____                                   _  _
|  _ \ ___ _ __ ___  ___  _ __   __ _  | || |
| |_) / _ \ '__/ __|/ _ \| '_ \ / _` | | || |_
|  __/  __/ |  \__ \ (_) | | | | (_| | |__   _|
|_|   \___|_|  |___/\___/|_| |_|\__,_|    |_|
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VERSION Chie
FAQ/Walkthrough
By: PeTeRL90
Copyright: 2009
Date Started: January 1, 2009
Date Finished: January 21, 2009
Latest Update: January 25, 2009
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
===================
Table of Contents
===================
1.) Introduction
2.) Legal Stuff
3.) Walkthrough
a.) April -----------> [P4APR]
b.) May -------------> [P4MAY]
c.) June ------------> [P4JUN]
d.) July ------------> [P4JUL]
e.) August ----------> [P4AUG]
f.) September -------> [P4SEP]
g.) October ---------> [P4OCT]
h.) November --------> [P4NOV]
i.) December --------> [P4DEC]
j.) March -----------> [P4MAR]
4.) Bosses
5.) Enemy List
6.) Weapons
7.) Armor
8.) Shop List
9.) Persona List
Arcanas
-------
a.) Fool -----------> [P4A]
b.) Magician -------> [P4B]
c.) Priestess ------> [P4C]
d.) Empress --------> [P4D]
e.) Emperor --------> [P4E]
f.) Hierophant -----> [P4F]
g.) Lovers ---------> [P4G]
h.) Chariot --------> [P4H]
i.) Justice --------> [P4I]
j.) Hermit ---------> [P4J]
k.) Fortune --------> [P4K]
l.) Strength -------> [P4L]
m.) Hanged Man -----> [P4M]
n.) Death ----------> [P4N]
o.) Temperance -----> [P4O]
p.) Devil ----------> [P4P]
q.) Tower ----------> [P4Q]
r.) Star -----------> [P4R]
s.) Moon -----------> [P4S]
t.) Sun ------------> [P4T]
u.) Judgment -------> [P4U]
v.) World ----------> [P4V]
Characters
----------
a.) Yosuke ---------> [0YOS]
b.) Chie -----------> [0CHI]
c.) Yukiko ---------> [0YUK]
d.) Kanji ----------> [0KAN]
e.) Rise -----------> [0RIS]
f.) Teddie ---------> [0TED]
g.) Naoto ----------> [0NAO]
10.) Social Links
11.) Credit/Thanks
12.) Version History
===================
1.) Introduction
===================
Howdy and welcome to my guide for Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4.  Persona 4 was
a game that I've been on the lookout for for awhile now and when I finally
heard that it was going to have a US Release, I knew I had to pick it up.
I thought Persona 3 was a pretty solid game and was excited to see what
differences they made with P3 and P4.  Needless to say, I was happy with most
of the changes they made and it made for one great experience.  So now I'm here
to write for it because one, I'm itching to do some writing since I haven't
really done anything since March of last year and two, I'd love to cover this
game as I did for P3.
===================
2.) Legal Stuff
===================
This FAQ will always be updated on GameFAQs.com first.
This FAQ is copyrighted by me, and may be used for personal use.  This FAQ may
NOT be used for any kind of profit, or be put in any kind of magazine.  I
write these on my spare time for free, and you shouldn't be able to get money
from ripping this, claiming it as your own, and selling it off.  You may NOT
use this on your website.  You may NOT copy and paste part of any part of my
work, as that is still plagiarising.
I am no longer allowing any more sites to use any of my present or future
FAQs any longer.  The only sites that are allowed to use my present and future
FAQs are the sites listed below.
ALLOWED SITES TO USE THIS FAQ AND FUTURE FAQS:
http://www.neoseeker.com
http://faqs.ign.com
http://www.supercheats.com
http://www.gamerhelp.com
http://www.honestgamers.com
===================
3.) Walkthrough
===================
NOTE: This walkthrough will be spoiler free for the most part.  However, this
guide will cover the true ending for the game, so there is going to be one part
in which I have to spoil if you can't figure out that part on your own.  I'll
make sure to put a spoiler warning ahead of time for that part.
One last thing, I'll only cover dates in which something significant happens
or when you can raise one of your stats.  It'd look really ugly if I just kept
putting "Nothing to do today" day after day during long stretches.  Also, you
can check what the weather will be like at the Dojima Residence too.
April
-----
[P4APR]
O--------------------------------------------O
|  M  |  T  |  W  |  Th  |  F  |  Sa  |  Su  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  11 |  12 |  13 |  14  |  15 |  16  |  17  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  18 |  19 |  20 |  21  |  22 |  23  |  24  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  25 |  26 |  27 |  28  |  29 |  30  |   -  |
O--------------------------------------------O
Important Dates:
11 - Game begins.
12 - Chance to raise Courage.
14 - Quiz in class; Chance to raise Understanding.
15 - First battle and boss fight.
16 - Magician Social Link is established.
17 - Freely able to explore the TV World from here on out.
18 - Quiz in class.
19 - Sports Clubs are now open.
20 - Quiz in class.
23 - Part time Jobs are now available ; Quiz in class.
25 - Cultural Clubs are now open ; Quiz in class.
26 - Quiz in class.
29 - Last day to save Yukiko.
30 - Quiz in class.
