"Even if you get knocked out in a fight, a Revival Bead can pick you right back up. Be a good idea to keep a bunch on hand, especially if you've got a tough battle ahead..."
—Indecisive Woman, Soul Hackers 2
Revival Bead, also localized as Ball of Returning in Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, is a consumable revival item.
History[]
"Chi-kaheshi no Tama" (地返しの玉*)?, literally Bead of Returning to the Earth, is one of the ten sacred treasures (十種神宝, tokusa no kandakara)? mentioned in Sendai Kujihonki (先代旧事本紀*)?. Its function is to expel evil spirit back to the netherworld. The sacred treasure which actually revives the deceased is "Makaru-kaheshi no Tama" (死返の玉*)? or "Bead of Returning the Dead."
"Michi-kaeshi-dama" (道返玉*)?, literally Bead of Returning to the Path, is likely an original invention by Atlus based on the two aforementioned treasures.
Effect[]
A revival bead can be used on a specific fainted party member to restore them back to normal. It will also recover 50% of their HP.
Similar items also appear through out the series, such as the Revival Leaf in Shin Megami Tensei IV and the Revivadrin in Persona 5.
| Game | Effect | Use | Consumed | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Battle | Outside Battle | ||||
| Shin Megami Tensei | Revives a Dead or Dying character, and heals 1/4 of their max HP. | Yes | Yes | - | |
| Shin Megami Tensei: if... | Revives one ally from Death or Dying. | ||||
| Shin Megami Tensei II | Revives a Dead or Dying character, and heals 1/4 of their max HP. | Yes | Yes | - | |
| Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne | Revives demon with a small amount of HP. | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Shin Megami Tensei NINE | Revives from Dying with 25% HP | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey | Revives a single ally of KO. | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers | Revives an ally with low HP | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Shin Megami Tensei IV Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse |
Revives from KO, 1 ally | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Shin Megami Tensei V | Revive 1 ally to half HP. | Yes | Yes | Yes | 20 |
| Soul Hackers 2 | Revives 1 ally with half HP. | Yes | Yes | Yes | 20 |
| Megami Ibunroku Persona | Revive 1 ally | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Persona 2: Innocent Sin | Revive and recover low HP for one ally. | Yes | No | Yes | - |
| Persona 2: Eternal Punishment | Recovers an Unconscious character, restoring some HP | Yes | No | Yes | - |
| Persona 3 Persona 3 FES Persona 3 Portable |
Revives a fallen ally with half their HP. | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Persona 4 Persona 4 Golden |
Revives an ally, and restores 50% of HP. | Yes | No | Yes | - |
| Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth | Revive and restore half HP. (1 Ally) | ||||
| Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE | Revives a fallen ally with half their HP. | ||||
| Persona 5 Persona 5 Royal |
Revives one fallen ally with 50% HP. | Yes | No | Yes | - |
| Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth | Revive and restore half HP. (1 Ally) | ||||
| Persona 5 Strikers | Revives one fallen ally to 50% HP. | Yes | No | Yes | - |
Acquisition[]
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne[]
Junk Shops[]
| Shop | Availabilty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shibuya | ✔ | ћ600 |
| Ginza Underpass | ✔ | ћ600 |
| Ikebukuro | ✔ | ћ600 |
Cache Cubes[]
Revival Beads can be found in Cache Cubes.
Shin Megami Tensei IV[]
Shops[]
- Note: This lists both Revival Beads and Revival Leafs.
| Shop | Availabilty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| B's Apothecary | ✔ | ћ300 |
| Shibuya | ✔ | ћ300 |
| Shinjuku | ✔ | ћ300 |
| Ueno | ✔ | ћ300 |
| Blasted Tokyo Drug Store | ✔ | ћ300 |
| Internal Tokyo Drug Store | ✔ | ћ300 |
Drops[]
Revival Beads can be randomly dropped by enemies.
Chests[]
Revival Beads can be found in common chests on Naraku and Ikebukuro.
