How To Fight Jose Persona 5 Royal

How To Fight Jose in Persona 5 Royal

Jose is one of the most challenging boss encounters in Persona 5 Royal. He appears only on the final day of the Star of Destiny palace, and his attack pattern mixes high‑damage physical hits with a few “goofy” special moves that feel unfair if you’re not prepared. This guide breaks down everything you need to know—pre‑battle preparation, turn‑by‑turn strategy, and post‑battle rewards—so you can defeat Jose without wasting a single turn.

1. Know Jose’s Attack Patterns

Jose has three distinct phases. Recognizing which phase you’re in lets you pick the right skills and items.

Opening Phase (Turns 1‑3) – He uses Slash and a low‑damage Fireball. This is the safest window to set up buffs.
Mid‑Phase (Turns 4‑7) – He introduces the infamous “goofy ahh move,” a one‑turn AOE that deals massive damage but only appears on the last day of the boss. It’s exclusive, so treating it as a regular attack will cost you.
Final Phase (Turns 8+) – He gains the Raging Fury status, increasing his accuracy and damage. He also starts using a stun‑type skill that can lock your party if you’re not defending.

2. Pre‑Battle Preparation

Before stepping into the palace’s final showdown, make sure you have the following ready:

At least one Full‑Restoration item (e.g., Medica, Full‑Restoration)
A party member with Multi‑Target Support skills such as Rakukaja (defense) and Tarunda (curse resistance)
A Persona that can cast Bufu or Agilao to exploit Jose’s weakness to Ice and Fire
Equipped accessories that boost HP or provide a chance to negate AOE damage (e.g., Amulet of Fortune)