Persona 3 Reload
Persona 3 Reload

Guide Checklist

Track your Persona 3 Reload progress with this checklist. Ensure you conquer every Social Link, Memento request, and Persona fusion for perfect completion.

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Guide Checklist

Welcome to the comprehensive Persona 3 Reload Guide Checklist! This section is designed to be your ultimate companion for achieving a 100% completionist run, ensuring you don't miss a single Social Link, Memento, or powerful Persona fusion. Follow these actionable steps and strategies to master every aspect of your journey through Tatsumi Port Island and the dark depths of Tartarus.

Daily Routine & Social Stats

  • Morning: Always check your phone for messages from Social Links or club activities. Prioritize studying in class if your Academics are low, or answer questions correctly for a boost.
  • After School:
    • Social Links: Consult the "Social Link Availability" section of this guide to prioritize who to spend time with. Aim to max out all Social Links before the end of the game. Remember to carry a Persona of the corresponding Arcana for bonus affinity points!
    • Part-time Jobs: Work at the Screen Shot movie theater (Port Island Station) or the Chagall Cafe (Paulownia Mall) to earn Yen and boost Social Stats (Charm, Courage, Academics).
    • Club Activities: Join a sports club (Track, Kendo, Swimming) or cultural club (Art, Music, Photography) to initiate specific Social Links and gain stat bonuses.
    • Arcade: Play games at the Game Parade arcade (Paulownia Mall) to specifically target Social Stat increases. "Print Club" boosts Charm, "Quiz Game" boosts Academics, and "Horror House" boosts Courage.
  • Evening:
    • Tartarus: Dedicate at least 2-3 evenings per week to exploring Tartarus. Aim to reach the current accessible floor block's barrier before the next Full Moon operation.
    • Dorm Activities: Participate in activities with your teammates in the Iwatodai Dorm lounge. Cooking, reading, or watching TV with them can boost Social Stats, provide unique items, or deepen bonds.
    • Shared Activities: Occasionally, certain Social Links or teammates will invite you out. Always accept these invitations as they often provide significant boosts or unique events.

Tartarus Exploration & Combat

  • Preparation:
    • Stock Up: Before entering Tartarus, visit Aohige Pharmacy (Paulownia Mall) to purchase essential healing items like Medicine, Disinfectant, and Revival Beads. Don't forget Snuff Souls for SP recovery.
    • Equipment: Regularly check the Police Station (Paulownia Mall) for new weapons, armor, and accessories. Prioritize equipping your main character and active party members with the best available gear.
    • Persona Fusions: Visit the Velvet Room frequently. Fuse Personas to create stronger ones, inherit useful skills, and fill out your Compendium. Always register new or significantly improved Personas!
  • During Exploration:
    • Shadow Encounters: Always try to get an Advantage by striking Shadows from behind. This grants your party the first turn, which is crucial for initiating All-Out Attacks.
    • Weaknesses: Exploit enemy weaknesses to knock them down and trigger "1 More" attacks. This is the cornerstone of Persona 3 Reload's combat system.
    • The Reaper: Be mindful of the time spent on each floor. Lingering too long will summon The Reaper, an extremely powerful optional boss. Unless you're specifically hunting it for a challenge, avoid prolonged stays.
    • Monad Doors/Passages: Keep an eye out for these special areas within Tartarus. Monad Doors often contain powerful Shadows with valuable loot, while Monad Passages lead to small, challenging areas with rare items and high EXP gain.
    • Missing Persons: Regularly check the Police Station and the Nurse's Office for information on missing persons in Tartarus. Rescuing them before the deadline provides significant rewards.

Key Items & Collectibles

  • Request Items: Pay close attention to Elizabeth's requests from the Velvet Room. Many require specific items found in Tartarus (e.g., Old Document from specific Shadow drops, Black Quartz from breakable objects) or through daily activities. Completing these unlocks new features, powerful equipment, and unique Personas.
  • Theurgy Skills: Unlock and use your party members' unique Theurgy skills. These powerful attacks can turn the tide of battle. Pay attention to the conditions for activating them.
  • Corridor of Time: Access this special area via the Velvet Room to revisit past boss battles and earn additional rewards.

By diligently following this checklist, you'll be well on your way to experiencing everything Persona 3 Reload has to offer, from forging unbreakable bonds to conquering the darkest corners of Tartarus!