Persona 3 RPG

First of all, there are major spoilers for Persona 3.

Nyx is the main antagonist of Persona 3 and one of the most powerful entities in the entire Persona series. Unlike other villains, she is not evil by choice. Nyx is a cosmic entity linked to death, representing the inevitable end of all life. Her arrival on Earth would trigger The Fall, an event that would lead to humanity's extinction.

In the past, an experiment by the Kirijo Group attempting to control the Shadows went wrong. The explosion split a powerful Shadow into 12 Greater Shadows (Arcana Shadows), each representing an Arcana of the Tarot. These Shadows began to wander during the Dark Hour and were responsible for the emergence of Apathy Syndrome.

SEES spends the game defeating these 12 Shadows, believing that this would end the Dark Hour. However, the opposite happens: when they are all gathered, they merge and awaken Nyx Avatar, the messenger of Nyx, initiating the Fall.

The 12 Shades are:

Fool Magician Priestess Empress Emperor Hierophant Lovers Chariot Justice Hermit Fortune Strength

During the final battle, Nyx Avatar alternates between various Tarot Arcana and utilizes numerous powerful abilities, symbolizing that she is beyond human comprehension. After her defeat, the true Nyx descends from the Moon in her colossal form, revealing that the Avatar was merely her herald.

The protagonist awakens the power of the Universe Arcana and uses the Great Seal ability to create a seal that prevents humanity from summoning Nyx through the collective desire for death, known as Erebus. This power does not destroy Nyx, as she is a force of nature and cannot be eliminated. Instead, the seal prevents the Fall from happening.

Nyx represents the inevitability of death, while Persona 3 shows that, even knowing that life has an end, it still holds meaning. This is the main message of the story.

The clubs at Gekkoukan High School are an integral part of the protagonist's school life in Persona 3. Participating in them allows the protagonist to create Social Links, develop friendships, and experience daily life outside of SEES.

Sports clubs

Upon joining a sports club, the protagonist chooses only one of the following:

Track Team – Focused on running and endurance. The Social Link is with Kazushi Miyamoto, a dedicated athlete battling a serious knee injury.

Kendo Club (Kendo Team) – Training with bamboo swords and martial discipline. The Social Link is also with Kazushi Miyamoto.

Swimming Club (Swimming Team) – Training sessions at the school pool. The Social Link also involves Kazushi Miyamoto.

In Persona 3 Reload, Kazushi is the protagonist's teammate regardless of the sport chosen; only the club changes.

Cultural clubs

The protagonist can also participate in a cultural club. In Persona 3 Reload, the choice is between:

Art Club – Attended by Keisuke Hiraga, a talented student who dreams of pursuing an artistic career but faces conflicts with his family.

Music Club – Attended by Keisuke Hiraga, who demonstrates his musical talent instead of painting, depending on the club's choice.

Other school groups

Besides the clubs, there are other important organizations:

Student Council – Led by Mitsuru Kirijo, with Chihiro Fushimi as treasurer and Hidetoshi Odagiri attached to the Disciplinary Committee. The protagonist may be invited to participate.

Disciplinary Committee – Responsible for maintaining order and overseeing compliance with school rules, under the leadership of Hidetoshi.

Clubs are an important part of the Persona 3 experience, as they showcase the protagonist's school routine and further develop various characters through Social Links.

The Student Council at Gekkoukan High School is one of the most important organizations in the school in Persona 3. It is responsible for representing the students, organizing school events, managing club budgets, and ensuring that school rules are followed.

Functions

The members of the Council are responsible for various tasks, such as:

Organizing school festivals and events.

Manage school documents and records.

Manage the budget allocated to the clubs.

Receive requests from students.

To assist management with administrative matters.

Maintain order and represent the interests of the students.

Key members

Mitsuru Kirijo — Student Council President. She is respected throughout the school for her intelligence, leadership, and sense of responsibility.

Hidetoshi Odagiri — Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee. He is extremely strict with the rules and believes that discipline must be maintained above all else.

Chihiro Fushimi — Treasurer of the Council. She manages the money and financial documents. Although very shy, she is dedicated, honest, and trustworthy.

The protagonist

After some time at Gekkoukan, Mitsuru Kirijo invites the protagonist to join the Student Council, believing him to be a responsible and reliable student. Upon accepting the invitation, he begins attending the Council room after classes.

It is in this environment that the protagonist gets to know Chihiro Fushimi better, initiating the Social Link of the Justice Arcana. The Council also serves as the setting for various events and dialogues involving Hidetoshi Odagiri.

Although the Student Council has no direct connection to SEES or the Dark Hour, it represents one aspect of the protagonist's school life, showing his involvement in Gekkoukan's activities and allowing him to strengthen his bonds with other students.

