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Social Stats in Persona 4 Revival.

Social Stats are a recurring mechanic in the Persona series.

Overview

Social Stats, also known as Social Qualities or Traits, are non-combat stats that the Persona protagonists increase by doing non-combat activities such as reading, studying, and going to the theater. Some Social Links require specific social stat levels to achieve progress.

Mechanics by Game

Persona 3

The protagonist's social stats are Charm, Knowledge, and Courage.

Rank Academics Charm Courage
Name Value Name Value Name Value
Rank 1 Slacker 0 Plain 0 Timid 0
Rank 2 Average 20 Unpolished 15 Ordinary 15
Rank 3 Above Average 80 Confident 30 Determined 30
Rank 4 Smart 140 Smooth 45 Tough 45
Rank 5 Intelligent 200 Popular 65 Fearless 65
Rank 6 Genius 260 Charismatic 80 Badass 80

Gaining Social Stats

Location Activity Related Stat(s) Occurrence
Naganaki Shrine Offeratory Box 5 yen offering 10% chance of Academics +1 Repeatable
Naganaki Shrine Offeratory Box 100 yen offering 50% change of Academics +1 Repeatable
Naganaki Shrine Offeratory Box 1000 yen offering 75% change of Academics +2 Repeatable
Gekkoukan High School Lecture Academics +2 Stay awake during class
Gekkoukan High School Library at the library Academics +2 Repeatable
Iwatodai Dorm Study at the dorm Academics +2 Repeatable
Wakatsu Restaurant Eat at Wakatsu Restaurant after school Academics +3 Repeatable except Tuesday
Gekkoukan High School Attend summer school Academics +3 Automatic, August 10-15
Screen Shot Attend film festival with Bebe Academics +4 August 19
Gekkoukan High School Visit Nurse's Office while Tired or Sick Courage +2 or recovery item Repeatable
Mandragora Sing at Karaoke Courage +2 Repeatable
Wild Duck Burger Eat at Wild Duck after school Courage +3 Repeatable except Thursday
Screen Shot Watch a movie Courage +4 Repeatable on even-numbered months
Screen Shot Attend film festival with social links Courage +4 August 18, 26, and 27
Gekkoukan High School Answer Pop Quiz correctly Charm +2 Repeatable
Chagall Cafe Drink tea Charm +2 Repeatable
Hagakure Ramen Eat at Hagakure after school Charm +3 Repeatable except Thursday
Screen Shot Watch a movie Charm +4 Repeatable on even-numbered months
Screen Shot Attend film festival with social links Charm +4 August 22, 23, and 30
Gekkoukan High School Exam Results are Above Average Charm +1 Automatic
Gekkoukan High School Exam Results are higher than Above Average Charm +2 Automatic
Gekkoukan High School Exam Results are in the top 10 Charm +3 Automatic
Gekkoukan High School Exam Results are top of the class Charm +4 Automatic

Social Stat Requirements

Some things require the protagonist to have a certain rank of a social stat in order to unlock or progress.

Event Requirement
Unlock Devil Arcana Social Link Charm Rank 4
Unlock Temperance Arcana Social Link Academics Rank 2
Unlock Sun Arcana Social Link Academics Rank 4
Unlock Priestess Arcana Social Link Courage Rank 6
Unlock Lovers Arcana Social Link Charm Rank 6
Unlock Empress Arcana Social Link Academics Rank 6

Persona 3 FES

In Persona 3 FES, there are new ways to obtain Social Stats.

