List of Best Demons

This is a list of the Best Demons in Shin Megami Tensei III HD Remaster (SMT Nocturne) for the Switch, PS4, and Steam! Read on to know which are the best early game demons, the best mid game demons, and the best late game demons to have for your playthrough.

Best Early-Game Demons

Below is our list of the best demons for the early-game of Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne HD Remaster (SMT Nocturne). We will be adding to this list as we recruit and level-up better and stronger demons!

Early Game Demon Directory
Ame-no-Uzume	Archangel	Blob	Momunofu
Take-Minakata	Will o' Wisp

Ame-no-Uzume

Base Level	18	Race	Megami
Weakness	Elec
Null	Force/Light

Skills Learned
Dia	Patra
Hama	Petradi
Stun Needle	Detain

Ame-no Uzume Strengths

The Ame-no-Uzume is one of the best early-game demons that can be attained through Fusion. One of the biggest reasons for this is that she can learn the Media skill, making her a great healer for your squad.

She is particularly useful during the Matador Boss Fight since she nullifies Force skills while providing heals for your team.

Ame-no-Uzume Stats and Skills

Archangel

Base Level	18	Race	Divine
Weakness	Ice/Dark
Repel	Light

Skills Learned
Wing Buffet	Hama
Persuade	Estoma
Tarukaja	Mighty Gust
Diarama

Archangel Strengths

Archangel made it into the list because it has one of the best exploration spells in the game. After reaching level 20, Archangel will learn Estoma - a spell that reduces enemy encounters until a new Kagutsuchi.

This is useful for Normal and Hard difficulty players who need to travel to unexplored places as it reduces the chances of fighting a battle you are unprepared for.

Archangel Stats and Skills

Blob

Base Level	16	Race	Foul
Weakness	Ice/Light
Strong	Phys
Null	Dark

Skills Learned
Tarunda	Toxic Sting
Last Resort	Marin Karin
Mana Drain	Zanma

Blob Strengths

Blob is a great early game tank, due its high vitality despite its low-level. They can be caught during a Full Kagutsuchi and, once in the team, have a great starting skill, Tarunda. This skill weakens the enemy party's damage resistance and damage dealt, and it stacks as well!

A good role for him would be a supporting tank that takes hits while weakening the enemy's damage and defense. However, while resistant to physical damage and immune to Dark, remember that it is weak to both Ice and Light.

Blob Stats and Skills

Momunofu

Base Level	20	Race	Brute
Weakness	Ailments
Strong	Phys

Skills Learned
Lunge	Life Bonus
Brutal Slash	Persuade
Kamikaze	Focus

Momunofu Strengths

The Momunofu truly shines when it evolves into its second form: the Arahabaki. The evolved form nullifies Phys, Dark, and Light skills, making it an amazing tank that cannot be instantly killed.

Momunofu Stats and Skills

Take-Minakata

Base Level	17	Race	Kishin
Weakness	Fire/Nerve
Null	Light
Repel	Elec

Skills Learned
Dark Might	Mazio
Makajam	Zionga
Stun Gaze	Dekaja
Focus	Intimidate

Take-Minakata Strengths

The Take-Minakata is a good demon to have simply because of his many uses.

His low-level is perfect for fusion experiments, while his skillset and base stats can also allow him to function as an active party member.

Take-Minakata has many skills for supports (buff and debuffs), while still being able to learn good offense and recruitment skills. All these factors make him a perfect addition to rosters of players who are still in the process of leveling up.

Take-Minakata Stats and Skills

Will o' Wisp

Base Level	1	Race	Foul
Weakness	Magic/Light
Strong	Phys
Null	Dark

Skills Learned
Zan	Needle Rush
Riberama	Deathtouch
Last Resort	Makakaja

Will o' Wisp Strengths

While very squishy and starting only at a measly level 1, the Will o' Wisp is one of the best demons for early game due to its Riberama Skill. Since it starts at level 1, it should quickly reach level 3 quickly after only a few battles, unlocking the skill.

It can then be kept outside of the active roster, using Riberama through the command menu to increase player demon encounters. Not only is this skill good for farming EXP and Macca, it is also handy for finding demons to recruit.

Will o' Wisp Stats and Skills

Best Mid-Game Demons

Below is our list of the best demons for the early-game of Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne HD Remaster (SMT Nocturne). We will be adding to this list as we recruit and level-up better and stronger demons!