April 11
--------
This is where the game begins.  You'll be prompted to enter your name after
the first couple of scenes.  Like in Persona 3, you put in your LAST name then
your first name.  You could name your character things such as Peter Rules,
Peter is awesome, but I'll leave the name up to you.  Once everything is all
settled down, you'll have control over the main character.  Save your game with
the calender and head upstairs and examine the Futon in your room to sleep.
April 12
--------
Watch the scenes and you'll get a chance to make a choice.  To raise your
Courage, pick "...You calling me a loser?"
April 14
--------
You'll be asked a question in class.  Answer "Before Jesus was Born" to raise
your Knowledge.  One thing to note, your Knowledge won't always go up if you
answer a question correctly.  Sometimes your Expression will go up if one of
your friends asks you for the answer.
After the next set of scenes, you'll be given another list of choices to pick
from.  Choose "Are you guys okay?" to boost your Understanding.
April 15
--------
You'll get into your first battle today, as well as your first boss fight which
isn't terribly hard.  If you're somehow having trouble with it, refer to the
boss section.
April 16
--------
You'll establish the Magician Social Link with Yosuke today.
April 17
--------
You'll be able to enter the first dungeon in the TV World.  Head for the second
floor to encounter the second boss of the game.  Refer to the boss section to
find out how to deal with it.
NOTE: You only have a couple of weeks to finish each dungeon.  Therefore since
you can finish a dungeon any day you wish to before the deadline, it would be
hard for me to put a boss in on a certain date so I'll be putting all the boss
information in the boss section for easy referral.
April 18
--------
You'll be picked on in class again.  Go figure.  The answer is "The".
April 19
--------
You can now join either the soccer or basketball team.  Both end up being the
Strength Social Link though.  The only difference is that there's a different
story line for each team.  Both teams will raise your Diligence as well.  In
order to find out how to join one, go visit the Faculty Office on the first
floor and then after that scene, just go straight and take the exit you come
across.
April 20
--------
Yosuke will ask you for your help with a question.  The answer is "Millennium".
If a classmate needs your help answering a question and you answer it right,
your Expression will get an increase rather than your Knowledge AND that person
will gain some points for their Social Link with you.
April 23
--------
You can now get a Part Time job to earn Yen and raise certain statistics.  You
can find out which jobs are available by going to the North end of the Shopping
District and examine the bulletin board near the restaurant there.
Yosuke needs your help again on a question... again.  The answer is
"They were by the Riverside."
April 25
--------
The Cultural Clubs are now open.  Both raise your Expression and just like with
the sports teams, each has a different storyline but the same Social Link
Arcana, which is the Sun.
You'll be asked a question this time instead of having everyone beg to cheat
off your paper.  The answer is "8 AM".
April 26
--------
This time, Chie needs your help and not Yosuke.  Hooray!  The answer is
"It's a perfect number."
April 29
--------
THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO SAVE YUKIKO.  I figured the all caps would get your
attention.  If you don't save her, she 'asplodes (well, dies, but you get the
point) and the game is over and you'll be a real ass for not saving her.
When you do save her, pick "Let's call it a day" to raise your Understanding.
The bosses for Yukiko's Castle can be found in the boss section.
April 30
--------
Again, you'll be quizzed.  No, really.  Why can't they pick anyone else in
the class?
The answer is "Mt. Olympus".
-----------------------------------P4------------------------------------------
May
---
[P4MAY]
O--------------------------------------------O
|  M  |  T  |  W  |  Th  |  F  |  Sa  |  Su  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  -  |  -  |  -  |   -  |  -  |   -  |   1  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  2  |  3  |  4  |   5  |  6  |   7  |   8  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  9  |  10 |  11 |  12  |  13 |  14  |  15  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  16 |  17 |  18 |  19  |  20 |  21  |  22  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  23 |  24 |  25 |  26  |  27 |  28  |  29  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  30 |  31 |  -  |   -  |  -  |   -  |   -  |
O--------------------------------------------O
Important Dates:
1 - Yukiko joins the party.
3 - Justice Social Link forms.
5 - Hermit Social Link forms.
6 - Hierophant Social Link forms.
7 - Quiz in class.
9-12 - Mid-Terms
15 - Chance to raise your Courage.
17 - Priestess Social Link forms.
18 - Unlocking Kanji's dungeon is now available.
19 - Test results are posted.
25 - New job openings are available.
26 - Quiz in class.
May 1
-----
Yukiko will join the party here.  There's also an optional boss for you to
fight at the top of her dungeon but you have to start from Floor 1 again to
get there.
Also, if you do happen to drop by the TV world, head for the Shopping District,
where you fought Yosuke's Shadow and examine around inside of it to find a
weapon for Yosuke.
May 3
-----
The Justice Social Link [Nanako's] will form.
May 5
-----
You'll be given a choice of where you want to go today.  Choose to go to the
shrine in the shopping district to form the Hermit Social Link.  It's a good
idea to focus on the Hermit S. Link every now and then.  You'll see why soon
enough.
May 6
-----
If you talk to Dojima, you can start the Hierophant Social Link.
May 7
-----
You'll be quizzed yet again.  The answer is "Ionize".
May 9
-----
The first day of Mid-Terms start today.  The answers are as follows:
"8 AM"
"Before Christ"
May 10
------
"6"
"Millennium"
May 11
------
"Rene Descartes"
"Mt. Olympus"
May 12
------
Today is the final day of Mid-Terms.  Depending on how many answers you got
correct and the current level of your Knowledge, you'll either get the best
score, a Top 10 score or a "God you're dumb" score.  I believe you need to have
at least a Level 3 Knowledge to actually have a chance at the top score.
