Persona 4 Golden: Conquer Happiness Hands Mastery

Conquering Happiness Hands in Persona 4 Golden: A Guide

Happiness Hands are formidable foes in Persona 4 Golden, randomly appearing in dungeons and springing from chests. Each encounter presents a progressively tougher challenge, making them some of the game's most difficult early enemies. However, their defeat yields substantial XP, making the fight worthwhile. This guide focuses on overcoming Happiness Hands in Yukiko's Castle.

Happiness Hand Weaknesses and Strategies

Happiness Hands boast significant resistance to elemental attacks. The key to victory lies in exploiting their vulnerability to physical attacks. While Almighty attacks are typically effective against Golden Hands, they're unavailable early in the game. Happiness Hands inflict minimal damage, often idling, but they flee at the slightest opportunity. A weakness exploit or critical hit will send them running. Prioritize targeting a single Happiness Hand if multiple appear; defeating even one before they escape is a significant achievement.

Defeating Happiness Hands: A Step-by-Step Approach

The most crucial element is fusing Orobas. Orobas possesses "Hysterical Slap," a two-hit skill 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. Focus solely on HP-consuming physical attacks:

• Yosuke: Sonic Punch
• Chie: Skull Cracker
• Protagonist: Hysterical Slap

Repeat this attack cycle. Early-game success hinges heavily on luck due to limited options. However, defeating a Happiness Hand significantly boosts your party's level.

Crucial Note: If you down a Happiness Hand, avoid an All-Out Attack unless you're certain of a kill. Otherwise, it will revive and flee.