Mid-Game Demon Directory
Arahabaki	Daisoujou	Naga	Pisaca
Titania	Yaksini

Arahabaki

Base Level	30	Race	Vile
Weakness	All Other
Null	Phys/Light/Dark
Repel	Ice

Skills Learned
Stone Gaze	Panic Voice
Mabufula	Mudo
Drain Attack

Arahabaki Strengths

The Arahabaki is an amazing demon to have in your roster simply due to its many resistances.

Being completely immune to Physical attacks, the Arahabaki will make several of your battles and boss fights easier to handle.

Arahabaki Stats and Skills

Daisoujou

Base Level	37	Race	Fiend
Null	Nerve
Repel	Light/Dark
Drain	Curse/Mind

Skills Learned
Mamudoon	Mahamaon
Meditation	Preach
Prayer

Daisoujou Strengths

Daisoujou is a good mid-game demon due to its support potential and magical burst. With insta-kill skills like Mamudoon and Mahamaon (covering both Light and Dark types), Daisoujou does not want for offensive spells.

Supporting is on the table with its Prayer skill, which fully heals the party and removes all ailments. While MP management is an issue, it is easily solved by its Meditation ability, which allows it to keep using Prayer despite its high MP cost.

Daisoujou Stats and Skills

Naga

Base Level	28	Race	Snake
Weakness	Fire
Drain	Elec

Skills Learned
Trade	Fog Breath
Zionga	Tarukaja
Drain Attack	Hell Thrust
Life Gain

Naga Strengths

Naga is a great addition to any mid-level roster as a Tank/Damage Dealer due to his good Strength and Vitality stats. What makes him special is his Drain Attack, one of his basic skills, as he can last long in battles while simultaneously doing consistent damage to the enemy party.

Additionally, he evolves into Naga Raja, which, once fully maxed out, will learn Null: Fire, therefore negating the one weakness he has.

Naga Stats and Skills

Pisaca

Base Level	28	Race	Haunt
Weakness	Fire
Null	Dark/Curse/Mind

Skills Learned
Sukunda	Riberama
Lucky Find	Trafuri
Stun Gaze	Venom Bite
Estoma	Liftoma
Life Drain	Sonic Wave
Watchful	Lightoma
Dekunda	Mazionga

Pisaca Strengths

The Pisaca sold to players by the Shady Broken (1st Kalpa Dungeon) is one of the best utility demons you can have in your roster.

Many of his skills revolve around dungeon clearing and world exploration. He can cast Riberama/Estoma for managing encounter rates, and Liftoma/Lightoma for tricky dungeons.

Players can level him up and then simply stick him inside their rosters as a permanent utility addition.

Pisaca Stats and Skills

Titania

Base Level	57	Race	Fairy
Strong	Magic
Repel	Light/Dark

Skills Learned
Plead	Pulinpa
Glacial Blast	Mediarahan
Prayer	Mana Surge
Charisma

Titania Strengths

Titania is a mid- to high-level Demon that excels in Magic. She can be turned into an offensive magic caster if she's fused (and she imports ma-/-dyne skills from other demons).

However, her biggest strength is her high mana pool and her skill, Prayer, which fully heals the party and removes all ailments.

Titania Stats and Skills

Yaksini

Base Level	43	Race	Femme
Weakness	Elec
Null	Force

Skills Learned
Fog Breath	Kidnap
Guillotine	Binding Cry
Null: Ice

Yaksini Strengths

Yaksini is a well-rounded, mid-game demon that has high stats for every attribute. She can dish out offensive attacks and magic with consistency, as well as inflict Nerve debuffs on a party-wide scale.

When fully-leveled, she becomes immune to both Force and Ice, making her great for maps that have demons with that element.

Yaksini Stats and Skills

Best Late-Game Demons

Below is our list of the best demons for the early-game of Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne HD Remaster (SMT Nocturne). We will be adding to this list as we recruit and level-up better and stronger demons!

Late-Game Demon Directory
Rangda	Dante	Raidou	Uber Pixie
Beelzebub (Fly)	Metatron

Rangda

Base Level	72	Race	Femme
Weakness	Elec
Repel	Phys

Skills Learned
Stun Claw	Mana Refill
Avenge	Makajamon
Hellfire	Debilitate

Rangda Strengths

Rangda is a high-level Demon that boasts Phys nullification and high stats in every single attribute.

Once fully-leveled, Rangda truly shines, gaining a complete set of skills for Offensive Magic, Magic Reflect (Makarakarn), Debuffs (especially Debilitate, a stacking debuff which lowers ALL performance stats of the enemy party), Buffs, and even a Diarahan!

