BOSS: MAOU ARSIEL

Learn how to beat Maou Arsiel in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster. Get tips on his HP, weaknesses, skills, and the best strategies to survive his powerful attacks.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• HP: 8000
• MP: 2000
• Affinity: Reflects Curse, Strong to Magic
• Weaknesses: None explicitly stated, but standard boss immunities apply.

Phases:

1. Arsiel will use powerful physical attacks and critical hits frequently. He gets two actions per turn.
2. He has a signature move, Sol Niger, which reduces all party members' HP to 1. This move always succeeds.
3. Immediately after Sol Niger, Arsiel will attack one party member. If this hits the MC, it's Game Over.
4. Arsiel may use Dragon's Eye to drain MP, followed by Drink Magic. This often signals an impending Sol Niger attack on the next turn.
5. He also uses De-Kunda and De-Kaja to counter your buffs and debuffs, though De-Kaja is less frequent.

Strategy:

• Bring the Right Team: Focus on demons with physical immunity or reflection. Having a Tetrakarn caster is highly recommended.
• Prepare for Sol Niger: Keep a good supply of Butsuhankyo items handy. Casting Tetrakarn right before Arsiel uses Sol Niger is a good defensive move.
• Heal Immediately: After Arsiel uses Sol Niger, you MUST heal or defend. If the MC is targeted and you can't block, it's game over.
• Buff Wisely: Suku-kaja is generally better than Fog Breath here because Arsiel can use De-Kunda to remove your buffs. He does use De-Kaja, but less often.
• Sustain the Assault: Since Arsiel has no specific weak points, you'll need to consistently deal damage with your strongest attacks until he's defeated.