Persona 3 Portable
Persona 3 Portable

Recommended Social Link Order

Follow a recommended Social Link order in Persona 3 Portable to efficiently build bonds, unlock powerful Personas, and maximize game progression.

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Recommended Social Link Order

Maximizing your Social Links in Persona 3 Portable is crucial for powerful Persona fusions and unlocking special events. This guide provides a recommended order, focusing on efficiency and avoiding common pitfalls. Remember, this is a template; feel free to adjust based on your playstyle, but prioritize the advice below for a smoother experience.

General Strategies for Social Link Management

  • Always Carry a Matching Persona: This is the single most important tip. Having a Persona of the same Arcana as the Social Link you're spending time with grants bonus points, often allowing you to rank up without needing to spend extra days. Fuse new Personas frequently to cover all available Arcanas.
  • Check Your Calendar: Pay attention to school holidays, exam periods, and story events. These can restrict Social Link availability. Plan accordingly.
  • Save Before Committing: Before spending time with a Social Link, save your game. If you don't get enough points to rank up, reload and try a different option, or consider spending time with another Social Link that day.
  • Utilize Fortune Teller (Female Protagonist Only): The Fortune Teller in Paulownia Mall can provide a "compatibility reading" for 1000 yen, giving you a boost to a chosen Social Link. This is incredibly useful for difficult or time-sensitive links.
  • Evening Activities: Many Social Links are only available during the day. Use evenings to raise Social Stats (Academics, Charm, Courage) or to complete requests from Elizabeth/Theodore. Some Social Links, particularly those for the Male Protagonist, are available in the evening.
  • Prioritize School Links: School-based Social Links are often only available on specific weekdays. Prioritize these during school hours.

Early Game (April - June)

The early game is about establishing foundational Social Links and boosting your Social Stats. Don't neglect Academics, Charm, and Courage, as these gate many Social Links.

  • Fool (SEES): This Social Link progresses automatically with the story. No action required on your part.
  • Magician (Kenji Tomochika / Junpei Iori):
    • Male Protagonist: Kenji is available early. Prioritize him on weekdays after school. He's generally easy to rank up.
    • Female Protagonist: Junpei is available early. Similar to Kenji, prioritize him after school.
  • Chariot (Kazushi Miyamoto / Rio Iwasaki):
    • Male Protagonist: Joins the Track Team (or Kendo/Swimming). Available after school.
    • Female Protagonist: Joins the Tennis Team (or Volleyball/Basketball). Available after school.
  • Strength (Yuko Nishiwaki / Koromaru):
    • Male Protagonist: Yuko becomes available after joining a sports club and reaching Chariot Rank 2. Prioritize her on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
    • Female Protagonist: Koromaru becomes available much later in the game (after August). Focus on other links for now.
  • Hierophant (Bunkichi & Mitsuko / Pharos):
    • Male Protagonist: The elderly couple at the Bookworms Used Bookstore in Paulownia Mall. Requires Courage Rank 2 to initiate. Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Bring a "Worn-Out Book" from the dorm's shared bookshelf to start.
    • Female Protagonist: Pharos is an automatic Social Link that progresses with the story.
  • Justice (Chihiro Fushimi / Ken Amada):
    • Male Protagonist: Chihiro is found outside the Student Council Room. Requires Charm Rank 2 to initiate. Talk to her three separate times on different days before she'll agree to start the link. Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
    • Female Protagonist: Ken is available much later (after August).
  • Social Stat Focus: Dedicate evenings to raising Academics (studying at the desk, Wakatsu Kitchen), Charm (working at the Cafe, playing at the Arcade), and Courage (working at the Arcade, visiting the Nurse's Office after Tartarus). Aim for at least Rank 3 in all by the end of June.

Mid Game (July - September)

By now, you should have a few Social Links progressing. Focus on unlocking more and continuing to raise your Social Stats to meet higher requirements.

