Name Japanese MP # Type Effect

Your friendly guide to Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster, covering skills, demons, and mechanics to help you navigate the Conception.

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster - Skills Guide

Hey there! So you're diving into the world of Nocturne, huh? It can be a bit daunting at first, but don't worry, I've got your back. This section is all about the skills your demons can learn and use. Think of them as your magical toolbox – the more you have, and the better they are, the easier your journey through the Vortex World will be.

We'll break down the skills by their type, what they do, how much MP they cost, and sometimes even give you a little heads-up on their Japanese names if you're curious or playing a version where that matters. Keep in mind that the skills a demon can learn often depend on their own innate abilities and what skills you've inherited through the Magatama system. So, pay attention to what skills your demons already have and what you can pass down!

Understanding Skill Properties

Before we dive into the list, let's quickly go over what each column means:

• Name: This is the skill's name in English. Pretty straightforward!
• Japanese: The original Japanese name for the skill. Sometimes this can give you clues about its effect or origin.
• MP: The amount of Magic Points (MP) the skill consumes when used in battle. Managing your MP is crucial, especially during longer fights or when exploring dungeons.
• # (Number): This is just an internal identifier or sometimes a reference number. Don't worry too much about this one.
• Type: This tells you what kind of damage or effect the skill has (e.g., Fire, Ice, Physical, Support, etc.). Knowing the type is key for exploiting enemy weaknesses and resistances.
• Effect: This is the most important part! It describes what the skill actually does, whether it's dealing damage, inflicting status ailments, buffing your party, or debuffing enemies.

Key Skill Categories to Watch For

As you progress, you'll notice certain skill types become more or less useful. Here are a few you'll want to keep an eye on:

• Elemental Skills (Fire, Ice, Electric, Force, etc.): These are your bread and butter for dealing damage. Exploiting an enemy's weakness to a specific element is the fastest way to end a fight and earn valuable EXP and Macca.
• Physical Skills: These skills use your demon's Strength stat and don't rely on MP, but they do have their own cost, often HP. They're great for demons with high Strength.
• Support Skills: These don't deal damage directly but can turn the tide of battle. Think buffs for your party (like increasing defense or accuracy) and debuffs for your enemies (like lowering their attack or speed). Skills like Rakukaja (increases Defense) and Sukukaja (increases Agility) are invaluable.
• Healing Skills: Essential for keeping your party alive. Skills like Media (medium party heal) and Diarama (medium single-target heal) will be your best friends.
• Ailment Skills: Skills that inflict status effects like Poison, Sleep, Charm, or Shock. These can be incredibly powerful for controlling the battlefield, but be aware that many enemies have resistances or immunities!

Tips for Skill Management

• Inheritance is Key: When fusing demons, you can often inherit skills from the source demons. Choose your inheritances wisely to create demons with a well-rounded skill set.
• Magatama Skills: Remember that your protagonist, the Demi-Fiend, learns skills directly from equipping Magatama. These are separate from your demons' skills but just as important.
• MP Management: Always keep an eye on your MP. Running out at a critical moment can be disastrous. Stock up on Chests or Soma items if you can, or make sure you have demons with good healing or MP-restoring skills.
• Exploit Weaknesses: This is probably the single most important combat tip in Nocturne. If an enemy is weak to Fire, hit 'em with Fire! If they resist your attack, try something else. The Press Turn system rewards you for hitting weaknesses and punishes you for hitting resistances or misses.

We'll start listing out the specific skills soon, but for now, get familiar with these concepts. Understanding how skills work is half the battle!