Persona 4 Golden: How To Beat Happiness Hands

Conquering Happiness Hands in Persona 4 Golden: A Comprehensive Guide

Happiness Hands, formidable foes in Persona 4 Golden, randomly appear in dungeons, lurking in the overworld or springing from chests. Each encounter presents a progressively tougher challenge, making them some of the game's most difficult enemies. Despite their difficulty, defeating them yields substantial XP, making the fight worthwhile. This guide focuses on overcoming Happiness Hands, specifically those found early in Yukiko's Castle.

Happiness Hand Weaknesses and Strategies

Happiness Hands boast strong elemental resistances, rendering most attacks ineffective. 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, sometimes even idling, but they'll flee at the first opportunity. A weakness exploit or critical hit will trigger their escape. Prioritize targeting one enemy at a time, especially in group encounters, as defeating multiple Happiness Hands before they flee is unlikely.

Defeating Happiness Hands: A Step-by-Step Approach

The most effective strategy involves fusing Orobas, a Persona possessing the invaluable skill "Hysterical Slap." This skill's dual strikes and low chance of inflicting Rage are crucial. A Raged Happiness Hand will continuously use its basic attack, preventing its escape. Orobas can be fused using the following Personas:

• Apsaras + Forneus
• Apsaras + Slime

Before engaging, ensure your party is fully healed. Concentrate solely on HP-consuming physical attacks:

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

Repeat this attack cycle until victory. Early-game limitations mean luck plays a significant role. However, defeating even one Happiness Hand provides a considerable experience boost.

Crucial Note: Avoid using an All-Out Attack unless you're certain of a kill. Otherwise, the downed Happiness Hand will recover and flee.