Persona List by Arcana
Persona 4 Golden features a wide array of Personas, each belonging to one of the game's 22 Arcanas. These Arcanas, inspired by the Tarot, not only categorize Personas but also al with the Social Links of characters in the game. Understanding this system is crucial for effective Persona fusion and for maximizing the benefits of your Social Links.
Each Arcana represents a different facet of life and human experience. For example, The Fool Arcana is associated with the protagonist's journey, representing potential and new beginnings. The Magician Arcana often embodies skill and willpower, while The Lovers Arcana sifies relationships and emotional connection. As you progress through a character's Social Link, the Personas of their corresponding Arcana gain increased experience when fused, making it easier to level them up and unlock their full potential.
Here's a breakdown of some key Arcanas and their associated Personas (note: this is not an exhaustive list, as many Personas exist within each Arcana):
| Arcana | Example Personas |
|---|---|
| Fool | Obariyon, Ara Mitama, Black Frost, Futsunushi, Izanagi, Vishnu |
| Magician | Jack Frost, King Frost, Fafnir, Surt, Moloch |
| Priestess | Saki Mitama, Matador, High Priestess, Sif, Norn |
| Empress | Hariti, Empress, Mother Harite, Gabriel |
| Emperor | Omoikane, Take-Minakata, Odin, Kingu-Odin |
| Hierophant | Anzu, Daisoujou, Kohryu, Odin |
| Lovers | Angel, Leanan Sidhe, Aphrodite, Ishtar |
| Chariot | Ares, Take-Jizō, Thor, Seiryu |
| Justice | Rakshasa, Archangel, Uriel, Justitia |
| Hermit | Mothman, Sandalphon, Ongyo-Ki, Attis |
| Fortune | Fortuna, Caladbolg, Lakshmi, Vohu Manah |
| Strength | Valkyrie, Tlaloc, Siegfried, Futsunushi |
| Hanged Man | Berith, Narcissus, Attis, Taotie |
| Death | Pixie, Pale Rider, Thanatos, Mot |
| Temperance | Neko Shogun, Anubis, Gabriel, Ardha |
| Devil | Andra, Belphegor, Lilith, Beelzebub |
| Tower | Gargoyle, Macabre, Thor, Shiva |
| Star | Ganesha, Nana, Hunnicutt, Vohu Manah |
| Moon | Sandalphon, Vetala, Sandalphon, Ganesha |
| Sun | Odin, Quetzalcoatl, Horus, Asura |
| Judgment | Nemesis, Kaiwan, Odin, Michael |
| World | (Final Persona, often tied to specific endings) |
| Aeon | Nokomizu, Kaguya, Marie's ultimate Persona |
When fusing, pay attention to the Arcana of the Personas you are combining, as this directly influences the resulting Persona and its potential level-up bonuses from Social Links.