BOSS: MAJIN DANTE

Learn how to defeat Majin Dante in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster. This guide details his stats, weaknesses, and effective strategies for victory.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• HP: 2400
• MP: ?
• Boss Immunities
• Attacks: Physical only
• Weakness: Low Defense

Phases:

1. Phase 1 (Full HP to 50% HP): Dante uses powerful physical attacks. His Defense is very low.
2. Phase 2 (Below 50% HP): Dante uses Taunt every round and "Twosome Time" more frequently. He seems to stop using Holy Star.

Strategy:

• Cast Raku-Kaja and Suku-Kaja on your party to boost your Defense and Agility. Equipping Kamudo on the Hero also helps.
• If playing on Hard, cast a -Nda spell on Dante to reduce his attack frequency.
• Dante will negate stat debuffs with "Holy Star" about 75% of the time, but this limits him to one attack per round.
• Once Dante is below half HP, he will use Taunt. Use this opportunity to debuff him with skills like Fog Breath. Be cautious, as Taunt can lower your defense, making his attacks dangerous if you haven't buffed your party.
• Prepare for "Twosome Time," which can inflict confuse. Having a demon with Mepatra is recommended.
• For an easier fight, battle during a Silent Kagutsuchi and bring Takeminakata (if you have him from the Thor fight). Takeminakata always criticals during Silent Kagutsuchi, granting an extra Press Turn per round.
• Note: The game states Dante's Taunt heals him for 750 HP, but this is not true.