Conquering Yukiko's Castle: Defeating the Magical Magus in Persona 4 Golden
Yukiko's Castle, the first major dungeon in Persona 4 Golden, presents a gradual challenge, culminating in encounters with the formidable Magical Magus. While early floors are manageable, later encounters demand strategic preparation. This guide details the Magus's weaknesses and optimal strategies for an easy victory.
Magical Magus Weaknesses and Skills
The Magical Magus's elemental affinities are:
| Null | Strong | Weak |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Wind | Light |
The Magus utilizes powerful fire-based attacks, making fire resistance crucial. Seek out fire-resistant accessories located in golden chests throughout the dungeon—these are invaluable for both Magus encounters and the final boss battle.
The Magus's most dangerous move is Agilao, a high-damage fire spell. When you see the Magus charging, guard your party on the following turn to mitigate the damage. While Hysterical Slap inflicts decent physical damage (hitting twice), Agilao poses the greater threat. Consider having Chie and Yosuke guard to avoid early party wipes. The protagonist's access to light skills is key here.
Early-Game Persona with Light Skills: Archangel
Archangel, a level 11 Persona, is your best bet early on. It naturally possesses Hama, a light-elemental instant-kill attack, and learns Media (healing) at level 12. This combination makes short work of the Magus. Archangel can be fused using:
- Slime (Level 2)
- Forneus (Level 6)
Hama's instant-kill nature, targeting the Magus's weakness, ensures a high success rate, often resulting in an immediate victory. Farming the Magus for experience is viable, provided you have sufficient SP recovery items or are comfortable entering the final boss fight with reduced SP. The high experience gained makes this a worthwhile endeavor.
