How to Beat Noah: Noah Weakness and Strategies

This is a guide to Noah, 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 Noah, Noah's weaknesses, and the best strategies against this boss!

Noah Pre-Battle Guide

Recommended Magatama	Kailash, Vimana, Geis
Recommended Level	80 or higher

We recommend equipping any Magatama that raises Vit by at least +4.

First Phase Strengths and Weaknesses

First Phase Weaknesses

Weaknesses
None, but Phys attacks can go a long way

Noah does not have any elemental weakness. However, in the first phase, you can use Phys attacks before it casts Aurora.

First Phase Strengths

Attacks	Fire, Ice, Elec, Force
Reflect	Fire*, Ice*, Elec*, Force*, Phys
Void	Light, Dark, Ailments
Support/Other	Aurora

Noah uses single-target Fire, Ice, Elec, Force in the first phase. It voids Light, Dark, and Ailments, likewise it has a skill called Aurora which changes its elemental affinities.

The table below will show you which elemental Magic attack you can use as indicated by Noah's attack.

Noah's Attack	Element You Can Use
Fire*	Ice
Ice*	Fire
Elec*	Force
Force*	Elec

Second Phase Strengths and Weaknesses

Second Phase Weaknesses

Weaknesses
None

Noah does not have any elemental weakness, and the Magic attacks you can effectively use will depend on Noah's elemental affinities after it casts Aurora.

Second Phase Strengths

Attacks	Fire, Ice, Elec, Force, Domination
Reflect	Fire*, Ice*, Elec*, Force*, Phys
Void	Light, Dark, Ailments
Resist	Almighty
Support/Other	Aurora, Dekaja, Dekunda

In the second phase, Noah switches out to multi-target Magic attacks and uses Domination, a single-target attack that drains a massive amount of HP and MP.

Noah's elemental affinities will change every time it uses Aurora, however, it will always reflect Phys. The table below will show you which elemental Magic attack you can use as indicated by Noah's attack.

Noah's Attack	Element You Can Use
Fire*	Ice
Ice*	Fire
Elec*	Force
Force*	Elec

Furthermore, Noah voids Light, Dark, and Ailments, and is highly resistant to Almighty. Noah has three support skills including Aurora which changes the element Noah reflects, Dekaja, and Dekunda.

Best Demons to Use Against Noah

Best Demons to Use
Pixie	Kurama Tengu	Titania
White Rider	Red Rider	Black Rider
Yurlungur	Amaterasu	Vishnu

How to Beat Noah

Stack Up Makakaja for the First Several Turns

Elemental Magic is the game for this fight. We recommend stacking up Makakaja until the skill reaches its limit in the first several turns while you keep track and adjust to Noah's elemental affinity as it changes.

No Resistance to Phys in the First Phase

Noah will not reflect Phys in the first phase. However, take note when Noah uses Aurora as it will now then be able to reflect Phys.

Closely Follow Noah's Attack Cycle

The cycle of Noah's attack will always start with Fire, then Ice, Elec, and finally Force, then starts over again with Fire. The elemental Magic attack you can use is indicated by Noah's attack.

Noah's Attack	Element You Can Use
Fire	Ice
Ice	Fire
Elec	Force
Force	Elec

Immediately Use Tetrakarn or Attack Mirror Once Noah Uses Phys

Noah will try to mask which element it will be non-resistant against by using Phys attacks. Immediately use Tetrakarn or Attack Mirror so Noah will decide to switch out to Magic attacks.

You may obtain an Attack Mirror at Rag's Jewelry Shop.

Rag's Jewelry Shop

Avoid Using Almighty

Noah is highly resistant to Almighty. Refrain from using this type of attack as you'll only be wasting your turn.

Always Top Up Your Party's HP

Always top up HP to full to survive Noah's skill Domination, a single-target attack that drains a massive amount of HP and MP.

Summon Demons with the Highest Vit Stat

We recommend summoning your demons with the highest Vit stats to survive Domination. Likewise, this battle will be long as Noah is tanky. A Vit stat of at least 23 is good.

Get One Ally to Cast Debuffs As Often As You Can

We highly recommend using Debilitate on Noah to lower its Attack/Defense/Evasion/Hit Rate all in a single turn.

Alternatively, you can use Tarunda or War Cry to lower its Phys/Magic Attacks. Use Rakunda to lower its defense, or you can use Fog Breath or Sukunda as these debuffs will decrease its chances of dodging your attacks.

Best Buff and Debuff Skills

Have a Dedicated Healer that Has Multi-Target Healing

Summon a demon that has Prayer, Mediarahan, or Mediarama, 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