Gaining Social Stats

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Location Activity Related Stat(s) Occurrence
Naganaki Shrine Offeratory Box 5 yen offering 10% chance of Academics +1 Repeatable
Naganaki Shrine Offeratory Box 100 yen offering 50% change of Academics +1 Repeatable
Naganaki Shrine Offeratory Box 1000 yen offering 75% change of Academics +2 Repeatable
Gekkoukan High School Lecture Academics +2 Stay awake during class
Gekkoukan High School Library at the library Academics +2 Repeatable
Iwatodai Dorm Study at the dorm Academics +2 Repeatable
Wakatsu Restaurant Eat at Wakatsu Restaurant after school Academics +3 Repeatable except Tuesday
Gekkoukan High School Attend summer school Academics +3 Automatic, August 10-15
Gekkoukan High School Visit Nurse's Office while Tired or Sick Courage +2 or recovery item Repeatable
Mandragora Sing at Karaoke Courage +2 Repeatable
Wild Duck Burger Eat at Wild Duck after school Courage +3 Repeatable except Thursday
Screen Shot Watch a movie Courage +4 Repeatable on even-numbered months
Gekkoukan High School Answer Pop Quiz correctly Charm +2 Repeatable
Chagall Cafe Drink tea Charm +2 Repeatable
Hagakure Ramen Eat at Hagakure after school Charm +3 Repeatable except Thursday
Screen Shot Watch a movie Charm +4 Repeatable on even-numbered months
Gekkoukan High School Exam Results are Above Average Charm +1 Automatic
Gekkoukan High School Exam Results are higher than Above Average Charm +2 Automatic
Gekkoukan High School Exam Results are in the top 10 Charm +3 Automatic
Gekkoukan High School Exam Results are top of the class Charm +4 Automatic

Persona 3 Portable

Some of the rank names for the female protagonist are different along with new ways to earn social stats.

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Male Protagonist
Rank Academics Charm Courage
Name Value Name Value Name Value
Rank 1 Slacker 0 Plain 0 Timid 0
Rank 2 Average 20 Unpolished 15 Ordinary 15
Rank 3 Above Average 55 Confident 30 Determined 30
Rank 4 Smart 100 Smooth 45 Tough 45
Rank 5 Intelligent 155 Popular 70 Fearless 60
Rank 6 Genius 230 Charismatic 100 Badass 80
Female Protagonist
Rank Academics Charm Courage
Name Value Name Value Name Value
Rank 1 Slacker 0 Plain 0 Timid 0
Rank 2 Average 20 Ingenue 15 Ordinary 15
Rank 3 Above Average 55 Unique 30 Determined 30
Rank 4 Smart 100 Queen Bee 45 Tough 45
Rank 5 Intelligent 155 Angelic 70 Fearless 60
Rank 6 Genius 230 Bewitching 100 Badass 80

Gaining Social Stats

Location Activity Related Stat(s) Occurrence
Naganaki Shrine Offeratory Box 5 yen offering 10% chance of Academics +1 Repeatable
Naganaki Shrine Offeratory Box 100 yen offering 50% change of Academics +1 Repeatable
Naganaki Shrine Offeratory Box 1000 yen offering 75% change of Academics +2 Repeatable
Gekkoukan High School Lecture Academics +2 Stay awake during class
Gekkoukan High School Library at the library Academics +2 Repeatable
Iwatodai Dorm Study at the dorm Academics +2 Repeatable
Wakatsu Restaurant Eat at Wakatsu Restaurant after school Academics +3 Repeatable except Tuesday
Gekkoukan High School Attend summer school Academics +3 Automatic, August 10-15
Gekkoukan High School Visit Nurse's Office while Tired or Sick Courage +2 or recovery item Repeatable
Mandragora Sing at Karaoke Courage +2 Repeatable
Wild Duck Burger Eat at Wild Duck after school Courage +3 Repeatable except Thursday
Screen Shot Watch a movie Courage +4 Repeatable on even-numbered months
Gekkoukan High School Answer Pop Quiz correctly Charm +2 Repeatable
Chagall Cafe Drink tea Charm +2 Repeatable
Hagakure Ramen Eat at Hagakure after school Charm +3 Repeatable except Thursday
Screen Shot Watch a movie Charm +4 Repeatable on even-numbered months
Gekkoukan High School Exam Results are Above Average Charm +1 Automatic
Gekkoukan High School Exam Results are higher than Above Average Charm +2 Automatic
Gekkoukan High School Exam Results are in the top 10 Charm +3 Automatic
Gekkoukan High School Exam Results are top of the class Charm +4 Automatic
Chagall Cafe Work part-time Repeatable
Be Blue V Work part-time Repeatable
Screen Shot Work part-time Repeatable

Social Stat Requirements

Some things require the protagonist to have a certain rank of a social stat in order to unlock or progress.