May 15
------
Yosuke is going to ask you a question about who'd you rather bang.  Choose
"Neither" for an increase in Courage.
May 17
------
The Priestess Social Link will form today.  Also, a scene will play out on the
Midnight Channel which is rather... interesting.
May 18
------
Today is the day you can start to unlock Kanji's dungeon to rescue him and I
recommend that you start on it today and don't waste any time.  Do the
following things:
1.) Go to the Textile Shop and talk with Kanji's mom.
2.) Go to Junes and talk to the woman near the elevators.  Come back tomorrow.
3.) Talk to the boy with the police hat on and you'll be able to search for
Kanji the next time you're in the TV World.
May 19
------
The test results are posted today from Mid-Terms.  If you got the top score or
ranked in the Top 10, make sure to speak to Dojima and Nanako when you can for
Yen and an item respectively.
May 25
------
A couple of new jobs are available.  Both are Social Link opportunities.
May 26
------
Yosuke is going to ask for your help yet again.  Feel free to bash his head in
or cut him if you want.  The answer is "Sacred Carvings".
-----------------------------------P3------------------------------------------
June
----
[P4JUN]
O--------------------------------------------O
|  M  |  T  |  W  |  Th  |  F  |  Sa  |  Su  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  -  |  -  |  1  |   2  |  3  |   4  |   5  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  6  |  7  |  8  |   9  |  10 |  11  |  12  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  13 |  14 |  15 |  16  |  17 |  18  |  19  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  20 |  21 |  22 |  23  |  24 |  25  |  26  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  27 |  28 |  29 |  30  |  -  |   -  |   -  |
O--------------------------------------------O
Important Dates:
4 - Last day to rescue Kanji.
6 - Kanji joins the party.
8 - Quiz in class.
13 - Quiz in class.
15 - Quiz in class.
17-18 - Class Campout.
20 - Quiz in class.
24 - Star Social Link is forms ; Unlocking Rise's Dungeon is now available.
27 - Quiz in class.
30 - Quiz in class.
June 4
------
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO RESCUE KANJI.  If you don't rescue him it's Game Over
for you.
June 6
------
Kanji joins the party today.
June 8
------
Yukiko is apparently curious.  No, not in that way you silly gooses.
The answer is "From the play, Hamlet".
You'll be introduced to Saki Konishi's brother today.  Have him help you clean
up.  You'll be able to form a Social Link with him once you get your
Understanding to the minimum level required.
June 13
-------
You know, if you damn teachers don't stop picking on me...
The answer is "Anaerobics."
June 15
-------
Goddammit Yosuke.  Go away already.
The answer is "To hang".
June 17
-------
The campout starts today.  You'll be given a set of three choices after you're
given your dinner.  Unfortunately one of them isn't faking your own death.
Choose "Eat it" to raise your Social Link status with Chie, Yosuke, and Yukiko.
I believe this requires a certain amount of Courage to actually do.
Later that night when Kanji is present, choose "Don't do this" to raise your
Expression.
June 18
-------
The second day of the campout.
Honestly, I only put this here because this is my birthday.  Hooray!
June 20
-------
Must resist urge to inflict near lethal harm on Yosuke...
The answer is "Socrates."
June 24
-------
The Star Social Link [Teddie's] forms today.  This is one of 3 automatic ones
so don't worry about having to spend quality time with Teddie.
Today is also the day in which you can unlock Rise's dungeon to complete.
Again, I recommend you unlock it as soon as possible.  Follow these directions:
1.) Go to the school and head to 2nd Floor in the Practice Building.  Go talk
to the fatass student hanging around in the hallway.
2.) Next, head to the Shopping District and talk with Rise's grandmother.
3.) Head for the Samegawa Flood Plain and go west until you see a man standing
in front of a tree.  Talk to him [The name that appears in the dialogue box
should be "Kind Man"].
Wait until tomorrow.
4.) Return to the Samegawa Flood Plain and talk to the Photographer this time.
Choose to trade information and pick either the first or second option to
unlock Rise's Dungeon.
June 27
-------
Yet again you'll be quizzed.  The answer is "Hatred and Jealousy."
June 30
-------
Picking on the transfer student is the easy way out.  The answer is
"Pis Pis River".
-----------------------------------P4------------------------------------------
July
----
[P4JUL]
O--------------------------------------------O
|  M  |  T  |  W  |  Th  |  F  |  Sa  |  Su  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  -  |  -  |  -  |   -  |  1  |   2  |   3  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  4  |  5  |  6  |   7  |  8  |   9  |  10  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  11 |  12 |  13 |  14  |  15 |  16  |  17  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  18 |  19 |  20 |  21  |  22 |  23  |  24  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  25 |  26 |  27 |  28  |  29 |  30  |  31  |
O--------------------------------------------O
Important Dates:
4 - Quiz in class.
7 - Quiz in class.
9 - Last day to rescue Rise.
10 - New party members ; Chance to raise Courage and Understanding
13 - Quiz in class.
14 - Quiz in class.
15 - Quiz in class.
16 - Quiz in class.
19-23 - Finals ; Chance to raise Expression.
25 - Test results are posted.
27 - Unlocking Mitsuo's dungeon is now available.
July 4
------
Dammit Yosuke.  The answer is "Inductive Reasoning."
July 7
------
Yet another damn quiz.  I guess they're really prepping us for Finals.
The answer is "Kakinomoto no Hitomaro".
July 9
------
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO RESCUE RISE.  If you don't it's Game Over and you're
a bad person.