Shin Megami Tensei V[]
Cadaver's Hollow[]
Revival Beads can be bought in Cadaver's Hollow:
| Price | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 400ћ | - |
Treasure Chests[]
Revival Beads may be found in certain Treasure Chests:
| Region | Area | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Minato | Tamachi | 1 |
| Shiba Park | 1 | |
| Shinagawa | Shinagawa Pier | 1 |
| Konan 4th Block | 1 | |
| Chiyoda | Miyuki Street | 1 |
Search Points[]
Revival Beads may be found while scouting search points in certain areas, as long as the protagonist has a quest navigator:
| Region | Area | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Minato | Tamachi | 1 |
| Hamamatsucho | 2 |
Item Drops[]
Revival Beads may be dropped by certain enemies in battle:
| Demon | Lv. | Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Tsuchigumo | 13 | ✔ |
| Aitvaras | 17 | ✔ |
| Ippon-Datara | 17 | ✔ |
| Oni | 23 | ✔ |
| Naga | 27 | ✔ |
| Ose | 44 | ✔ |
| Kin-Ki | 49 | ✔ |
| Loup-garou | 54 | ✔ |
| Oni | 17 | ✘ |
Gifts[]
Demons may give Revival Beads as gifts when they level up, depending on parameters, such as their current level, their rank, as well as their gift type:
| Gift type | Rank | Level | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | 11-25 | 26-50 | 51-70 | 71-88 | 89-99 | ||
| Any | 4 | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| 5 | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | |
| 6 | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | |
Persona 3 / FES / Portable[]
Shops[]
Revival Beads can be found in certain shops:
| Shop | Availability | Cost | Games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P3 | P3F | P3P | |||
| Aohige Pharmacy | - | ¥1,200 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Treasure Chests[]
Revival Beads may be found randomly in Treasure Chests within certain areas of Tartarus. They are differentiated by rarity:
| Area | Quantity | Rarity | Games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P3 | P3F | P3P | |||
| Thebel Block | 1 | Common | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Persona 4 / Golden[]
Shops[]
Revival Beads can be found in certain shops, as well as be sold:
| Shop | Location | Price | Sell Price | Available | Stock | Games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Restocks | P4 | P4G | |||||
| Shiroku Store | Central Shopping District, South | ¥1,950 | ¥390 | 4/11 | - | - | ✔ | ✔ |
Treasure Chests[]
Revival Beads can be found randomly in Treasure Chests within certain locations:
| Dungeon | Qnt. | Locked | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P4 | P4G | |||
| Yukiko's Castle Pre-Chie |
1 | No | ✔ | ✔ |
| Yukiko's Castle Post-Chie |
1 | No | ✔ | ✔ |
| Steamy Bathhouse | 1 | No | ✔ | ✔ |
| Marukyu Striptease | 1 | No | ✔ | ✔ |
| Void Quest | 1 | No | ✔ | ✔ |
| Secret Laboratory | 1 | No | ✔ | ✔ |
| Heaven | 1 | No | ✔ | ✔ |
| Magatsu Inaba | 1 | No | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hollow Forest | 1 | No | ✘ | ✔ |
| Yomotsu Hirasaka | 1 | No | ✔ | ✔ |
Battle Drops[]
| Dungeon | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| P4 | P4G | |
| Superstitious Okina | ✘ | ✔ |
| Gauntlet Hand | ✘ | ✔ |
| Calm Machine | ✘ | ✔ |
| Harmonious Giant | ✘ | ✔ |
| Indignant Machine | ✘ | ✔ |
Persona 5 / Royal[]
Search Objects[]
Revival Beads can be found in certain areas as search objects:
| Palace | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| P5 | P5R | |
