Shido's Palace Walkthrough
Shido's Palace is a grand cruise ship, representing the corrupt politician Masayoshi Shido's inflated ego and his control over the political landscape. Navigating this opulent yet treacherous environment requires careful planning and combat prowess. This walkthrough will guide you through its key areas, puzzles, and boss encounters.
Upon entering Shido's Palace, you'll find yourself on the ship's deck. The initial sections involve stealth and combat, avoiding guards and defeating shadow enemies. You'll need to utilize your Phantom abilities to progress through various sections of the ship, including the crew quarters, dining halls, and engine rooms.
Key mechanics within Shido's Palace include:
- Navigating the Ship: The palace is structured like a multi-deck cruise ship. You'll often need to find keycards or activate mechanisms to unlock new areas.
- Stealth Sections: At times, you'll need to avoid detection by patrolling guards. Using cover and timing your movements is crucial.
- Combat Encounters: Expect challenging battles against Shido's loyal shadows and powerful mini-bosses. Exploiting weaknesses and using effective party combinations is vital.
Will Seed Locations:
- Deck 1: Found after a stealth section, near a large cannon.
- Deck 2: Located in the VIP lounge area, often requiring a puzzle to access.
- Deck 3: Hidden within the engine room or a similar industrial area.
Boss Battle: Shadow Shido
The final boss of this palace is Shadow Shido, a formidable opponent. The fight is multi-phased:
- Phase 1: Shadow Shido will attack with powerful physical and gun abilities. Focus on exploiting his weaknesses with the correct elemental attacks.
- Phase 2: After taking sificant damage, Shido will transform, gaining new attacks and resistances. Adapt your strategy accordingly.
- Phase 3: The final phase often involves a desperate onslaught from Shido. Maintain high HP and SP, and use your most powerful skills and All-Out Attacks.
Remember to save frequently and prepare your party with appropriate Personas and items before engaging in boss fights. Joker's Persona collection is key to adapting to Shido's changing forms and resistances.