No More Heroes 3 (NMH3)

All Designated Match Locations and Enemies

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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
NMH3 02 Designated Match
Beside the freeway to the interchange
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 DiversityDiversity "When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!" 3

Perfect World 2

Location
NMH3 02 Designated Match
Middle penisula behind semi truck
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 TripleputTripleput "Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!" 1
NMH3 BONEBONE "One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!" 2

Perfect World 3

Location
NMH3 02 Designated Match
Front yard of one story house
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 FullfaceFullface "He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!" 1
NMH3 BONEBONE "One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!" 2

Perfect World 4

Location
NMH3 02 Designated Match
Driveway of two story house
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 LeopardonLeopardon "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
NMH3 02 Designated Match
South, near waterfront
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!" 1
NMH3 BONEBONE "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
NMH3 03 Designated Match
Near branch in main road
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 Ice ShaverIce Shaver "Stay calm; your eye camera sensors will scan enemies for weak points!" 1

Thunderdome 2

Location
NMH3 03 Designated Match
South of T-shirt Alien
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 TripleputTripleput "Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!" 1
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!" 2

Thunderdome 3

Location
NMH3 03 Designated Match
South east, above WESN Mining
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 MinoruMinoru "If one of the parasites shot out from its mouth latches onto you, you'll be rendered immobile!" 1
NMH3 BONEBONE "One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!" 2

Thunderdome 4

Location
NMH3 03 Designated Match
East, on grassy area
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 TripleputTripleput "Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!" 1
NMH3 FullfaceFullface "He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!" 2

Thunderdome 5

Location
NMH3 03 Designated Match
Northwest area
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 BONEBONE "One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!" 4

Thunderdome 6

Location
NMH3 03 Designated Match
In front of Neo Osaka
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 DiversityDiversity "When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!" 2
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "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
NMH3 04 Designated Match
On top of No Parking zone
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 Captain TreatmentCaptain Treatment "These guys are full-on attackers! Guard yourself watch for an opening! Remember to check your remaining power!" 1
NMH3 BONEBONE "One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!" 3

Perfect World 2

Location
NMH3 04 Designated Match
In alleyway near Keep Clear zone
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!" 4

Perfect World 3

Location
NMH3 04 Designated Match
Southeast corner of building lot near waterfront
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 DiversityDiversity "When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!" 1
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!" 1
NMH3 TripleputTripleput "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
NMH3 04 Designated Match
Behind the drive-in
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!" 1
NMH3 BONEBONE "One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!" 2

Perfect World 5

Location
NMH3 04 Designated Match
Beside the house with the brick fence by the cul de sac
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 DiversityDiversity "When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!" 1
NMH3 FullfaceFullface "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
NMH3 05 Designated Match
Northwest area, by the road
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 LeopardonLeopardon "If one of his shots hits you, it'll screw up your Death Glove! If he gets you in his sights, DODGE!" 1
NMH3 FullfaceFullface "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
NMH3 05 Designated Match
In the middle of the ruined buildings to the west
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 FullfaceFullface "He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!" 1
NMH3 DiversityDiversity "When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!" 4

Call of Battle 3

Location
NMH3 05 Designated Match
In the middle of the ruined buildings to the east
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 TripleputTripleput "Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!" 1
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "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
NMH3 05 Designated Match
West side of the shore
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 FullfaceFullface "He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!" 1
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "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
NMH3 05 Designated Match
East side of the shore
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 Space SheathSpace 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
NMH3 05 Designated Match
Near the blocked off area of road
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 TripleputTripleput "Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!" 1
NMH3 BONEBONE "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
NMH3 06 Designated Match
Beside the fountain near the interchange
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 DiversityDiversity "When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!" 1
NMH3 FullfaceFullface "He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!" 2
NMH3 BONEBONE "One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!" 2

Neo Brazil 2

Location
NMH3 06 Designated Match
Near the building to the northeast
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!" 1
NMH3 TripleputTripleput "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
NMH3 06 Designated Match
In the middle of the three stone tablets to the west
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 DiversityDiversity "When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!" 1
NMH3 BONEBONE "One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!" 3

