Persona 3 FES
Persona 3 FES

Compendium Completion Guide

Achieve 100% Persona Compendium completion in Persona 3 FES with this guide, detailing efficient strategies for registering every Persona and unlocking Orpheus.

·Multi-source verified (38/38)

Compendium Completion Guide

Achieving 100% Compendium completion in Persona 3 FES is a formidable but rewarding task, unlocking the "The Great Seal" trophy and providing access to the powerful Persona, Orpheus Telos, for New Game+ runs. This guide will walk you through the most efficient strategies to register every single Persona.

I. General Strategies for Efficient Registration

  • Maximize Social Links: The higher your Social Link rank with an Arcana, the greater the experience bonus a newly fused Persona of that Arcana receives. This is crucial for inheriting skills and reaching higher levels for fusion requirements. Aim to max out all Social Links for optimal results.
  • Utilize Fusion Forecasts: Check the Fusion Forecast at the Velvet Room entrance daily. Certain days offer specific skill mutations, stat boosts, or even Arcana chances that can be exploited for easier registration or better Personas. For example, a forecast predicting "Skill Change" for a specific Arcana can help you get rare skills on your fusions.
  • Money Management: Completing the Compendium requires significant funds for summoning Personas.
    • Tartarus Farming: Regularly ascend Tartarus and defeat enemies. Shadows drop Yen and valuable items that can be sold at the Police Station.
    • Gem Collection: Gems (e.g., Topaz, Ruby, Sapphire) dropped by certain Shadows or found in chests can be exchanged for powerful weapons and armor, or sold for a good price.
    • Shuffle Time: Always aim for the "Money" card during Shuffle Time, especially in the early game.
  • Save Scumming: Don't be afraid to save before complex fusions, especially those involving skill inheritance or specific stat outcomes. If the result isn't what you want, reload and try again.

II. Fusion Mechanics and Inheritance

Understanding fusion mechanics is paramount. There are three main types of fusion:

  1. Two Persona Fusion: The most common type. The resulting Persona's Arcana is determined by the combination of the two input Personas' Arcanas.
  2. Triangle Fusion (Three Persona Fusion): Allows for more complex combinations and is often required for higher-level Personas.
  3. Special Fusions: These are unique fusions requiring specific combinations of three or more Personas, often for powerful or unique Personas like Thanatos or Messiah. These are usually unlocked as you progress through the story or max out certain Social Links.
Skill Inheritance

When fusing, the resulting Persona inherits skills from its parents. The number of inherited skills depends on the fusion type and the parents' skills. Pay attention to:

  • Inheritance Types: Each Persona has a specific skill inheritance type (e.g., Physical, Fire, Ice, Support). This determines which types of skills it prefers to inherit. For example, a Persona with "Fire" inheritance will favor Fire skills.
  • Skill Cards: These invaluable items, obtained through Shuffle Time or specific quests, allow you to teach any Persona a specific skill. They are crucial for filling gaps in skill sets or passing on rare abilities.

III. Acquiring All Personas

A. Story Progression Personas

Many Personas are automatically registered as you progress through the main story or defeat specific bosses. Ensure you always register these in the Compendium at the Velvet Room after their initial acquisition.

  • Orpheus: Your initial Persona.
  • Messiah: Obtained by fusing Orpheus and Thanatos after reaching the true ending path and having maxed the Judgement Social Link.
  • Thanatos: A Special Fusion requiring six specific Personas (Ghoul, Pale Rider, Loa, Samael, Mot, Alice) after maxing the Death Social Link.
B. Social Link Personas

Each maxed Social Link unlocks the ability to fuse the ultimate Persona of that Arcana. These are often high-level and require careful planning.

