Persona 5 The Phantom X Final Boss: Tactics and Preparation
Persona 5 The Phantom X doesn’t have a true, story-ending “final boss” yet; the main story is still being expanded through new chapters and Palaces. Current late-game story bosses (like Shadow Miyazawa, Shadow Katayama, and high-end challenge fights) all follow the same tactical principles: respect mechanics, build a balanced team, and prepare gear and Personas before pulling the trigger on the Calling Card.
Current Late-Game Boss Context
- As of Version 2.5, the highest main-story Palace bosses listed include Shadow Miyazawa (Aegipan) in the second Palace and Shadow Katayama (Kiskil-lilla) in a later Palace, plus tough event bosses like Raga in Castle in the Void.
- Review and roadmap coverage confirms the story is ongoing, with Atlus outlining the eventual ending but not yet releasing the true final showdown for Wonder’s arc.
Because of this, most “final boss” talk in the community is about the latest Palace boss or Chapter finale you’ve reached, not a permanent, game-ending fight.
Team Building for Late-Game Bosses
- Level: Aim to be at or slightly above the recommended level (e.g., around 80 for fights like Shadow Katayama), upgrading key weapons and skill levels beforehand.
- Composition:
- Personas for Wonder: Equip a mix that covers multiple elements and provides key utility (Defense buffs, Attack buffs, ailment cleanses, resurrection) so Wonder can flex as needed in each phase.
Tailor your elemental lineup to the boss’s known weaknesses and resists, and avoid overfocusing on a single element that may get hard-countered in later phases.
Universal Final-Boss Tactics
- Learn mechanics phase by phase: Late bosses often change patterns, add clones/adds, or introduce special gimmicks (e.g., projectors for Miyazawa, minions for Kiuchi, sword clones for some second Palace phases).
- Prioritize dangerous adds: Many fights make the boss vulnerable or stunned after you kill specific side targets (projectors, minions, swords). Clearing these quickly is often the key to exposing the boss for big burst windows.
- Use single-target skills for “real vs clone” phases: When bosses spawn multiple copies, guides recommend using intel and single-target skills to find and focus the real one, since multi-hit attacks can waste damage on fakes.
Always guard before scripted “big hits” when the boss clearly telegraphs a huge attack or targets a specific character; surviving those swings cleanly is usually the difference between a wipe and an easy recovery.
Preparation Checklists Before Any Chapter Finale
- Gear and cards: Upgrade weapons, Revelation Cards (Relics), and key skills to at least mid–high rank; don’t go into a chapter-ending boss with un-enhanced gear.
- Items: Stock plenty of HP recovery, revival items, and status cleanses (for dizziness, brainwash, charm, etc.), late bosses often rely on debilitating ailments.
- Calling Card timing: Like classic Persona, sending the Calling Card locks you into the boss attempt; make sure you’ve cleared available Realm of Repression floors and side content for extra EXP and mats before you commit.
Until the true story-ending boss is released, treating each new Palace or chapter finale as “the current final boss” and following these preparation and tactical basics will keep you ready for the toughest encounters in Persona 5 The Phantom X.
