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How to Beat Aciel: Aciel Weakness and Strategies
This is a guide to Aciel, a boss in Shin Megami Tensei III HD Remaster (SMT Nocturne) for the Nintendo Switch, Steam, and PS4. Read on to know how to beat Aciel, Aciel's weaknesses, and best strategies against this boss!
| Aciel Articles | |
|---|---|
 How to Beat Aciel |
 Aciel Stats and Skills |
Aciel Pre-Battle Guide
| Recommended Magatama | Vimana, Geis, or Djed |
|---|---|
| Recommended Level | 70 or higher |
Strengths and Weaknesses
Weaknesses
| Weaknesses | ||
|---|---|---|
| None, but Phys and Magic attacks can go a long way |
Aciel does not have any elemental weakness, however, using both but Phys and Magic attacks is useful for dealing damage.
Strengths
| Attacks | Almighty, Phys |
|---|---|
| Reflect | Dark |
| Absorb | Light, Ailments |
| Support | Dekaja, Dekunda, Dragon Eye |
Aciel utilizes Almighty attacks including Mana Drain and Sol Niger, a multi-target attack that reduces foes' HP to 1. Likewise, it also uses Phys attacks, so we highly recommend to always use an Attack Mirror or Tetrakarn to avoid situations where all it takes for Aciel to kill you is by attacking after it drops your HP to 1.
Aciel can reflect Dark and absorb Light and Ailment skills, so never use these types of attacks as you'll only be wasting your turn. It also has three Support skills including Dekaja, Dekunda, and Dragon Eye which grants Aciel four extra turns.
Best Demons to Use Against Aciel
| Best Demons to Use | ||
|---|---|---|
 Oni
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 Daisoujou
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 Hell Biker
|
 Kali
|
 Red Rider
|
 Black Rider
|
 Dominion
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 Throne
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 Amaterasu
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 Ose
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How to Beat Aciel
Always Dedicate a Turn to Use an Attack Mirror or Tetrakarn Against Sol Niger
Aciel uses Sol Niger, a multi-target attack that reduces foes' HP to 1. Likewise, it also uses Phys attacks, so we highly recommend to always use an Attack Mirror or Tetrakarn to avoid situations where all it takes for Aciel to kill you is by attacking after it drops your HP to 1.
You may obtain an Attack Mirror in Rag's Jewelry.
Buff Your Attacks But Don't Overinvest
Aciel has Dekaja which negates all your party's buffs. It is fine to still buff yourself and your allies but don't overdo it or Aciel will simply cancel it out in a single turn.
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.
Don't Overinvest in Debuffing
Aciel has Dekunda which negates your Debuffs on it. It is fine to debuff Aciel but you shouldn't overinvest or Aciel will simply cancel it all out in a single turn.
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.
No Resistance Against Phys Attacks
Aciel has no resistance against Phys Attacks, so don't hesitate to use these types of attacks on it.
No Resistance Against Magic Attacks Except for Light, Dark, and Ailments
Aciel reflects Dark, and absorbs Light and Ailments. However, be comfortable using other elemental Magic attacks as Aciel cannot block or counter these.
Have At Least One Dedicated Healer in Your Party
Summon demons that have Dia, Media, or the skill's other variants, 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
Story Boss Guides
Maniax / Chronicles Only Boss Guides
 Matador |
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 Dante |
 Hell Biker |
 White Rider |
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 Black Rider |
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 Mada |
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 Sui-Ki |
 Ongyo-Ki |
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How to Beat Aciel: Aciel Weakness and Strategies
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