July 10
-------
Teddie and Rise join the party today.  Teddie will join the front line while
Rise will take over Teddie's old job.
When prompted, pick "Leave it to me" to raise your Courage.
When prompted, pick "I'm here with you" to raise your Understanding.
New fusions are also available today so you can now fuse 4 or more Personas.
July 13
-------
Ready for a series of questions?  The answer is "It takes time."
July 14
-------
The answer is "Civil Dawn".
July 15
-------
The answer is "No, it's not possible."
July 16
-------
We're totally nerding it up.  The answer is "Insect Repellent".
July 19
-------
Finals begin and then it's time for summer vacation!  Hoozah!  The answers are
as follows:
"To hang"
"From the play, Hamlet"
July 20
-------
"Man-yoshu"
"Socrates"
July 21
-------
"Insect Repellent"
"Jealousy of the Superior"
July 22
-------
"Melons"
"Nautical Dawn is brightest"
July 23
-------
Today is the last day of finals.  Like before, depending on your level of
Knowledge and how many questions you answered right, you'll get a certain
score.
After the test, select "Just you wait and see" to raise your Expression.
Later, choose "I'll show you around" to start the Lovers Social Link.
When prompted later, choose "I'll protect you" to slightly raise your Social
Link status with Nanako.
July 25
-------
Test results are posted today.  Remember to talk with Dojima and Nanako to get
Yen and an item later when they're available.
July 27
-------
Today you can start unlocking Mitsuo's dungeon which I highly recommend you do.
Follow these steps:
1.) Go to the Samegawa Flood Plain and go to the Riverbed.  Talk to Kanji.
2.) Head to the Shopping District and talk with Dojima.
Wait until tomorrow.
3.) Go to Junes and talk with Adachi near the window.  When prompted, pick
"I'll tell Dojima" to make him spill the beans like a frightened little 3rd
grader.
4.) Go back to the Shopping District but head to the northern part of it.
Right after the diner, examine the restaurant next to it titled the
Souzai Daigaku.
Wait until tomorrow.
5.) Head back to the Shopping District and talk to the person standing in front
of the Tofu shop.  You can now rescue Mitsuo.
-----------------------------------P4------------------------------------------
August
------
[P4AUG]
O--------------------------------------------O
|  M  |  T  |  W  |  Th  |  F  |  Sa  |  Su  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  1  |  2  |  3  |   4  |  5  |   6  |   7  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  8  |  9  |  10 |  11  |  12 |  13  |  14  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  15 |  16 |  17 |  18  |  19 |  20  |  21  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  22 |  23 |  24 |  25  |  26 |  27  |  28  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  29 |  30 |  31 |   -  |  -  |   -  |   -  |
O--------------------------------------------O
Important Dates:
12 - Last day to save Mitsuo.
15-19 - Working at Junes.
20 - Summer Festival.
23 - Chance to help Nanako with her summer homework.
August 12
---------
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SAVE MITSUO.  I know I know, you won't be all that bad
if you don't save him but come on... at least be half decent.
August 15-19
------------
You'll be working at Junes from today until the 19th.  You'll earn some Yen
from it so it's worth your while.
August 20
---------
Tonight is the Summer Festival.  A choice will pop up that involves Chie,
Yukiko, and Rise.  Whichever one you compliment, that Social Link will get some
points added to it.
Teddie's also a sneaky bastard.
August 23
---------
You can help out Nanako with her homework if you want.  Doing so will occupy
your evenings though until she finishes so it's up to you.
-----------------------------------P4------------------------------------------
September
---------
[P4SEP]
O--------------------------------------------O
|  M  |  T  |  W  |  Th  |  F  |  Sa  |  Su  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  -  |  -  |  -  |   1  |  2  |   3  |   4  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  5  |  6  |  7  |   8  |  9  |  10  |  11  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  12 |  13 |  14 |  15  |  16 |  17  |  18  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  19 |  20 |  21 |  22  |  23 |  24  |  25  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  26 |  27 |  28 |  29  |  30 |   -  |   -  |
O--------------------------------------------O
Important Dates:
1 - Quiz in class.
5 - Quiz in class.
8-10 - Class Trip.
16 - Unlocking Naoto's dungeon is now available.
17 - Quiz in class.
20 - Quiz in class.
28 - Quiz in class.
September 1
-----------
Back in school and you're already quizzed.  I'm sure you miss Summer Vacation
already.  The answer is "1900".
September 5
-----------
You'll be quizzed today.  The answer is "Sardine."
September 8
-----------
Today is the first day of your class trip.  I'm quite confident that people
that have played Persona 3 will recognize that high school and the Student
Council President.
September 9
-----------
When you get your chance to pick what someone else will do, your answer will
raise the Social Link status of the character that you choose.  If I remember
correctly:
1.) Rise
2.) Chie
3.) Yukiko
4.) Yosuke
September 10
------------
Today is the last day of the Class Trip.  Teddie sure makes a lasting
impression, though.
September 16
------------
Today is the first day you can start unlocking Naoto's dungeon.  I'm sure I
don't have to tell you by now that you should do it as quickly as possible.
Follow these steps:
1.) Talk to the female students on Classroom Floor 1-1 until someone mentions
a girl in the Practive Building.
2.) Talk to the girl in the Practice Building.
3.) Head for the Shopping District, north part, and talk with the Policeman.
4.) Go to the Samegawa Flood Plain and head for the Riverbank.  Talk to Chie.
5.) Go back to the northern part of the Shopping District and talk with the
Policeman again.
