Persona 5 Boss Weaknesses: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Crushing Cognitive Calamities
So, you’re ready to dive into the Metaverse, huh? Excellent! But let’s get real. The cognitive bosses in Persona 5 are no pushovers. They have quirks, resistances, and weaknesses. Lucky for you, here’s a handy guide to exploit their weaknesses. Just the facts.
King Kamoshida: The Volleyball Tyrant and His Cronies
First, we have the detestable King Kamoshida. His palace resembles a twisted gym. He fancies himself a sportsman, though he is quite disturbed. When you fight him, he brings interesting teammates.
Cognitive Copies: Mishima and Shiho – Cannon Fodder with a Purpose
Kamoshida uses cognitive versions of Yuuki Mishima and Shiho Suzui. They aren’t just for show. They play a role in his “Kill Shot” attack. Think of them as fragile, emotionally burdened volleyballs.
- Shiho Suzui: Weak to Everything. Truly, everything. Physical, elemental; a stern look might take her down. You’ll want to defeat her quickly.
- Yuuki Mishima: Honestly, Mishima’s easier compared to Shiho. He’s a bit tougher but still weak. Focus fire on both to disrupt Kamoshida’s “Kill Shot.”
Kamoshida Himself: The Brick Wall.
Kamoshida is special: He has no weaknesses. Zilch. He tests combat prowess, not elemental weakness. Don’t waste time searching for hidden vulnerabilities.
Strategy? Target Shiho. (Duh.)
The strategy is obvious: Focus fire on Shiho. Take her out to prevent the “Kill Shot” and ease the fight. After her down, hit Kamoshida with strong physical attacks and Personas. This is a battle of attrition.
Mara: The… Phallic Fury?
Next is Mara. Yes, that Mara. Its design is unforgettable. In Persona 5 Strikers, it appears as a fiery… chariot.
- Mara’s Weakness: Psychokinesis. Fit, right? For its imposing presence, Mara is surprisingly weak to psychic attacks. Use any Personas or skills that can fling mental energy now.
- Fire Persona: Mara is fire-based, which is clear due to its flaming features. Fire attacks from your team will likely heal it. Stick to psychokinesis.
Coffin-borne God: Futaba’s Palace Puzzle
In Futaba’s Palace resides the Coffin-borne God. This boss symbolizes Futaba’s shut-in nature and anxieties. Expect something enclosed and dusty.
- Weakness: Wind. Blow this boss away! Wind attacks are key here. Like airing out a stuffy room – except the room is a monstrous deity.
- Drains Curse: Avoid Curse attacks. They’ll heal it. Unless you want to prolong the fight, stick to wind.
- Location: Futaba’s Palace. In case you plan on fighting a coffin god somewhere strange, it’s in Futaba’s Palace.
Yaldabaoth: The God of Control (or Lack Thereof)
Yaldabaoth is the ultimate God of Control, setting a high final boss standard. Expect a tough fight as the master manipulator resists all manipulation.
- No Weaknesses or Resistances. That’s right! Yaldabaoth is immune to all weaknesses and resists nothing. It’ll be a raw brawl.
- Immune to Instant Kill Skills. Don’t consider Hamaon or Mudo. Yaldabaoth laughs at instant death. You must fight like it’s the old-fashioned way.
Apocalyptic Guide: Revelation and Resistance
The Apocalyptic Guide has a dramatic flair; it feels like it’s from a doomsday prophecy and fights like it too.
- No Weaknesses. Again? Some bosses don’t believe in vulnerabilities. The Apocalyptic Guide resists all elemental and physical weaknesses. Prepare for stats over strategy here.
- Drains Light. This guy absorbs Light attacks too. Using Hama-type skills will complicate your fight further.
- Deadly “Charge + Sword Dance” Combo. Watch for this combo. It hits hard. Guard when you spot “Charge” and prepare for pain if you fail to.
Guard Dog of Hades (Cerberus): Three Heads, One Weakness
Cerberus is the legendary three-headed hound of the underworld. This fiery canine shows up as even hellhounds have vulnerabilities.
- Weakness: Ice. Ice attacks are Cerberus’ kryptonite. Use them mercilessly. Think of it as hitting a bonfire with snow – effective!
- Absorbs Fire. Being a fire dog means fire attacks are completely useless – like trying to put out a fire with gasoline.
- Locations: Diet Building & Juoji Zoo (Osaka Jail). Find this beast in two places: the somber Diet Building and the lively Juoji Zoo in Osaka Jail. Variety adds spice to hellhound encounters!
Shadow IT President (Shadow Shido): Nuclear Option Required
Shadow Shido appears as an IT President full of corporate corruption and digital nastiness during your battle.
- Weakness: Nuclear. Go nuclear on this guy. Nuclear attacks are his weakness, making it almost poetic to use mass destruction against corrupt power.
- Summons Queens (Psychic Weakness). In Shido’s Cruiser, he can summon “Queens.” These aren’t royal but digital nuisances weak to Psychic attacks. Prepare psychic firepower for his backup dancers.
Arrogant Vulture (Jatayu): Soaring to a Nuclear Fall
Jatayu, the Arrogant Vulture, soars in vulnerability to nuclear attacks like the IT President.
- Weakness: Nuclear. Just like Shadow Shido, Jatayu crumples against Nuclear hits. Seems like radiation is not good for both corrupt leaders and arrogant vultures!
Thunder Emperor: Psychic Storm Needed
The Thunder Emperor buzzes with electricity and has a security blanket against mental strength.
- Weakness: Psychic Skills. Use psychic skills to ground this electric tyrant. Think of this metaphor as mental lightning countering physical lightning.
Demonic Warlord: Mind Over Matter
Kaneshiro’s Palace offers the Demonic Warlord. This boss relishes brute power but has weaknesses too.
- Weakness: Psychic Attacks. Yep, psychic attacks strike again! The Demonic Warlord is only vulnerable to mental strikes, leaving little room against mental defense strategies.
- Resists Physical Attacks. Physical moves are less effective, so don’t rely only on brute force; attack that psychic weakness instead!
Beast of Human Sacrifice: Pure, Unadulterated Tank
The Beast of Human Sacrifice is strong and tanky. But does it have weaknesses?
- No Specific Weakness. Not at all! This beast has no imperfections in elemental or physical aspects. Prepare for an extended slugfest instead!
Torn King of Desire: Status Ailments are Your Friend
The Torn King of Desire sounds dramatic and nuanced in weaknesses.
- Regular Damage from Physical and Gun. It takes normal damage from these attacks with no resistances, which is great!
- Susceptible to Status Ailments. Aha! Use status ailments for technical attacks by inflicting burns, freezing, or shocking it for extra damage. Get inventive with those effects!
- Open to Critical Hits. Critical hits often occur with this boss. Skills that elevate critical hit rates or ones naturally high will shine here!
Your cheat sheet to boss weaknesses in Persona 5 is complete. Go forth and exploit these vulnerabilities to liberate those palaces! Remember, sometimes the biggest weakness is underestimating your enemy or just hitting them with Zio spells. Knowledge is power; now you are armed for battle!