Male Protagonist
Event Requirement
Unlock Devil Arcana Social Link Charm Rank 4
Unlock Temperance Arcana Social Link Academics Rank 2
Unlock Sun Arcana Social Link Academics Rank 4
Unlock Priestess Arcana Social Link Courage Rank 6
Unlock Lovers Arcana Social Link Charm Rank 6
Unlock Empress Arcana Social Link Academics Rank 6
Female Protagonist
Event Requirement
Unlock Devil Arcana Social Link Charm Rank 4
Unlock Temperance Arcana Social Link Academics Rank 2
Unlock Sun Arcana Social Link Academics Rank 4
Unlock Star Arcana Social Link Charm Rank 4

Persona 3 Reload

Like in the original Persona 3, the protagonist's social stats are Charm, Academics, and Courage.

Rank Charm Academics Courage
Name Value Name Value Name Value
Rank 1 Plain 0-14 Slacker 0-19 Timid 0-14
Rank 2 Unpolished 15-29 Average 20-54 Ordinary 15-29
Rank 3 Confident 30-44 Above Average 55-99 Determined 30-44
Rank 4 Smooth 45-69 Smart 100-154 Tough 45-59
Rank 5 Popular 70-99 Intelligent 155-229 Fearless 60-79
Rank 6 Charismatic 100+ Genius 230+ Badass 80+

Gaining Social Stats

Location Activity Related Stat(s) Occurrence
Wakatsu Resturant Eat a Prodigy Platter Academics +3
Wakatsu Resturant Eat the Seafood Course Academics +4 Requires Rank 3+ Charm. Available Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday nights.
Screen Shot Watch a movie Academics +4 Repeatable on Wednesday and Saturday
Game Parade Play You’re the Answer at the arcade Academics +4 Repeatable on Wednesday and Saturday
Gekkoukan High School Lecture Courage +2 Close your eyes during class
Mandragora Sing at Karaoke Courage +2 Repeatable
Mystery Burger Eat a Mystery Burger Courage +4
Wilduck Burger Eat a Wilduck Burger Courage +3
Mystery Burger Eat a Mystery Burger Courage +4
Hagakure Eat Pork Ramen Courage +3
Hagakure Eat a Special Hagakure Bowl Courage +4
Screen Shot Watch a movie Courage +4 Repeatable on Sunday and Thursday
Game Parade Play House of the Deceased at the arcade Courage +4 Repeatable on Tuesday and Friday
Chagall Cafe Drink coffee Charm +2 Repeatable
Screen Shot Watch a movie Charm +4 Repeatable on Tuesday and Friday
Game Parade Play High School of Youth at the arcade Charm +4 Repeatable on Monday and Wednesday
Chagall Cafe Work part-time Charm +1 and Courage +1 Repeatable
Be Blue V Work part-time Academics +1 and Courage +1 Repeatable
Screen Shot Work part-time Academics +1 and Charm +1 Repeatable

Social Stat Requirements

Some things require the protagonist to have a certain rank of a social stat in order to unlock or progress.

Event Requirement
Unlock Club Escapade Courage Rank 2
Unlock Devil Arcana Social Link Charm Rank 4
Unlock Temperance Arcana Social Link Academics Rank 2
Unlock Sun Arcana Social Link Academics Rank 4
Unlock Priestess Arcana Social Link Courage Rank 6
Unlock Lovers Arcana Social Link Charm Rank 6
Unlock Empress Arcana Social Link Academics Rank 6

Persona 4

The protagonist's social stats are Courage (勇気), Knowledge (知識), Diligence (根気), Expression (伝達力), and Understanding (寛容さ).

The protagonist gains points by doing activities that increase Social Stats. The exact amount of points given is hidden in-game and instead expressed visually through the game's UI with musical note icons. The visual musical notes represent a range of points; two activities might both show 3 music notes, but give totally different amounts of points.

In Persona 4 Golden, the stat thresholds are the same, and there are new activities to gain stats with.

