BOSS: MAOU BEELZEBUB

Master the Maou Beelzebub boss fight in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster. Learn his stats, weaknesses, and the best strategies to overcome this challenging encounter.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• HP: 16000
• MP: Unknown (very high)
• Affinity: Reflects Hama and Curse, Immune to Boss Immunities, Strong to all except Fire.
• Skills: Mahazanma, Mahajionga, Mahazandain, Mahajiodain, De-Kaja, De-Kunda, Kiai, Megidoraon, Dead Fly Funeral.

Phases:

1. Phase 1 (0-25% HP): Uses weaker Shock/Electricity skills and occasional attacks.
2. Phase 2 (25%-100% HP): Becomes significantly tougher, using Megidoraon and Dead Fly Funeral.

Strategy:

• Curse Immunity: Essential to have four allies immune to Curse. Dead Fly Funeral is an instant-kill with no chance of failure for those without immunity or Tetraja.
• De-Kaja/De-Kunda: Beelzebub spams these, rendering your own buff/debuff spells useless. Focus on direct damage and defense.
• Kiai and Tetrakarn: If Beelzebub uses Kiai, immediately cast Tetrakarn shields to mitigate his high physical damage (700+ HP).
• Party Composition Example: A custom party with Curse immunity is highly recommended. The example party includes a custom Futomimi (with Kiai, Silent Sky Critical, Shock Absorption), a custom Girimekhala (with Kiai, Silent Sky Critical, Mediarahan), and a custom Mother Harlot (with Silent Sky Critical, Mediarahan, Tetrakarn). The Hero acts as support.
• Silent Kagutsuchi: Fighting during a Silent Kagutsuchi is advantageous as Beelzebub deals less damage, and your characters can achieve guaranteed Criticals.
• Role Assignment: Use specific demons as lightning rods for certain attacks (e.g., Futomimi for Shock, Mother Harlot for Electric). Some demons naturally reflect Physical attacks, increasing your offensive pressure.
• Turn Management: Aim for maximum Press Turns each round. Use support skills like Kiai and healing when necessary, and have your main damage dealers focus on critical hits.