Conquering Happiness Hands in Persona 4 Golden: A Guide
Happiness Hands are formidable foes in Persona 4 Golden, randomly appearing in dungeons and leaping from chests. Each encounter presents a tougher challenge than the last, making them some of the game's most difficult enemies. However, their defeat yields substantial XP, making the battle worthwhile. This guide focuses on defeating Happiness Hands, specifically those found early in Yukiko's Castle.
Happiness Hand Weaknesses and Strategies
Happiness Hands boast strong resistance to elemental attacks. The key to victory lies in exploiting their vulnerability to physical attacks. While Almighty attacks are usually effective against Golden Hands, they're unavailable early in the game. Happiness Hands inflict minimal damage and may even skip turns, but they'll flee if given the opportunity. A weakness exploit or critical hit will trigger their escape. Therefore, focus on one Happiness Hand at a time if multiple appear to maximize your chances of success.
Defeating Happiness Hands: A Step-by-Step Approach
The most crucial element is fusing Orobas. Orobas possesses the invaluable skill "Hysterical Slap," a two-hit attack with a chance to inflict Rage. A Raged Happiness Hand will continuously use its basic attack, preventing its escape. Orobas can be fused using:
- Apsaras + Forneus
- Apsaras + Slime
Before engaging, ensure your party is fully healed. Concentrate solely on physical attacks that consume HP, avoiding other actions. Utilize these attacks:
- Yosuke: Sonic Punch
- Chie: Skull Cracker
- Protagonist: Hysterical Slap
Repeat this attack cycle until victory. Early-game success depends heavily on luck due to limited options. However, defeating even a single Happiness Hand provides significant party level-ups.
Crucial Note: If you down a Happiness Hand, avoid using an All-Out Attack unless a kill is guaranteed. Otherwise, it will revive and flee.
