How to Beat Minotaur

Learn the best strategies and weaknesses to overcome the Minotaur boss fight in Shin Megami Tensei IV. Our guide provides essential tips for victory.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Minotaur
• Level: 15
• Weakness: Fire
• Resists: Physical
• Nullifies: None
• Absorbs: None
• Drains: None

Phases:

1. The Minotaur starts with a strong physical offense and can inflict status ailments.
2. As the fight progresses, it may use more powerful attacks and potentially summon reinforcements if the player takes too long.

Strategy:

• Exploit Fire Weakness: Ensure your demons have fire-based skills and use them every turn to gain Press Turn icons.
• Physical Defense: Since the Minotaur resists physical attacks, consider using demons with high defense or skills that reduce physical damage.
• Buffs and Debuffs: Use skills like Tarukaja to boost your attack and Rakukaja to boost defense. Debuffing the Minotaur with Sukukaja (evasion) or Tarunda (attack) can also be effective.
• Healing: Keep your party's HP high. Use healing skills or items as needed to prevent being overwhelmed.
• Demon Fusion: Fuse demons that have fire skills or resistances that can help counter the Minotaur's strengths.
• Ambush: If possible, try to ambush the Minotaur to gain an advantage at the start of the battle.