This is a guide to Designated Matches in No More Heroes 3 (NMH3). Read on to find out how to complete Designated Matches in order to unlock Ranked Battles, as well as a list of all Designated Matches.

List of All Designated Matches

Episode 2 Designated Matches

Perfect World 1

Location
Beside the freeway to the interchange
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Diversity	"When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!"	3

Perfect World 2

Location
Middle penisula behind semi truck
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Tripleput	"Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!"	1
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	2

Perfect World 3

Location
Front yard of one story house
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Fullface	"He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!"	1
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	2

Perfect World 4

Location
Driveway of two story house
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Leopardon	"If one of his shots hits you, it'll screw up your Death Glove! If he gets you in his sights, DODGE!"	1

Perfect World 5

Location
South, near waterfront
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	1
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	2

Episode 02 - Space Walkthrough

Episode 3 Designated Matches

Thunderdome 1

Location
Near branch in main road
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Ice Shaver	"Stay calm; your eye camera sensors will scan enemies for weak points!"	1

Thunderdome 2

Location
South of T-shirt Alien
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Tripleput	"Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!"	1
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	2

Thunderdome 3

Location
South east, above WESN Mining
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Minoru	"If one of the parasites shot out from its mouth latches onto you, you'll be rendered immobile!"	1
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	2

Thunderdome 4

Location
East, on grassy area
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Tripleput	"Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!"	1
Fullface	"He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!"	2

Thunderdome 5

Location
Northwest area
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	4

Thunderdome 6

Location
In front of Neo Osaka
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Diversity	"When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!"	2
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	3

Episode 03 - Memory Walkthrough

Episode 4 Designated Matches

Perfect World 1

Location
On top of No Parking zone
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Captain Treatment	"These guys are full-on attackers! Guard yourself watch for an opening! Remember to check your remaining power!"	1
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	3

Perfect World 2

Location
In alleyway near Keep Clear zone
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	4

Perfect World 3

Location
Southeast corner of building lot near waterfront
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Diversity	"When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!"	1
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	1
Tripleput	"Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!"	1

Perfect World 4

Location
Behind the drive-in
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	1
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	2

Perfect World 5

Location
Beside the house with the brick fence by the cul de sac
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Diversity	"When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!"	1
Fullface	"He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!"	2

Episode 04 - Sorrow Walkthrough

Episode 5 Designated Matches

Call of Battle 1

Location
Northwest area, by the road
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Leopardon	"If one of his shots hits you, it'll screw up your Death Glove! If he gets you in his sights, DODGE!"	1
Fullface	"He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!"	2

Call of Battle 2

Location
In the middle of the ruined buildings to the west
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Fullface	"He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!"	1
Diversity	"When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!"	4

Call of Battle 3

Location
In the middle of the ruined buildings to the east
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Tripleput	"Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!"	1
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	2

Call of Battle 4

Location
West side of the shore
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Fullface	"He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!"	1
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	2

Call of Battle 5

Location
East side of the shore
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Space Sheath	"His weak spot is inside his mouth! Try to keep moving around him! Don't stop in one place for too long!"	1

Call of Battle 6

Location
Near the blocked off area of road
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Tripleput	"Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!"	1
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	3

Episode 6 Designated Matches

Neo Brazil 1

Location
Beside the fountain near the interchange
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Diversity	"When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!"	1
Fullface	"He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!"	2
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	2

Neo Brazil 2

Location
Near the building to the northeast
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	1
Tripleput	"Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!"	2

Neo Brazil 3

Location
In the middle of the three stone tablets to the west
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Diversity	"When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!"	1
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	3

Neo Brazil 4

Location
In the middle of the four stone tablets to the east
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Tripleput	"Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!"	1
Fullface	"He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!"	2

Neo Brazil 5

Location
At the tip of the peninsula
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Minoru	"If one of the parasites shot out from its mouth latches onto you, you'll be rendered immobile!"	1
Tripleput	"Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!"	2

