: VARIABLE HERO RACE

Learn how your Hero's race changes in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster based on Magatama mastery and alignment. Understand the tiers and how ties are broken.

Hey there! So, you know how most demons in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster are stuck with their race forever? Well, your Hero is a special case. As you master different Magatama, your Hero's race will actually change! Every time you 'master' a Magatama, you get a point, and once you rack up enough points, boom – new race unlocked.

It's pretty neat because each 'tier' of points gives you three possible races, one for each alignment: Light, Neutral, or Dark. Which one you get depends on the alignment of the Magatama you've mastered. For example, if you've mastered 8 Magatama and most of them were Neutral, your Hero will become a Shurakan. It's like a little bonus for your dedication!

Here's a quick rundown of the races and the points needed:

Now, what happens if you have a tie in the number of mastered Magatama alignments? It's pretty straightforward: Light and Dark races take priority over Neutral. So, if you've mastered one Dark and one Neutral Magatama (and no Light ones), you'll end up with the Dark race, Mato in this case. If Light and Dark are tied for the most, your race will shift to a Neutral one. And if it's a three-way tie? You guessed it – Neutral race again.

Mastering all 25 Magatama will turn your Hero into the ultimate Konton-o (混沌王), or Chaos Lord. Just a heads-up, reaching this point usually means you'll be around Level 99, since there are 99 skills you can learn in total. You can keep leveling up even after hitting Level 99, so don't sweat it!

Important Note: For the most part, your Hero's race is purely cosmetic and doesn't really affect gameplay. However, if you're playing the Maniacs version, your Hero's 'alignment' can have some very minor impacts in specific areas like the Amara Deep Zone. So, while it's mostly for show, there are a few niche cases where it matters!