Persona 4 Golden: How To Beat Magical Magus

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Yukiko's Castle, the first major dungeon in Persona 4 Golden, presents a gradual challenge. While the early floors are relatively easy, later floors introduce the Magical Magus, a formidable random encounter. This guide details its weaknesses and how to defeat it.

Magical Magus Weakness & Skills in Persona 4 Golden

The Magical Magus primarily uses fire-based attacks. Equip fire-resistant accessories found in golden chests throughout Yukiko's Castle. These accessories are beneficial for both the Magical Magus and the final boss.

When the Magical Magus begins charging, guard your next turn. It frequently uses Agilao, a powerful fire spell, which can easily eliminate unprepared party members. While Hysterical Slap deals physical damage (hitting twice), Agilao poses the greater threat. Early in the game, only the protagonist can utilize light skills. Consider having Chie and Yosuke focus on guarding to avoid being incapacitated.

Early-Game Persona with a Light Skill in Persona 4 Golden

Archangel is the ideal early-game Persona with a light skill. It naturally possesses Hama and learns Media at level 12, a valuable skill for the final boss fight. Archangel is a level 11 Persona, easily fused using:

• Slime (Level 2)
• Forneus (Level 6)

In Persona 4 Golden, light and dark skills are instant-kill moves. Hama, therefore, will almost always instantly defeat enemies vulnerable to light. This makes the otherwise challenging Magical Magus a relatively easy target. Archangel's high level makes the Magical Magus a good SP-farming opportunity, provided you have sufficient SP recovery items or are comfortable facing the boss fight with reduced SP.