Neo Brazil 4

Location
NMH3 06 Designated Match
In the middle of the four stone tablets to the east
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 TripleputTripleput "Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!" 1
NMH3 FullfaceFullface "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
NMH3 06 Designated Match
At the tip of the peninsula
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 MinoruMinoru "If one of the parasites shot out from its mouth latches onto you, you'll be rendered immobile!" 1
NMH3 TripleputTripleput "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
NMH3 07 Designated Match
Beside the first road heading to the beach
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 MinoruMinoru "If one of the parasites shot out from its mouth latches onto you, you'll be rendered immobile!" 1
NMH3 LeopardonLeopardon "If one of his shots hits you, it'll screw up your Death Glove! If he gets you in his sights, DODGE!" 1
NMH3 BONEBONE "One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!" 2

Call of Battle 2

Location
NMH3 07 Designated Match
In the middle of the ruined buildings area
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!" 3
NMH3 BONEBONE "One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!" 2

Call of Battle 3

Location
NMH3 07 Designated Match
Beside the brick fence by the ruins
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 FullfaceFullface "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
NMH3 07 Designated Match
In the middle of the ruined buildings to the far east
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 Captain TreatmentCaptain Treatment "These guys are full-on attackers! Guard yourself watch for an opening! Remember to check your remaining power!" 1
NMH3 FullfaceFullface "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
NMH3 07 Designated Match
On the west side of the beach by the cliff
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 Space PeacockSpace 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
NMH3 08 Designated Match
By the edge of the water near the interchange
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 TripleputTripleput "Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!" 1
NMH3 BONEBONE "One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!" 2
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!" 2

Thunderdome 2

Location
NMH3 08 Designated Match
Southeast, near WESN Mining
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 LeopardonLeopardon "If one of his shots hits you, it'll screw up your Death Glove! If he gets you in his sights, DODGE!" 1
NMH3 TripleputTripleput "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
NMH3 08 Designated Match
Southwest, beside the black metal fence by the edge of the water
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 DiversityDiversity "When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!" 3

Thunderdome 4

Location
NMH3 08 Designated Match
South of Coast Guard
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!" 1
NMH3 FullfaceFullface "He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!" 3

Thunderdome 5

Location
NMH3 08 Designated Match
Northeast area
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 TripleputTripleput "Watch out for his charges when he turns invisible! If you can dodge him, then get behind him and whoop his ass!" 1
NMH3 DiversityDiversity "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
NMH3 10 Designated Match
North, in front of the night club
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 Captain TreatmentCaptain Treatment "These guys are full-on attackers! Guard yourself watch for an opening! Remember to check your remaining power!" 1
NMH3 MinoruMinoru "If one of the parasites shot out from its mouth latches onto you, you'll be rendered immobile!" 1
NMH3 LeopardonLeopardon "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
NMH3 10 Designated Match
South, in front of the billboard near the highway
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 Captain TreatmentCaptain Treatment "These guys are full-on attackers! Guard yourself watch for an opening! Remember to check your remaining power!" 1
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!" 3

Perfect World

Location
NMH3 10 Designated Match
Between the two buildings with fire escapes
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 MinoruMinoru "If one of the parasites shot out from its mouth latches onto you, you'll be rendered immobile!" 1
NMH3 DiversityDiversity "When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!" 3

Thunderdome

Location
NMH3 10 Designated Match
On the road approaching Neo Osaka
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 DiversityDiversity "When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!" 2
NMH3 BONEBONE "One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!" 3

Call of Battle 1

Location
NMH3 10 Designated Match
Beside the brick fence by the ruins
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 DiversityDiversity "When his shields are up, your Beam Katana will be deflected! Aim for the dark fog when attacking!" 1
NMH3 FullfaceFullface "He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!" 1
NMH3 BONEBONE "One on one, he's not so tough! But watch out! His weapon attacks have plenty of range!" 1

Call of Battle 2

Location
NMH3 10 Designated Match
Near the last right turn
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 ChestholeChesthole "Watch out for his ranged attacks! He sucks at close combat, though. Dodge his mines and get in close!" 2
NMH3 FullfaceFullface "He'll rush in at you suddenly. When he draws his Space Katana, try to pull off a Perfect Dodge!" 2

Neo Brazil

Location
NMH3 10 Designated Match
At the center grass patch in the middle of the three stone tablets
Enemies How to Beat Qty.
NMH3 TripleputTripleput "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

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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

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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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