Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne (SMT Nocturne)

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

How to Beat Thor (2nd Encounter)

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 .

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How to Beat Thor

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

drain

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

debilitate

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

avenge

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

tarukaja

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

prayer

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.

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