Best Personas for Early Game in Persona 3 Reload (P3RE)
Recommended Personas for the Early Stages
| Persona | Notable Features |
|---|---|
| Lilim |
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| Arcana | Devil |
| Jack-o’-Lantern |
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| Arcana | Magician |
| Jack Frost |
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| Arcana | Magician |
| Oberon |
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| Arcana | Emperor |
| Inugami |
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| Arcana | Hanged Man |
| Omoikane |
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| Arcana | Hierophant |
| Berith |
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| Arcana | Hierophant |
Lilim (Devil)
Lilim Persona Overview
Lilim boasts very good damage type versatility as she can learn Agi (Fire), Zio (Electricity), and Mudo (Dark) in the game. You can further expand the elemental attacks available to Lilim through Persona fusion inheritance, allowing her to use Wind and Ice skills as well.
Lilim resists Electric and Darkness and is only weak to Light. This affinity spread is especially advantageous during the early stages as there are almost no enemies encountered in the beginning who use Light skills (except for the Reaper).
Persona 3 Reload Lilim Persona Guide: Stats and Skills
Lilim Persona Elemental Affinities
| Elemental Affinities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike | Slash | Pierce | Fire | Ice |
| – | – | – | – | – |
| Electricity | Wind | Light | Darkness | Almighty |
| Resist | – | Weak | Resist | – |
Lilim Persona Skills
| Affinity | Skill | Skill Effect | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailment | Marin Karin | Charms 1 enemy. | Initial |
| Fire | Agi | Light Fire damage to 1 enemy. | Initial |
| Electricity | Zio | Light Elec damage to 1 enemy. Chance to inflict Shock. | Initial |
| Support | Rakukaja | Increases 1 ally’s Defense. | 9 |
| Darkness | Mudo | Low chance to instantly kill 1 enemy. | 11 |
| Electricity | Mazio | Light Elec damage to all enemies. Chance to inflict Shock. | 12 |
Lilim Persona Fusion
| Fusion Type | Materials |
|---|---|
| Normal Fusion |
Jack-o’-Lantern (Magician)
Jack-o’-Lantern Persona Overview
With access to strong Fire attacks that can hit one or more targets, Jack-o’-Lantern is one of the best Personas for dealing Fire damage during the early stages.
Jack-o-Lantern can also contribute to healing duties by learning Dia through Persona fusion, allowing you to manage the party’s HP outside of using items until you get a dedicated support Persona later.
Persona 3 Reload Jack-o’-Lantern Persona Guide: Stats and Skills
Jack-o’-Lantern Persona Elemental Affinities
| Elemental Affinities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike | Slash | Pierce | Fire | Ice |
| – | – | – | Block | Weak |
| Electricity | Wind | Light | Darkness | Almighty |
| – | – | – | – | – |
Jack-o’-Lantern Persona Skills
| Affinity | Skill | Skill Effect | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Agi | Deals light Fire damage to 1 enemy. | Initial |
| Support | Sukunda | Decreases 1 enemy’s Hit/Evasion rate. | Initial |
| Fire | Maragi | Deals light Fire damage to all enemies. | Initial |
| Ailment | Provoke | Enrages 1 foe. (40% chance) | 15 |
| Passive | Rage Boost | Increases odds of Enraging an enemy by 50%. | 17 |
| Fire | Agilao | Deals medium Fire damage to 1 enemy, | 19 |
Jack-o’-Lantern Persona Fusion
| Fusion Type | Materials |
|---|---|
| Normal Fusion |
Jack Frost (Magician)
Jack Frost Persona Overview
With access to single- and all-target Ice attacks that made stronger with Ice Boost, Jack Frost is a strong addition to your party as an Ice attacker. The Persona’s Re Patra skill is also useful for quickly getting allies back into the fight after they are downed by enemies.
Jack Frost is one of the Personas required to complete one of the game’s Requests so obtaining the Persona becomes doubly beneficial during the early-game.
Persona 3 Reload Jack Frost Persona Guide: Stats and Skills
Jack Frost Persona Elemental Affinities
| Elemental Affinities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike | Slash | Pierce | Fire | Ice |
| – | – | – | Weak | Block |
| Electricity | Wind | Light | Darkness | Almighty |
| – | – | – | – | – |
Jack Frost Persona Skills
| Affinity | Skill | Skill Effect | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | Bufu | Light Ice damage to 1 enemy. Chance to inflict Freeze. | Initial |
| Ailment | Pulinpa | Chance to inflict Panic on 1 enemy. | Initial |
| Recovery | Re Patra | Assists 1 Knocked Down ally. | Initial |
| Strike | Sonic Punch | Light Strike damage to 1 enemy. | 10 |
| Passive | Ice Boost | Increases Ice attack damage by 25%. | 11 |
| Ice | Mabufu | Light Ice damage to all enemies. Chance to inflict Freeze. | 13 |
Jack Frost Persona Fusion
| Fusion Type | Materials |
|---|---|
| Normal Fusion |
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| Three-Way Fusion |
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Oberon (Emperor)
Oberon Persona Overview
Oberon is one of the most versatile Electric attackers to use during the early game. In addition to having good single- and all-target Elec skills, Oberon can help keep the party alive with Media.
Oberon is also among those required for Requests so acquiring the Persona is even more rewarding as an addition to your team near the beginning of the main story.
