Overview
Maisie is a miniboss encountered mid-chapter in The Alley. While detailed game files are still being verified, she is one of the early tests of your party's ability to handle a tougher individual enemy before the Alley's final boss fight. Beating her yields a useful item drop and experience for the cats you brought into The Alley.
General Strategy
At the stage of the game where you encounter Maisie, a balanced party works best. Keep your Cleric or healing ability in reserve rather than spending it on minor enemies before the fight, and enter with full HP if possible.
Use your hardest-hitting ability on her first move to capitalise on any vulnerability she shows in the opening round. Many Alley minibosses have a slightly higher offensive window in round one before their pattern settles.
Tips
If Maisie is blocking your path to the Alley’s final boss, treat her as a resource management check: try to win while spending as few healing items and class abilities as possible. The real test is Radical Rat or Queen Hippo at the end.
Confirmed rewards from Alley minibosses include random item drops that can meaningfully improve early builds. Maisie is no exception, making her worth fighting even if the encounter is risky.