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Impossibly powerful in their physical attacks and totally immune to fire, the Stasis Giant guardians in Persona 3 Portable can present a bit of a challenge. You’ll find three of them as you ascend through the Harabah block of Tartarus, and they won’t let you continue on without defeating them in a frustrating fight.
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But like with the rest of the guardian shadows in Tartarus, there’s always a trick to turn the tides of battle in your favor. For all the tips you’ll need to get through the battle with the Stasis Giants in P3P, follow along with our guide.
This guide contains slight spoilers for Persona 3 Portable.
Stasis Giant Battle Setup
You encounter the three Stasis Giant guardians on 180F of the Harabah block of Tartarus.
Recommended Party
For this battle, we'd suggest bringing Akihiko, Mitsuru, and Yukari.
With the immediate need for multi-target skills that can deal either ice or electric damage, Akihiko and Mitsuru are invaluable here.
Yukari should take up the role of healer during this battle, as her wind magic will be ineffective.
Recommended Level And Personas
With the three Stasis Giant shadows at Lv. 58, we recommend reaching around Lvs. 60-62 for the most comfortable experience during this battle.
As for your Personas, your main focus when selecting your own stock should be a Persona that resists slash and strike. The Stasis Giants are primarily a melee-based boss, so any protection against physical moves you can get will go a long way.
Chernobog is a good choice in this battle not only because it's completely immune to slash damage, but it's also able to learn Megidola beginning at Lv. 63.
With Megidola being a heavy-damagealmighty skill, this will almost assuredly deal good damage that cannot be blocked or negated by an affinity.
And we've recommended her before for guardian battles, but Titania is also a good choice for the fight.
Not only can she allow your MC to take on the role of healer, but her multi-target ice and electric skills will prove beneficial until you've taken care of all but one shadow.
If you've maxed your social link with Fuuka, you'll be able to fuse Scathach. She's much beloved by fans as one of the strongest ice Personas.
Provided you've maxed Fuuka's social link before the battle, you can fuse Scathach beginning at Lv. 64.
Stasis Giants' Affinity Chart
Below, you'll find a complete list of the Stasis Giant guardians' physical-based affinities.
Persona Affinity Table Key
Label
Explanation
Str
This shadow is strong against this element, and attacks of this element deal less damage.
Wk
This shadow is weak against this element, and attacks of this element deal more damage.
Rep
This shadow will repel attacks of this element, reversing the damage onto you.
Nul
This shadow will nullify attacks of this element, and as such, they deal no damage.
Drn
This shadow will gain health from attacks of this element, so attacks of this heal the shadow.
-
Attacks of this element deal normal damage to the shadow.
Stasis Giant Affinity Table
Affinities and Weaknesses
Slash
Strike
Pierce
Fire
Ice
Elec.
Wind
Light
Dark
Almi.
Nul
Str
Str
Str
-
-
Str
Nul
Nul
-
Skills and Attacks
Double Fangs
Light pierce damage to one foe that lands twice
Fatal End
Medium slash damage to one foe
Mighty Swing
Zan-ei
Medium slash damage to one foe, dealing additional damage during New Moons
Blade of Fury
Medium slash damage to all foes that lands 2–4 times
Tempest Slash
Heavy slash damage to one foe that lands 2–4 times
Deathbound
Heavy slash damage to all foes
Gigantic Fist
Heavy strike damage to one foe
Slash Attack
Standard attack dealing slash damage
Diarama
Moderately restores the HP of one ally
Posumudi
Cancels the effects of poison for one ally
Me Patra
Cancels the effects distress, fear, and panic for the party
Power Charge
The user's next physical attack will deal double damage
An odd suggestion we don't usually make for guardian battles in P3P, if you can avoid it, don't do this fight on the night of a New Moon.
Zan-ei deals additional damage on New Moons, so don't give the Stasis Giants any additional firepower.
Stasis Giant Battle Strategy
The battle against the Stasis Giant guardians is one of the more straightforward in the Harabah block.
Since the shadows can be damaged by ice and electric, have Akihiko and Mitsuru both focus on offense to get the most bang for your buck with each attack.
At the beginning of the battle, you should use multi-target moves while all three shadows are in play.
Then, once you take at least one out this way, you can then switch to single-target moves of the same elements if they're more powerful than your multi-target moves.
An additional thing you can take advantage of in this battle is that the shadows are rather susceptible to panic.
If you're finding this battle tough, Mitsuru can use Tentarafoo for a 40 percent chance to make the Giants panic.
With this ailment in play, you may see the enemies attack one another instead of you, or even simply choose to do nothing on their turn.
Finally, though they won't do much damage back to the Stasis Giants, Attack Mirrors can definitely save your skin here. Each one repels one physical attack per ally, and though the Stasis Giants are strong against physical attacks and won't take much damage (if any), at least the damage isn't being done to your team.
Throughout, keep Yukari to healing, since her wind magic won't do much here, and join Mitsuru and Akihiko on offense until all three Stasis Giants have been dealt with.
NEXT: Persona 3 Portable: Complete Guide To Tartarus
