How To Raise Each Social Stat in Persona 3 Reload

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It’s impossible to have it all: Charms, Academics, and Courage. We would know; we’ve tried. That all changes in Persona 3 Reload, where you can earn the three by doing basic, everyday things. Who knew that staying awake in class would actually make you smarter? Between the three, you’ll be able to unlock new friendships and new areas that weren’t available previously. Unfortunately, raising these stats is one of the game’s more grueling tasks. Especially since we both know that you’d rather be going through Tartarus and defeating Shadows.

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The three social stats that you need to focus your attention outside of Tartarus on are:

Stat	Rank 1	Rank 2	Rank 3	Rank 4	Rank 5	Max Rank
Charm	Plain	Unpolished	Confident	Smooth	Popular	Charismatic
Academics	Slacker	Average	Above Average	Smart	Intelligent	Genius
Courage	Timid	Ordinary	Determined	Tough	Fearless	Badass

Charm

The best way to raise your Charm stat quickly is to work at Chagall Cafe part-time on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. You’ll be able to earn both Charm and Courage here, killing two birds with one stone. You will also get Charm for getting answers correct in class, so study up! To break it down:

Answer a question correctly in class.
Visit Chagall Cafe and drink the Pheromone Coffee.
Go to the Screen Shot Theater after school and watch Charm-specific films.
Play High School of Youth at Game Parade.
Some social events will raise different stats, including Charm.
Purchase the Lessons in Etiquette software from the Manga Star Net Cafe.
Purchase the Virtual Diet software from the Manga Star Net Cafe.
Work at Chagall Cafe on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights.
Select dorm activities.

Academics

Academics is earned through things like studying at your dorm and studying in groups with your dormmates just before testing time. You can also choose to study at the Library at Gekkoukan High School. The Quiz Game at the Game Panic arcade and eating at Wakatsu in Iwatodai Strip Mall can also provide you with a great deal of Academics. To break it down:

Stay awake in class.
Study at night in your dorm room.
Study in the Library after school.
Study with your friends in the Lounge prior to school testing.
Play The Quiz Game at Game Parade.
Go to the Screen Shot Theater after school and watch Academics-specific films.
Eat at Wakatsu Kitchen.
Purchase the Mindful Boot Camp software at the Manga Star Cafe.
Select dorm activities.

Courage

Courage can be earned by doing things like singing at the karaoke bar or eating at Wilduck Burger. There are a few other things you can do, like buy software to use on the shared dorm computer. To break it down:

Eating at Wilduck Burger.
Sing at Madragora Karaoke.
Go to the Screen Shot Theater after school and watch Courage-specific films.
Purchase the Animal Othello software at the Manga Star Net Cafe.
Purchase the TypinGhoul software at the Manga Star Net Cafe.
Work at Chagall Cafe on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights.
Select dorm activities.

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