Persona 3 Reload Oberon Persona Guide: Stats and Skills
Oberon Persona Elemental Affinities
| Elemental Affinities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike | Slash | Pierce | Fire | Ice |
| – | – | – | – | Weak |
| Electricity | Wind | Light | Darkness | Almighty |
| Block | – | Resist | Resist | – |
Oberon Persona Skills
| Affinity | Skill | Skill Effect | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Zio | Light Elec damage to 1 enemy. Chance to inflict Shock. | Initial |
| Recovery | Media | Slightly restores the HP of all allies. | Initial |
| Electricity | Mazio | Light Elec damage to all enemies. Chance to inflict Shock. | 16 |
| Slash | Zan-ei | Medium Slash damage to 1 enemy. | 17 |
| Electricity | Zionga | Medium Elec damage to 1 enemy. Chance to inflict Shock. | 18 |
Oberon Persona Fusion
| Fusion Type | Materials |
|---|---|
| Normal Fusion |
Inugami (Hanged Man)
Inugami Persona Overview
Inugami’s diverse kit consists of skills that deal Strike and Electricity damage, as well as inflicting Poison on foes in battle. Pairing Inugami with other Personas that can apply status ailments also works well as Inugami’s Foul Breath skill can up the success rate of such skills.
To round out his already versatile moveset, Inugami can also heal the party using Media, making this Persona one incredibly flexible during early- to even mid-game encounters.
Persona 3 Reload Inugami Persona Guide: Stats and Skills
Inugami Persona Elemental Affinities
| Elemental Affinities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike | Slash | Pierce | Fire | Ice |
| – | – | – | – | – |
| Electricity | Wind | Light | Darkness | Almighty |
| Resist | – | – | Weak | – |
Inugami Persona Skills
| Affinity | Skill | Skill Effect | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailment | Poisma | Chance to inflict Poison on 1 enemy. | Initial |
| Strike | Assault Drive | Light Strike damage to 1 enemy. | Initial |
| Electricity | Zio | Light Elec damage to 1 enemy. Chance to inflict Shock. | Initial |
| Passive | Poison Boost | Greatly increases chance to inflict Poison. | 11 |
| Recovery | Media | Slightly restores the HP of all allies. | 13 |
| Almighty / Ailment | Foul Breath | Increases status ailment susceptibility of 1 enemy for 3 turns by x2. | 14 |
Inugami Persona Fusion
| Fusion Type | Materials |
|---|---|
| Normal Fusion |
Omoikane (Hierophant)
Omoikane Persona Overview
Omoikane is a versatile support-focused Persona with access to a healing skill, an automatic defense self buff, and a recovery skill that dispels Panic, Fear, and Distress. On top of these very good skills, Omoikane can also contribute offensively to the team using Zio, albeit not as well as his support role.
Persona 3 Reload Omoikane Persona Guide: Stats and Skills
Omoikane Persona Elemental Affinities
| Elemental Affinities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike | Slash | Pierce | Fire | Ice |
| – | – | – | – | – |
| Electricity | Wind | Light | Darkness | Almighty |
| Resist | – | – | Weak | – |
Omoikane Persona Skills
| Affinity | Skill | Skill Effect | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Zio | Light Elec damage to 1 enemy. Chance to inflict Shock. | Initial |
| Recovery | Dia | Slightly restores the HP of 1 ally. | Initial |
| Recovery | Enradi | Removes Rage on 1 ally. | 8 |
| Passive | Auto-Rakukaja | Automatically casts Rakukaja at the start of battle. | 12 |
| Recovery | Me Patra | Removes Panic, Fear, and Distress from the party. | 13 |
Omoikane Persona Fusion
| Fusion Type | Materials |
|---|---|
| Normal Fusion |
Berith (Hierophant)
Berith Persona Overview
Berith is another strong multi-role Persona that can deal good damage using Physical and Magic skills while having access to a useful single-ally attack buff (Tarukaja).
Berith’s attack power is also raised at the start of battle thanks to its Auto-Tarukaja skill which then allows it to burst down targets with its two-hit Pierce skill Double Fangs. For dealing with enemies weak to Fire, Berith can throw out Agi or Maragi.
Finally, Berith’s Rebellion skill increases his Critical Hit Rate, allowing you to occasionally land powerful hits for a quick victory against most random foes in the early-game.
Persona 3 Reload Berith Persona Guide: Stats and Skills
Berith Persona Elemental Affinities
| Elemental Affinities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike | Slash | Pierce | Fire | Ice |
| – | – | – | Resist | – |
| Electricity | Wind | Light | Darkness | Almighty |
| Weak | – | – | – | – |
Berith Persona Skills
| Affinity | Skill | Skill Effect | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Agi | Light Fire damage to 1 enemy. | Initial |
| Support | Tarukaja | Increases 1 ally’s Attack. | Initial |
| Pierce | Double Fangs | Light Pierce damage to 1 enemy. | Initial |
| Passive | Auto-Tarukaja | Automatically casts Tarukaja on self at the start of battle. | 15 |
| Fire | Maragi | Light Fire damage to all enemies. | 16 |
| Support | Rebellion | Increases Critical Hit Rate. | 17 |
Berith Persona Fusion
| Fusion Type | Materials |
|---|---|
| Normal Fusion |
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| Permanent Events and Missables | Save Data Rewards |
| PC System Requirements and Specs | Platform and System Differences |
| Cross Save Features | How Long to Beat |
| DLC List and Information | Voice Actor List |
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| Social Stat List and Guide | Social Links Gift List and Guide |
| How to Increase Social Stats | How to Increase Academics |
| How to Increase Courage | How to Increase Charm |
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| Romance Option List and Guide | How to Romance Characters |
| How to Romance Yukari | How to Romance Fuuka |
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