Key Takeaway
Chie’s Social Link, the Chariot, will unlock automatically on April 18. Her Persona, Tomoe, favors ice-based attacks, and maxing out her Social Link will enable you to fuse Futsunushi.
It is possible to romance Chie by selecting the correct dialogue option during the Rank 9 hangout.
Spending time with your friends and deepening your relationships is vital in Persona 4 Golden. Chie Satonaka represents the Chariot Arcana and is one of the first friends you make in the quiet town of Inaba. Raising your Social Link with her can majorly boost your potency on the battlefield.
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About the Chariot Social Link
You first meet Chie during your first day of school at Yasugami High, where she sits beside you. An outspoken fan of martial arts and steak, she is protective of her introverted best friend Yukiko and quick to defend the weak and helpless. Her strong sense of justice and desire to discover the truth make her an excellent addition to your friend group as you search for the culprit of the strange events taking place in Inaba.
Never one to back down from a challenge, Chie commands the Chariot Arcana and wields the power of ice. She’s the second character to officially join your party after awakening her Persona Tomoe in Yukiko’s Palace.
Chie’s Social Link will trigger automatically on April 18. On all days except Sunday, she can be found on the rooftop of Yasogami High School. On her days off, she can be found in front of Daidara Metalworks in the Central Shopping District.
Starting on April 19, you can sneak out of the house at night as long as Ryotaro Dojima isn’t home. While it’s not possible to advance a Social Link at night, it can be progressed to the next rank the following day. Hanging out with friends in the Central Shopping District at night will also reward you with an item, so it’s something to keep in mind if you have a little spare time.
NoteChariot Social Link Skills
Each time you progress Chie’s Social Link, she’ll learn new battle skills that will come in handy when making your way through the game. Be sure to prioritize your friends as much as you prioritize training in the TV World!
Below, we’ve compiled a list of unlocks for each Social Link level.
| Rank | Ability | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assist | Can now wake up a knocked-down ally during battle. |
| 2 | Rebellion | Persona gets to learn the Rebellion skill. |
| 3 | Follow Up | Can now perform a follow-up attack during battle. |
| 4 | Ice Boost | Persona gets to learn the Ice Boost skill. |
| 5 | Recover | Can now cure severe ailments during battle. |
| 6 | Revolution | Persona gets to learn the Revolution skill. |
| 7 | Endure | Can now endure a mortal blow during battle. |
| 8 | Bufula | Persona gets to learn the Bufula skill. |
| 9 | Protect | Can now take a mortal blow for you in battle. |
| MAX | Second Awakening __ Evade Fire | Transforms Persona. __ Persona gets to learn the Evade Fire skill. |
Chariot Hangout Conversations
When spending time with Chie, certain dialogue choices will increase your friendship more quickly. Below, we’ve included every possible dialogue choice, along with the number of points you’ll receive for choosing each option.
TipRank 1
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Oh, mornin'." | •Morning. •You okay? •Did you sleep well? | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| "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? | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| >You haven't yet asked Chie for her contact information. | •Ask her straight out •Say it's for the investigation | •0 •0 | •0 •0 |
Rank 2
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Still, now's the time to train right?" | •Right. •For what...? | •3 •0 | •3 •0 |
| "...No?" | •I'm cool with it. •I guess so. •What a pain. | •3 •2 •0 | •2 •1 •0 |
Rank 3
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "But me, I totally lose it...Kinda funny, huh?" | •It's cute. •It's very feminine. •It's hilarious. | •3 •3 •3 | •3 •3 •2 |
Rank 4
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "W-Well..." | •Exactly. •None of your business. •Quit bagging on her. | •0 •2 •3 | •0 •1 •2 |
| >What should you do...? | •Crack a joke •Badmouth Takeshi •Hold Chie's hand | •3 •2 •3 | •2 •1 •2 |
Rank 5
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Mmmm...the meat and rice just flow through my veins..." | •Wolfing it down, huh? •Looks delicious. •You look so happy. | •3 •3 •3 | •2 •2 •2 |
| "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. | •3 •3 •3 | •2 •2 •2 |
Rank 6
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "What cowards, ganging up on the weak like that!" | •Exactly. •It's eat or be eaten. | •3 •0 | •2 •0 |
| "We'll grab'em and make them apologize! Right, Leader?" | •Of course. •Let the police handle it. •What a pain... | •3 •0 •0 | •2 •0 •0 |
Rank 7
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| >Things aren't looking good... | •Hold Chie back •Fight them yourself | •0 •0 | •0 •0 |
| "I charged in by myself...caused you trouble..." | •It's no trouble. •I'm used to it. •Just think next time. | •3 •0 •0 | •2 •0 •0 |
Rank 8
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "I feel like I missed the point..." | •There's still time. •That's the first step. •It's hard to face yourself. | •3 •3 •3 | •2 •3 •3 |
Rank 9
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| >Things aren't looking good... | •Let Chie do her thing •Shield Chie •Fight with Chie | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| "...Was that stupid of me?" | •It all turned out okay. •You protected that kid. •That was reckless. | •3 •3 •0 | •2 •2 •0 |
| >...The mood is right. What should you do...? | •Will you be my girlfriend? •I'm counting on you. | •Romance route •Friendship route | •Romance route •Friendship route |
Max Rank (Friendship)
Note| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "I mean...we'll always be friends!" | •Of course. •Maybe not always. | •3 •0 | •2 •0 |
Max Rank (Romance)
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT 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. | •0 •3 •3 | •0 •2 •2 |
| "I was thinking...maybe both of us together..." | •That sounds good. •You're on your own. | •3 •0 | •2 •0 |
| >What should you do? | •Hug her •Do nothing | •0 •0 | •0 •0 |
| "Wh-What am I saying?" | •Don't worry about it. •That's just like you. | •0 •0 | •0 •0 |
The world of Persona 4 Golden is made richer by the many relationships you’ll cultivate during your playthrough. Even if you don’t often have Chie in your party, it’s still worth it to max her Social Rank to unlock all possible bonuses and abilities—just in case.