Physical Attacks (Cut)

Cleave

Power Slash

Mighty Swing

Zan-ei

Getsu-ei

Gale Slash

Brave Blade

Deathbound

Vorpal Blade

Physical Attacks (Impact)

Bash

Sonic Punch

Assault Dive

Kill Rush

Swift Strike

Herculean Strike

Gigantic Fist

Heat Wave

Akasha Arts

Vicious Strike

Physical Attacks (Piercing)

Twin Shot

Torrent Shot

Fatal End

Pierce

Single Shot

Poison Arrow

Myriad Arrows

Arrow Rain

Primal Force

Fire

Agi

Agilao

Agidyne

Maragi

Maragion

Maragidyne

Ragnarok

Ice

Bufu

Buffalo

Bufudyne

Mabufu

Mabufula

Mabufudyne

Niflheim

Electricity

Zio

Zionga

Ziodyne

Mazio

Mazionga

Maziodyne

Thunder Reign

Wind

Garu

Garula

Garudyne

Magaru

Magarula

Magarudyne

Panta Rhei

Light

Hama

Mahama

Hamaon

Mahamaon

Samsara

Darkness

Mute

Mamudo

Mudoon

Mamudoon

Die For Me!

Almighty

Megiddo

Megidola

Megidolaon

Special Attack Skills

Mind Charge

Power Charge

Armageddon

Infinity

Thunder Call

Trickster

Cadenza

Best Friends

Justice

Spring of Life

Dreamfest

Shadow Hound

Last Judge

Valley of Thunder

Scarlet Havoc (Reload)

King and I (Reload)

Theurgy unique to each character (Reload).

The initial Personas of the main characters in Persona 3 are:

Protagonist – Orpheus (can use multiple Personas thanks to the Wild Card).

Yukari Takeba – Io, specializing in wind and healing.

Junpei Iori – Hermes, specializing in fire and physical attacks.

Mitsuru Kirijo – Penthesilea, specializing in ice.

Akihiko Sanada – Polydeuces, specializing in electricity and physical attacks.

Fuuka Yamagishi – Lucia, used for support and enemy analysis.

Aigis – Palladion, focused on physical attacks and defense.

Ken Amada – Nemesis, specializing in lighting and support.

Koromaru – Cerberus, specialized in fire and darkness.

Shinjiro Aragaki – Castor, extremely powerful in physical attacks.

As the story progresses and the characters overcome their personal conflicts, almost all of them awaken an evolved Persona, representing their growth and maturation.

In Persona 3 there are hundreds of common Shadows, so it would be impossible to list them all in a single answer. However, the 12 Arcana Shadows, encountered on Full Moon nights, are:

1. Priestess

2. Empress

3. Emperor

4. Hierophant

5. Lovers

6. Chariot

7. Justice

8. Hermit

9. Fortune

10. Strength

11. Hanged Man

12. Death (Ryoji/Messenger of Nyx)

In addition to these, Tartarus has dozens of common Shades with names such as:

Cowardly Maya

Cowardly Tiara

Dancing Hand

Magic Hand

Wealth Hand

Grave Beetle

Crying Table

Change Relic

Phantom Mage

Jotun of Blood

Intrepid Knight

Steel Gigas

Fatal Sword

Arcane Turret

Golden Beetle

Hell Knight

Mighty Cyclops

Eternal Eagle

Rainbow Eagle

Venus Eagle

Natural Dancer

Carnal Snake

Immoral Snake

Wicked Turret

Justice Sword

Death Castle

Balance Wheel

Fanatic Tower

Lovely Lady

Lustful Snake

Wrathful Book

Chaos Cyclops

Mystic Magus

Golden Hand

Supreme Hand

Opulent Hand

Treasure Hand

Tartarus is a gigantic tower that appears in place of Gekkoukan Academy during the Dark Hour. It is the main dungeon in Persona 3, where SEES trains, defeats Shadows, and seeks answers about the Dark Hour.

Tartarus is divided into several blocks (Thebel, Arqa, Yabbashah, Tziah, Harabah, and Adamah), which are unlocked as the story progresses. Each floor is randomly generated, with different corridors, chests, Shadows, and events each time you visit.

As the team ascends the floors, they face increasingly stronger enemies, collect money, equipment, and materials, and gain experience to evolve their Personas. On certain floors, there are obstacle bosses that must be defeated to continue climbing.

Progress is usually interrupted by barriers until a new Full Moon is completed. After that, a new block of Tartarus is released, allowing exploration to continue to the top of the tower.

In Persona 3, a major story event occurs on each Full Moon. On these nights, SEES stops exploring Tartarus to confront an Arcane Shadow, a boss far more powerful than ordinary Shadows.

Throughout the month, the characters train in Tartarus, strengthen their Personas, and prepare for the confrontation. When the Full Moon arrives, the team investigates the location where the Shadow appeared and faces a unique boss, each with different mechanics and scenarios.

After defeating the Shadow of the Full Moon, the story progresses, new mysteries are revealed, and a new Tartarus block is unlocked for exploration. This cycle repeats throughout the game: explore Tartarus during the month → confront the Shadow of the Full Moon → advance the story → unlock a new area of ​​Tartarus.

Initially, SEES believes that defeating all the Full Moon Shadows will end the Dark Hour, but later discovers that the situation is far more complex and that there is an even greater threat behind these events.