Come back tomorrow.
6.) Go to the Shopping District again but this time, stay on the south side
and talk to the Policeman here.  When given the chance, answer that Naoto had
an obessesion with the case and he was treated like a child.
Naoto's dungeon is now unlocked.
September 17
------------
You'll be quizzed today.  The answer is "To make profit from spices."
September 20
------------
Another quiz.  The answer is "Centenarians".
September 28
------------
The quizzes will end soon.  Just hold out a bit longer.  The answer is
"Hyperbole".
-----------------------------------P4------------------------------------------
October
-------
[P4OCT]
O--------------------------------------------O
|  M  |  T  |  W  |  Th  |  F  |  Sa  |  Su  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  -  |  -  |  -  |   -  |  -  |   1  |   2  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  3  |  4  |  5  |   6  |  7  |   8  |   9  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  10 |  11 |  12 |  13  |  14 |  15  |  16  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  17 |  18 |  19 |  20  |  21 |  22  |  23  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  24 |  25 |  26 |  27  |  28 |  29  |  30  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  31 |  -  |  -  |   -  |  -  |   -  |   -  |
O--------------------------------------------O
Important Dates:
4 - Quiz in class.
5 - Quiz in class ; Last day to save Naoto.
6 - Naoto joins the party.
8 - Quiz in class.
11 - Quiz in class.
12 - Quiz in class.
13 - Quiz in class.
14-15, 17-20 - Mid-Terms
24 - Test results are posted.
27 - Chance to raise Expression.
29-30 - Culture Festival
October 4
---------
Man... enough with the damn questions already.  The answer is "0.5 Liters".
October 5
---------
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SAVE NAOTO.  You better do it, otherwise I'll find you
myself and shove your disc somewhere that isn't pleasant.
%&@#!*.  The answer is "The green pigment ages".
October 6
---------
Naoto joins the party today thus filling out your party.  A couple of neat
things about Naoto's Persona:
-It has no weaknesses and is strong against both Hama and Mudo attacks.
-It starts off with an Almighty based attack.
-It starts off with both Hamaon and Mudoon.
October 8
---------
Quizzed yet again.  The answer is "Teacher".
October 11
----------
I'm sure you know the drill by now.  The answer is "His height".
October 12
----------
Yet again.  The answer is "Two Yen".
October 13
----------
Sigh... the answer is "It speeds up their growth".
October 14
----------
Mid-Terms start today.  The answers are:
"Hyberbole"
"The growth speeds up"
October 15
----------
"Ferdinand Magellan"
"1900"
October 16
----------
It's Sunday and Yosuke will invite you to a study group with everyone.  Going
will increase your Social Links slightly with your party members.
October 17
----------
"All of the above"
"Teacher"
October 18
----------
"Two Yen"
"The Sun King"
October 19
----------
"Sardine"
"Shellfish Pigment"
October 20
----------
Today is the last day of Mid-Terms.  Like always, your score is dependant on
your current level of Knowledge and how many questions you answered right.
October 24
----------
Test results are posted.  I don't really need to see again how you can obtain
the highest score.
October 27
----------
When given the choice, choose "Enter the pageant, dammit" for an Expression
boost.
October 29
----------
The first day of the Culture Festival is today.  Several of your Social Links
will get some points added to them today.
October 30
----------
The second day of the Culture Festival is today.  At night, when prompted,
pick the choice "Hold the line".  It really doesn't do anything but the
response gave me a quick laugh.
-----------------------------------P4------------------------------------------
November
--------
[P4NOV]
O--------------------------------------------O
|  M  |  T  |  W  |  Th  |  F  |  Sa  |  Su  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  -  |  1  |  2  |   3  |  4  |   5  |   6  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  7  |  8  |  9  |  10  |  11 |  12  |  13  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  14 |  15 |  16 |  17  |  18 |  19  |  20  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  21 |  22 |  23 |  24  |  25 |  26  |  27  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  28 |  29 |  30 |   -  |  -  |   -  |   -  |
O--------------------------------------------O
Important Dates:
1 - Quiz in class.
4 - Quiz in class.
6 - "Her" dungeon is now unlocked.
7 - Quiz in class.
11 - Quiz in class.
17 - Quiz in class.
20 - Last day to save "her".
22 - Quiz in class.
24 - Quiz in class.
25 - Quiz in class.
26 - Quiz in class.
28 - Finals start.
November 1
----------
The answer is "Your back to your shoulders".
November 4
----------
I'm pretty sure they pick Yosuke so he can bug the living hell out of me for
the answer.  The answer is "It excretes toxins".
November 6
----------
"Her" dungeon is now unlocked.
November 7
----------
The answer is "The South Pole".  Do keep in mind what temperature he gives
after you give the answer.
November 11
-----------
The answer is "Koch".
November 17
-----------
The answer is "Gamble".  I always thought it meant Game Over but what do I
know.
November 20
-----------
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN SAVE "HER".  You better damn well save her too.
November 22
-----------
The answer is "The Patagonian Ice Field".
November 24
-----------
Ugh... too many quizzes this month.  The answer is "Six".
November 25
-----------
The answer is "It's the last chance".
November 26
-----------
Come on... give the new guy a break will you?  The answer is "X'mas".