Episode 7 Designated Matches

Call of Battle 1

Location
Beside the first road heading to the beach
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Minoru	"If one of the parasites shot out from its mouth latches onto you, you'll be rendered immobile!"	1
Leopardon	"If one of his shots hits you, it'll screw up your Death Glove! If he gets you in his sights, DODGE!"	1
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	2

Call of Battle 2

Location
In the middle of the ruined buildings area
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	3
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	2

Call of Battle 3

Location
Beside the brick fence by the ruins
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Fullface	"He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!"	3

Call of Battle 4

Location
In the middle of the ruined buildings to the far east
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Captain Treatment	"These guys are full-on attackers! Guard yourself watch for an opening! Remember to check your remaining power!"	1
Fullface	"He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!"	2

Call of Battle 5

Location
On the west side of the beach by the cliff
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Space Peacock	"He's sure to reveal his weak spot! Watch him closely. Something's gotta be hiding in those colorful chest & wing cores!"	1

Episode 8 Designated Matches

Thunderdome 1

Location
By the edge of the water near the interchange
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Tripleput	"Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!"	1
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	2
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	2

Thunderdome 2

Location
Southeast, near WESN Mining
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Leopardon	"If one of his shots hits you, it'll screw up your Death Glove! If he gets you in his sights, DODGE!"	1
Tripleput	"Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!"	3

Thunderdome 3

Location
Southwest, beside the black metal fence by the edge of the water
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Diversity	"When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!"	3

Thunderdome 4

Location
South of Coast Guard
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	1
Fullface	"He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!"	3

Thunderdome 5

Location
Northeast area
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Tripleput	"Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!"	1
Diversity	"When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!"	2

Episode 10 Designated Matches

Santa Destroy 1

Location
North, in front of the night club
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Captain Treatment	"These guys are full-on attackers! Guard yourself watch for an opening! Remember to check your remaining power!"	1
Minoru	"If one of the parasites shot out from its mouth latches onto you, you'll be rendered immobile!"	1
Leopardon	"If one of his shots hits you, it'll screw up your Death Glove! If he gets you in his sights, DODGE!"	1

Santa Destroy 2

Location
South, in front of the billboard near the highway
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Captain Treatment	"These guys are full-on attackers! Guard yourself watch for an opening! Remember to check your remaining power!"	1
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	3

Perfect World

Location
Between the two buildings with fire escapes
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Minoru	"If one of the parasites shot out from its mouth latches onto you, you'll be rendered immobile!"	1
Diversity	"When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!"	3

Thunderdome

Location
On the road approaching Neo Osaka
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Diversity	"When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!"	2
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	3

Call of Battle 1

Location
Beside the brick fence by the ruins
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Diversity	"When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!"	1
Fullface	"He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!"	1
BONE	"One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!"	1

Call of Battle 2

Location
Near the last right turn
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Chesthole	"Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!"	2
Fullface	"He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!"	2

Neo Brazil

Location
At the center grass patch in the middle of the three stone tablets
Enemies	How to Beat	Qty.
Tripleput	"Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!"	4

Designated Matches Guide

Complete to Unlock Ranked Battle

In each Episode, you'll need to complete a set number of Designated Matches in order to qualify for the Ranked Battle against the Boss of that Episode.

List of All Bosses

Find Blue or Red Crystals

The yellow circles in your map indicate that a designated match can be found in that area. In the open world, they're denoted by blue or red crystals. The crystal icons on the top right of the screen indicate how many number of Designated Matches you need to fight.

Big crystals are for Red, small crystals are for Blue

The larger crystals indicate how many Red Designated Matches you need, while the smaller crystals indicate how many Blue Designated Matches you need to complete.

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How to Farm WESN Points	Money Farming Guide
All Designated Match Locations	Difficulty Differences
Controls and Best Settings	How to Get the True Ending
Death Glove Guide	How to Eat Sushi and Heal
How to Use Tension Gauge	How to Get Capsule Toys
Slash Reel Effects	Roulette Wheel Bonuses
Full Armor Travis Guide	How to Perform Wrestling Moves
How to Get a High Rank	How to Farm Junk Quick
Who is Takashi Miike?	New Game Plus Guide
Original Soundtrack Guide	Where to Buy Merch