December
Persona 3 Reload guide · The final showdown with the shadows and the truth behind the Dark Hour
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December marks the critical turning point where the party discovers the true nature of the Dark Hour and confronts Ryoji Mochizuki about the Fall. Players must explore Tartarus's Harabah block to reach the barrier at Floor 226 before the end of the month. On December 31st, a momentous decision determines whether the story reaches an early bad ending or proceeds toward the true conclusion in January.
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Deadlines
- December 31 | Make the choice regarding Ryoji's fate in your room; choosing to spare him is required to unlock the final month of the game and pursue the true ending.
Social links
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Worth doing
- Visit Club Escapade at night to buy URLs from the Informant to unlock new software functions and shared computer benefits at the dorm.
- Tend to the rooftop garden with party members at the dorm during the evening to yield high-tier recovery vegetables and raise social stats.
Enemies
Daring Gigas
Weak to Wind
Hits hard with physical strike attacks, so equip Wind personas to knock it down quickly.
Minotaur IV
Weak to Fire
Highly resistant to physical attacks; exploit Fire to trigger an All-Out Attack.
Shops and people
- Mayoido Antiques: Sells powerful fusion equipment, stat incenses, and skill cards in exchange for Tartarus gemstones.
- Shinshoudo Antiques / Officer Kurosawa: Exchanges rescue rewards and sells updated late-game weapons and armor at Paulownia Mall.
Tips
- Do not leave the Tartarus climb to the last minute; reach Floor 226 early in the month so you can devote remaining daytime slots to finishing school Social Links before winter break.
Not listed for this area: items, secrets.
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