Persona 5 Phantom X: Shadow Miyazawa Boss Guide (March 2026)

Shadow Miyazawa is the second Palace boss in Persona 5 The Phantom X, featuring a multi-phase battle with unique mechanics including clone identification, curse attacks, and projector puzzles. To defeat Shadow Miyazawa (Aegipan), players need a team at level 60-65, characters resistant to curse damage, and strategies to identify the real boss among clones in phase 1, survive powerful AoE curse attacks in phases 2-5, and destroy physical-weak projectors to create vulnerability windows.

Persona 5 Phantom X: Shadow Miyazawa Boss Overview

Boss Details	Information
Boss Name	Shadow Miyazawa (Aegipan)
Palace	Miyazawa’s Palace (2nd Palace)
Enemy Level	55
Recommended Level	60-65
Total Phases	5
Main Element	Curse
Key Weaknesses	None (Projectors weak to Physical)
Mandatory Character	Shun Kano (Soy)
Resistances	Wind (Resist), Curse (Null in hiding phase)

Best Team Compositions for Shadow Miyazawa in P5X

Team 1: Balanced Curse-Resistant Team

The most reliable team for this fight focuses on curse resistance and healing:

• Wonder – Equip with Bless Personas (Angel, Archangel, Principality, or Dominion)
• Soy (Mandatory) – Ice tank with taunt abilities
• Marian – Best healer with cleanse abilities and curse resistance
• Joker – Curse DPS with natural resistance to Miyazawa’s attacks

This team triggers both Bless and Ice Harmonies while maintaining excellent survivability through Marian’s healing and cleansing abilities.

Team 2: Physical Burst Team

For experienced players looking to skip phases:

• Wonder – Equip with Physical Personas (Eligor, Berith, or high-level options)
• Soy (Mandatory) – Tank and Ice damage
• Skull – Physical DPS with God Hand Burst
• Leon/Puppet – Shield support to protect Skull

This high-risk, high-reward strategy can bypass mechanics through sheer damage but requires precise timing and resource management.

Team 3: F2P Friendly Setup

For players without premium characters:

• Wonder – Any curse-resistant Persona with Media
• Soy (Mandatory) – Tank role
• Ann (Panther) – Secondary DPS
• Closer/Morgana – Healing support

Phase-by-Phase Strategy Guide

Pre-Battle Preparation

Before entering the fight, ensure you:

• Stock up on SP recovery items (Coffee, Soul Drop)
• Bring status ailment cleansers (Relax Gel, Alert Capsule)
• Equip proper Revelation cards on all characters
• Set optimal turn order in team management
• Consume food buffs from Wonder’s kitchen

Phase 1: Clone Identification (100% – 50% HP)

After the first turn against Phase 1 of Miyazawa, he’ll make two clones of himself, and attacking the wrong one will have them attack whoever hits them for a lot of damage.

How to Identify the Real Miyazawa:

1. Movement Detection: Wait and watch all three Miyazawas, as only the real one will move, specifically his head. The fake two will stand still, while the real one will play an idle animation every few seconds.
2. HP Values: The real Shadow Miyazawa happens to have higher HP at 17,937, compared to the fake Miyazawas that have 15,372 HP.
3. Reaction Check: If you manage to hit the real Miyazawa, he’s going to fret about being found out. Vice versa, Miyazawa will gloat when you end up hitting someone else other than the real one.

Critical Warning: Never use AOE skills during this phase as they will trigger counters from all fake Miyazawas!

Phase 2: Aegipan Transformation (4 HP Bars)

Phase 2 Miyazawa uses a powerful party-wide curse attack just about every turn, so healing every turn will need to be a priority.

Key Mechanics:

• At the start of the Phase, Shadow Miyazawa will already begin charging up his Ultimate: Clean Sweep attack for his next action.
• Continuous party-wide curse damage requires constant healing
• Status ailments (particularly Brainwash) become common
• No way to prevent the initial Ultimate attack – guard or heal afterward

Strategy:

• Maintain buffs at all times (Crimson Rose, defensive buffs)
• Keep party HP above 70% consistently
• Save burst damage for after his Ultimate attack

Phase 3: Oriental Painting Mechanic

At the beginning of Phase 3, Shadow Miyazawa will begin hiding himself behind a Screen showing an oriental painting.

Critical Information:

• While Aegipan is in hiding, all of Shadow Miyazawa’s affinities will be nullified.
• Every time Miyazawa goes into hiding, he also inflicts one of your members with the Nuisance Ailment. This will make that character occasionally attack one of your members at random.

Counter-Strategy:

• Use Soy’s Icy Defense to taunt and absorb the Nuisance debuff
• Immediately cleanse affected characters with Patra/items
• Guard with healthy characters during hiding phases
• Focus on survival over damage during nullification periods

Phase 4: Projector Puzzle

Once you make it to Phase 4, 2 Projectors will spawn right in front of the painting Miyazawa hides in.

Projector Details:

• The Projectors are inanimate, so they do not attack. They are weak to Physical attacks.
• Destroying both projectors causes Miyazawa to become Dizzy
• This creates a massive damage window opportunity

Optimal Approach:

1. Use physical attacks or melee skills on projectors
2. Once both are destroyed, unleash all burst damage
3. Apply debuffs during the dizzy phase
4. Save Highlights and powerful skills for this window

Phase 5: Demon Sword Finale

The final phase introduces a new mechanic that can instantly wipe unprepared teams.

