Persona 4
Persona 4

December: Walkthrough

Persona 4 December walkthrough: Guide through final dungeons and critical story events. Prepare for the endgame and the truth behind the murders.

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December: Walkthrough

Welcome to December, a crucial month in Persona 4! The stakes are higher than ever as you race against time to uncover the truth behind the Inaba murders. This section will guide you through the critical story events, dungeon crawling, and social link opportunities to ensure you're prepared for the endgame.

December 1st - December 4th: The Investigation Continues

  • December 1st (Thursday): The school trip is over. You'll have a mandatory story event.
  • December 2nd (Friday): Another story event will unfold. You'll need to make a critical choice during a conversation. To stay on the True Ending path, **do NOT accuse any of your friends**. When prompted, choose options that express doubt and a desire to investigate further.
  • December 3rd (Saturday): More story events. Pay close attention to the dialogue.
  • December 4th (Sunday): Story events continue. The investigation will intensify.

December 5th - December 7th: The Culprit Revealed

This is a pivotal period. Your choices here directly impact which ending you receive. Follow these steps carefully to ensure you progress towards the True Ending.

  • December 5th (Monday):
    • You'll be presented with a series of dialogue choices. To correctly identify the culprit, you must choose the following options in order:
      1. "Someone I know."
      2. "Taro Namatame."
      3. "There's something bothering me."
      4. "We're missing something."
      5. "Calm down."
      6. "Wait a second here..."
      7. "What did you say about Namatame?"
      8. "Something's not right."
      9. "Namatame's true motive."
      10. "The gas station attendant."
    • Successfully navigating this conversation will lead to the revelation of the true culprit.
    • After the revelation, you'll gain access to the final dungeon: Magatsu Inaba / Magatsu Mandala.
  • December 6th (Tuesday):
    • **Dungeon Crawling: Magatsu Inaba / Magatsu Mandala**
      • Location: TV World. Access via the TV in your room.
      • Recommended Level: 70-75+. This dungeon is significantly tougher than previous ones.
      • Shadows: Expect powerful shadows with varied resistances. Bring Personas with diverse elemental attacks and healing/support skills.
      • Key Items: There are no specific key items to find for progression, but keep an eye out for rare materials for weapon fusion at Daidara Metalworks.
      • Boss Strategy: The boss of this dungeon is a multi-phase fight.
        • Phase 1: Focus on exploiting weaknesses and using All-Out Attacks. Be prepared for status ailments.
        • Phase 2: The boss will change tactics and resistances. Adapt your Personas and party members accordingly. Strong physical attacks and Megidolaon-type skills are often effective.
        • Healing: Bring plenty of healing items like **Medical Ointments**, **Soul Foods**, and **Chakra Drops**. Have a dedicated healer like Yukiko or Teddie with powerful healing spells.
        • Buffs/Debuffs: use buffs (Tarukaja, Rakukaja, Sukukaja) and debuffs (Tarunda, Rakunda, Sukunda) to gain an advantage.
      • Completion: You must clear this dungeon before the end of the month to continue on the True Ending path. It's highly recommended to clear it as soon as possible to allow for further social link progression.
  • December 7th (Wednesday): If you cleared the dungeon on December 6th, you'll have free time. If not, continue your dungeon crawl.

December 8th - December 22nd: Free Time & Social Links

With the main story progression for December handled (assuming you've cleared Magatsu Inaba), this period offers valuable free time to max out any remaining Social Links, complete quests, or prepare for the final challenges ahead.

  • Social Links: Prioritize any Social Links you are close to maxing out. Remember that maxing out a Social Link grants you a powerful Persona of that Arcana and unlocks its ultimate Persona.
  • Quests: Check the bulletin board at Aiya for new quests. Completing quests often yields useful items or money.
  • Fishing: If you haven't already, try to catch the Guardian and Sea Guardian for powerful equipment and a Social Link boost.
  • Gardening: Harvest any crops in your garden for additional healing items.
  • Persona Fusions: Visit the Velvet Room to fuse powerful Personas. Consider fusing Personas with strong elemental coverage and support skills for the upcoming challenges.
  • Weapon/Armor Upgrades: Visit Daidara Metalworks to forge the best weapons and armor available.

December 23rd - December 24th: Christmas Eve

  • December 23rd (Friday): Mandatory story events.
  • December 24th (Saturday): Christmas Eve. You'll have the opportunity to spend time with a maxed-out female Social Link. This event provides unique dialogue and a special item depending on who you choose.

December 25th - December 31st: Year-End Preparations

  • December 25th (Sunday): Free day.
  • December 26th (Monday) - December 30th (Friday): Free days. Use this time to finalize any preparations. Ensure your party is well-equipped, your Personas are strong, and you have a good stock of healing items.
  • December 31st (Saturday): New Year's Eve. Mandatory story events. The game will automatically progress to January after this day.