Here’s a handy guide for Persona 3 Reload players on the best ways to raise their social stats.
Figuring out how to increase all social stats in Persona 3 Reload is a breeze as long as players know where to look. Chagall Cafe, Mandragora, and other shops make successful returns, but with twists. Movies, arcade games, and even stat increase values are different in P3R compared to Persona 3, FES, and even P3P.
Luckily, finding out the best way to increase social stats in Persona 3 Reload is easy. Players can go around most days to find activities and their schedules. Stat increases are also easily marked, as they are counted by notes that pop up after an activity.
Persona 3 Reload: All Editions Explained
There are several editions of Persona 3 Reload to choose from, and here is what is included in each one.
This Persona 3 Reload guide will be updated as more changes are discovered.
How Many Points Do You Need To Level Up Social Stats?
At the moment, there is no definitive answer to the number of points players need to level up social stats. However, based on previous games, Academics, Charm, and Courage can be leveled up to six times.
Leveling up social stats is important for unlocking and leveling up Social Links, unlocking new jobs, and even dialogue options.
Academics Levels
- Rank 1: Slacker (Base Level)
- Rank 2: Average
- Rank 3: Above Average
- Rank 4: Smart
- Rank 5: Intelligent
- Rank 6: Genius
Charm Levels
- Rank 1: Plain( Base Level)
- Rank 2: Unpolished
- Rank 3: Ordinary
- Required to unlock Club Escapade and access to The Tower Social Link
- Rank 4: Smooth
- Rank 5: Popular
- Rank 6: Charismatic
Courage Levels
- Rank 1: Timid (Base Level)
- Rank 2: Ordinary
- Rank 3: Determined
- Rank 4: Tough
- Rank 5: Fearless
- Rank 6: Badass
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While Persona 3 Reload is said to be a faithful remake of the original, some of the new content being added could make it more like Persona 3 FES.
How To Increase Charm in P3 Reload
Screen Shot Movie Theater
- Where: Port Island Station
- What: Watch Smile at the Eiffel Tower
- Costs: ¥1,500
- Charm Point Increase: Increases Charm by 2 points/notes
- When: After School; Showing Tuesdays
Answering Class Questions
Hagakure Ramen
- Where: Iwatodai Strip Mall
- What: Pork Ramen
- Cost: ¥900
- Charm Point Increase: Increases Charm by 2 points/notes
- When: After School, Evening
Chagall Cafe
- Where: Paulownia Mall
- What: Pheromone Coffee; Part-Time Work
- Cost: ¥500 | Earn: ¥2,500
- Charm Point Increase: Increases Charm by 1 point/note
- If Working: Increases Charm and Courage by 1 point/note
- When: Evening
Game Parade
- Where: Paulownia Mall
- What: Play High School of Youth
- Cost: ¥3,000
- Courage Point Increase: Increases Charm by 2 points/notes
- When: After School, Evening; Available Thursdays
How To Increase Courage in P3 Reload
Mandragora
- Where: Paulownia Mall
- What: Sing solo karaoke
- Cost: ¥800
- Courage Point Increase: Increases Courage by 1 point/note
- When: After School, Evening
Game Parade
- Where: Paulownia Mall
- What: Play House of the Deceased
- Cost: ¥3,000
- Courage Point Increase: Increases Courage by 2 points/notes
- When: After School; Available Tuesdays
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Gekkoukan High School
- Where: Nurse’s Office
- What: Drink Mr. Edogawa’s medicine
- Courage Point Increase: Increases Courage by 1 point/note
- When: After School; Doesn’t take up the whole day
Wilduck Burger
- Where: Iwatodai Strip Mall
- What: Mystery Burger
- Cost: ¥1,000
- Courage Point Increase: Increases Courage by 2 points/notes
- When: After School, Evening; Not available on Thursdays
Screen Shot Movie Theater
- Where: Port Island Station
- What: The School of No Wonder
- Costs: ¥1,500
- Courage Point Increase: Increases Courage by 2 points/notes
- When: After School; Showing Thursdays
Chagall Cafe
- Where: Paulownia Mall
- What: Part-Time Work
- Earn: ¥2,500
- Courage Point Increase: Increases Courage and Charm by 1 point/note
- When: Evening
How To Increase Academics in P3 Reload
Naganaki Shrine
- Where: Altar straight ahead of starting point
- What: Monetary Offering
- Cost: ¥10,000 OR ¥1,000 OR ¥100
- Academics Point Increase: Increases Academics by 3/2/1 point(s)/note(s)
- When: After School
Studying In Your Room
- Where: Iwatodai Dormitory
- What: Study at the desk
- Academics Point Increase: Increases Academics by 1 point/note
- When: Evening, Afternoon (days off or weekends)
Studying At The Library
- Where: Gekkoukan High School
- What: Study at the Library
- Academics Point Increase: Increases Academics by 1 point/note
- When: After School
Wakatsu Kitchen
- Where: Iwatodai Strip Mall
- What: Prodigy Platter
- Cost: ¥680
- Academics Point Increase: Increases Academics by 2 points/notes
- When: Evening; Not available on Tuesdays
Game Parade
- Where: Paulownia Mall
- What: Play You’re The Answer
- Cost: ¥3,000
- Courage Point Increase: Increases Academics by 2 points/notes
- When: After School, Evening; Available Wednesdays
Persona 3 Reload
- Released
- February 2, 2024
- Developer(s)
- P-Studio
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
