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 difficulty curve. While early floors are manageable, later levels introduce the formidable Magical Magus, a randomly encountered enemy. This guide details its weaknesses and optimal strategies for defeating it.

Magical Magus Weakness & Skills in Persona 4 Golden

The Magical Magus utilizes potent fire-based attacks. Equipping fire-resistant accessories, obtainable from golden chests within Yukiko's Castle, is crucial. These accessories also prove beneficial during the final boss battle.

When the Magical Magus begins charging, guard on your next turn. It frequently uses Agilao, a powerful fire spell capable of eliminating unprepared party members. While Hysterical Slap inflicts significant physical damage (a double hit), Agilao poses the greater threat. Strategically, it's advisable for Chie and Yosuke to focus on guarding, allowing the protagonist, the only character with early access to light skills, to exploit the Magus' weakness.

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

Archangel, a level 11 Persona, is the optimal early-game choice, possessing Hama (an instant-kill light spell). It also learns Media at level 12, a valuable healing skill for the final boss fight. Archangel can be fused using:

• Slime (Level 2)
• Forneus (Level 6)

Hama's instant-kill nature makes the Magical Magus surprisingly easy to defeat. Its high success rate ensures quick victories, transforming this dungeon's toughest foe into a manageable challenge. However, consider SP restoration items or accepting a lower SP pool before the final boss fight if you plan on farming this enemy extensively.