Persona 4 Arena Ultimax 100% Achievement Guide.

Story Mode

The P-1 CLIMAX Begins!

You started an episode in Story Mode.

Story > Episode "P4" or "P4A" Story Mode".

As soon you enter to the Story Mode, this achievement will unlock.

The P-1 CLIMAX is over!

You completed Story Mode from the P4 perspective.

Story > Episode "P4".

Story Mode from Persona 4 Character's Perspective has 13 Chapters and Epilogue. You need to finish Epilogue to get the achievement.

As you progress through the story, new chapters will open. With the exception that you have to complete at least one episode of "P4A: Story Mode", to unlock a new chapter in Episode P4. You can do it early or when you have no more chapters to complete.

You can change the difficulty to "Safety" in Option Menu > Options > Game Options. For easy fights.

Shadow Operative

You completed Story Mode from the P3 perspective.

Story > Episode "P4".

Story Mode from Persona 3 Character's Perspective has 11 Chapters and Epilogue. You need to finish Epilogue to get the achievement.

This Episode unlocks after finishing Episode P4.

You can change the difficulty to "Safety" in Option Menu > Options > Game Options. For easy fights.

A New Journey

You witnessed the story's True Ending.

In order to get True Ending. You need to choose:

"It’s founded on the strength of your bonds!" in Episode P4. (Chapter 12: "The Evil's God Advent).

"...power of a bond that supported you!" in Episode P3. (Chapter 10: "Source of his Strength").

Once you have both. A Message will appear when you finish any Epilogue (after Credits): "The True Ending of Episode P4 is now avaliable in Story Mode".

Go to Episode "P4". The Chapter 14: "Awakening" will appears. Complet it to get the achievement.

Battle Mode

Arcade Novice

You completed Arcade Mode with one character.

Battle > Arcade Mode.

The fastest way to complete Arcade is going to Options > Options > Game Options, then setup Difficulty to "Safety", the "Number of Rounds" to 1 and "Time Limit" to 30 seconds.

You will get the achievement after Credits, in the Result Screen.

At the start of Arcade Mode, you can choose Difficulty.

Arcade Master

You completed Arcade Mode with three characters.

Battle > Arcade Mode.

The fastest way to complete Arcade is going to Options > Options > Game Options, then setup Difficulty to "Safety", the "Number of Rounds" to 1 and "Time Limit" to 30 seconds.

You will get the achievement after completing Arcade Mode with 3 different characters, after Credits, in the Result Screen.

At the start of Arcade Mode, you can choose Difficulty.

Ultimate Suplex Hold

You used the S Hold System 10 times in Arcade Mode.

Hold "weak attack" until bar fills up, the word "skill" will appears. Now release button to perform a "skill".

Score Attacker

You completed one Score Attack course.

Battle > Score Attack.

Score Attack has 5 difficulties (Safety, Easy, Normal, Hard and Risky). Each difficulty has 4 courses, with 10 battles each one (match 2 of 3, it cant be changed). Finish a course to get the achievement.

Score Warrior

You completed three Score Attack courses!

Battle > Score Attack.

Score Attack has 5 difficulties (Safety, Easy, Normal, Hard and Risky). Each difficulty has 4 courses, with 10 battles each one (matches are best of 3, it cant be changed). Finish 3 different courses to get the achievement.

Score Master

You completed five Score Attack courses!

Battle > Score Attack.

Score Attack has 5 difficulties (Safety, Easy, Normal, Hard and Risky). Each difficulty has 4 courses, with 10 battles each one (matches are best of 3, it cant be changed). Finish 5 different courses to get the achievement.

Brave Gladiator

You raised a character to level 10 in Golden Arena Mode!

Daring Gladiator

You raised a character to level 30 in Golden Arena Mode!

Heroic Gladiator

You raised a character to level 50 in Golden Arena Mode!

Not Unlike a Boss

You defeated a boss character in Golden Arena Mode!

Arena Dabbler

You completed one Golden Arena course.

Arena Experience

You completed two Golden Arena courses.

Arena Domination

You completed three Golden Arena courses.

Irreplaceable Bond

You maxed out a Social Link in Golden Arena Mode!

Network Mode

P4AU Player

You reached Level 30 in Network Mode.

You gain XP while playing Ranked Matches or Player Matches. Ranked Matches are the ones that give most EXP. You can check your progress in your P-Card.

Network > Player Match.

