The Monad Passage in Persona 3 Reload presents a series of challenging bosses, and the Natural Dancer on Floor 143F is no exception. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive strategy to overcome this tricky encounter, focusing on exploiting its weaknesses and utilizing effective party setups. Learn how to make this boss fight a breeze and keep your team dancing circles around the opposition.
Natural Dancer Boss Overview
| Boss |
|---|
 Persona 3 Reload Natural Dancer BossNatural Dancer – Arcana: Lovers |
| Location & Level |
| Floor: 143F Tartarus Recommended Level: 47+ |
Unmasking Natural Dancer’s Weaknesses and Resistances
Understanding the Natural Dancer’s elemental affinities is crucial for devising an effective battle plan. While it may seem daunting at first, exploiting its weaknesses is the key to a swift victory.
| Physical Attacks | Elemental Attacks | Ailments & Other |
|---|---|---|
| Slash | Strike | Pierce |
| Normal | Normal | Normal |
As you can see from the table, the Natural Dancer doesn’t have glaring weaknesses in the traditional sense. It resists both Fire and Electricity, and nullifies Wind attacks completely. However, Ice is the element where it takes normal damage. This implies focusing on Ice-based attacks could be beneficial, but physical attacks will be your primary damage dealers due to the boss’s SP-draining capabilities.
Recommended Party Setup to Dominate Natural Dancer
Crafting the right party is essential to navigate the challenges Natural Dancer presents. Here’s a recommended team composition and their roles:
| Character | Best Skills for this Fight | Role and Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Protagonist (Main Character) | Revolution, Deathbound, Herculean Strike, Crit Rate Boost, Multi-Target Boost | Critical Hit Enabler & Physical DPS: The Protagonist should focus on physical damage. Revolution is key to boosting the team’s critical hit rate, setting up All-Out Attacks. Skills like Deathbound and Herculean Strike deliver substantial physical damage and can potentially knock down the boss. |
| Yukari Takeba | Mediarama, Recarm, Sukunda, Wind Resist Skills (if possible) | Healer & Debuffer (Accuracy): Yukari’s primary role is healing. Mediarama and Recarm are vital to keep the party healthy. Sukunda can reduce the Natural Dancer’s accuracy, mitigating incoming damage. Her Wind resistance is naturally beneficial against Magarula. |
| Akihiko Sanada | Diarama, Matarunda, Gigantic Fist, Strike Boost Skills | Debuffer (Attack) & Strike DPS: Akihiko’s Matarunda is crucial for lowering the boss’s attack power, reducing damage taken by the party. Gigantic Fist is his main Strike damage skill. He can also provide supplemental healing with Diarama. |
| Aigis | Marakukaja, Cruel Attack, Pierce Skills | Buffer (Defense) & Pierce DPS: Aigis is valuable for buffing the party’s defense with Marakukaja, increasing survivability. Cruel Attack is effective for dealing extra damage to downed enemies, capitalizing on critical hits. Her Pierce skills offer consistent damage. Aigis also naturally resists Pierce attacks, which can be beneficial against certain boss moves. |
Top Persona Recommendations for the Natural Dancer Battle
Choosing the right Personas for your Protagonist can significantly tip the scales in your favor. Here are some recommended Personas and their strengths against Natural Dancer:
| Persona | Key Skills for this Fight | Why They Shine Against Natural Dancer |
|---|---|---|
| Naga Raja | Masukukaja, Revolution, Cruel Attack, Crit Rate Boost | Critical Hit Support & Physical Damage: Naga Raja is built to enhance critical hit strategies. Revolution boosts the party’s crit rate, while Cruel Attack maximizes damage when enemies are downed. Masukukaja can improve evasion, adding another layer of defense. |
| Dakini | Herculean Strike, High Counter, Crit Rate Boost, Strike Boost | Powerful Strike Attacker & Crit Focus: Dakini is a powerhouse of physical Strike damage. Herculean Strike is a high-damage multi-target attack. High Counter can reflect physical attacks back at the boss. Passives that boost crit rate and Strike damage further enhance its offensive capabilities. |
| Ose | Matarunda, Deathbound, Multi-Target Boost, Slash Boost | Slash Damage & Debuff Support: Ose provides a strong multi-target Slash option with Deathbound. Matarunda for debuffing enemy attack. Passives boosting multi-target skills and Slash damage make it a consistent damage dealer. |
Mastering the Fight: Strategies to Beat Natural Dancer
Here’s a breakdown of key strategies to ensure your victory against the Natural Dancer:
Minimize SP Usage and Prioritize Physical Attacks
One of the most disruptive tactics Natural Dancer employs is Spirit Drain. This nasty skill steals a significant 100 SP, crippling your ability to use magic. SP recovery items like Snuff Soul and Chewing Soul are limited, making spell-heavy strategies unsustainable. Therefore, shift your focus to physical attacks as your primary damage source.
While Natural Dancer resists Fire and Electricity and is immune to Wind, it takes normal damage from Slash, Strike, and Pierce. Focus on multi-target physical skills like Heat Wave (if available) and Deathbound to maximize damage output without relying heavily on SP.
Exploit Critical Hits for All-Out Attacks
Persona 3 Reload Critical Hit GameplaySince Natural Dancer has no elemental weaknesses to exploit for easy knockdowns, critical hits become paramount. Knocking down the boss allows for devastating All-Out Attacks.
Utilize skills like Revolution, ideally from Naga Raja, to significantly increase your party’s critical hit rate for three turns. Equip accessories like the Critical Enhancer or utilize Personas and skills that passively boost critical hit rates, such as Crit Rate Boost.
Strategic Buffs and Debuffs are Key
While SP conservation is important, strategically using buffs and debuffs is crucial for survival and efficiency. Prioritize debuffing the Natural Dancer’s attack with skills like Matarunda (Akihiko, Ose, Girimekhala). Reducing their attack power will dramatically decrease incoming damage and improve your party’s longevity.
Simultaneously, buff your party’s defense with skills like Marakukaja (Aigis) and attack power with Matarukaja (if you have access to it through Personas or items). Buffs and debuffs, even with limited SP usage, can significantly shorten the fight and make it more manageable.
Mitigate Wind Damage
Persona 3 Reload Wind Damage ProtectionNatural Dancer’s Magarula wind attack is a threat, especially if you bring Junpei, who is weak to Wind. Avoid bringing Junpei to this fight. Yukari’s Wind resistance makes her a strong choice.
Consider equipping Gale Earrings or Gale Brooch accessories on party members susceptible to Wind damage to further mitigate incoming damage from Magarula.
Unleash Theurgy Skills for Fight-Ending Power
Don’t hesitate to use Theurgy skills. The Protagonist’s Jack Brothers Theurgy is especially potent, offering a chance to knock down both Natural Dancers for an All-Out Attack. Fuuka’s Theurgy can also be invaluable, providing party buffs or even SP recovery in dire situations after Spirit Drain attacks. Make sure to charge up and utilize these powerful skills to accelerate the battle and secure victory. Consult a Theurgy Skills Guide for more details on maximizing these abilities.
Persona 3 Reload Boss Guides and Resources
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