Guide Persona 3 Reload: How To Defeat Chaos Panzer

While progressing through Tartarus in Persona 3 Reload, you'll encounter various Gatekeepers that hinder your advancement to the subsequent floors. These mini-bosses pose significant challenges, requiring thoughtful strategies for victory. It's advisable to make thorough preparations before engaging in these battles to avoid jeopardizing the progress you've achieved in Tartarus.

Among these challenges is the Chaos Panzer, the initial Gatekeeper you'll face when additional sections of Tartarus become accessible in December. Facing them alone isn't the only concern. To successfully overcome this obstacle and proceed to the next floor, here's a comprehensive guide on what you need to know.

Chaos Panzer Overview​

Upon reaching floor 188 in Tartarus, you'll confront Chaos Panzer accompanied by two Resentful Surveillants, forming a formidable trio of shadows.

Chaos Panzer, resistant to Agi and Garu skills, nullifies these elements. Furthermore, caution is advised against employing Light skills, as they will be reflected.

While Chaos Panzer lacks any specific weaknesses, its offensive capabilities lie in Pierce attacks, necessitating the use of Personas adept at withstanding substantial physical damage. Here's a detailed overview of Chaos Panzer's affinities and abilities:

Affinities and Weaknesses​

Slash	Strike	Pierce	Fire	Ice	Wind	Electric	Light	Dark	Almighty
-	-	-	Null	-	Null	-	Reflect	-	-

Attacks and Abilities​

Myriad Arrows	Deals medium Pierce damage to all foes (1-3 hits).
Vile Assault	Deal heavy Pierce damage to one foe (deals more damage to a downed foe).
Charge	The next physical attack will deal more damage.

Resentful Surveillant Overview​

The Resentful Surveillant duo poses a formidable challenge, despite their vulnerability to Slash attacks. It's worth noting that they employ both buffs and debuffs throughout the battle, adding a layer of complexity.

Here's a detailed breakdown of the affinities and abilities of the Resentful Surveillant:

Affinities and Weaknesses​

Slash	Strike	Pierce	Fire	Ice	Wind	Electric	Light	Dark	Almighty
Weak	-	-	-	-	-	Resistant	-	Null	-

Attacks and Abilities​

Marakunda	Decrease the defense of all foes.
Matarukaja	Increase all allies' attack.
Eigaon	Deal heavy Dark damage to a single target.
Agidyne	Deal heavy Fire damage to a single target.

Best Party Composition​

For this battle, the optimal party members to bring are Yukari, Junpei, and Aigis. Yukari assumes a support role, ensuring everyone's HP remains high throughout the encounter. Junpei's proficiency in slash attacks makes him adept at knocking down the Resentful Surveillant duo. Aigis, functioning as a tank-like unit, can absorb damage effectively and deliver powerful physical attacks.

While Koromaru is an option, his Dark attacks would be nullified in this scenario. Although he can utilize slash attacks, it's advisable to have him on standby until he can contribute more effectively to the fight. Additionally, it's recommended to exclude Mitsuru from the lineup to prevent her vulnerability to fire from being exploited.

How To Defeat Chaos Panzer​

To overcome Chaos Panzer, a strategic approach is crucial. Begin by prioritizing the elimination of the Resentful Surveillant duo. Disrupting their buffs is essential, ensuring that valuable turns are not wasted. Once they are dealt with, focus on depleting Chaos Panzer's HP using Theurgy attacks.

When Chaos Panzer activates Charge, it's imperative to guard your characters to ensure their survival. Above all, keep a vigilant eye on the protagonist's HP, as reaching zero will result in a game over.

Utilize the Attack Mirror, an invaluable item for reflecting Physical Skills, to your advantage.

To counter Chaos Panzer's potential threat, employ debuffs to decrease its attack while simultaneously buffing your party's defense. Repeat this cycle until Chaos Panzer is defeated, allowing you to progress to the next floor.