Create or Join a Player Room. Select your nickname, then press "x" to open your P-Card.

You can check your progress in Steam Achievements too.

Battle Hymn of the Soul

You did battle against all the different characters in the Network Mode.

Network > Ranked Match / Player Match.

There are 37 characters in total. 22 Characters and 15 Shadows. It doesnt matter if you win/lose, as long you play vs all characters.

It can be done in Ranked Match / Player Match.

In your P-Card you can check "Ranked Match History". There it shows what characters you have fought. This way you can keep track of missing characters.

Keep in mind it only register Ranked Matches.

Network > Player Match.

Create or Join a Player Room. Select your nickname, then press "x" to open your P-Card.

Investigation Team

You defeated all the Shadow characters playing in the Network Mode.

Network > Ranked Match / Player Match.

There are 15 Shadows characters. You need to win against all of them.

It can be done in Ranked Match / Player Match.

In your P-Card you can check "Ranked Match History". There it shows what characters you have fought. This way you can keep track of missing characters. Shadow characters are noted with a (s) after their name.

Keep in mind it only register Ranked Matches.

Network > Player Match.

Create or Join a Player Room. Select your nickname, then press "x" to open your P-Card.

The True Self

You fought your own Shadow in Network Mode!

Network > Ranked Match / Player Match.

You need to play with a non-Shadow character and battle the Shadow version of yourself.

It can be done in Ranked Match / Player Match.

First Victory!

You won your first Network match!

Network > Ranked Match / Player Match.

Win a match.

It can be done in Ranked Match / Player Match.

Tried and True

You completed 20 Network matches.

Network > Ranked Match / Player Match

Complete 20 matches. It doesnt matter if you win or lose.

It can be done in Ranked Match / Player Match.

Thorough

You completed 50 Network matches.

Network > Ranked Match / Player Match

Complete 50 matches. It doesnt matter if you win or lose.

It can be done in Ranked Match / Player Match.

Rock Solid

You completed 100 Network matches.

Network > Ranked Match / Player Match

Complete 100 matches. It doesnt matter if you win or lose.

It can be done in Ranked Match / Player Match.

Wildcard Master

You used all the characters in Network Mode!

Network > Ranked Match / Player Match.

There are 37 characters in total. 22 Characters and 15 Shadows. It doesnt matter if you win/lose, as long you play with all characters.

It can be done in Ranked Match / Player Match.

The Manly Way Beginner

You reached Grade F.

Network > Ranked Match / Player Match.

You start at Rank G. Your first Ranked Match win will make you Rank up to F. (G ➯ F)

Even if you lose, you wont lose rank.

The Manly Way - Fierce Fighting

You reached Grade E+.

Network > Ranked Match / Player Match.

Tha Rank System is simple. Win 2 matches in a row to Rank up.

For Rank E+, you need to Rank up 3 times from F. (F ➯ F+ ➯ E ➯ E+).

Even if you lose, you wont lose rank.

The Manly Way - Mortal Combat

You reached Grade C.

Network > Ranked Match / Player Match.

Tha Rank System is simple. Win 2 matches in a row to Rank up.

For Rank C, you need to Rank up 5 times from E+. (E+ ➯ D- ➯ D ➯ D+ ➯ C- ➯ C).

Even if you lose, you wont lose rank.

You're on My List

You've registered a Rival in the Player List.

While in Player Room. Select a Player, then press "x" to open their P-Card.

In order to add someone as Rival, you need to add that person as "Good Player" while inspecting their P-Card. Just press "LT" in P-Card menu.

Player Match Only.

Thanks to @Keiju Poké for the info.

Practice Mode

Baby Steps

You started on the road to knowledge.

Practice > Lesson Mode.

Game has 60 Lessons (Tutorial). You will get this achievement after you clear your first Lesson.

Cram Session

You studied 20 different Lessons.

Practice > Lesson Mode.

Game has 60 Lessons (Tutorial). You will get this achievement after you clear 20 Lessons.

30-Minute Workout

You trained for 30 minutes straight!

Practice > Training Mode.

You need to spend 30 minutes in Training Mode. Keep in mind you cant AFK, you need to keep doing something in order time counts.

Don't Think, Feel

You completed all of one character's challenges!

Practice > Challenge Mode.

Each character has 25 challenges (combo trial). 30 challenges, if it has Shadow Type. Choose the character you plan to main, since the combos will require practice to clear and this will help you when playing Online (Network).

