Hifumi - Star Confidant
Hifumi Togo, the Star Confidant, offers a unique blend of strategic advantages and personal growth opportunities. Her Confidant, unlocked by visiting Kanda Church, focuses on her passion for Shogi (Japanese chess) and her aspirations. Ranking up with Hifumi provides valuable combat perks, particularly related to turn manipulation and critical hits, making her a highly beneficial ally to develop.
To initiate Hifumi's Confidant, you'll need to have reached a certain point in the story and visited Kanda Church. She can be found there on specific days. Her Confidant ranks up through conversations and by playing Shogi with her. The dialogue choices you make during your hangouts are crucial for maximizing bond points, as she appreciates thoughtful and strategic responses. Playing Shogi with her also increases your Guts social stat, offering a dual benefit.
Hifumi's Confidant abilities are as follows:
- Rank 1: Shogi Player - Allows you to play Shogi with Hifumi at Leblanc, increasing your Guts stat.
- Rank 2: Strategic Planning - Grants the ability to switch party members during combat, even when not downed. This is a sificant tactical advantage.
- Rank 3: Shogi Master - Playing Shogi with Hifumi now grants more Guts points.
- Rank 4: Critical Rate Up - Increases the chance of landing critical hits in combat.
- Rank 5: Shogi Ace - Further boosts Guts gained from playing Shogi.
- Rank 6: Lucky Shot - Grants a chance to deal a critical hit with a weak attack.
- Rank 7: Shogi Grandmaster - Maximizes Guts gained from playing Shogi.
- Rank 8: Critical Wave - Further increases the chance of landing critical hits.
- Rank 9: Ultimate Strategy - Allows you to switch party members even when downed, providing unparalleled tactical flexibility.
- Rank 10: Star Master - Grants the ultimate ability, enhancing critical hit potential and strategic combat options.
When spending time with Hifumi, remember her strategic mind. Engaging in thoughtful discussions and offering insightful responses will earn you more points. She often reflects on her Shogi strategies and life choices, so showing an understanding of these concepts is key. Always have a Star Arcana Persona with you when you hang out with her to maximize the bond points gained from each interaction.
| Rank | Ability Unlocked | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shogi Player | Play Shogi at Leblanc, gain Guts. |
| 2 | Strategic Planning | Switch party members during combat. |
| 3 | Shogi Master | Increased Guts from Shogi. |
| 4 | Critical Rate Up | Increases critical hit chance. |
| 5 | Shogi Ace | Further boosts Guts from Shogi. |
| 6 | Lucky Shot | Chance to critical hit with weak attacks. |
| 7 | Shogi Grandmaster | Maximizes Guts from Shogi. |
| 8 | Critical Wave | Further increases critical hit chance. |
| 9 | Ultimate Strategy | Switch party members even when downed. |
| 10 | Star Master | Ultimate critical hit and strategic ability. |