The main supporting characters in Persona 3 are:

Igor – The master of the Velvet Room. He guides the protagonist and performs the Persona fusion.

Elizabeth – Igor's assistant at the Velvet Room. She delivers special orders to the protagonist and shows curiosity about the human world.

Pharos – A mysterious boy who appears during the Dark Hour to talk to the protagonist and guide them through important moments.

Ryoji Mochizuki – A charismatic and friendly transfer student who becomes close to SEES, but has a direct connection to the central events of the story.

Takaya Sakaki – Leader of Strega, a group of Persona users who oppose SEES and believe that the end of the world should not be prevented.

Jin Shirato – Member of Strega specializing in technology and team support.

Chidori Yoshino – A member of Strega with a cold and apathetic personality. Her relationship with Junpei is one of the most moving aspects of the story.

Shuji Ikutsuki – Director of Gekkoukan High School and advisor to SEES, responsible for guiding the group at the beginning of their journey.

Mitsuko Kirijo (Takeharu Kirijo) – Mitsuru's father and president of the Kirijo Group, involved in the events that gave rise to the Dark Hour.

Bunkichi and Mitsuko, Maiko Oohashi, Akinari Kamiki, Mamoru Hayase, Keisuke Hiraga, Kazushi Miyamoto, Yuko Nishiwaki, Nozomi Suemitsu, Mutatsu, Tanaka, and other characters appear primarily through Social Links, aiding in the protagonist's development and reinforcing the themes of life, death, and bonds present in Persona 3.

The main locations in Persona 3 are:

Tatsumi Port Island – The city where the entire story takes place and where virtually all of the game's settings are located.

Gekkoukan Academy – The protagonists' school. During the Dark Hour, it transforms into the entrance to Tartarus.

Iwatodai Dormitory – SEES base and home of the main characters.

Tartarus – A massive tower filled with Shadows, divided into several blocks: Thebel, Arqa, Yabbashah, Tziah, Harabah, and Adamah. It is the main dungeon of the game.

Paulownia Mall – Shopping center with shops, arcade, coffee shop, nightclub and the entrance to the Velvet Room.

Velvet Room – The place where Igor helps the protagonist fuse and strengthen Personas.

Port Island Station – Area with restaurants and venues for events and gatherings.

Iwatodai Station – A neighborhood with various shops, a bookstore, and restaurants for everyday activities.

Naganaki Shrine – Shrine used for some Social Links and special activities.

Yakushima – An island visited during a school trip that was important in history.

Sea of ​​Souls – The spiritual plane where the Velvet Room is located.

Your Persona must be created and defined through your demonstrated personality, such as being kind, funny, etc., and it must be the name of an entity or god.

In Persona 3, a Persona awakens when someone faces a moment of extreme stress, fear, or accepts a deep part of themselves. This awakening happens during the Dark Hour, when the person's potential to summon a Persona is released. To summon it in battle, SEES members use a device called an Evoker, which resembles a pistol. They point the Evoker at their own head and pull the trigger. The Evoker doesn't fire a bullet; it creates a strong psychological impact that helps the user overcome their fear of death and manifest their Persona.

Persona 3 follows a transfer student who discovers the existence of the Dark Hour, a secret period that occurs at midnight during which ordinary people become unconscious while creatures called Shadows appear. During this time, Gekkoukan Academy transforms into the enormous labyrinth known as Tartarus.

After awakening the power of his Persona, the protagonist joins SEES, a group of students exploring Tartarus to defeat the Shadows and discover the origin of the Dark Hour. Throughout their journey, they face powerful enemies, uncover the secrets of the Kirijo Group, and discover that an entity called Nyx is destined to bring about the end of humanity.

In the final confrontation, the protagonist sacrifices his own life to seal Nyx and prevent the end of the world. After fulfilling his promise to reunite with his friends on graduation day, he rests in peace, leaving behind a legacy of hope and the bonds he forged during his journey.

The protagonist is a transfer student and leader of SEES. Calm and reserved, he possesses the Wild Card, which allows him to use various Personas. His initial Persona is Orpheus.

Yukari Takeba is kind, responsible, and one of the original members of SEES. She uses wind attacks and healing abilities with her Persona Io.

Junpei Iori is the protagonist's best friend. Playful and impulsive, he matures considerably throughout the story. His Persona is Hermes.

Mitsuru Kirijo is the student council president and former leader of SEES. Intelligent and serious, she fights using her Persona Penthesilea.

Akihiko Sanada is a disciplined boxer and one of the most experienced members of the team. His Persona is Polydeuces.

Fuuka Yamagishi is shy and works as a navigator for SEES, providing support and analyzing enemies using her Persona, Lucia.

Aigis is an android created to fight Shadows. She gradually develops emotions and forms a strong bond with the protagonist. Her Persona is Palladion.

Koromaru is a loyal dog who awakened a Persona and fights alongside SEES. His Persona is Cerberus.

Ken Amada is a serious boy who joins SEES seeking revenge for his mother's death. His Persona is Nemesis.

Shinjiro Aragaki is a former member of SEES, silent and tormented by guilt over his past. His Persona is Castor.