Example:

  • Fool: Maxing the SEES Social Link unlocks Susano-o.
  • Magician: Maxing Kenji Tomochika's Social Link unlocks Surt.
  • Priestess: Maxing Fuuka Yamagishi's Social Link unlocks Scathach.
  • Empress: Maxing Mitsuru Kirijo's Social Link unlocks Alilat.
  • Emperor: Maxing Hidetoshi Odagiri's Social Link unlocks Odin.
  • Hierophant: Maxing Bunkichi and Mitsuko's Social Link unlocks Kohryu.
  • Lovers: Maxing Yukari Takeba's Social Link unlocks Cybele.
  • Chariot: Maxing Kazushi Miyamoto's Social Link unlocks Thor.
  • Justice: Maxing Ken Amada's Social Link unlocks Melchizedek.
  • Hermit: Maxing Maya (Online Game) Social Link unlocks Arahabaki.
  • Fortune: Maxing Keisuke Hiraga's Social Link unlocks Norn.
  • Strength: Maxing Yuko Nishiwaki's Social Link unlocks Siegfried.
  • Hanged Man: Maxing Maiko Oohashi's Social Link unlocks Attis.
  • Death: Maxing Pharos/Ryoji Mochizuki's Social Link unlocks Mahakala.
  • Temperance: Maxing Bebe's Social Link unlocks Yurlungur.
  • Devil: Maxing President Tanaka's Social Link unlocks Belial.
  • Tower: Maxing Mutatsu's Social Link unlocks Chi You.
  • Star: Maxing Akihiko Sanada's Social Link unlocks Helel.
  • Moon: Maxing Nozomi Suemitsu's Social Link unlocks Sandalphon.
  • Sun: Maxing Akinari Kamiki's Social Link unlocks Asura.
  • Judgment: Maxing Nyx Avatar's Social Link unlocks Lucifer.
  • Aeon: Maxing Aigis' Social Link (The Answer) unlocks Metatron.
C. Request Personas

Elizabeth's requests often involve fusing specific Personas with certain skills. These are mandatory for Compendium completion and often provide valuable rewards.

Key Requests:

  • Request #22: Fuse Oberon with Mazio.
    • Strategy: Fuse a Persona that learns Mazio (e.g., Jack Frost) with another Persona to create Oberon. Ensure Mazio is inherited.
  • Request #30: Fuse Ose with Sukukaja.
    • Strategy: Fuse a Persona that learns Sukukaja (e.g., Nigi Mitama) with another Persona to create Ose.
  • Request #35: Fuse Black Frost with Auto-Sukukaja.
    • Strategy: This is a special fusion requiring Jack Frost, King Frost, Pyro Jack, Queen Mab, and Pixie. You'll need to pass Auto-Sukukaja from one of the parent Personas or use a Skill Card.
  • Request #40: Fuse Lilim with Mabufula.
    • Strategy: Fuse a Persona that learns Mabufula (e.g., Lamia) with another Persona to create Lilim.
  • Request #50: Fuse Loki with Null Dark.
    • Strategy: Loki is a high-level Persona. Fuse a Persona that learns Null Dark (e.g., Pale Rider) with another Persona to create Loki.
D. Persona with Specific Skill Inheritance

Some Personas are difficult to obtain due to specific skill inheritance requirements or high base levels. Prioritize these as you approach the endgame.

  • Alice (Death Arcana): Special Fusion of Nebiros and Belial. She learns "Die For Me!" at level 75, a powerful Dark skill.
  • Satan (Judgement Arcana): A high-level Persona usually requiring a Triangle Fusion. He learns "Black Viper" at level 87.
  • Lucifer (Judgement Arcana): The ultimate Judgement Persona, unlocked after maxing the Judgement Social Link. He learns "Morning Star" at level 94.

IV. End-Game Considerations

  • The Answer (FES Exclusive): If you are playing Persona 3 FES, "The Answer" epilogue also features its own set of Personas and a separate Compendium. While not required for the main game's Compendium trophy, it's a separate challenge for completionists.
  • New Game+ Benefits: A completed Compendium carries over to New Game+, allowing you to summon any registered Persona from the start. This makes subsequent playthroughs significantly easier and opens up new strategies.
  • Orpheus Telos: To fuse Orpheus Telos, the ultimate Persona of the Fool Arcana, you must have maxed out all Social Links in a single playthrough. This is a prerequisite for its fusion recipe, which typically involves a complex Triangle Fusion of high-level Personas.

Remember, patience and meticulous planning are your greatest assets in completing the Compendium. Good luck, and may your fusions be fruitful!