Do I Target Azathoth or Maruki?

When facing Maruki and Azathoth in the final palace of Persona 5 Royal, the best strategy is to target Azathoth first, as Azathoth will keep Maruki healed if not defeated, making it crucial to take down Azathoth’s HP twice to progress. By focusing on Azathoth, you can then use debuffing items or pile more damage on Maruki, taking advantage of the lack of tendrils in your way to strategize your debuffs appropriately against either target.

FAQs

General Questions

1. What is the best team to fight Maruki?: The best team to fight Maruki includes Sumire, Akechi, and Makoto, offering a balanced set of skills and abilities to tackle the challenges of Maruki’s Palace.
2. Is the Maruki fight hard?: Yes, the fight against Maruki’s initial Persona is tough, with five targets including Azathoth’s main body, three tentacles, and Maruki himself, requiring strategic planning to manage HP and debuffs.
3. When should I send Maruki’s calling card?: The calling card for Maruki is sent on the final day before the deadline, unlike other palaces where it’s usually sent the next day after locating the Treasure.

Character and Story Insights

4. Is Maruki bad in Persona 5 Royal?: Maruki is a complex character with noble intentions but deeply flawed, making him a compelling antagonist who opposes the Phantom Thieves with a unique backstory and motivation.
5. Why did Maruki turn evil?: Maruki turned due to Yaldabaoth’s merging of Mementos with reality, causing a corrupted version of his Persona to manifest and take over, twisting his desire to help people into a deluded belief that he must save humanity from suffering.
6. What rank is Maruki for the true ending?: To get the true ending in Persona 5 Royal, you need to reach Confidant rank 9 with Takuto Maruki (Councillor) by November 18.

Gameplay and Strategy

7. When should I max out Maruki?: It’s essential to max out Maruki’s confidant by November 18 to unlock the game’s third semester, which includes a new palace, higher-level Persona, more school days, and additional content.
8. What happens if I finish Maruki’s Palace early?: Finishing Maruki’s Palace early does not skip ahead in the game’s timeline, and it’s actually beneficial as some confidants won’t be available again until it’s finished.
9. Can you complete Maruki’s Palace in one day?: No, Maruki’s Palace is the largest in the game and requires at least two days to explore, alongside an additional day to explore Mementos to its true bottom.

Boss Fights and Difficulty

10. Who is the hardest boss in Persona 5?: The Reaper is considered the hardest boss, followed by Samael Shido, Yaldabaoth, Lavenza, Azathoth, and others, each presenting unique challenges and requiring different strategies.
11. Is the Maruki fight scripted?: The fight against Adam Kadmon, Maruki’s ultimate Persona, has scripted elements, making it somewhat easier compared to other boss fights in the game.

Confidants and Endings

12. Should I max out Maruki?: Yes, maxing out Maruki’s confidant is essential for the true ending and unlocks access to some of the best Confidant abilities.
13. Does the game end after beating Maruki?: Yes, Maruki’s Palace is the final palace, and the game ends shortly after beating him, with no additional time or content available afterward.
14. How do you unlock Maruki’s ending?: To unlock Maruki’s ending, you need to reach Rank 9 with Maruki, Rank 8 with Akechi, and Rank 5 with Kasumi by specific deadlines.

Additional Information

15. Can you get the true ending without Maruki?: No, reaching Rank 9 with Maruki is essential not only for the true ending but also for the entire extra semester of Persona 5 Royal, making him a critical confidant to prioritize throughout the game.