Rank Courage Knowledge Diligence Expression Understanding
Name Value Name Value Name Value Name Value Name Value
Rank 1 Average 0-15 Aware 0-29 Callow 0-15 Rough 0-12 Basic 0-15
Rank 2 Reliable 16-39 Informed 30-79 Persistent 16-39 Eloquent 13-32 Kindly 16-39
Rank 3 Brave 40-79 Expert 80-149 Strong 40-79 Persuasive 33-52 Generous 40-79
Rank 4 Daring 80-139 Professor 150-239 Thorough 80-129 Touching 53-84 Motherly 80-139
Rank 5 Heroic 140+ Sage 240+ Rock Solid 130+ Enthralling 85+ Saintly 140+

Some things require the protagonist to have a certain rank of a social stat in order to unlock or progress:

Event Requirement
Translator Knowledge Rank 2
Crane Folder Diligence Rank 2
Hospital janitor Diligence Rank 3
Tutor job Understanding Rank 5
Nanako's Social Link, Rank 4 Expression Rank 3
Nanako's Social Link, Rank 6 Expression Rank 5
Dojima's Social Link, Rank 2 Expression Rank 2
Dojima's Social Link, Rank 5 Expression Rank 3
Dojima's Social Link, Rank 6 Expression Rank 4
Fox's Social Link, Rank 10 Expression Rank 5
Unlock Naoki's Social Link Understanding Rank 3
Unlock Naoto's Social Link Courage Rank 5 and Knowledge Rank 5
Golden only
Enter Tatsuhime Shrine at night Courage Rank 2
Longer scooter ride Courage Rank 3

The protagonist can get social stats from doing various activities around Inaba:

Location Activity Related Stat(s) Occurrence
Central Shopping District Aiya's rainy day special Three random stats between Courage, Knowledge, Diligence, and Understanding Repeatable
Samegawa Flood Plain Acquire an Old Key Courage and Knowledge One time
Dojima Residence Pet a cat in front of the Dojima house Expression and sometimes Understanding Repeatable
Dojima Residence Read books All five stats plus other bonuses Each book can be read once
Dojima ResidencePersona 4

Central Shopping District Bus StopPersona 4 Golden
 Work at the hospital Courage Repeatable
Dojima Residence Eat something suspicious from the fridge Courage Repeatable
Central Shopping District Aiya's mabo tofu Courage Repeatable
TV World Defeat the optional bosses that spawn after dungeons are cleared Courage Limited
Dojima Residence Study at the Dojima Residence Knowledge Repeatable
Yasogami High Study in the school library Knowledge Repeatable
Dojima Residence Finish all of your summer homework Knowledge One time
Yasogami High Answer class questions and exam questions correctly Knowledge Limited
Yasogami High Go to summer school after placing poorly on exams Knowledge One time
Tatsuhime Shrine Pray for good academics during the summer festival Knowledge One time
Dojima Residence Envelope folder job Diligence Repeatable
Yasogami High Attend soccer or basketball practice Diligence Repeatable
Central Shopping District Aiya's chow mein Diligence Repeatable
Dojima Residence Work on a plastic model Diligence Limited
Dojima Residence Translation job Expression Repeatable
Yasogami High Attend drama club or band practice Expression Repeatable
Dojima ResidencePersona 4

Central Shopping District Bus StopPersona 4 Golden
 Tutor job Expression Repeatable
Yasogami High Give party members answers in class Expression Limited
Central Shopping District Bus Stop Daycare job Understanding Repeatable
Dojima Residence Crane folding job Understanding Repeatable
Central Shopping District Aiya's steak bowl Understanding Repeatable
Golden only
Central Shopping District Speak to a specific customer while working at Shiroku Pub Diligence and one more of choice Repeatable
Dojima Residence Display six of the same type of item on the shelf All five stats One time
Dojima Residence Read books during bad weather Bonus stat depending on the book Each book can be read once
Dojima Residence Go on a scooter ride Courage Limited
Shichiri Beach Swim at Shichiri Beach during good or bad weather Courage Repeatable
Dojima Residence Tend to the garden Diligence Repeatable
Shichiri Beach Swim at Shichiri Beach during bad weather Chance to get Understanding Repeatable

Persona 4 Revival

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Persona 5

The protagonist's social stats are Charm, Kindness, Guts, Knowledge, and Proficiency.