  • Temperance (Bebe / Saori Hasegawa):
    • Male Protagonist: Bebe is available after joining the Art Club (or Photography/Music). Requires Academics Rank 3 to initiate. Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
    • Female Protagonist: Saori is available after joining the Art Club (or Photography/Music). Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
  • Hermit (Maya / Akinari Kamiki):
    • Male Protagonist: Maya is the online game partner. Requires Charm Rank 4 to initiate. Access the MMORPG from the PC in your room on Sundays and holidays.
    • Female Protagonist: Akinari is the dying boy in the park. Requires Academics Rank 4 to initiate. You'll need to complete Elizabeth/Theodore's Request 33 ("I want to read a book") to get the "Handmade Felt" item, then speak to him. Available on Sundays. This is a crucial and often difficult link to max.
  • Moon (Nozomi Suemitsu / Shinjiro Aragaki):
    • Male Protagonist: Nozomi is the "Gourmet King" in Paulownia Mall. Requires Charm Rank 4 and Courage Rank 2 to initiate. You'll need to give him an "Odd Morsel" (found in Tartarus or purchased from the Pharmacy). Available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
    • Female Protagonist: Shinjiro is available after September 7th. Prioritize him heavily, as he has a limited availability window. Available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in the dorm lounge.
  • Fortune (Keisuke Hiraga / Ryoji Mochizuki):
    • Male Protagonist: Keisuke is available after joining the Art Club (or Photography/Music). Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
    • Female Protagonist: Ryoji is available after November 9th. He's an automatic link that progresses with the story, but you can spend time with him.
  • Hanged Man (Maiko Oohashi / Koromaru):
    • Male Protagonist: Maiko is the lost girl at Naganaki Shrine. Requires Courage Rank 2 and Charm Rank 2 to initiate. You'll need to buy her a "Mad Bull" from the vending machine and a "Wanna-Bee" from the candy store. Available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
    • Female Protagonist: Koromaru is available after August 8th. He's a great evening Social Link.
  • Devil (President Tanaka):
    • Male Protagonist: Tanaka is the shady businessman in Paulownia Mall. Requires Charm Rank 4 and Academics Rank 3 to initiate. Available on Tuesdays and Saturdays in the evening.
    • Female Protagonist: Tanaka is also available to the Female Protagonist. Same requirements and availability.
  • Tower (Mutatsu / Mamoru Hayase):
    • Male Protagonist: Mutatsu is the monk at Escapade. Requires Courage Rank 4 to initiate. You'll need to work at the Club Escapade (Paulownia Mall) as a bartender to meet him. Available on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in the evening.
    • Female Protagonist: Mamoru is the track star. Requires Courage Rank 4 to initiate. Available after joining the Track Team (or Kendo/Swimming). Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Late Game (October - January)

By this point, many of your Social Links should be nearing completion. Focus on finishing any remaining ones, especially those with limited availability.

  • Star (Akihiko Sanada / Akihiko Sanada):
    • Male Protagonist: Akihiko is available after July 24th. Requires Charm Rank 4. Available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the dorm.
    • Female Protagonist: Akihiko is available after July 24th. Requires Charm Rank 4. Available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the dorm.
  • Empress (Mitsuru Kirijo / Mitsuru Kirijo):
    • Male Protagonist: Mitsuru is available after November 21st. Requires Academics Rank 6 (Max). Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in the school lounge.
    • Female Protagonist: Mitsuru is available after November 21st. Requires Academics Rank 6 (Max). Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in the school lounge.
  • Emperor (Hidetoshi Odagiri / Hidetoshi Odagiri):
    • Male Protagonist: Hidetoshi is the Student Council President. Available after joining the Student Council (requires Academics Rank 2). Available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the Student Council Room.
    • Female Protagonist: Hidetoshi is also available to the Female Protagonist. Same requirements and availability.
  • Priestess (Fuuka Yamagishi / Fuuka Yamagishi):
    • Male Protagonist: Fuuka is available after June 19th. Requires Courage Rank 4. Available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the school classroom.
    • Female Protagonist: Fuuka is also available to the Female Protagonist. Same requirements and availability.
  • Lovers (Yukari Takeba / Yukari Takeba):
    • Male Protagonist: Yukari is available after July 24th. Requires Charm Rank 6 (Max). Available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the dorm.
    • Female Protagonist: Yukari is also available to the Female Protagonist. Same requirements and availability.
  • Death (Pharos / Ryoji Mochizuki):
    • Male Protagonist: Pharos is an automatic Social Link that progresses with the story.
    • Female Protagonist: Ryoji is an automatic Social Link that progresses with the story.
  • Aeon (Aigis):
    • This Social Link becomes available to both protagonists after January 8th. Prioritize her immediately, as she has limited time. Available on weekdays after school.
  • Judgment (Nyx Annihilation Team): This Social Link progresses automatically with the story.

By following this recommended order and utilizing the general strategies, you'll be well on your way to maximizing your Social Links and experiencing everything Persona 3 Portable has to offer!