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This article is about the Arcana. For the Shadow, see Arcana Strength.
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The Strength Arcana (剛毅, Gōki)? or (力, Chikara)? is a recurring Arcana in the Persona series.

Overview[]

"The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed...
Only with strength can one endure suffering and torment."
—Nyx Avatar, Persona 3

Portrayed as a young woman holding up a terrifying beast (more often a lion), the Strength Arcana symbolizes an imagery beyond the Beast And Beauty, and is associated with the morality about the stronger power of self-control, gentleness, courage and virtue over brute force. In tarot readings, it can also represent creative or physical energy that needs to be or is about to be unleashed, sometimes out of desire to be recognized. The card is also named Fortitude in some decks, further giving meanings revolving on courage.

Gameplay-wise, the Personas of the Strength Arcana are commonly Personas excelling in Physical attributes. Archetypes embodied by Strength Arcana Personas are warrior figures and heroes, or are figures that embody strength of body or character.

Characters of the Strength Arcana are typically individuals of noteworthy fortitude, often involved in athletics. However, the strength they show is largely a façade born of deep-seated insecurity or fear of failure. The protagonist's bond with them helps them discover and face the truth of themselves, reigniting their passion and joy. At first wanting to live a free life or seek something of value does it cause them to lose touch with their passions in life. As explained by Mr. Edogawa, Strength is a balance of passion and self-control, or "power with reason."

Appearances[]

List of Personas[]

The Strength Arcana in Persona 1 and Persona 2 contains Personas all from the Dragons species, mostly of the Snake race. The other Arcana shares this trait is the World Arcana.

Megami Ibunroku Persona[]

Persona Level
PSP Revelations
Otohime Viper 50

Persona 2[]

Innocent Sin[]

Persona Level
Longma 12
Otohime 21
Culebre 29
Taksaka 43
Vritra 56

Eternal Punishment[]

Persona Level
Ryume 12
Otohime 21
Kerepres 29
Takshaka 43
Vrita 56
Wong Long 68

Persona 3[]

The Strength Arcana Social Link is represented by Yuko Nishiwaki, the team manager of the protagonist's sports club. The Social Link can be initiated after the protagonist attends the Sports Club he chose (between Kendo, Track Team and Swimming) twice, in which Yuko invites the protagonist to a coffee shop after their sports practice.

The Strength Arcana powers up every time the protagonist interacts with Yuko, where he helps her to understand her dreams and her future career. Upon completing the Social Link, Yuko will give the protagonist a thank you-letter from the children they had trained, bestowing the ultimate form of the Strength Arcana, Siegfried, the Bearer of Victory.

The Strength Arcana is also the Persona Arcana of Koromaru, a member of SEES.

Persona Level
Cerberus Persona of Koromaru
Valkyrie 13
Titan 21
Jikokuten 29
Hanuman 37
Narasimha 46
Kali 49
Siegfried 55

FES[]

The Strength Arcana remains relatively the same as Persona 3, however, an exclusive Persona, Rakshasa was added in the Strength Arcana repertoire.

Persona Level
Cerberus Persona of Koromaru
Valkyrie 11
Rakshasa 16
Titan 23
Jikokuten 29
Hanuman 37
Narasimha 46
Kali 55
Siegfried 59

Reload[]

The layout has drastically changed, with both Titan and Narasimha replaced with Matador and White Rider, and instead of Siegfried being the ultimate Persona of the Strength Arcana, it is Atavaka, the wisdom king general.

Persona Level
Cerberus Persona of Koromaru
Valkyrie 10
Rakshasa 15
Matador 22
Jikokuten 29
Hanuman 36
White Rider 46
Siegfried 56
Kali 63
Atavaka 72

Portable[]

If the female protagonist is chosen, the Social Link will be represented by Koromaru.

Persona 4[]

The Strength Arcana Social Link is initiated after the protagonist chooses to join one of the school's sports clubs. The player may choose between the Basketball Team led by Kou Ichijo, or the Soccer Team led by Daisuke Nagase.

Should the protagonist choose to join the basketball team, he helps Kou to understand his worries and woes of being an adopted son of his family. On the other hand, should the protagonist choose to join the soccer team, the protagonist helps Daisuke to understand his mixed feelings and his uneasiness towards girls. In either event, the protagonist would interact with both Kou and Daisuke during the events of the Strength Arcana.

Completing the Strength Arcana Social Link bestows the protagonist with the ultimate form of the Strength Arcana, Zaou-Gongen, The One Who Demands Surrender.

Persona Level
Sandman 5
Valkyrie 8
Titan 14
Rakshasa 23
Kusi Mitama 28
Oni 30
Hanuman 42
Kali 50
Siegfried 63
Zaou-Gongen 90

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth[]

Persona Level
Cerberus Koromaru's Persona
Sandman 3
Valkyrie 8
Oni 17
Tsuchigumo 26
Rakshasa 34
Hanuman 41
Ouyamatsumi 53
Siegfried 58
Kali 63
Zaou-Gongen 80

Persona 5[]

The Strength Arcana is represented by the Confidant with Caroline and Justine, which ranks up as the protagonist completes their request of fusing a specific Persona with a specific skill. This Confidant unlocks the fusion of more than 2 Personas, Lockdown and the ability to fuse Personas with an higher level than the protagonist as it ranks up.

As the Confidant simply requires access to the Velvet Room, it is the only Confidant that can be ranked up on December 24th aside from the Fool Arcana Confidant which automatically progresses along with the story. However, it can no longer be ranked up after the protagonist is forced inside the Qliphoth World, as the Confidant cannot be ranked up with Lavenza but only with the twins she manifested from.

Completing the Strength Arcana Confidant will also bestow the ultimate form of the Arcana, Zaou-Gongen, the Protector of Mount Kimpusen-Ji.

Persona Level
Kelpie 6
Kushi Mitama 14
Oni 19
Rakshasa 24
Orlov 30
Zouchouten 31
Valkyrie 44
Siegfried 69
Zaou-Gongen 80*

Royal[]

In Persona 5 Royal, the Strength Arcana has been altered significantly with the removal of Kushi Mitama to the Councillor Arcana, which is replaced with Shiisaa from the Chariot Arcana, the addition of Chimera and and replacement of Siegfried with Hanuman from the Star Arcana.

Persona Level
Kelpie 6
Shiisaa 15
Oni 20
Rakshasa 24
Orlov 30
Zouchouten 31
Valkyrie 44
Hanuman 64
Chimera 74
Zaou-Gongen 80*

Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth[]

Persona Level
Cerberus Koromaru's Persona
Mokoi 3
Valkyrie 9
Oni 17
Tsuchigumo 24
Gozuki 31
Rakshasa 37
Hanuman 45
Ouyamatsumi 53
Ara Mitama 61
Siegfried 70
Zaou-Gongen 84

Persona 5 Strikers[]

Persona Level
Valkyrie 45
Siegfried 69

List of Demons[]

Persona 2[]

Innocent Sin[]

Persona Level
Apep 9
Kiyohime 17
Culebre 29
Python 35
Taksaka 43
Fafnir 52

Eternal Punishment[]

Persona Level
Apep 9
Kiyohime 17
Kerepres 29
Python 35
Taksaka 43
Fafnir 53
Vasuki 63
Azhi Dahaka 78

List of Shadows[]

Persona Level
Source Basalt 45
Metal Guru 89

Characters[]

Character Game
Koromaru Persona 3
Yuko Nishiwaki Persona 3
Kou Ichijo Persona 4
Daisuke Nagase Persona 4
Caroline & Justine/Lavenza Persona 5

Card Designs[]


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
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