Rangda Stats and Skills

Dante

Base Level	80	Race	Fiend
Strong	Phys/Magic
Null	Light/Dark/Ailments

Skills Learned
Intimidate	Showtime
Son's Oath	Stinger
Twosome Time	Never Yield
Provoke	Holy Star
Whirlwind	Roundtrip
Rebellion	E & I

Dante Strengths

Dante is a high-level Demon that is strong against Phys and Magic attacks and is immune to instant death spells and ailments.

Son's Oath can permanently amplify his offensive power. Dante has several skills which deal high damage to single or multiple foes. Dante is very much an offensive Demon and has no weaknesses.

How to Get Dante

Raidou

Base Level	80	Race	???
Strong	Phys/Magic
Null	Light/Dark/Ailments

Skills Learned
Arbitration	Endure
Provoke	Boogie-Woogie
Enter Yoshitsune	Mishaguji Raiden
Hitokoto Storm	Raptor Guardian
Mokoi Boomerang	Tekisatsu
Raidou the Eternal	Jiraiya Dance

Raidou Strengths

Raidou is a high-level Demon that is strong against Phys and Magic attacks and is immune to instant death spells and ailments.

Raidou the Eternal can permanently amplify his offensive power. Raidou has several skills which deal high damage to single or multiple foes. Raidou, like Dante, is an offensive Demon who has no weaknesses.

Uber Pixie

Base Level	80	Race	Fairy
Strong	Elec

Skills Learned
Mediarahan	Megidolaon
Samarecarm	Endure
Maziodyne

Uber Pixie Strengths

Commonly known among fans as Uber Pixie, this super-powered Pixie can be acquired in the Fifth Kalpa of the Labyrinth of Amala.

This Uber Pixie has high stats, and is equipped with high-level skills such as Megidolaon and Mediarahan.

How to Get Uber Pixie

Beelzebub (Fly)

Base Level	95	Race	Tyrant
Null	Ailments
Repel	Light/Dark

Skills Learned
Makakaja	Mazio
Life Aid	Elec Boost
Watchful	Mamudoon
Megidolaon	Victory Cry
Maziodyne	Death Flies

Beelzebub (Fly) Strengths

Beelzebub (Fly) has high base stats. His Str stats is especially high, making him a good Physical damage dealer. Beelzebub also can't be knocked down due to his death and ailment resistances.

Beelzebub (Fly) can learn an array of powerful high-level skills such as Death Flies. One essential skill is Victory Cry, as it removes the need to heal after every battle.

How to Get Beelzebub (Fly)

Metatron

Base Level	95	Race	Seraph
Null	Light/Dark/Ailments

Skills Learned
Makakaja	Tarukaja
Mahamaon	Megidolaon
Debilitate	Victory Cry
Fire of Sinai

Metatron Strengths

Metatron has very high base stats and a particularly high Mag stat, making him an excellent offensive magic user.

Metatron also has a few very useful buffs and debuffs, making him a very essential part of any team. Victory Cry also makes it so that he doesn't need to be healed after every battle.

How to Fuse Metatron

Recruiting the Best Team

While this is our list of best demons, it really is up to the player to find the best team composition for their playstyle.

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne offers many options for builds through its Magatama system. It only makes sense that the team composition is something that can be left to player choice, as well.

How to Recruit Demons

Keep your favorite demons strong through Fusion

Players keep demons for different reasons. But, due to the nature of the areas and demon levels, most early game demons will eventually fall behind.

To keep using your favorite demons as you progress through the game, we suggest going the route of Fusion. Click the link below for our detailed Fusion Guide!

Detailed Fusion Chart - Fusion Calculator Guide

Raise your level to keep recruiting stronger demons

Demon recruitment relies on the player's level, relative to the demons they want to recruit.

If you find that offers are getting constantly refused, it could mean that your level is too low to recruit the demon. Consider leveling up first before trying again.

There are other factors that affect recruitment and you can find out about them in our How to Recruit page!

Leveling Guide: Best Leveling Areas

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Related Demons

List of Demons

Demons by Race

Avatar	Avian	Beast
Brute	Deity	Divine
Dragon	Element	Entity
Fairy	Fallen	Femme
Fiend	Foul	Fury
Genma	Haunt	Holy
Jirae	Kishin	Lady
Megami	Mitama	Night
Others	Raptor	Seraph
Snake	Tyrant	Vile
Wargod	Wilder	Yoma