| Futaba's Palace | ✔ | ✘ |
| Okumura's Palace | ✔ | ✘ |
| Shido's Palace | ✔ | ✘ |
Treasure Chests[]
Revival Beads can be found in certain Treasure Chests:
| Palace | Area | Quantity | Locked | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P5 | P5R | ||||
| Kamoshida's Palace | Old Castle 1F, Central Hall | 1 | No | ✔ | ✘ |
| Tower: Upper Level, Central Tower | 1 | No | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Tower: Throne Room | 1 | No | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Madarame's Palace | Treasure Hall Lounge | 1 | No | ✘ | ✔ |
| Kaneshiro's Palace | Laundering Office | 1 | No | ✔ | ✔ |
| Maruki's Palace | Laboratory Entrance Hall | 3 | No | ✘ | ✔ |
| Mementos | Path of Aiyatsbus | 1* | No | ✔ | ✘ |
| Mementos | Path of Chemdah | 1* | No | ✘ | ✔ |
Negotiation[]
The protagonist is able to obtain Revival Beads by Negotiating with Shadows, or stealing from them in battle:
| Shadow | Rarity | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| P5 | P5R | ||
| Mandrake | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Rare | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Agathion | Rare | ✔ | ✔ |
| Bicorn | Rare | ✘ | ✔ |
| Succubus | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Berith | Rare | ✔ | ✘ |
| Andras | Rare | ✔ | ✘ |
| Eligor | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Koropokkuru | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Jack Frost | Common | ✘ | ✔ |
| Koppa Tengu | Common | ✘ | ✔ |
| Ippon-Datara | Common | ✔ | ✔ |
| Makami | Common | ✘ | ✔ |
| Nue | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Shiki-Ouji | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Angel | Rare | ✔ | ✘ |
| Oni | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Orthrus | Common | ✘ | ✔ |
| Rakshasa | Common | ✔ | ✔ |
| Take-Minakata | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Sandman | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Anzu | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Lamia | Rare | ✔ | ✘ |
| Decarabia | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Belphegor | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Arahabaki | Common | ✘ | ✔ |
| Mitras | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Unicorn | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Valkyrie | Common | ✘ | ✔ |
| Norn | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Ganesha | Common | ✔ | ✔ |
| Skadi | Rare | ✔ | ✘ |
| Garuda | Rare | ✔ | ✘ |
| Parvati | Rare | ✔ | ✘ |
| Kurama Tengu | Common | ✔ | ✔ |
| Forneus | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Hanuman | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Slime | Rare | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fuu-Ki | Common | ✔ | ✔ |
| Sui-Ki | Common | ✘ | ✔ |
| Kin-Ki | Common | ✘ | ✔ |
| Choronzon | Common | ✔ | ✔ |
| Moloch | Rare | ✔ | ✘ |
| Nebiros | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Dominion | Common | ✔ | ✘ |
| Ame-no-Uzume | Uncommon | ✘ | ✔ |
Persona 5 Strikers[]
Treasure Chests[]
Revival Beads can be found in certain Treasure Chests:
| Jail | Area | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Shibuya Jail | Maruku City, Central Street | 2 |
| Sendai Jail | Sendai Station | 1 |
| Okinawa Jail | Research Lab | 2 |
Batting Cages[]
Revival Beads can be rewarded at the batting cages:
| Difficulty | Fee | Available | Criteria | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P5 | P5R | ||||
