Takaya Sakaki (2nd Encounter) Boss Guide: Weakness and Resistances

Takaya Sakaki is a Storyline boss in Persona 3 Reload (P3R) that can be fought at Tartarus. Read on to learn how to beat Takaya Sakaki , know its location, weaknesses and resistances, as well as the recommended party and Personas for defeating Takaya Sakaki.

Takaya Sakaki (2nd Encounter) Boss Overview

Boss
Takaya Sakaki (2nd Encounter) Arcana: Fortune
Date ＆ Location
Date: January 31st Location: Tartarus Recommended Level: 75+

Takaya Sakaki (2nd Encounter) Weaknesses and Resistances

Slash				Strike				Pierce
Normal				Normal				Normal
Fire			Ice			Electricity			Wind
Normal			Normal			Normal			Normal
Light						Dark
Repel						Drain

Takaya Sakaki (2nd Encounter) Recommended Party Setup

Character	Best Skills	Explanation
Protagonist	・Brave Blade ・Enduring Soul ・Unshaken Will ・Slash Boost ・Slash Amp	Focus on bringing Persona with an affinity for Physical attacks and Null or Repel Dark type moves. Slash Amp and Slash Boost are great to have so you can still do Normal Attacks.
Aigis	・Diarahan ・Matarukaja ・Masukukaja ・Primal Force ・Enduring Soul ・Insta-Heal	Best pick for this fight thanks to her Physical-oriented moveset. Give her Insta-heal or Enduring Soul so she can survive Takaya's Gastly Wail. Can also heal in a pinch.
Yukari	・Mediarahan ・Samarecarm ・Amrita Shower	Your main healer and Concentrate buffer. Amrita Shower will be your focus since Takaya's Theurgy followed by a Gastly Wail can be very nasty if not dealt with immediately.
Koromaru	・Maragidyne ・Getsu-ei ・Debilitate	Immune to Takaya's Maeigaon and Mamudoon. Can fight back with Getsu-ei along with giving everyone a free Charge thanks to Power Howling.

Takaya Sakaki (2nd Encounter) Recommended Personas

How to Beat Takaya Sakaki (2nd Encounter)

The following tips can help you beat Takaya Sakaki (2nd Encounter) in battle.

1. Be Prepared for Insta-Kill Attacks
2. Bring Items or Equipment That Can Help With Fear
3. Takaya Loses his Light Attacks from Base Game
4. Focus on Using Physical Attacks

Be Prepared for Insta-Kill Attacks

Takaya has both Mamudoon and Ghastly Wail in his kit. Make sure to bring some Homunculi or have a Persona with Enduring Soul to prevent a game over.

Bring Items or Equipment That Can Help With Fear

Make sure you don't get inflicted with Fear by equipping items like the Daft Jacket or the Infrared Goggles on Yukari so she can use Amrita Shower on everyone else.

Takaya Loses his Light Attacks from Base Game

Compared to the original game, Takaya lost access to Mahamaon in favor of Maeigaon. You can bring Koromaru with you so you can have a party member be immune to Mamudoon to revive allies with items as necessary.

Focus on Using Physical Attacks

After Turn 1, Takaya will use Soul Drain to completely drain your SP. Additionally, his Theurgy, Paradise of Quietus, will drain the entire party of their SP. Other than your healer, don't bother replenishing SP for your attackers.

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