Key Takeaway
Yosuke’s Social Link, the Magician, is the first to begin in Persona 4 Golden and unlocks automatically on April 16. His Persona, Jiraya, wields wind-based attacks, and maxing out his Social Link will enable you to fuse the Persona Mada.
In Persona 4 Golden, deepening your relationship with your friends is just as important as leveling up in a more traditional sense. Increasing your Social Link with your classmates, including the ditzy but loyal Yosuke Hanamura, can make a huge difference when battling fearsome foes inside the TV.
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About the Magician Social Link
Like the protagonist in Persona 4 Golden, Yosuke Hanamura moved from a big city to the quaint countryside when his father was asked to manage the Junes branch in Inaba. Despite his clumsiness, he quickly becomes a valuable ally, loyal to a fault, and always ready to stick it to the bad guys. The honorary second-in-command of the Investigation Team, his reasoning and deduction skills are second to none.
Yosuke commands the Magician Social Link and his Persona wields the power of wind. His Social Link begins automatically on April 16, making his the first Social Link to be obtained.
During school days, Yosuke can be found on the second floor of Yasogami High School. On days off, he hangs out near the elevators at Junes.
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.
Magician Social Link Skills
Each time you progress Yosuke’s Social Link, he’ll learn new skills in battle. Many of these abilities are necessary during later battles, especially on higher difficulties. 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 | Trafuri | Persona gets to learn the Trafuri skill. |
| 3 | Follow Up | Can now perform a follow-up attack during battle. |
| 4 | Dekaja | Persona gets to learn the Dekaja skill. |
| 5 | Recover | Can now cure severe ailments during battle. |
| 6 | Auto-Sukukaja | Persona gets to learn the Auto-Sukukaja skill. |
| 7 | Endure | Can now endure a mortal blow during battle. |
| 8 | Diarama | Persona gets to learn the Diarama skill. |
| 9 | Protect | Can now take a mortal blow for you in battle. |
| MAX | Second Awakening __ Evade Electric | Transforms Persona. ___ Persona gets to learn the Evade Elec skill. |
Magician Hangout Conversations
When spending time with Yosuke, selecting certain dialogue choices cause your friendship to deepen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| "There's no way the police can do it...who'd believe that the murderer kills people by throwing them into the TV?" | •It has to be us. •I want to keep my word too. •Let's bring an end to this. •You do it. | •0 •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 •0 |
Rank 2
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Sorry about that. You know me, I'm infamous around here." | •It must be tough. •You're bragging about it? •Why are you infamous? | •3 •0 •2 | •2 •0 •1 |
Rank 3
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Wait a minute...am I starting to sound like Teddie?" | •He's sounding like you too. •Teddie's cute. •Hmm, you're looking hairier. | •0 •2 •3 | •0 •1 •3 |
| "Looks like someone got my address. I get a lot of spam." | •You don't block them? •Why not change addresses? •Eh, what can you do. | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
Rank 4
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Phew, I'm beat...I'm not the complaints department..." | •That must be hard. •Don't strain yourself. •You're incredible. | •0 •0 •3 | •0 •0 •2 |
| "I have to do what I can..." | •That's the spirit! •Don't get too excited. •What can you do...? | •2 •0 •0 | •1 •0 •0 |
Rank 5
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "So...? You keep the goods under your futon?" | •Of course. •Huh? •What, don't you? | •3 •3 •2 | •2 •2 •1 |
| "So, you ever invited a girl in here?" | •I have. •I haven't. •I will soon. | •2 •0 •3 | •1 •0 •2 |
Rank 6
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "But hey, I'm glad you were there! Thanks." | •No problem. •Tell me next time! •It was fun. | •3 •2 •3 | •2 •1 •2 |
| "So...there's no need to bother with outsiders." | •You're right. •Man, you're mature. •No need to hold back... | •2 •3 •0 | •1 •2 •0 |
Rank 7
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snooty student: "We heard so from her! She may have acted that way, but..." | •Shut up! •Calm down, man... •I feel bad for Saki-senpai. | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| "I just blurted out a buncha crap, huh?" | •You were just upset. •Feel better now? •I know how it is. | •3 •3 •3 | •2 •2 •2 |
Rank 8
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Because of her...I started to think maybe this town wasn't all that bad. But then..." | •She dumped you? •She died? | •0 •0 | •0 •0 |
| "I'm sorry...Saki-senpai. I'm sorry... (protagonist)." | •Just take it slow. •I understand... •Don't apologize. | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| "(Protagonist)...I think I'm all cried out..." | •Pat his head •Hug him •Leave him be | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
Rank 9
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "......" | •Cheer up. •Still sad about Saki-senpai? •Be a man. Stand up straight. | •3 •0 •0 | •2 •0 •0 |
| "Just being born, living your life...Before you know it, you're already special to someone." | •You're right. •That's not true. •I don't get it. | •3 •0 •0 | •3 •0 •0 |
Max Rank
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "I like you for that, and I'm proud of you...But I guess I was jealous at the same time." | •I didn't know. •It can't be helped. •'I guess?' | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| "So c'mon..." | •All right, but you hit me first. •Then let's get equal! | •0 •0 | •0 •0 |
The friendships you make in Persona 4 Golden are unforgettable and cement this JRPG as one of the all-time greats. If you want to quickly impress the not-so-studious Yosuke during your playthrough, try answering all of your teacher’s questions correctly by using our handy guide.
