How to Beat Amanozako

Amanozako is a boss in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (SMT V). Read on to know the best strategies to use against Amanozako, Amanozako's weaknesses, best demons to use against Amanozako, and the best buffs to use to counter Amanozako, and the most effective strategies to use to beat Amanozako!

How to Beat Amanozako

Apply Attack and Defense Debuffs Start the Battle With Electric-Immune Fighters Use Shards/Gems to Maximize Turns Keep Backup Demons WIth Strong Ice/Fire Attacks Maximize DPS when 2nd Magatsuhi Attack is Used

Apply Attack and Defense Debuffs

Defense debuffs is extremely vital if you wish to cut down the battle's duration by folds. Attack debuffs on the otherhand, are not as valuable but if luck does not side with you then chances are your demons will quickly run out of MP. This is because reducing Amanozako's damage will also reduce the MP drained by Spirit Drain so reducing her damage output will also prolong your DPS' duration.

Start the Battle With Electric-Immune Fighters

A 3 man electric immune comp and Nahobino using Makarakarn to repel Mazionga.

The battle starts with your team's turn. Maximize this by not spending turns swapping demons and laying all the damage instantly. On Amanozako's first turn, she'll attack then follow up her move with Mazionga which grants your team a free turn. Her next turns will also be either Spirit Drains or Mazionga which can effectively increase your team's survival rate.

Use Shards/Gems to Maximize Turns

If you are running a Physical build or your demons run out of MP mid-fight, use Shards or Gems from your inventory to continue your assault. Getting as much damage as you can every turn is necessary to skip her critical HP phase.

Time Your Sea of Stars to Maximize MP Gain

Sea of Stars will not replenish your MP from 0 to full but it does restore a huge chunk of it. Avoid using it too early or if only one demon lacks MP. Maximize its effect by using it mid-fight to gain its max value and avoid consuming a turn healing your party.

Use Force Dampener on 2nd Magatsuhi

Once Amanozako prepares her 2nd Magatsuhi attack, she will unleash Mazanma followed by Tentarafoo. Avoid the ailment attack and a huge amount of damage by blocking it with Force Dampener.

Use All Your Strongest Move From Here

Once Amanozako's initial Magatsuhi attack is over, she'll use Mediarama on herself than begin her 2nd Phase's moveset. She'll start including Mazanma on her attack rotation and she'll also start blocking with Makarakarn. However, if you deal enough damage to her, you can kill her before she can even use her heal on herself. Capitalize on this to avoid a huge chunk of the battle.

Best Demons to Use Against Amanozako

Demons That Block Electric and has Magic Attacks

Physical skills are a no-go against Amanozako due to her Heavenly Counter ability. Demons that can negate Amanozako's Mazionga while being able to deal consistent damage are highly recommended.

Dominion WIth Divine Talisman

Dominion is a demon(angel) that can block Electric attacks as well. Unfortunately, it doesn't have much offensive skils that are usable against Amanozako so fusing Essences to Dominion is a near-necessity. However, we still recommend Dominion on the team thanks to Sea of Stars, a Divine Magatsuhi Skill that restores a Medium amount of MP to the team. This allows your party to keep the offensive without running out of MP thanks to Amanozako's Spirit Drain.

Amanozako Stats and Weaknesses

Recommended Level

Recommended Level	Location	Drops
50+	・Shinagawa North Pier ・Part of the A Power Beyond Control sidequest	Grimoire x2

Amanozako Stats

Amanozako Weaknesses and Resistances

Elemental Weaknesses and Resistances

Status Ailments Resistances

Amanozako Skill Proficiencies

Elemental

Other

Amanozako Skills

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Glasya-Labolas	Naamah
Eisheth	Yuzuru and Hayataro
Agrat	Beelzebub
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Hydra	Eligor
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Chernobog	Arioch
Abdiel	Odin
Zeus	Vasuki
Metatron	Tsukuyomi
Nuwa	Abdiel
Lucifer	Lucifer (Secret Ending)

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Pazuzu	Anahita
King Frost	Thunderbird
Loki	Belphegor
Moloch	Amanozako
Camael	Abaddon
Arahabaki	Khonsu
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Huang Long	Asura and Mithras
Amon	Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel
Belial	Michael
Inanna	Danu
Maria	Khonsu Ra
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Oyamatsumi	Horus
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Artemis	Cleopatra
Mephisto	Matador
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