Elizabeth serves as a guide in the Velvet Room of Persona 3 Reload. However, she also offers a formidable challenge in Tartarus, where you can choose to engage her in a fierce battle. This encounter is optional and demands specific prerequisites to even confront her.
If you decide to challenge Elizabeth, brace yourself as she stands out as the toughest adversary in Persona 3 Reload. Yet, with proper equipment and carefully selected Personas, your chances of emerging victorious significantly increase.
Preparing to Face Elizabeth in Persona 3 Reload
Prior to confronting Elizabeth, you must fulfill a crucial requirement: fulfill all 100 of Elizabeth's requests. These requests commence on May 10th, starting with simple tasks like fetching a Muscle Drink until the ultimate challenge of acquiring a Bloody Button by defeating the formidable Reaper in Tartarus. The Reaper only appears on Tartarus' higher floors, specifically above Floor 62.
Once you possess the Bloody Button, return to Elizabeth in the Velvet Room to trigger the battle invitation. Prepare to face her on Floor 255 in the final Monad Passage of Tartarus, where she awaits as the ultimate boss.
Equipping Yourself for the Battle Against Elizabeth
As mentioned, Elizabeth poses the greatest challenge in Persona 3 Reload. Equip yourself with top-tier gear and adhere to specific rules for a successful showdown:
- Avoid exceeding 50 turns during the battle
- Refrain from using Armageddon prematurely
- Do not attempt to Block, Drain, or Repel her assaults
Elizabeth commands a lineup of potent Personas like Alice, Nebiros, and Surt. Blocking any attacks triggers her deadly Magidolaon, resulting in instant defeat. To counter this, bring along Personas resistant to some attacks or capable of enduring them, such as Helel, Orpheus Telos, or those equipped with the Enduring Soul skill.
Among these, Orpheus Telos is crucial for its ability to resist all attacks. Additionally, arm yourself with specific armors and weapons like Lucifer's Blade, Armor of Light, and Shoes of Bane, available at Mayoido Antiques in Paulownia Mall. These items significantly boost your survival odds in the intense battle with Elizabeth.
Strategies to Overcome Elizabeth in Persona 3 Reload
Armed with the best Personas and equipment, you're now ready to engage Elizabeth in combat. The battle unfolds across three distinct phases, each demanding unique tactics and resilience.
Phase One: Unleashing Elizabeth's Personas
Elizabeth summons her Personas in the initial phase, with each Persona executing attacks twice. Understanding their resistances is crucial to avoid ineffective assaults. When Masakado is summoned, buff your team to amplify damage output. Progress to the next phase as you reduce Elizabeth's HP from 20,000 to 13,000.
Phase Two: Intensifying the Battle
In this phase, swiftly diminish Elizabeth's health from 13,000 to 10,000 HP within 3 turns to prevent her devastating Megidolaon spell. Equip a Persona with Enduring Soul to survive this critical juncture, ensuring your endurance against her onslaught.
Phase Three: The Final Showdown
After enduring the preceding phase, Elizabeth replenishes her health to 20,000 HP. Defeat her primary assault to reach the 10,000 HP mark, avoiding another Megidolaon strike. Employ Armageddon to secure victory. Successfully vanquishing Elizabeth rewards you with the invaluable Omnipotent Orb, a prized item offering comprehensive damage immunity.