Location: Maruki's Palace (Research Lab)
Recommended Level: 80-85
Maruki is the final boss of the Royal-exclusive Third Semester, a deeply emotional and challenging battle.
Party Setup:
- Joker: Your strongest Personas, especially Satanael, Yoshitsune, and Maria. Focus on Almighty, physical, and healing.
- Ryuji: Physical attacks, Charge, Tarukaja.
- Ann: Agi skills, Concentrate, Tarunda.
- Makoto: Frei skills, Mediarahan, Marakukaja.
- Haru: Psi skills, Tetrakarn/Makarakarn.
- Akechi: Bless/Curse, Almighty, Debilitate.
- Kasumi: Bless, Physical, critical hits.
Strategy:
- Phase 1 (Adam Kadmon): Maruki will be protected by his Persona, Adam Kadmon. Focus on dealing damage to Adam Kadmon. It has no specific weaknesses, so use your strongest attacks. Keep your party buffed and Maruki debuffed.
- Phase 2 (Maruki's Will): After Adam Kadmon is defeated, Maruki will fight directly. He uses powerful Almighty attacks and can heal himself. Focus on consistent damage and keeping your party healthy.
- Phase 3 (Cognitive Akechi): A cognitive version of Akechi will appear to assist you. Utilize his powerful attacks and debuffs.
- Final Phase: Maruki will unleash his full power. This is an an endurance battle. Keep attacking, healing, and buffing until he is defeated. Use Showtime attacks when available.
Rewards:
- Story Progression
- True Ending Unlock