Persona 4 Golden introduced new ways to encourage Social Link exploration for each party member, with new skills and combat abilities being unlocked through maxing out certain routes like that of Chie Satonaka, the kung-fu-loving classmate associated with the Chariot Arcana. Rising to the max Rank of Chie's Social Link gives players the option not only to romance the character but also to obtain powerful Persona attacks that help in the more challenging TV World dungeons.
Chie Satonaka's Social Link appears as early as April 18th, the day after she awakens from fighting her shadow in the TV World in the Midnight Channel. Players can hang out with her to progress the Social Link during the Day on every day of the week except Sunday. Chie can usually be found on the roof of Yasogami High or the entrance to Daidara Metalworks on days off. Whether engaging with the romantic subplot or not, players receive a matching pair of Wristbands for reaching Rank 10 of the Social Link, which enables the fusion of the powerful Persona named Futsunushi, a helpful tool for the secret bosses of Persona 4 Golden.
Gain New Combat Skills Through Chie's Social Link
Once players begin Chie's Social Link, there are particular Ranks that upgrade combat skills gained by selecting the correct dialogue during special Rank-up events. In addition, points are given that contribute toward the next event scene, which appears quickly if players choose the best options every time.
Unlocked Combat Skills
SL Rank |
Ability |
Effect |
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1 |
Assist |
Chie can wake up a knocked down ally during battle. |
3 |
Follow-Up |
A Follow-Up attack can be performed during a fight. |
5 |
Recover |
Severe ailments can be cured during battle. |
7 |
Endure |
Chie can endure a mortal blow in a fight. |
9 |
Protect |
A mortal blow may be taken upon Chie instead of the protagonist during a fight. |
MAX |
Second Awakening |
Chie's Persona transforms into its second form. |
The toughest battles in Persona 4 Golden encourage players to reach the Second Awakening, as the stats of the improved Persona are highly improved, along with extra skill slots for a wider range of offense. Obviously, the defensive traits gained from improving the relationship between the protagonist Yu and Chie through this Social Link are always beneficial, especially Endure or Protect. With new enemies in every dungeon, players are recommended to gain access to these advantages swiftly, as Chie's battle prowess makes her a consistently strong party member when her Social Link improves.
Choosing The Right Answers During Chie's Social Link Events
While most dialogue originates from Chie Satonaka's Rank events, there are pieces of additional content from Persona 4 Golden that give players more opportunities to spend time with the character. Whether to gain more points toward the Social Link in hopes of reaching the final Rank or just to experience the charming interactions that give the series its appeal, players have plenty of chances to spend extra time with Chie. Starting on April 19th, the Shopping District area can be visited with Chie during the day, giving players more dialogue prompts for Social Link Points and items earned by hanging out in the area.
Rank Meeting |
Prompt Answer(s) |
Social Link Skill(s) |
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1 |
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None |
2 |
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Rebellion |
3 |
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None |
4 |
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Ice Boost |
5 |
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None |
6 |
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Revolution |
7 |
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None |
8 |
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Bufula |
9 |
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None |
10 (Friendship) |
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Evade Fire |
10 (Romance) |
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Evade Fire |
Shopping District Event |
Prompt Answer(s) |
Possible Item Reward(s) |
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4/20 - North Shopping District |
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5/1- North Shopping District |
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5/4- North Shopping District |
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6/5- North Shopping District |
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Fusing Futsunushi Through Chie's Maxed Social Link
Despite the Second Awakening gained at the max Social Link that transforms Chie's base Persona into a powerful new form, players also have access to the previously mentioned Wristband item that can fuse Futsunushi in the Velvet Room. Additionally, through services offered by Igor and Margaret in Persona 4 Golden, players can combine certain Persona to utilize specific resistances and strengths seen in new amalgamations. To make Futsunushi-no-Okami, however, players must have Chie's Social Link maxed and be Level 80 before initiating this fusion.
A pentagram of demonic intentions gives a gateway to Futsunushi through a prerequisite fusion of recruited Persona named Ares, Triglav, Kin-Ki, Atavaka, and Neko Shogun. This ultimate manifestation of the Chariot Arcana has a specialty in Physical damage, perhaps as the highest damage dealing Persona of that type in the game. With skills such as Primal Force and Power Charge boosting severe Physical damaging attacks by upwards of 250%, players have more than enough incentive to fuse Futsunushi together. In addition, maxing out Chie's Social Link in Persona 4 Golden serves players well in combat, reflecting Satonaka's affinity for martial arts in a straightforward fashion.