| Beginner | ¥500 | - | No Miss Prize | ✔ | ✘ |
| Consumables | |
| HP | Medicine - Tarukaja Dango - Rakukaja Dango - Sukukaja Dango - Natural Ointment - Life Stone - Bead Shard - Bead - Health Food - Soma - Treasure Chest - Portable First Aid - Herb Sake - Bead Chain |
| MP | Chakra Powder - Chakra Bean - Chakra Drop - Chakra Syrup - Chakra Cube - Chakra Pot - Magical Bottle |
| Revival | Recarm Cigarette - Revival Bead - Balm of Life - Original Flame |
| Recovery | Patra Water - Me Patra Ball - Lourdes Water - Me Lourdes Ball - Amrita Drop - Amrita Capsule - Pure Amrita Fluid |
| Battle Effect | Repel Sticker - Attack Mirror - Penguin Doll - Magic Mirror - Flame Epitaph - Flame Glyph - Frost Epitaph - Frost Glyph - Bolt Epitaph - Bolt Glyph - Force Epitaph - Force Glyph - Almighty Epitaph - Calmette - Dekaja Mist - Dekaja Pearl - Dekunda Mist - Dekunda Pearl - Trafuri Bomb |
| Stat-boosting | Tarukaja Jelly - Tarukaja Pearl - Rakukaja Jelly - Rakukaja Pearl - Sukukaja Jelly - Sukukaja Pearl - Asabikeshiinh |
| Incense | St Incense Shard - Ma Incense Shard - HP Incense Shard - Ag Incense Shard - Lu Incense Shard - St Incense - Ma Incense - HP Incense - Ag Incense - Lu Incense |
| Miscellaneous | Grimoire - Ancient Scripture - Forbidden Scripture |
| Meals | Vitamin Spaghetti - Humble Mushroom Rice Porridge - Chakra Flan - Prayer Bouillabaisse - Negoti-ale - In-cider - Placebo Drink - Demon Dew - Stealth Camo Salad - Chewy Taiyaki - Lucky Draw Chinese Bao - Sancho's Sweet Potato - Critical Boscaiola - Dextrous Pescatora - Aim Bambino - Philanthropic Shoyu Ramen - Goma Miso Ramen - Featherlight Wonton Ramen - Spiritual Cold Ramen - Inspiration Macaron - Greedy Babaocai - Lively Apple Pie - Adversity Marinara - Vajra Sara Udon - Superfast Noodle Cup - Green Apple Cider - Purity Shio Ramen - Beginner Bianca - Farm-raised Eelburger - Devotion Tsukemen - Fruitful Hawaiian |
| Key Items | |
| General | Teruya's Love Letter - Superhero Merch - Eliza's Necklace - Brightsoul - Bloody COMP - Red Full-Body Tights - Younger Brother's Present - Family Photo - Time Bomb - Sealing Talisman - Research Notebook Chain Crystaloid Alpha - Needle Crystaloid Alpha Bloody Key - Dirty Key - Red Cardkey - Blue Cardkey - White Cardkey - Green Cardkey Sunlight Key - Moonlight Key |
| Hangout Events | Record Player - Empty Protein Package - Black Soccer Ball - Vintage Wine - Fukakusa Shuriken - Psychological Test Book - Sketch Comedy Book - Mysterious Transceiver - Artificial Sakura Flowers - Portable Gaming Device |
| Accessories | |
| General | Ring of Cosmic Will - Calculator Watch - Engineer Boots - Silk Bandana - Safety Harness - Horn-Rim Glasses - Gas Mask - NBC Oxygen Mask - Beanie - Sharpened Heel - Lavender Cape - Sphere Bangle - Tabi Boots - Psychedelic Tights - Safety Goggles - Mirror Pendant - Footscape - Khaki Headphones - Rivet Belt - Dullahan Helm - Chevalier Ring - Eagle Cane - Atlas Gauntlet - Military Beret - Butterfly Necktie - Crimson Smoke Pipe - Tiger's Eye Gauntlet - Ritual Stole - Sturmfus - Aviation Cap - Caprine Pentagram - Moonlight String - Rocket Pendant - Indigo Scarf - Suede Mittens - Slave Anklet - Rosary Brooch - Cameo Bolo Tie - Jesus Greaves - Butterfly Choker |
| Ringo Only | Cross Hairband - Tree of Life Leaf - Faux Flower Clip - Mark of Cain - Babel Shard - Zirconia Band |
| Arrow Only | Leather Gloves - Stud Gloves - Heart Anklet - Chain Gloves - Marshal Gloves |