Sword Mechanic:

• During Aegipan’s turn, there is a chance for him to summon 4 different swords on the field once he begins his turn.
• All swords are weak to Ice attacks
• Destroying the correct sword significantly reduces incoming damage
• Wrong sword still helps but provides less mitigation

Final Push Strategy:

1. Prioritize finding and destroying the correct sword with Ice attacks
2. Use Soy and any Ice-capable characters for sword destruction
3. Maintain healing rotation even with reduced damage
4. Go all-out with remaining resources – this is the final stretch

Essential Tips and Tricks

Resource Management

• SP Conservation: This fight can last 10-15 minutes, so manage SP carefully
• Item Usage: Don’t hesitate to use items, especially in later phases
• Skill Timing: Save burst skills for vulnerability windows (post-Ultimate, dizzy states)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Using AOE in Phase 1: This triggers devastating counters
2. Ignoring Nuisance Debuff: Affected characters can kill teammates
3. Poor Projector Prioritization: Always destroy both ASAP
4. Underleveling: Being below level 60 makes this fight exponentially harder

Advanced Strategies

• Turn Order Manipulation: Place Soy first to ensure consistent taunting
• Harmony Stacking: Maximize elemental harmonies for damage bonuses
• Buff Cycling: Maintain 100% uptime on critical buffs
• Guard Timing: Learn attack patterns to optimize guard usage

Pre-Battle Checklist

Required Items

• 10+ SP recovery items (Coffee, Soul Drop, etc.)
• 5+ Relax Gels or Alert Capsules for status cleansing
• Full HP recovery items for emergency situations
• Food buffs from kitchen (ATK+ or DEF+ recommended)

Character Requirements

• All party members at level 60+ (65+ recommended)
• Revelation cards equipped and leveled
• Skills upgraded to at least level 3
• Proper Persona equipped on Wonder

Team Verification

• Curse resistance on at least 2 members
• Reliable healing source (Marian, Morgana, or Media)
• Physical damage dealer for projectors
• Ice damage source for Phase 5 swords

Alternative Strategies

Speed Run Strategy

For players looking to complete the fight quickly:

1. Overlevel to 70+ before attempting
2. Use Skull’s God Hand Burst to skip phases
3. Stack physical damage buffs
4. Time burst windows perfectly

Safe Strategy

For first-time clearers:

1. Overlevel to 65-70
2. Bring double healers (Marian + Morgana)
3. Focus entirely on survival
4. Take advantage of every vulnerability window

Post-Battle Rewards

Upon defeating Shadow Miyazawa, players receive:

• Palace completion rewards
• Progression to Chapter 3
• Access to new game features
• Character experience and materials
• Story revelations about Miyazawa’s true nature

Palace Completion Tips

If you’re aiming for 100% palace completion:

• Return after defeating the boss for easier exploration
• Bring 9 lockpicks for all locked chests
• Use our comprehensive Miyazawa Palace guide for puzzle solutions
• Complete all sub-boss encounters (Shiki-Ouji locations)

Frequently Asked Questions

What level should I be for Shadow Miyazawa?

While the game recommends level 55, experienced players strongly suggest level 60-65 for a comfortable clear. As Shadow Miyazawa’s palace has a difficulty spike compared to Shadow Kiuchi, we highly recommend you get Wonder and his teammates to at least Level 60 instead.

Can I beat Shadow Miyazawa without Marian?

Yes, but it’s significantly harder. Alternative healers like Morgana or Lufel can work, but you’ll need to bring cleansing items since they lack Marian’s built-in cleanse abilities.

How do I spot the real Miyazawa in Phase 1?

Before attacking, wait and watch all three Miyazawas, as only the real one will move, specifically his head. Additionally, check HP values – the real one has 17,937 HP versus 15,372 for fakes.

What happens if I attack a fake Miyazawa?

The fake will immediately counter-attack the character who hit them for significant damage. This is why AOE attacks are strictly forbidden during Phase 1.

Do I need specific Personas for Wonder?

While not mandatory, Bless-type Personas that resist Curse are highly recommended. Angel, Archangel, and Principality are excellent choices available at this stage.

How long does the Shadow Miyazawa fight take?

Expect 10-15 minutes for a normal clear, though experienced players with optimal teams can finish in 5-7 minutes.

What’s the best way to handle the Nuisance debuff?

Have Soy use Icy Defense to attract the debuff to himself, or immediately cleanse with Marian’s abilities or items like Relax Gel.

Can I retry if I fail?

Yes, you can retry immediately without penalty. Use failures to learn attack patterns and refine your strategy.

Should I use the level 55 Soy provided by the game?

Only if your Soy is severely underleveled. A properly built personal Soy will perform better due to Revelation cards and skill upgrades.

When should I attempt Shadow Miyazawa?

Complete all available side content first, reach level 60+, and ensure your team is properly equipped with Revelation cards and upgraded skills.

Conclusion

Shadow Miyazawa represents a significant difficulty spike in Persona 5 The Phantom X, testing your understanding of team composition, resource management, and pattern recognition. By following this guide and preparing adequately, you’ll transform this challenging encounter into a manageable and even enjoyable boss fight.

Remember, patience is key – especially during the clone identification phase. Take your time, observe carefully, and don’t panic when mechanics overlap. With the right preparation and strategy, you’ll send this corrupt food critic packing and progress to the exciting content that awaits in Chapter 3.

For more Persona 5 The Phantom X guides, check out our complete money-making guide to fund your palace preparations and our fast travel guide to navigate efficiently. Good luck, Phantom Thieves!