Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

Margaret: The Velvet Room Attendant

Play Margaret in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax. Learn to summon multiple Personas simultaneously for complex attack strings and devastating combos.

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Margaret: The Velvet Room Attendant

Margaret, the eldest of the Velvet Room attendants, makes her grand entrance in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax as a formidable DLC character. Unlike the main cast, Margaret's fighting style is entirely unique, revolving around her ability to summon multiple Personas simultaneously, creating complex and devastating attack strings. Mastering Margaret requires a deep understanding of her Persona summoning mechanics and precise execution.

Unlocking Margaret

Margaret is a downloadable content (DLC) character. To access her, you must purchase her character pack from your platform's respective digital storefront:

  • PlayStation 3: Navigate to the PlayStation Store, search for "Persona 4 Arena Ultimax DLC," and purchase the "Margaret Character" pack.
  • Xbox 360: Access the Xbox Games Store, search for "Persona 4 Arena Ultimax DLC," and purchase the "Margaret Character" pack.
  • PC (Steam): Locate Persona 4 Arena Ultimax in your Steam library, go to its DLC section, and purchase the "Margaret Character" pack.

Once purchased and downloaded, Margaret will be available for selection in all game modes, including Arcade Mode, Versus Mode, and Online Play.

Core Gameplay Mechanics

Margaret's unique strength lies in her ability to summon multiple Personas at once, each with distinct properties and attack patterns. This allows for unparalleled pressure, mix-ups, and combo extensions. However, managing her Persona Gauge and understanding her Persona Stock system is crucial.

Persona Stock Management

Margaret starts each round with a full Persona Stock (typically 4-5 Personas, depending on the game mode and specific settings). Each time she uses a Persona-based attack, one Persona is consumed from her stock. If her Persona Stock depletes, she enters a "Persona Break" state, leaving her vulnerable for a short period. Unlike other characters, Margaret can recover her Persona Stock by performing specific actions or over time.

  • Persona Recovery: Margaret can recover a Persona by successfully landing certain attacks or by utilizing her unique skill, "Arcana Chance" (214A/B/C/D). Arcana Chance has a chance to restore Persona Stock, among other beneficial effects.
  • Persona Break: Avoid Persona Break at all costs. It severely limits her offensive options and leaves her open to devastating counter-attacks. Monitor your Persona Stock carefully, especially during long combos.

Persona Summoning and Attacks

Margaret's Persona attacks are tied to her normal and special moves. Each button (A, B, C, D) can summon a different Persona or trigger a different Persona attack depending on the input. Experiment with various combinations to understand their properties.

  • Normal Persona Attacks (C/D buttons): These are typically her standard Persona-based normals, used for pressure and combo starting.
  • Special Persona Skills: Margaret has a wide array of special moves that involve Persona summons. Some key examples include:
    • Maziodyne (236C/D): Summons a powerful electric Persona attack, excellent for zoning and combo enders.
    • Bufudyne (214C/D): A freezing Persona attack that can lead to further combo opportunities.
    • Agidyne (623C/D): An upward-hitting fire Persona attack, useful as an anti-air or combo extender.
    • Garudyne (22C/D): A wind-based attack that can pull opponents closer or launch them.

Key Strategies and Combos

Margaret excels at controlling space and overwhelming opponents with multi-layered attacks. Her combos are often long and require precise timing due to the varied recovery frames of her Personas.

Opening the Opponent

Margaret has several tools to open up opponents:

  • Long-Range Pokes: Utilize Personas like Maziodyne (236C/D) to control the neutral game and force opponents to approach.
  • Mix-ups with Persona Summons: After a blocked Persona attack, quickly follow up with a low normal or an overhead Persona attack to catch opponents off guard. For example, a blocked Maziodyne can be followed by a quick 2B (low) or a delayed j.C (overhead).
  • Arcana Chance (214A/B/C/D): While risky, a successful Arcana Chance can grant powerful buffs, including increased damage, Persona stock recovery, or even a temporary invincibility frame, creating openings.

Basic Combo Structure

A fundamental Margaret combo often involves chaining Persona attacks together, utilizing their hitstun to set up the next summon. A common starter might look like:

  1. 5A > 5B > 5C (Persona Summon)
  2. Follow with a special Persona skill like Agidyne (623C) for an aerial launch.
  3. Jump cancel into j.A > j.B > j.C (Persona Summon)
  4. Land and continue with another ground-based Persona attack or a super.

Example Combo (Mid-Screen):

  • 2B (low starter) > 5A > 5B > 5C > 623C (Agidyne) > j.B > j.C > j.2C (downward Persona attack) > Land > 236D (Maziodyne, charged) > 236236D (Myriad Truths, Super)

This combo demonstrates the flow of mixing normals with Persona summons and special moves. Remember to practice the timing for each Persona's recovery and the subsequent input.

Awakening and Super Attacks

Margaret's super attacks (SP Skills) are incredibly potent, often involving multiple powerful Personas.

  • Myriad Truths (236236D): Her signature super, summoning multiple Personas for a devastating multi-hit attack. Excellent for combo ending and high damage.
  • Megidolaon (214214C/D): A full-screen unblockable attack that is slow but incredibly powerful. Best used as a hard read or against opponents who are turtling excessively.
  • Awakening Super: When Margaret enters Awakening (health below 35%), her SP Gauge charges faster, and her super attacks deal increased damage. Utilize this phase to close out rounds aggressively.

Advanced Tips

  • Persona Stock Conservation: While tempting to spam Persona attacks, learn to use them efficiently. Mix in normal attacks to conserve Persona Stock for crucial moments.
  • Environmental Control: Margaret can effectively control the entire screen with her varied Persona attacks. Use this to zone out rushdown characters or pressure defensive opponents.
  • Counter-Poking: Many of Margaret's Persona attacks have excellent range and can punish opponents attempting to approach or throw out their own long-range attacks.
  • Practice in Training Mode: Margaret has a steep learning curve. Spend significant time in Training Mode to understand the properties of each Persona, their recovery frames, and how to chain them into effective combos. Experiment with different Persona combinations and find what works best for your playstyle.

With dedication and practice, Margaret can become an unstoppable force, weaving intricate Persona attacks into a symphony of destruction. Embrace the challenge, and the Velvet Room attendant will reward you with unparalleled power.