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It wouldn’t be a Persona game without a spunky friend in your team, and inPersona 4 Golden, that role goes to the kung-fu loving extrovert, Chie Satonaka. She’s one of the first people in Inaba to be kind when your protagonist arrives, and you only grow closer to her from there.
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A critical member of the Investigation Team, Chie is often the bright spot of the group despite her own anxieties. Follow along with our guide on how to max Chie’s social link in Persona 4 Golden, as well as a romance guide for Chie so you can win her heart, too.
This article may contain spoilers for the story of Persona 4 Golden.
Chie’s Social Link Battle Perks
Chie is one of the earliest social links you unlock when you move to Inaba, beginning on4/18automatically on the day after she awakens toTomoe, her initial Persona.
Like the other members of the Investigation Team, Chie will learnnew battle skillsthrough the time she spends with you. Your teammates can pick up these new skills as you grow closer to them, so it’s not a bad idea toprioritize your party membersduring your free time to give them the best combat skills.
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Protect
Chie may take a fatal blow in Yu’s place, saving his life.
Second Awakening
Transforms Tomoe into Suzuka Gongen, Chie’s ultimate Persona
If you’re hoping to give Chie some extra power, feel free toinvite her on a bike ridewith you beginning at the end of August.
These rides consume a time slot, but on each one, Chie can learn anew skillfor use in battle that she and her Persona are not able to learn through other means. If she’s in your party, these bike rides are a must.
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How To Rank Up Chie’s Social Link
Whether she’s part of your long-term battle party, it’s still worthwhile to advance Chie’s social link.
Like with the other characters in the Persona series, you canearn bonus affinity for the same scenes by having a Persona of the matching arcanaequipped in your party when you spend time with your friends.
For Chie, that’s theChariotarcana. Be sure to hit the Velvet Room before hanging out with Chie to max the affinity you’re able to earn with her during each scene.
If you’re aiming to romance Chie, the decision to do so will occurat Rank 9. Your Rank 10 (Max) scene will differ depending on whether your relationship with her is platonic or romantic, but we’ll cover both for you below.
“Oh, mornin'.”
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“You okay?”
“Did you sleep well?”
“I dunno, I guess that’s what draws people to you, or something like that.”
“Is that a compliment?”
“Want me to bare it all?”
“Falling for me, huh?"(Requires Level 3 Courage)
Ask her straight out(Requires Level 3 Courage)
Say it’s for the investigation
“Still, now’s the time to train right?”
“For what…?”
“I’m cool with it.”
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“I guess so…”
“What a pain.”
“But me, I totally lose it… Kinda funny, huh?”
“It’s cute.”
“It’s very feminine.”
“It’s hilarious.”
“None of your business.”
“Quit bagging on her."(Requires Level 3 Courage)
What should you do…?
Crack a joke
“Mmmm… The meat and rice just flow through my veins…”
“Wolfing it down, huh?”
“Looks delicious.”
“You look so happy.”
“I hope she’s not straining herself. Makes you worry, huh?”
“I’ll look out for her.”
“Yukiko isn’t that weak.”
“I worry more for you.”
“What cowards, ganging up on the weak like that!”
“It’s eat or be eaten.”
“We’ll grab’em and make them apologize! Right, Leader?”
“Of course.”
“Let the police handle it.”
“What a pain…”
Fight them yourself
“I charged in by myself… Caused you trouble…”
“It’s no trouble.”
“I’m used to it.”
“Just think next time.”
“I feel like I missed the point…”
“There’s still time.”
“That’s the first step.”
“It’s hard to face yourself.”
Let Chie do her thing
“…Was that stupid of me?”
“It all turned out okay.”
“You protected that kid.”
“That was reckless.”
…The mood is right. What should you do…?
Will you be my girlfriend?
Romantic path
Platonic path
“I mean… we’ll always be friends!”
“Maybe not always.”
Points Earned With A Matching Persona
Points Earned WithoutA Matching Persona
“Oh, w-well, how did the room you had back home look?”
“It was cleaner.”
“It was messier.”
It was about the same.””
“I was thinking… maybe both of us together…”
“That sounds good.”
“You’re on your own.”
What should you do?
Hug her
Do nothing
“Wh-What am I saying?”
“Don’t worry about it.”
“That’s just like you.”
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Non-Ranking Scenes With Chie
When your protagonist is able tosneak out of the house in the evenings beginning on 4/19while Dojima is preoccupied, he’s able to meet up with several of his social links around Inaba. While your social link won’t ever advance during these scenes, they’re agreat way to earn bonus affinitywith the character to which you’re trying to grow closer.
Below are the dates on whichyou can find Chie in the North Shopping Districtduring the evening, as well as how to max your earned affinity each time. She’ll give you one of a handful of gifts each time, too, as thanks for spending time with her.
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona
“And if you’re ever in a fix, you can always count on me.”
“Where do you like to eat?”
“What should I do at night?”
“Is there anyone you like?”
“You should try it out if you get the chance. Meat’s the perfect meal for a rainy day.”
“I’ll give it a try.”
“I prefer fish.”
“My love for meat will win out.”
“And you know what they say! ‘you’re able to’t do anything without eating steak!'”
“I know what you mean.”
“Is that how that goes?”
“Don’t you get tired of steak?”
“Aaaaah, I don’t want to think about it!”
“Isn’t that just lightning?”
“It’s all part of your training!”
“Call me up if you get scared.”
On this evening, you’ll receiveCorn Potage Cracker.
Additionally, you canearn a few odd and end bonus affinity pointswith Chie, too. These events only award one point by default, but if you have a Persona of the Chariot arcana on you, it increases to two points instead.