November 28
-----------
Finals start today.  The answers are:
"Oct"
"The back to the shoulder"
November 29
-----------
"It excretes toxins"
"Chile and Argentina"
November 30
-----------
"A gamble"
"William Shakespeare"
-----------------------------------P4------------------------------------------
December
--------
[P4DEC]
O--------------------------------------------O
|  M  |  T  |  W  |  Th  |  F  |  Sa  |  Su  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  -  |  -  |  -  |   1  |  2  |   3  |   4  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  5  |  6  |  7  |   8  |  9  |  10  |  11  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  12 |  13 |  14 |  15  |  16 |  17  |  18  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  19 |  20 |  21 |  22  |  23 |  24  |  25  |
O--------------------------------------------O
Important Dates:
1-2 - Finals continue.
3 - Last day of Finals ; Chance to end the game or continue on.
5 - Gather information and select the true culprit.
6 - Teddie's Persona evolves.
8 - Test results are posted ; "His" dungeon is now unlocked.
9 - Quiz in class.
10 - Quiz in class.
24 - Last day to fight "him" ; Christmas Eve event.
December 1
----------
"The South Pole ; 30 Degrees"
"1,000,000 dollars"
December 2
----------
"Discovered Tuberculosis"
"French"
December 3
----------
Today is the last day of finals and the last set of finals for the game, so
it's time to break out the booze!
Later at the hospital, you can now either achieve the bad ending, or continue
with the game.  YOU MUST PICK THESE CHOICES IF YOU WISH TO ADVANCE THE GAME:
"Wait a second here..."
"We're missing something."
"Namatame's true feelings."
"Something's bothering me."
"We're missing something..."
"Calm the hell down!"
You'll know you did this correctly if the Fool Social Link maxes out and the
Judgment Social Link forms.  If you picked a wrong choice, the game will skip
to March 20.
December 5
----------
You have to go around town and ask people about the murders now.  First, go
to the Shopping District North and talk to the Shopping Woman (she's near the
shrine).  Upon doing so, a new option will appear when you talk with people.
Talk with everyone in the Shopping District, both North and South and ask each
question.  The same goes for Junes and the Samegawa Flood Plain.
Upon entering Junes, talk to the student in the bottom right corner and ask her
the same two questions.  When you select the second question, she'll mention
her friend might know something.  Head to the Shopping District South again
and talk to the very first female student you see and pick the second question.
Once you talk to everyone and ask both questions, the game will advance.
===============================================================================
WARNING!!!!
In order to advance the game even further, you must pick the correct person
out of a list you're given and you only have three chances.  DO NOT READ
PAST THIS PART IF YOU HAVE YET TO REACH THIS PART OF THE GAME OR HAVE NOT
PLAYED THE GAME YET IF YOU DON'T WANT IT SPOILED FOR YOU.
The true culprit is...
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO SCROLL AWAY IF YOU'VE YET TO GET TO THIS PART.
THIS IS YOUR FINAL WARNING.
Adachi.
===============================================================================
December 6
----------
The Star Social Link will max out today and Teddie's Persona will evolve.
December 8
----------
Your test results are posted today.  You know the routine by now.
Adachi's dungeon is now unlocked as well.  This place is excellent for
experience if you feel you're lacking in levels.  You get about 2000-3000 on
average per battle.
NOTE: If you complete Adachi's dungeon BEFORE the final date, the game will
automatically skip to the 24th so make sure to wait until the last couple of
days before finishing it so you can max any lingering Social Links.
December 9
----------
You might have to stop a complete psycho but you still have you study, dammit.
The answer is "Insects".
December 10
-----------
The answer is "The 'big' toe".
December 24
-----------
Today is the last day to defeat Adachi.  Also, you'll get a small event with
one of your girlfriends here or if you only have one, then your girlfriend.
If you have more than one like me because you're awesome, then just reject
the calls you get until you get the one you want.
-----------------------------------P4------------------------------------------
March
-----
[P4MAR]
O--------------------------------------------O
|  M  |  T  |  W  |  Th  |  F  |  Sa  |  Su  |
O--------------------------------------------O
|  20 |  -  |  -  |   -  |  -  |   -  |   -  |
O--------------------------------------------O
20 - Final day of the game.
March 20
--------
Today is either the day you can get either the Normal Ending or the True
Ending.  As I pointed out before, we're going for the True Ending.  First
things first, though, we need to find all the Social Links we maxed out and
we have to talk to each person.  You can find each person at the following
places:
-Lovers: Shopping District [South]
-Priestess: Amagi Inn.  Use the bus stop in the Shopping District.
-Tower: Shopping District [South]
-Hermit: Shrine in the Shopping District.
-Chariot: Shopping District [South]
-Devil: The Hospital you worked at.  Use the bus stop.
-Strength: In the diner that you can eat at to raise your stats.
-Hanged Man: Shopping District [North]
-Temperance: Visit the Day Care center you worked at.
-Justice: Select the Dojima Residence off of the city map.
-Hierophant: Select the Dojima Residence off of the city map.  Only do this
after talking to everyone.
-Death: Samegawa Flood Plain [Riverbed]
-Moon: Enter the school and check around the first floor.
-Star: Junes Food Court.
-Magician: Junes Food Court.
-Fortune: Enter the school and check around the first floor.
-Sun: Depending on which club you chose, visit either the Music or Drama room
at the school.
After doing this, you'll be asked if you want to go home to get ready to leave
tomorrow.  Select "No".
Next, go to the Food Court in Junes and select "No".  Examine the elevator
again and choose "I'm not finished yet".
After stopping by the Food Court, go visit Dojima at the Riverbed in the
Samegawa Flood Plain and talk with him.  Afterwards, go to the Velvet Room.
