July: Walkthrough
Welcome to July! This month brings new challenges, social link opportunities, and the start of summer vacation. Efficient time management is key to maximizing your progress.
July 1st (Friday)
- Morning: Class Question - "The 'King of Hearts'" (Knowledge +).
- Afternoon: After school, you'll have an event with Yosuke.
- Evening: Consider studying at your desk to boost your Knowledge or Expression. Alternatively, head to the Shiroku Store for some shopping.
July 2nd (Saturday)
- Morning: Free time. You can spend time with a Social Link or work on your stats.
- Afternoon: If you haven't already, try to advance the Chariot Social Link with Chie or the Magician Social Link with Yosuke.
- Evening: The Aiya Chinese Restaurant is a great place to boost multiple stats if you have the funds.
July 3rd (Sunday)
- Daytime: Sunday is a good day for fishing at the Samegawa Flood Plain. You can catch various fish, including the Red Goldfish, which is needed for a later quest. Remember to buy some Bait from the Shiroku Store first.
- Evening: Spend time with a Social Link, or work on your stats.
July 4th (Monday) - July 6th (Wednesday)
These days are generally free for you to pursue Social Links, stat building, or part-time jobs. Prioritize Social Links that are close to ranking up or those you wish to max out. Remember to check the bulletin board at the Dojima Residence for new part-time job opportunities.
- Recommended Social Links:
- Strength (Daisuke/Kou): Found at the Practice Building after school.
- Justice (Nanako): Available in the evenings at the Dojima Residence.
- Hierophant (Dojima): Available in the evenings at the Dojima Residence.
- Stat Building:
- Knowledge: Study at your desk, visit the library, or answer class questions correctly.
- Expression: Join the Drama Club or Art Club, or work at the Hospital.
- Diligence: Work at the Hospital or fold envelopes at home.
- Courage: Eat the special ramen at Aiya, or visit the hospital for a part-time job.
- Understanding: Work at the Daycare or read specific books.
July 7th (Thursday)
- Morning: Class Question - "The 'Panama Canal'" (Knowledge +).
- Afternoon: After school, you'll have an event with Rise.
- Evening: Free time.
July 8th (Friday) - July 9th (Saturday)
Continue to focus on your Social Links and stat building. If you're aiming for the True Ending, ensure you're making progress on the Fool, Magician, Priestess, Chariot, and Lovers Social Links.
July 10th (Sunday)
- Daytime: Another opportunity for fishing at Samegawa Flood Plain. You might also receive an invitation from a Social Link to hang out.
- Evening: Free time.
July 11th (Monday)
- Morning: Class Question - "The 'Ostrich'" (Knowledge +).
- Afternoon: After school, you'll have an event related to the upcoming school trip.
- Evening: Free time.
July 12th (Tuesday) - July 14th (Thursday)
These days are dedicated to the school trip to Tatsumi Port Island. Enjoy the story events and choose dialogue options that boost your Social Links or stats where possible. There will be opportunities to spend time with your friends.
- July 12th Evening: You'll have a choice of who to spend time with. This can influence Social Link points.
- July 13th Daytime: Explore Tatsumi Port Island. There are unique items to buy and events to trigger.
- July 13th Evening: Another choice for who to spend time with.
July 15th (Friday)
- Morning: Return from the school trip.
- Afternoon: Free time. You might want to visit the TV World if you're behind on dungeon crawling or need to grind.
- Evening: Free time.
July 16th (Saturday) - July 23rd (Saturday)
This period is crucial for preparing for the upcoming exams. While you can still pursue Social Links, prioritize studying to ensure you get a good score, which will boost your Expression and Knowledge stats.
- Study Schedule:
- Library: Spend time at the library after school for a significant Knowledge boost.
- Desk: Study at your desk in the evening.
- Friends: Studying with friends (Yosuke, Chie, Yukiko, Kanji, Rise) can also provide a Knowledge boost and Social Link points.
- Exam Answers:
- July 16th: "The 'Panama Canal'"
- July 17th: "The 'King of Hearts'"
- July 18th: "The 'Ostrich'"
- July 19th: "The 'Pythagorean Theorem'"
- July 20th: "The 'Dodo'"
July 24th (Sunday) - July 28th (Thursday)
Exams are over! You'll receive your results, which will impact your stats. Now is a great time to catch up on any Social Links you've neglected or to explore the TV World if you haven't cleared the current dungeon.
- July 24th: You'll receive your exam results. Aim for a high rank to get a significant stat boost.
- July 25th: Summer vacation officially begins! This opens up new activities and evening Social Link opportunities.
- Dungeon Crawling: If you haven't already, clear the Void Quest dungeon before the end of the month. The boss fight can be challenging, so ensure your party is adequately leveled (around Level 40-45) and equipped.
July 29th (Friday) - July 31st (Sunday)
The end of July. Focus on maximizing your Social Links before the August events. The summer festival is coming up, and making progress now will pay off later.
- Evening Activities: With summer vacation, you have more freedom in the evenings. Consider working at the Hospital for Diligence and Expression, or spending time with Nanako or Dojima.
- Fishing: If you're still working on the fishing quest, now's a good time to try and catch the Guardian at the Samegawa Flood Plain.
Important Note: This guide provides a general framework. Persona 4 offers a lot of flexibility, so feel free to adapt it to your playstyle and priorities. Always save frequently!