How to Beat Thor (2nd Encounter): Thor Weakness and Strategies

This is a guide to Thor (2nd Encounter), 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 Thor, Thor's weaknesses, and best strategies against this boss!

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Thor Pre-Battle Guide

Recommended Magatama	Adama or Narukami
Recommended Level	80 or higher

Strengths and Weaknesses

Weaknesses

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

Thor does not have any elemental weakness, however, using either boosted Phys or Magic attacks is useful for dealing damage.

Strengths

Attacks	Elec, Phys
Reflect	Elec and Light
Void	Dark, Nerve, and Mind
Resist	Curse
Support	Tarukaja, Focus, Makakaja, Dekunda, Dekaja, Dragon Eye

Thor utilizes both single-target and multi-target Elec attacks, and single-target Phys attacks. We recommend bringing along demons that can block these types of attacks.

Thor reflects Elec and Light, and resists Dark, Nerve, and Mind, so don't use these skills as you'll only be wasting your turn.

This time around, Thor has six Support skills including Tarukaja, Focus, Makakaja, Dekunda, Dekaja, and Dragon Eye which grants Thor four extra turns .

Best Demons to Use Against Thor

Best Demons to Use
Shiisaa	Mizuchi	Kali
Red Rider	Barong	Amaterasu
Mother Harlot	Vishnu	Mada

How to Beat Thor

Counter Thor's Phys Attack Chain with Tetrakarn, Attack Mirror, or Block/Drain Phys

Thor will have a default Phys attack chain after it uses Dragon Eye. We suggest using Tetrakarn or Attack Mirror to reflect the massive damage that Thor will inflict. We also suggest summoning demons that can Block/Drain Phys as an alternative.

The Phys attack chain is as follows:
Dragon Eye ➡ Tarukaja ➡ Focus ➡ Phys.

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

Rag's Jewelry Shop

Counter Thor's Elec Attack Chain with Makarakarn, Magic Mirror, or Block/Drain Elec

Thor will have a default Elec attack chain after it uses Dragon Eye. We suggest using Makarakarn or Magic Mirror to reflect the heavy damage that Thor will inflict. We also suggest summoning demons that can Block/Drain Elec as an alternative.

The Elec attack chain is as follows:
Dragon Eye ➡ Makakaja ➡ Elec.

Cast Debilitate At Least Once Before Attacking

Thor has a high chance of dodging your attacks in this fight. We highly recommend using Debilitate on Thor to lower its Attack/Defense/Evasion/Hit Rate all in a single turn.

Alternatively, you can 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

Learn Counterattack Skills

Passive counterattack skills such as Avenge, Counter, or Retaliate will come in handy as you can perform a heavy counterattack (more so if you have stacked Tarukaja) on Thor if it decides to use a Phys attack on you. Deal as much damage as you can in any way.

Always Buff 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.

Likewise, we recommend stacking the buff skill until it has reached its limit.

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