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What does the name 'Orpheus Telos' mean in Greek and how does it relate to Aristotelian philosophy?
Originating from Greco-Roman mythology, 'Orpheus Telos' combines the name of an ancient Greek prophet and musician, 'Orpheus', with 'Telos', an Aristotelian term signifying 'end', 'goal', or 'purpose'. Within Persona 3, Orpheus Telos symbolizes the final form or ultimate objective of the Orpheus persona.
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How can Orpheus Telos be obtained in Persona 3 Reload?
In Persona 3 Reload, Orpheus Telos is unlocked by fully completing all Social Links in a single playthrough. Upon achieving this, the player receives the Cipher's Mask or Colorless Mask in the Velvet Room from Igor, enabling the summoning of Orpheus Telos. This Persona is unique in having only one skill, Victory Cry, offering players the freedom to tailor the skill set.
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What is the significance of Orpheus Telos being the 'Fool Arcana' in Persona Q?
In Persona Q, Orpheus Telos symbolizes the Fool Arcana, embodying nothingness and infinite potential. To obtain this Ultimate Persona of P3 hero, players must maximize all Social Links in a single playthrough. Upon completion, Igor presents the Cipher's Mask, which allows summoning of Orpheus Telos from the soul's sea. Its sole skill is Victory Cry, with additional skills derived from the Personas used in its fusion.
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What are some strategies for the best Orpheus Telos build in Persona 3 Reload?
In Persona 3 Reload, Orpheus Telos is an end-game Persona that can be built by mastering all Social Links and using a Special fusion of Thanatos, Asura, Chi You, Metatron, Helel, and Messiah. He resists all attack types and possesses the Victory Cry skill, which allows for skill set customization. The skills of Orpheus Telos are dependent on the fused Personas' skills.
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What is the role of Igor in the acquisition of Orpheus Telos in Persona 3?
Igor, in Persona 3, facilitates Persona fusion using cards in the Velvet Room, accessible only to the protagonist. He also grants Aigis a key, enabling her to utilize his and Elizabeth's services post her awakening to the wild card power, contributing to the acquisition of Orpheus Telos.
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History[]
"Telos" means "end" in Greek. It also refers to an ultimate purpose or intention in Aristotelian philosophy.
"By bonding with many people, Orpheus was once again born from the sea of the soul. He has awakened to the power of Cipher, which holds endless possibilities."
—Persona 3 compendium
Orpheus Telos can only be obtained by maxing out every single Social Link in one playthrough. Once the protagonist has completed that prerequisite, Igor will award them the Cipher's Mask / Colorless Mask (無色の仮面, Mushoku no Kamen)? in the Velvet Room, allowing them to summon Orpheus Telos from the sea of the soul.
In the case of Orpheus Telos, the Fool Arcana truly stands for nothingness, undefined and having limitless possibilities, as Orpheus Telos has only one skill, Victory Cry, a passive skill which completely restores HP and SP at the end of each battle. The rest of Orpheus Telos' skill slots can only be filled by skills inherited from the predecessor Personas used to fuse him.
Orpheus Telos is normally created via hexagon fusion, but there are also several triangle fusions that will result in its creation (most involving either Messiah or Thanatos). In such cases, he will only inherit up to five skills, depending on how many the predecessor Personas know.
"By bonding with many people, Orpheus was once again born from the sea of the soul. He has awakened to the power of the Cipher, which holds endless possibilities."
—Persona Q compendium
Orpheus Telos is the second free DLC Sub-Persona, released along with Thanatos and Magatsu-Izanagi (who are not free). His unique skill is Healing Harp, which restores the party's HP and removes ailments and Binds for 3 turns.
Orpheus Telos exists within the game's files, but there is no model rendered, and as such, attempting to use this Persona in battle will result in the game freezing up.
Medium Phys attack. If unhurt during turn, extra attack activates. (1 enemy)
38
Invigorate 1
Passive
Slightly restore SP at the end of the turn.
43
Heat Riser
35 SP
Raise attack/defense and accuracy/evasion for 3 turns. (1 ally)
47
Vorpal Blade
67 HP
4 heavy Phys attacks. (1 enemy) Stronger in Boost.
56
Agidyne
32 SP
Heavy Fire attack. (1 enemy)
61
Megidolaon
48 SP
Severe Almighty attack. (All enemies)
68
Aeon Rain
89 HP
3-10 severe Phys attacks to random targets. (All enemies) Stronger in Boost.
72
Gallery[]
Orpheus Telos model from Persona 3 FES
Orpheus Telos from Persona 3 Portable
Orpheus Telos as he appears in Persona Q
Orpheus Telos in Persona 3 Reload
Etymology[]
Orpheus Kai, his Japanese name, translates to Orpheus Modified, a callback to the Japanese names of the Prime Personas in the Persona 2 duology.
Trivia[]
Although the female protagonist's Orpheus has a different design and coloration than the male protagonist's, the female protagonist's Orpheus Telos is exactly the same.
The compendium's description of Orpheus Telos (describing his "endless possibilities") matches the ability to completely customize his skills, as Orpheus Telos' skill list depends solely on the skills of the Personas used to fuse him.
