Unlock the Secrets to Defeating Persona 4 Golden's Happiness Hands

Persona 4 Golden: Conquering the Elusive Happiness Hands

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 early enemies. Despite their difficulty, defeating them yields substantial XP, making the fight worthwhile. This guide focuses on tackling Happiness Hands in Yukiko's Castle, early in the game.

Happiness Hand Weaknesses and Strategies

Happiness Hands boast high resistance to elemental attacks. Your best bet is physical damage. While Almighty attacks are effective against Golden Hands later in the game, they're unavailable early on. Happiness Hands inflict minimal damage and sometimes idle, but they flee at the first opportunity. A weakness exploit or critical hit will send them running. Prioritize focusing down one Happiness Hand at a time if multiple appear; defeating even one is a significant accomplishment early in the game.

Defeating Happiness Hands: A Step-by-Step Guide

The key to victory lies in fusing Orobas, a Persona possessing the Hysterical Slap skill. This skill strikes twice and has a small chance of inflicting Rage, preventing the enemy's escape. Orobas can be created by fusing:

• Apsaras + Forneus
• Apsaras + Slime

Before engaging, ensure your party is fully healed. Concentrate solely on physical attacks that consume HP, avoiding other actions. Utilize Yosuke's Sonic Punch, Chie's Skull Cracker, and the protagonist's Hysterical Slap repeatedly. Early-game success depends heavily on luck due to limited options, but defeating a Happiness Hand provides a significant party level boost.

Crucial Note: If you down a Happiness Hand, refrain from using an all-out attack unless certain of a kill. Otherwise, it will revive and flee.