Persona 5 Royal

The protagonist's social stats are Charm, Proficiency, Guts, Kindness, and Knowledge. Each rank is named as follows:

Rank Charm Proficiency Guts Kindness Knowledge
Name Value Name Value Name Value Name Value Name Value
Rank 1 Existent 0-5 Bumbling 0-11 Milquetoast 0-10 Inoffensive 0-13 Oblivious 0-33
Rank 2 Head-Turning 6-51 Decent 12-33 Bold 11-37 Considerate 14-46 Learned 34-81
Rank 3 Suave 52-91 Skilled 34-59 Staunch 38-67 Empathetic 47-93 Scholarly 82-125
Rank 4 Charismatic 92-131 Masterful 60-86 Dauntless 68-112 Selfless 94-135 Encyclopedic 126-192
Rank 5 Debonair 132+ Transcendent 87+ Lionhearted 113+ Angelic 136+ Erudite 193+

Some things require the protagonist to have a certain rank of a social stat in order to unlock or progress:

Event Requirement
Rafflesia Job Charm Rank 2
Unlock Star Confidant Charm Rank 3
Death Confidant, Rank 8 Charm Rank 4
Priestess Confidant, Rank 6 Charm Rank 5
Emperor Confidant, Rank 4 Proficiency Rank 4
Empress Confidant, Rank 5 Proficiency Rank 5
Death Confidant, Rank 2 Guts Rank 2
Big Bang Challenge 1 Guts Rank 2
Unlock Temperance Confidant Guts Rank 3
Big Bang Challenge 2 Guts Rank 3
Unlock Hanged Man Confidant Guts Rank 4
Big Bang Challenge 3 Guts Rank 4
Hanged Man Confidant, Rank 8 Guts Rank 5
Lovers Confidant, Rank 2 Kindness Rank 2
Hermit Confidant, Rank 2 Kindness Rank 4
Hierophant Confidant, Rank 7 Kindness Rank 5
Unlock Priestess Confidant Knowledge Rank 3
Justice Confidant. Rank 3 Knowledge and Charm Rank 3
Justice Confidant, Rank 7 Knowledge Rank 4
Star Confidant, Rank 8 Knowledge Rank 5

Certain events have variable outcomes based on the protagonist's social stats:

Though they have no effect on gameplay, certain dialogue options (such as at the hotel on May 5, or when speaking to Igor in the Velvet Room) can only be chosen if the protagonist's Guts stat is high enough.

On certain days (April 16, May 6, June 6, June 21, July 11, September 2, October 15, and October 24), Mr. Ushimaru will throw chalk at the protagonist, which he may or may not dodge depending on his Proficiency stat. Successfully dodging the chalk increases his Charm by 3 points; failure has no effect.

If the protagonist's Proficiency is Rank 1 on April 16 (e.g. on the first playthrough), the chalk thrown that day is impossible to dodge. Otherwise, the probability of a successful dodge is as follows:

Proficiency Rank Probability of successful dodge
1 or 2 33%
3 or 4 67%
5 100%

The protagonist's exam grade depends on his Knowledge rank as well as how many questions he answered correctly. If the protagonist's Knowledge rank is high enough to meet a certain grade but his number of correct answers is not, he will achieve the next grade lower.

Exam Top of class Top 10 Above middle Below middle
Spring midterm Knowledge Rank 4 Knowledge Rank 3 Knowledge Rank 2 and at least 3 correct answers Knowledge Rank 1 and no incorrect answers
Spring final Knowledge Rank 5 Knowledge Rank 4 and at least 3 correct answers Knowledge rank 3 and at least 3 correct answers Knowledge rank 2
Fall midterm Knowledge Rank 5 Knowledge Rank 4 and no incorrect answers Knowledge Rank 3 and no incorrect answers Knowledge Rank 2 and no incorrect answers
Fall final Knowledge Rank 5 and no incorrect answers Knowledge Rank 5 Knowledge Rank 4 Knowledge Rank 3

The protagonist can get social stats from doing various activities around Tokyo:

