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JRPGs like the Persona series will often come with a social stat system, andPersona 4 Goldenis definitely no exception. As if you didn’t have enough to do, investigating the murders happening around the small town of Inaba, you’ll also be tasked with raising five social skills: Courage, Diligence, Expression, Knowledge, and Understanding.
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And with a task ahead of you that requires a continual amount of hard work, your Diligence stat tests your ability to remain dedicated. It’s a slow but worthwhile skill to build, so if you need a hand with Persona 4 Golden’s Diligence stat, we’ve got you covered.
What Does Diligence Impact?
There’s a lot covered by your Diligence stat in P4G. It examines your ability to remain dedicated to something, and it impacts your ability to stay committed in tough situations.
And like the other stats, there arefive possible ranksfor your Diligence skill. They are:
For the most part, Diligence will be the gateway to a number of yourpart-time jobs.
While you won’t meet anyone folding origami, your work at thehospitalwill open anew social link withSayoko Uehara.
Additionally, once you’ve worked at the hospitalfour times, you’ll be introduced to a secondsocial link,Hisano Kuroda.
How To Raise Your Diligence
Eating At Chinese Diner Aiya (Random)
One of the easiest ways to earn points towardthree random social statsis to attempt the Mega Beef Bowl Challenge atChinese Diner Aiya.
While you can’t actually finish the bowl until you’vemaxed all five stats, you earn the boost each time you try. It’ll run you ¥3,000 per bowl, but the benefits are many.
Part-Time Jobs
It might not come as a surprise, but the most tedious of your jobs are the ones that boost your Diligence.
The earliest one you’ll be able to take is as anEnvelope Constructor. It becomes available on4/23and hasno prerequisite skillsbefore you’re able to take it. However, you do earnmore moneyfor beingmore diligent.
You can permanently increase the amount of Diligence gained per shift by finishing the bookOffice Work Manual.
Additionally, while it takes longer to unlock, working as aPub Dishwasherwill boost your Diligence as well. The job opens on5/25and also hasno prerequisites. Like the envelope job, youearn more for having more diligence.
While you’re at the pub, you can speak with customers to boost your Diligence on the job.
Going To Sports Practice
Early into your game, you’ll receive the option to join one of twosports clubs, eitherbasketballorsoccer.
Each club meets on different days, and with each team having a different captain, the team you choose impacts who you’ll have for your Strength social link - Kou or Daisuke.
Regardless of which sport you choose,each practice you attendafter school will raise your Diligence.
Gardening
On5/22, Yu automatically begins to help Nanako with the garden located in the side yard of the Dojima Residence.
You’re able to garden reliably from here afterpurchasing seedsfrom one of two women around Inaba. Your Diligence will raise every time you work in the garden, and a higher Diligence skill leads toincreased crop yields.
Books That Raise Diligence
Like with the other social stats, there are a handful ofbooksthat will boost your Diligence. Each chapter will consume one time slot to read.
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Office Work Manual *
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If you’d like to speed up your reading time, finish the bookHyperspeed Reading.
Doing so will allow you to readtwo chaptersin the time it would have taken to read one.
