Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royal

How to Beat Junya Kaneshiro

Defeat Junya Kaneshiro in Persona 5 Royal's Kaneshiro's Palace. Strategize attacks against Piggytron and exploit Psy, Electric, and healing weaknesses.

Location: Kaneshiro's Palace (Vault)

Recommended Level: 25-28

Kaneshiro fights from within his giant piggy bank, Piggytron, before being exposed.

Party Setup:

  • Joker: Personas with Psy, Electric, and healing.
  • Ryuji: Physical attacks, Zio skills, Tarukaja.
  • Ann: Agi skills, Tarunda, Concentrate.
  • Makoto: Frei (Nuclear), healing, Marakukaja.

Strategy:

  1. Phase 1 (Piggytron): Focus on attacking Piggytron. It has no specific weaknesses but is resistant to physical attacks. Use magic attacks from Ann, Makoto, and Joker. Keep your party buffed with Makoto's Marakukaja.
  2. Phase 2 (Spinning Attack): Piggytron will start spinning, charging up a powerful attack. You need to deal enough damage to stop it before it unleashes its attack. Use your strongest single-target skills (e.g., Ann's Agidyne with Concentrate, Ryuji's God's Hand).
  3. Phase 3 (Kaneshiro Exposed): After Piggytron is damaged enough, Kaneshiro will be exposed. He is weak to Psy attacks. Unleash your strongest Psy skills (Joker, Haru if available) and All-Out Attacks.
  4. Repeat: Kaneshiro will eventually re-enter Piggytron. Repeat the process until he is defeated.

Rewards:

  • Kaneshiro's Piggy Bank (Accessory)
  • Increased Social Stats

While Kaneshiro relies on the defensive bulk of Piggytron in Royal, Persona 5 Tactica reimagines his boss encounter as a strategic, grid-based battle centered on aerial positioning.