Location Activity Related Stat(s) Availability
Varies Study with a partner Knowledge Limited; generally one to three days before an exam. Invitation sent by text
Varies Movie date with a partner Varies by month and theater Limited. Invitation sent by text.
Subway Read a book Varies by book Limited
Shujin Academy Answer class questions Knowledge Limited
Shujin Academy Help Ann answer class questions Charm Limited
Shujin Academy Slack off during class Varies by activity Limited, depending on Temperance rank
Shujin Academy Library Study Knowledge (more if the weather is rainy), Guts (if the weather is not rainy and the first palace's deadline has not been reached) School days, After School
Shibuya Underground Walkway Drink Aojiru Cycles between Charm, Proficiency, Guts, Kindness, and Knowledge, in that order Sundays, Daytime or Evening, once per week; does not take time
Shibuya Central Street 777 Job Charm (more on days ending in 7, on second and subsequent jobs) Daytime or After School
Shibuya Central Street Beef Bowl Job Proficiency (more on second, fourth, etc. jobs) Evening
Shibuya Central Street Big Bang Challenge Guts (regardless of outcome); Charm, Knowledge, and Proficiency (when successful) Daytime, After School, or Evening
Shibuya Central Street Diner Knowledge and one other stat, varies by order Daytime, After School, or Evening
Shibuya Central Street Movie Theater Varies by month Daytime, After School, or Evening after clearing the first Palace
Shibuya Underground Mall Rafflesia Job Kindness (more on Wednesdays or Saturdays on second and subsequent jobs) Daytime or After School
Yongen Batting Cages Proficiency (more for a successful Home Run) Daytime, After School, or Evening
Yongen Bath house Charm (more on Sundays), Guts (on rainy days) Evening
Yongen Movie Theater Varies by month After School or Evening after completing "Who's Muscling in Yongen-Jaya?" request
Leblanc Study Knowledge (more if the weather is rainy) Evening
Leblanc Crossword Puzzle Knowledge Limited; does not take time
Leblanc TV Quiz Knowledge Limited; does not take time
Leblanc Make coffee Charm Evening, after Hierophant rank 2
Leblanc Make curry Guts Evening, after Hierophant rank 4
Leblanc Read Varies by book Evening
Leblanc Clean the cafe Kindness Evening
Leblanc Feed the plant Kindness Once every 16 days; does not take time
Leblanc Watch a DVD Varies by DVD Evening, after buying a DVD player and a rental subscription
Leblanc Play a game Varies by game Evening, after buying a game console
Leblanc Craft tools Proficiency (more if extra tools are crafted) Evening
Kichijoji Ask local guide about the area Knowledge One time
Kichijoji Sit on the couch outside Guts One time
Kichijoji Darts Proficiency (more for good throws) Daytime, After School, or Evening, after June 6
Kichijoji Billiards Random stat Daytime, After School, or Evening, after June 6
Shinjuku Bartender Job Kindness and one other stat, varies by patrons Evening, after June 18
Shinjuku Movie Theater Varies by month Daytime, After School, or Evening, after June 18
Akihabara Maid Cafe Charm and Kindness or Guts, varies by order Evening, after August 29

Persona 5: The Phantom X

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Anime Appearances

Persona 4 The Animation

The eyecatch segments that appear before and after the commercial breaks shows Yu Narukami's pentagon-shaped Social Stats chart and what rank each stat is at. During episode 1, all five stats are at the beginning ranks. By the last episode, all five stats have been maxed out.

Persona 4 The Golden Animation

During the opening animation, Yu is shown with a maxed out Social Stat pentagon behind him.

Trivia

  • In Persona 4, Understanding rank 4 was named Buddha Tier and rank 5 was named Mother Tier. In the English localization, these two were swapped, with Buddha Tier also being renamed to Saintly, due to Christianity being prevalent in America.[1]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese 人間パラメータ, Ningen Paramēta Human Parameters
Simplified Chinese 人格指数 réngé zhǐshù
Traditional Chinese 人格指數 réngé zhǐshù

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Notes

References

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  1. ↑ 『ペルソナ4 ザ・ゴールデン』が北米でも大人気の理由・前編【翻訳担当者インタビュー】. Retrieved January 13, 2025. Famitsu.
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