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FaithArcana

The Faith Arcana's false form

The Faith Arcana (信念, Shinnen)? is an Arcana appearing in Persona 5 Royal.

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What does the Faith Arcana represent in Persona 5 Royal? toggle section
In Persona 5 Royal, the Faith Arcana symbolizes self-belief, trust in others, and faith in religion or science. It can also denote misplaced trust, false idols, or overconfidence when reversed. The Faith Arcana is represented by revered heroes or celestial beasts, and by the character Sumire Yoshizawa. Maria, the ultimate Persona of the Faith Arcana, can be obtained through fusion after completing the Faith Confidant with Sumire Yoshizawa.
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What are the meanings of the Faith Arcana when it is reversed? toggle section
The reversed Faith Arcana symbolizes misplaced blind faith, false idols, or overconfidence. It's unique to the Visconti-Sforza tarot deck and is represented by Sumire Yoshizawa in Persona 5 Royal.
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How does the Faith Arcana differ from standard tarot decks? toggle section
Distinct from standard tarot decks, the Faith Arcana appears in Persona 5 Royal and is part of the Visconti-Sforza tarot deck. It symbolizes belief in others, oneself, and in religion or science. In the Persona series, nontraditional Arcanas like Faith are used, sometimes sharing numbers with traditional counterparts or having no numbers, as in the case of Faith and Hope Arcanas.
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What does the Faith Arcana signify when it is upright in Persona 5 Royal? toggle section
In Persona 5 Royal, the upright Faith Arcana signifies belief in oneself, others, and in religion or science. It's represented by Sumire Yoshizawa and uniquely features a black border, maxing at Rank 5 until Sumire's true identity is unveiled. Following this, the Faith Arcana gains a white border and can advance to Rank 10, akin to other Arcana.
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What kind of personas are associated with the Faith Arcana in Persona 5 Royal? toggle section
In Persona 5 Royal, the Faith Arcana embodies belief in others, self, and in religious or scientific concepts. However, it can also indicate misplaced blind faith, false idols, or excessive self-assurance. Faith personas are often revered legendary heroes or celestial creatures. Sumire Yoshizawa represents the Faith Arcana, which is unique in its characteristics.
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Like the Aeon Arcana and Hunger Arcana, the Faith is not found in standard tarot decks. The Faith Arcana is present in the Visconti-Sforza tarot deck. Upright, it represents belief in others and in oneself, and in religion or science. On the other hand, reversed, it can represent blind faith misplaced in something that does not deserve trust. It can also mean false idols, or overconfidence.

Personas of this Arcana are generally well-beloved legendary heroes or celestial beasts.

Appearances[]

List of Personas[]

Persona 5 Royal[]

Faith

The Faith Arcana's true form

The Faith Arcana is represented by Sumire Yoshizawa. It is a unique Arcana and lacks a number. It is also unique amongst the other Confidants as it is the sole Arcana with a black border in game.

The Arcana is unique, as it maxes out at Rank 5 until Sumire's true self is revealed, hinting that there is more to her below the surface. After accepting herself, the Arcana repairs itself, gaining a white border, and can progress to Rank 10 like all other Arcana.

After the Confidant reaches completion, Sumire's Persona, Cendrillon, transmogrifies into Vanadis. Sumire's third tier Persona is Ella. Completing the Faith Arcana Confidant at Rank 10 will also bestow the ultimate form of the Arcana, Maria, the Mother of the Messiah.

Persona Level
Cendrillon Initial Persona of Kasumi Yoshizawa
Vanadis Ultimate Persona of Sumire Yoshizawa
Ella Third-tier Persona of Sumire Yoshizawa
Phoenix 21
Tam Lin 27
Unicorn 39
Okuninushi 54
Orichalcum 60
Atavaka 65
Cu Chulainn 76
Siegfried 84
Maria 93*

Characters[]

Character Game
Sumire Yoshizawa Persona 5 Royal

Trivia[]

  • The Faith Arcana can be found in the Visconti di Modrone tarot deck.
  • Unlike most tarot cards in the Persona series, this Arcana is not numbered (and appears as the last one in the game's Confidant list), similar to other cards in the Visconti di Modrone deck. Additionally, the border surrounding the card is black and has tears around the border, whereas the other Arcana cards in Persona 5 have a white border and lack damage around the borders. This foreshadows that Kasumi is fake.
  • The Ultimate Persona of the Faith Arcana is Maria, a homage to the artificial goddess of the Ideal Realm of Shin Megami Tensei NINE who was persuaded to free its inhabitants. The Ideal Realm that Maria reigns also has similarities to Takuto Maruki's cognition warping powers.


Major Arcana
0. Fool Arcana - I. Magician Arcana - 1(E). Councillor Arcana - II. Priestess Arcana - III. Empress Arcana - IV. Emperor Arcana - V. Hierophant Arcana - V(T). Apostle Arcana- VI. Lovers Arcana - VII. Chariot Arcana - VIII. Strength Arcana/Justice Arcana - IX. Hermit Arcana - X. Fortune Arcana - XI. Justice Arcana/Strength Arcana - XI(T). Hunger Arcana - XII. Hanged Man Arcana - XIII. Death Arcana - XIV. Temperance Arcana - XV. Devil Arcana - XVI. Tower Arcana - XVII. Star Arcana - XVIII. Moon Arcana - XIX. Sun Arcana - XX. Judgement Arcana - XX(T). Aeon Arcana - XXI. World Arcana - XXI(T). Universe Arcana - (VS) Faith Arcana - (VS) Hope Arcana
Minor Arcana
Suit of Coins - Suit of Cups - Suit of Swords - Suit of Wands
Shadow Arcana
I. Arcana Magician - II. Arcana Priestess - III. Arcana Empress - IV. Arcana Emperor - V. Arcana Hierophant - VI. Arcana Lovers - VII. Arcana Chariot - VIII. Arcana Justice - IX. Arcana Hermit - X. Arcana Fortune - XI. Arcana Strength - XII. Arcana Hanged Man - XIII. Death