Finally, head to the Shopping District [South] and talk to the gas attendant
at the very south end of the area.  Select the following:
"Isn't this where I first...?"
"Do you know Adachi?" [Talk to her again after this]
"Did those two come here?" [Talk to her again after this]
"Did you do anything to them?"
"What did you do to me?"
"Did you give me the power?"
And voila.  The final dungeon of the game, Yomotsu Hirasaka is now unlocked.
Be warned though, YOU CANNOT LEAVE THE TV WORLD ONCE YOU ENTER IT.  You can
only go to the weapon and item shops from inside the TV World but that's it.
Once you beat the final boss [Remember to check the boss section for
information], sit back and watch the ending.  Congratulations!  You've beaten
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4.  I hope my guide was able to help you out.
===================
4.) Bosses
===================
NOTE: Chances are I'm missing some attacks the bosses have.  I wrote down what
they used on me so if you find any attacks that I'm missing from my lists,
please do send them to me.
Shopping District
-----------------
______
/ BOSS \
+-------+---------+
|  Shadow Yosuke  |
+-----------------+----------------------------+
| Phys | Bufu | Agi | Zio | Garu | Hama | Mudo |
+------+------+-----+-----+------+------+------+
|  Nrm |  Nrm | Nrm |  Wk |  Nrm |  Nul |  Nul |
+----------------------------------------------+
|                   Attacks                    |
+----------------------------------------------+
|    Wind of Oblivion   |     Power Charge     |
+----------------------------------------------+
NOTE: Since I couldn't use all the elements on this boss, I'll just assume
everything else would've worked normally.  As for the words up there:
Nrm = Normal damage on the enemy.
Wk = This is the enemys weakness.
Nul = This won't work on the enemy.
Rpl = The enemy will repel certain magic.
Drn = The enemy will absorb certain magic and be healed.
For the first boss, this guy isn't that hard.  On his first turn, and he WILL
go first, he'll use Wind of Oblivion to knock you down and then follow that up
with a Power Charge on his extra turn.  When you get back up, use Zio on him
to get a bit of damage in and then Guard on your next turn to reduce the amount
of damage from his attack.  From there on out it's pretty much a repeated
pattern so Guard when he's about to use Wind of Oblivion and keep using Zio on
him and he'll go down in no time.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Yukiko's Castle
---------------
______
/ BOSS \
+-------+---------+---------+
|   Shadow Chie   | Floor 2 |
+-----------------+---------+------------------+
| Phys | Bufu | Agi | Zio | Garu | Hama | Mudo |
+------+------+-----+-----+------+------+------+
|  Nrm |  Nrm | Nrm | Nrm |  Wk  |  Nul |  Nul |
+----------------------------------------------+
|                   Attacks                    |
+----------------------------------------------+
|       Green Wall      |        Mazio         |
+----------------------------------------------+
Again this fight isn't too difficult.  You'll get the first turn this time.
Have Yosuke use Garu to knock her down and use an All Out Attack to get some
more damage in.  On her first turn, she'll use Green Wall which will make her
strong to Garu based attacks instead of being weak to them.  When this happens,
start using physical attacks with Yosuke by using either his Personas physical
attacks or using your own weapons.  After a few turns she'll indicate that
she's staring at Yosuke.  When this happens, guard with Yosuke as on her next
turn she'll use Mazio.  Yosuke is weak to Zio based attacks so as long as he's
guarding, he won't be knocked down.  From here on out she'll just mainly stick
to normal physical attacks so just start using Garu on her again when the Green
Wall is gone to take her down quickly.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
______
/ BOSS \
+-------+---------+---------+
|  Avenger Knight | Floor 5 |
+-----------------+---------+------------------+
| Phys | Bufu | Agi | Zio | Garu | Hama | Mudo |
+------+------+-----+-----+------+------+------+
|  Str |  Nrm | Nrm | Nrm |  Nrm |  Nul |  Nul |
+----------------------------------------------+
|                   Attacks                    |
+----------------------------------------------+
|        Skewer         |    Poison Skewer     |
+----------------------------------------------+
This guy might pose a few problems depending on your levels.  If your levels
are a bit low (which is quite possible if you avoid any Shadows along the way)
then there's a good possibility that he can kill a character in one hit if
they're not guarding.  Yosuke is going to be your main healer in this fight
so have him ready at all times.  If you have a Persona with the skill Tarunda,
use it immediately to lessen the impact of his attacks then switch over to a
Persona with an elemental skill and start using it.  It's a simple procedure
but because of his attacks, you'll have to be wary on when to attack and heal.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
______
/ BOSS \
+-------+---------+---------+
|  Shadow Yukiko  | Floor 8 |
+-----------------+---------+------------------+
| Phys | Bufu | Agi | Zio | Garu | Hama | Mudo |
+------+------+-----+-----+------+------+------+
|  Nrm |  Nrm | Drn | Nrm |  Nrm |  Nul |  Nul |
+----------------------------------------------+
|                   Attacks                    |
+----------------------------------------------+
|          Agi          |         Summon       |
+----------------------------------------------+
|      White Wall       |     Double Fangs     |
+----------------------------------------------+
|     Burn to Ashes     |                      |
+----------------------------------------------+
Yikes.  Considering how the first two Shadow bosses were cupcakes, this one
is going to be a massive pain in the ass.  Before coming into this battle,
I HIGHLY recommend making an Orobas with the skill Red Wall.  In order to do
this, have Slime learn Red Wall then fuse it with an Apsaras.  You have to be
at least Level 8 or 9 though to actually make it.