| Milady Only | Rose Earring - Wasp Charm - Shard Pendant - Acorn Earring - Victoria Bustier |
| Saizo Only | Fox Fur - Herringbone Hat - Quartz Bangle - Skull Ring - Vintage Lighter |
| Mistiques | |
| Skill | Flame Crystal - Inferno Crystal Icicle Crystal - Glacier Crystal Bolt Crystal - Stormcloud Crystal Gale Crystal - Tornado Crystal Almighty Crystal Serenity Crystal - Fortitude Crystal - Panacea Crystal |
| Augment | Fire Augment I - Fire Augment II - Fire Augment III - Fire Augment IV - Fire Augment V - Fire Augment VI - Fire Augment VII - Fire Augment VIII - Fire Augment IX Ice Augment I - Ice Augment II - Ice Augment III - Ice Augment IV - Ice Augment V - Ice Augment VI - Ice Augment VII - Ice Augment VIII - Ice Augment IX Elec Augment I - Elec Augment II - Elec Augment III - Elec Augment IV - Elec Augment V - Elec Augment VI - Elec Augment VII - Elec Augment VIII - Elec Augment IX Force Augment I - Force Augment II - Force Augment III - Force Augment IV - Force Augment V - Force Augment VI - Force Augment VII - Force Augment VIII - Force Augment IX Ruin Augment I - Ruin Augment II - Ruin Augment III - Ruin Augment IV - Ruin Augment V - Ruin Augment VI - Ruin Augment VII - Ruin Augment VIII - Ruin Augment IX Almighty Augment I - Almighty Augment II - Almighty Augment III - Almighty Augment IV - Almighty Augment V - Almighty Augment VI - Almighty Augment VII - Almighty Augment VIII - Almighty Augment IX Healing Augment I - Healing Augment II - Healing Augment III - Healing Augment IV Support Augment |
| Arcana | Fire Arcana I - Fire Arcana II - Fire Arcana III - Fire Arcana IV - Fire Arcana V - Fire Arcana VI - Fire Arcana VII - Fire Arcana VIII Ice Arcana I - Ice Arcana II - Ice Arcana III - Ice Arcana IV - Ice Arcana V - Ice Arcana VI - Ice Arcana VII - Ice Arcana VIII Elec Arcana I - Elec Arcana II - Elec Arcana III - Elec Arcana IV - Elec Arcana V - Elec Arcana VI - Elec Arcana VII - Elec Arcana VIII Force Arcana I - Force Arcana II - Force Arcana IIII - Force Arcana IV - Force Arcana V - Force Arcana VI - Force Arcana VII - Force Arcana VIII Ruin Arcana I - Ruin Arcana II - Ruin Arcana III - Ruin Arcana IV - Ruin Arcana V - Ruin Arcana VI - Ruin Arcana VII - Ruin Arcana VIII Almighty Arcana I - Almighty Arcana II - Almighty Arcana III - Almighty Arcana IV - Almighty Arcana V - Almighty Arcana VI - Almighty Arcana VII - Almighty Arcana VIII Healing Arcana I - Healing Arcana II - Healing Arcana III - Healing Arcana IV Support Arcana I - Support Arcana II - Support Arcana III |
| Boost | Fire Boost I - Fire Boost II - Fire Boost III - Fire Boost IV - Fire Boost V - Fire Boost VI Ice Boost I - Ice Boost II - Ice Boost III - Ice Boost IV - Ice Boost V - Ice Boost VI Elec Boost I - Elec Boost II - Elec Boost III - Elec Boost IV - Elec Boost V - Elec Boost VI Force Boost I - Force Boost II - Force Boost III - Force Boost IV - Force Boost V - Force Boost VI |
| Burst | Fire Burst I - Fire Burst II Ice Burst I - Ice Burst II Elec Burst I - Elec Burst II Force Burst I - Force Burst II Almighty Burst I - Almighty Burst II |
| Other | Fire Seal - Fire Ferocity Ice Slumber - Ice Ferocity Elec Paralysis - Elec Ferocity Force Poison - Force Ferocity Almighty Ferocity Support Extender I - Support Extender II |
| Outfits | |
| General | Fractal Form - Horned Devil - Femme Fatale - Belle Époque |
| DLC | Phantom Suit - Pirate Armor - Red Latex Suit - Prince Suit |
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