How to Beat Moirae Sisters - Clotho, Lachesis, Atropos: Moirae Sisters Weakness and Strategies

This is a guide to Moirae Sisters, a group of bosses in Shin Megami Tensei III HD Remaster (SMT Nocturne) for the Nintendo Switch, Steam, and PS4. Read on to know how to beat Moirae Sisters, Moirae Sisters' weaknesses, and best strategies against this boss!

Moirae Sisters Pre-Battle Guide

Recommended Magatama	Geis or Ankh
Recommended Level	50 or higher

Clotho Strengths and Weaknesses

Weaknesses

Weaknesses
None, but Phys and Magic attacks can go a long way.

Clotho does not have any elemental weakness, however, using Phys and Magic attacks is useful for dealing damage.

Strengths

Attacks	Light, Charm/Mind
Void	Light, Dark, Ailments
Support	Dia, Diarama, Mediarama

Clotho uses Light and Charm skills, so we suggest not bringing along demons that are weak to these types of attacks. Likewise, Clotho can void Light, Dark, and Ailment skills, so never use these types of attacks on her as you'll only be wasting your turns.

Clotho has Dia, Diarama, and Mediarama to heal herself and her party up. However, do not be discouraged as she only has a limited number of turns, just keep dealing damage to take her out immediately.

Lachesis Strengths and Weaknesses

Weaknesses

Weaknesses
None, but Phys and Magic attacks can go a long way.

Lachesis does not have any elemental weakness, however, using Phys and Magic attacks is useful for dealing damage.

Strengths

Attacks	None, aside from Normal Attack
Void	Light, Dark, Ailments
Support	Tetrakarn, Makarakarn, Tarukaja, Makakaja, Rakunda, Rakukaja

Lachesis does not have any elemental attacks and is a full Support build. She will mainly use her Support skills to enhance her sisters' attacks and protect her party from your attacks.

She also voids Light, Dark, and Ailment skills, so never use these types of attacks on her as you'll only be wasting your turns.

Lachesis has an arsenal of Support skills including Tetrakarn which blocks your party's Phys attacks, Makarakarn which blocks your party's Magic attacks, Tarukaja, Makakaja, Rakunda and Rakukaja.

Atropos Strengths and Weaknesses

Weaknesses

Weaknesses
None, but Phys and Magic attacks can go a long way.

Atropos does not have any elemental weakness, however, using Phys and Magic attacks is useful for dealing damage.

Strengths

Attacks	Fire, Ice, Elec, Force
Void	Light, Dark, Ailments

Atropos is the sisters' main damage dealer, and mainly utilizes both single-target and multi-target Fire, Ice, Elec, and Force attacks, so we highly recommend bringing along demons that can block any of these types of attacks. Likewise, Atropos voids Light, Dark, and Ailment skills, so don't use these types of attacks as you'll only be wasting your turn.

Best Demons to Use Against Moirae Sisters

Best Demons to Use
Makami	Dionysus	Kushi Mitama
Sarutahiko	Loki	Oni
Hell Biker	Amaterasu

How to Beat Moirae Sisters

Prioritize Killing Clotho First

Clotho should be your main target at the beginning of the fight. With her still alive, the Moirae Sisters will just keep receiving heals. So, take Clotho out first to prevent prolonging this battle.

Kill Atropos After Clotho

The next priority target after finishing off Clotho is Atropos. The battle will go on smoother if you cut off the Moirae Sisters' damage dealer.

Ignore Lachesis, let her buff up her sister—you can always block Atropos' attacks with items or abilities. You will receive little to no damage once you kill Atropos and are left with Lachesis at the end.

Use a Magic Mirror or Makarakarn to Repel All Foes' Magic Attacks

Clotho and Atropos utilize Magic attacks, so we highly recommend using a Magic Mirror or activating Makarakarn to Repel their Magic attacks to cut off their turns and, at the same time, reflecting the damage onto them.

You may obtain a Magic Mirror in Rag's Jewelry.

Rag's Jewelry Shop

No Resistance Against Phys Attacks

The Moirae Sisters have no resistance against Phys Attacks, so don't hesitate to use these types of attacks on them.

No Resistance Against Magic Attacks Except for Light, Dark, and Ailments

Every Moirae Sister voids Light, Dark, and Ailments. However, be comfortable using other elemental Magic attacks as they cannot block or counter these.

Dedicate a Turn to Raise Your Party's Defense / Evasion Rate Against Clotho's Light Instakill

Clotho utilizes Mahama. If you cannot block Light nor have demons that can, we highly suggest always dedicating a turn to raise your party's defense or evasion rate, especially against Mahama to avert the chances of an Instakill happening. Clotho could target anyone in your party, and if the unlucky ally does not block Light, they will surely die.

Debuff Your Enemies

Use Tarunda or War Cry to lower its Phys/Magic Attacks. You will take less damage if you debuff its attacks. Use Rakunda to lower its defense, to make it more vulnerable to your attacks.

Alternatively, you can use Fog Breath or Sukunda as these debuffs will decrease its chance of dodging your attacks.

Buff Your Attacks

Use a buff like Focus or Tarukaja before using a Phys attack. This allows you to maximize your Phys Attack's damage output in the short turns you get.

Use a buff like Makakaja before using a Magic skill. This allows you to maximize your Magic Attack's damage output in the short turns you get.

Have At Least One Dedicated Healer in Your Party

Summon demons that have Dia or Media so your party can restore HP as you move along the battle. This will be ideal especially in situations wherein you have no available Recovery items on hand.

Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne Related Boss Guides

Boss Guides

Story Boss Guides

Story Bosses
Forneus	Specter
Thor	Berith
Ose	Kaiwan
Mizuchi	Moirae Sisters
Specter (2nd Encounter)	Girimekhala
Sakahagi	Specter (3rd Encounter)
Aciel	Skadi
Albion and Zoas	Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel
Futomimi	Mot
Mitra	Samael
Ahriman	Noah
Thor (2nd Encounter)	Baal
Lucifer	Kagutsuchi

Maniax / Chronicles Only Boss Guides

Matador	Daisojou
Dante	Hell Biker
White Rider	Red Rider
Black Rider	Pale Rider
Dante (2nd Encounter)	Mother Harlot
Trumpeter	Beelzebub
Metatron

Mini-Boss Guides

Troll	Orthrus
Yaksini	Eligor
Koppa Tengu and Incubus	Naga
Surt	Mada

Optional Bosses

Nekomata	Oni
Fuu-Ki	Kin-Ki
Sui-Ki	Ongyo-Ki
Black Frost