If you do this, the battle should go a bit smoother but it'll still be a bit
difficult at some points.  Once the battle starts, whip out Orobas and cast
Red Wall on Chie immediately and keep recasting it whenever it wears out.
We don't need this boss getting in any more attacks than normal.  She'll start
out the battle using simple attacks such as Agi and Double Fangs.  Once you do
enough damage, she'll summon a Prince to aide her.  This thing isn't really
threatening but it'll cast Diarama on her ONCE and only once during the battle.
She'll then cast White Wall on it, wasting her turn.  Once you do enough
damage to her, she'll use a devastating fire attack called Burn to Ashes which
does heavy damage.  This is why you should use Red Wall on Chie.
After she uses Burn to Ashes, it's a matter of keeping your health at full and
attacking with Chie and the main character.  If you have Rakunda it would be
a massive help but it's not necessary.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
______
/ BOSS \
+-------+---------+------------+
| Contrarian King | Bonus Boss |
+-----------------+------------+---------------+
| Phys | Bufu | Agi | Zio | Garu | Hama | Mudo |
+------+------+-----+-----+------+------+------+
|  Nrm |  Nrm | Drn | Nrm |  Nul |  Nul |  Nul |
+----------------------------------------------+
|                   Attacks                    |
+----------------------------------------------+
|       Red Wall        |       Kill Rush      |
+----------------------------------------------+
|        Rampage        |       Matarunda      |
+----------------------------------------------+
This guy will catch you off guard if you're not expecting what he has in store
for you.  The battle starts off simple enough.  On his first turn he'll use
Red Wall.  This is just a waste of a turn since he already absorbs Agi based
attacks so use anything that isn't Agi or Garu based to damage him.  Using
Rakunda will go a long way in this fight as he has well over 1000 HP.  Make
sure to have Tarunda for this fight and use it before he loses about 3/4's of
his health.  Once he starts getting low on health, he'll use Rampage which does
a crapload of damage and can/will kill off the main character or anyone else
instantly so have Revival Beads and a healer or healing items on hand.  He'll
use Rampage again if you survived a few turns later so recast Tarunda on him
and get back to full health.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Steamy Bathhouse
----------------
______
/ BOSS \
+-------+---------+---------+
|   Daring Gigas  | Floor 7 |
+-----------------+---------+------------------+
| Phys | Bufu | Agi | Zio | Garu | Hama | Mudo |
+------+------+-----+-----+------+------+------+
|  Nrm |  Nrm | Nrm | Nrm |  Nrm |  Nul |  Nul |
+----------------------------------------------+
|                   Attacks                    |
+----------------------------------------------+
|     Power Charge      |       Rebellion      |
+----------------------------------------------+
|       Tarukaja        |      Single Shot     |
+----------------------------------------------+
Thankfully this guy isn't a big pain like the Avenger Knight was considering
you have a lot more HP now.  Hopefully.  On his first two turns, the Daring
Gigas will use Power Charge then Rebellion and then use either a normal
attack or use Single Shot which should do just less than 100 damage if you're
at a decent level.  Heal immediately and just use whatever you want on him
since he has no strengths and weaknesses.  Rakunda and Tarunda will help in
the long run for this fight.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
______
/ BOSS \
+-------+---------+----------+
|   Shadow Kanji  | Floor 11 |
+-----------------+----------+-----------------+
| Phys | Bufu | Agi | Zio | Garu | Hama | Mudo |
+------+------+-----+-----+------+------+------+
|  Nrm |  Nrm | Nrm | Nrm |  Nrm |  Nul |  Nul |
+----------------------------------------------+
|                   Attacks                    |
+----------------------------------------------+
|      Power Charge     |     Swift Strike     |
+----------------------------------------------+
|       Fatal End       |    Fanatical Spark   |
+----------------------------------------------+
______
/ BOSS \
+-------+---------+------+
|     Nice Guy    | Aide |
+-----------------+------+---------------------+
| Phys | Bufu | Agi | Zio | Garu | Hama | Mudo |
+------+------+-----+-----+------+------+------+
|  Nrm |  Drn | Nrm | Nrm |  Nrm |  Nul |  Nul |
+----------------------------------------------+
|                   Attacks                    |
+----------------------------------------------+
|       Heat Riser      |                      |
+----------------------------------------------+
______
/ BOSS \
+-------+---------+------+
|    Tough Guy    | Aide |
+-----------------+------+---------------------+
| Phys | Bufu | Agi | Zio | Garu | Hama | Mudo |
+------+------+-----+-----+------+------+------+
|  Drn |  Nrm | Drn | Nrm |  Nrm |  Nul |  Nul |
+----------------------------------------------+
|                   Attacks                    |
+----------------------------------------------+
|        Rampage        |       Kill Rush      |
+----------------------------------------------+
Compared to Shadow Yukiko, this fight isn't all that difficult but because he
comes with two helpers, it'll take a bit longer than expected.  Your first
priority should be to take care of the Nice Guy since he'll use Heat Riser.
Until the Nice Guy is dead, have Yosuke use Dekaja every turn.  That way the
Nice Guy will just keep using Heat Riser over and over again while you try to
kill him.  Avoid using Bufu based skills on him and you should be fine.
Tough Guy isn't really a threat.  He only uses Rampage and Kill Rush but his
attacks don't do any significant damage so you can either focus on Shadow
Kanji after killing the Nice Guy or you can take out the Tough Guy.  It's your