Welcome to the world of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax! This is a thrilling 2D anime fighter developed by Atlus and Arc System Works, pitting characters from Persona 3 and Persona 4 against each other in a dramatic tournament. You'll be diving into intense one-on-one battles, mastering unique character abilities, and unraveling a complex story that bridges the gap between the two beloved RPGs. Whether you're a seasoned fighting game player or new to the genre, Ultimax offers a deep combat system and a compelling narrative.
This guide is your comprehensive companion to conquering Persona 4 Arena Ultimax. We'll break down everything from the fundamental controls and basic terminology to advanced combat techniques. If you're aiming to master specific characters like Yu Narukami or Chie Satonaka, or if you're a Trophy and Achievement hunter looking to snag those rewards from Lesson Mode, this guide has you covered. Get ready to hone your skills and dive deep into the mysteries of the Midnight Channel.
**About this Guide**
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax guide covering Score Attack mode, originally written for the first game due to its difficulty.
This guide was originally written as a walkthrough for Score Attack mode for the original Persona 4 Arena. The sheer difficulty of that mode made the author compile a guide to help players clear Score Attack. However, the guide was never submitted due to being incomplete and dwindling player numbers for Persona 4 Arena. With the release of the sequel, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, there is an opportunity to write not only a Score Attack FAQ but also a guide that covers the majority of the game.
- The original guide focused on Score Attack mode due to its high difficulty.
- This updated guide aims to cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) the majority of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax.
**About Persona 4 Arena**
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is a fighting game sequel to Persona 4 Arena, featuring gameplay mechanics from Arc System Works titles.
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is a fighting game developed by Arc System Works, set within the Persona Universe. It serves as a direct sequel to Persona 4 Arena and includes gameplay mechanics that are also found in other Arc System Works titles, such as Guilty Gear and Blazblue.
- Fans of Arc System Works fighting games will find familiar mechanics in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax.
- The game builds directly upon the story and events of Persona 4 Arena.
**Where to Start**
Learn the basics of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax with 60 lessons in Lesson Mode. Earn trophies by completing 20 lessons.
- 1Access the training menu and select the Lesson mode option.
- 2Complete the 60 available lessons.
- These lessons cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) everything from basic controls to game mechanics specific to Persona 4 Arena Ultimax.
- If you are a Trophy or Achievement hunter, completing 20 lessons from Lesson Mode will earn you two trophies.
- Fighting game veterans can skip this section entirely.
Chie Satonaka
Learn Chie Satonaka's strengths and weaknesses in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax. Discover her move list, HP, Persona, and how to utilize her rushdown style effectively.
Alright, let's talk about Chie Satonaka in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax. She's a character built around getting in your face and dealing some serious damage with her combos. Think of her as a rushdown specialist – if you like closing the distance and keeping the pressure on, Chie might be your jam.
Her normal version is all about those long, damaging strings that can really punish an opponent if they mess up their recovery. But here's a hot tip: a lot of players actually prefer playing her Shadow version. Why? Because during Shadow Frenzy, she can pull off some absolutely devastating combos that are just insane.
Now, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Chie took some pretty big hits in the transition from the original Arena to Ultimax. Some of her combo options got trimmed down, and a bunch of her moves became slower. Even her Awakening SP skill, Agneyastra, isn't as reliable as it used to be – it can be canceled out if she gets hit. Compared to other rushdown characters, her speed and poking game aren't as strong, and her range can be a real struggle. This means playing her can sometimes feel a bit unrewarding if you're not used to her specific playstyle.
Chie Satonaka - Stats & Details
- Strengths: Rushdown character with high damage potential and long combos that punish opponents without recovery. Shadow version is often considered stronger due to devastating combos during Shadow Frenzy.
- Weakness: Heavily nerfed from the original Arena, resulting in fewer combo options and slower attacks. Awakening SP skill is less reliable. Lacks the speed and great pokes of other rushdown characters, and her poor range makes her mediocre and unrewarding for some players.
- HP: 9500
- Persona: Tomoe
- Unofficial Tier List: C+
Chie Satonaka - Move List
Here’s a breakdown of Chie's key moves. Remember, the keypad notation is a standard way to represent fighting game inputs, where 2 is down, 3 is down-forward, 6 is forward, etc. The letters refer to the attack buttons.
| MOVE LIST (Name) | Command (Keypad) | Directional Keys |
| Rampage | 236 + (A) or (B) *Light Attack or Heavy Attack | + (A) or (B) *Light Attack or Heavy Attack |
| Skull Cracker (After Rampage) | 236 + (A) or (B) *Light Attack or Heavy Attack | + (A) or (B) *Light Attack or Heavy Attack |
| Dragon Kick (Works in mid-air) | 236 + (C) or (D) *Light Persona or Heavy Persona | + (C) or (D) *Light Persona or Heavy Persona *Works in mid-air. |
| Herculean Strike | 214 + (A) or (B) *Light Attack or Heavy Attack | + (A) or (B) *Light Attack or Heavy Attack |
| Black Spot | 214 + (C) or (D) *Light Persona or Heavy Persona | + (C) or (D) *Light Persona or Heavy Persona |
| Counter *Furious Action* | BD (Heavy Attack + Heavy Persona) | BD (Heavy Attack + Heavy Persona) |
| Power Charge *SP Skill* | 236236 + (A) or (B) *Light Attack or Heavy Attack | + (A) or (B) *Light Attack or Heavy Attack |
| God Hand *SP Skill* | 236236 + (C) or (D) *Light Persona or Heavy Persona | + (C) or (D) *Light Persona or Heavy Persona |
| Agneyastra *Awakening SP Skill* | 214214 + (C) or (D) *Light Persona or Heavy Persona | + (C) or (D) *Light Persona or Heavy Persona |
| Galatic Punt *Instant Kill* | 222 + C+D (Light and Heavy Persona) | + C+D (Light and Heavy Persona) |
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