Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne (SMT Nocturne)

How to Beat Albion & Zoas: Albion & Zoas Weakness and Strategies

How to Beat Albion & Zoas

This is a guide to Albion & Zoas, bosses in Shin Megami Tensei III HD Remaster (SMT Nocturne) for the Nintendo Switch, Steam, and PS4. Read on to know how to beat Albion & Zoas, Albion's & Zoas' weaknesses, and best strategies against these bosses!

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Albion Pre-Battle Guide

Recommended Magatama Vimana Magatama
Recommended Level 70 or higher

Strengths and Weaknesses

Albion Weaknesses

Weaknesses
None, but Phys Attacks can go a long way.

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

Albion Strengths

Attacks Phys
Void Light, Dark, Ailments
Support Call Zoa

Albion utilizes both single-target and multi-target Phys attacks, so we highly recommend bringing along demons that can block this type of attack. Albion can void Light, Dark, and Ailments so never use these types of attacks as you'll only be wasting your turn.

Albion uses Call Zoa that summons four Zoas at the beginning of the battle and which Albion uses to revive a Zoa that has been finished off.

Luvah Weaknesses

Weaknesses
Elec

Luvah Strengths

Attacks Force
Reflect Force
Void Light, Dark, Ailments
Support Samarecarm

Luvah utilizes both single-target and multi-target Force attacks, so don't bring along demons that are weak towards Force.

Luvah can reflect Force, and void Light, Dark, and Ailment skills, so never use these types of attacks as you'll only be wasting your turn. Likewise, it has Samarecarm which is mainly used to revive Albion.

Urizen Weaknesses

Weaknesses
Ice

Urizen Strengths

Attacks Fire
Reflect Fire
Void Light, Dark, Ailments
Support Samarecarm

Urizen utilizes both single-target and multi-target Fire attacks, so don't bring along demons that are weak towards Fire.

Urizen can reflect Fire, and void Light, Dark, and Ailment skills, so never use these types of attacks as you'll only be wasting your turn. Likewise, it has Samarecarm which is mainly used to revive Albion.

Tharmas Weaknesses

Weaknesses
Fire

Tharmas Strengths

Attacks Ice
Reflect Ice
Void Light, Dark, Ailments
Support Samarecarm

Tharmas utilizes both single-target and multi-target Ice attacks, so don't bring along demons that are weak towards Ice.

Tharmas can reflect Ice, and void Light, Dark, and Ailment skills, so never use these types of attacks as you'll only be wasting your turn. Likewise, it has Samarecarm which is mainly used to revive Albion.

Urthona Weaknesses

Weaknesses
Force

Urthona Strengths

Attacks Elec
Reflect Elec
Void Light, Dark, Ailments
Support Samarecarm

Urthona utilizes both single-target and multi-target Elec attacks, so don't bring along demons that are weak towards Elec.

Urthona can reflect Elec, and void Light, Dark, and Ailment skills, so never use these types of attacks as you'll only be wasting your turn. Likewise, it has Samarecarm which is mainly used to revive Albion.

Best Demons to Use Against Albion

Best Demons to Use
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Black Rider iconBlack Rider Shiva iconShiva Pazuzu iconPazuzu
Raphael iconRaphael Okuninushi iconOkuninushi Amaterasu iconAmaterasu

How to Beat Albion

Use Phys and Almighty Attacks for AOE Damage

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Albion and the Zoas have a combination of Elemental strengths and weaknesses, however, they cannot block Phys nor Almighty attacks, so we highly recommend using these types of attacks to finish them off more easily.

Drain Zoas MP

It is ideal to drain the Zoas' MP so they cannot revive Albion at any point. Use a skill like Mana Drain to drain enemies' MP.

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.

Debuff Enemies

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

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

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

makarakarn

All Zoas in this fight utilize Magic attacks, so we highly recommend using a Magic Mirror or activating Makarakarn to Repel all foes' Magic attacks to cut off their turns.

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

Rag's Jewelry Shop

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.

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