Combination Fighter

You completed 150 challenges!

Practice > Challenge Mode.

Game has 625 Challenges. 7 Characters without Shadow Type (25 challenges each) + 15 Characters with Shadow Type (30 Challenges each). You need to clear 150 Challenges.

You can check the progress in Steam Achievements.

Combination Master

You completed 300 challenges!

Practice > Challenge Mode.

Game has 625 Challenges. 7 Characters without Shadow Type (25 challenges each) + 15 Characters with Shadow Type (30 Challenges each). You need to clear 300 Challenges.

You can check the progress in Steam Achievements.

Option Mode

Midnight Rerun

You watched a replay in the Theater. Was it everything you dreamed of?

First, you need to play a Online Match (Network). At the end of the match, game will ask you if you want to save the replay. Choose yes.

Then go to Option > Theater. When the list appears. Press the "play" button ("A" button or "J" key).

Miscellaneous

Cleanup Grand Slam

Hit a home run with the bases loaded, full count and two outs in Arcade or Network Mode.

Nice Burst!

Failed a Reversal Burst in Arcade or Network Mode.

In order to fail a "Reversal Burst", it needs to be blocked when being used.

The default button is:

Its easier to get this achivement in Ranked Match / Player Match, since we humans tend to use block more often.https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2780743463

Fishing for Beginners

Your opponent failed a Reversal Burst in Arcade or Network Mode.

You need to block opponent's "Reversal Burst".

Its easier to get this achievement in Ranked Match / Player Match, since we humans use Reversal Burst more ofthen than CPU. Also we fail a lot more.https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2780743440

Mashy Mashy

You pulled off 100 Auto Combos in the Arcade or Network Modes.

Its acumulative. Arcade Mode and Network Mode Only.

Each character has a different Auto-combo, some requires you press "weak attack" x5, while others requires you press "weak attack" x7. All are done while being close to the opponent.

You can check how each character's Auto-Combo looks like in Practice > Challenge Mode. The Challenge #11 is the chatacter's Auto-Combo (Challenge #26 for Shadow Type).

100 Furious Stories

You performed 100 Furious Actions in the Arcade or Network Modes.

Its acumulative. Arcade Mode and Network Mode Only.

The default button is:

World Class SP Skills

You won 30 rounds with SP Skills or Awakened SP Skills in Arcade or Network Modes.

Its acumulative. Arcade Mode and Network Mode Only.

Finish off opponent with a SP Skill or Awakened SP Skill. You can tell wich one is a SP Skill because it cost 50 SP to perform it. Also have inputs like this: 🡣🡮🡢🡣🡮🡢. The "P" (Persona) on the Skill means is you need to have the your Persona active, so if your Persona is broken you cant perform it. "SB" (Skill Boost) means you can press both buttons to make a "boosted" version of it. It cost 75 SP instead.

If you have 50 SP while doing Auto-Combo, you will perform a SP Skill at the end of the combo. It counts for this achievement, if you finish off opponent with it.

You're Not Me!

You went on a Shadow Frenzy!

Shadow Type characters have an addition feature for Burst. While they are not attacking or being attacked (otherwise "Reversal Burst" is used), pressing "Burst" will activate "Shadow Frenzy".

The default button is:

While in "Shadow Frenzy" SP consumes slowly. You can use SP skills or SB (skill boost) regardless the SP cost of the skill (is not infinite SP). All SP costs are reduced and when you run out SP, the "Shadow Frenzy" ends.

Advanced Fishing Manual

You performed 10 Fatal Counters in Arcade or Network Modes.

Its acumulative. Arcade Mode and Network Mode Only.

A Fatal Counter occurs when you hit opponent in middle animation of a "special attack".The easiest way is using All-Out Attack command. It will block "special attack", then counter when opponent is in middle of animation.

There is no default button for All-Out Attack, but you can bind it to a button In "button config".

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2780743525

Home Awakened SP Skill Boost

You used an Awakened SP Skill Boost in Arcade or Network Modes.

The keywords here are "Awakened" and "Boost".

"Awakened" means your HP bar is below 35% (it becomes yellow). You gain 50 SP.

"Boost" means you need to press both buttons, instead just one, while using SP Skill. SP cost is 75 instead 50 SP.

Not all SP Skills count for this achievement. The ones that count for achievement have a "Red Square" in the left side of their name.

The Punk's Way

You defeated an opponent without letting them Awaken in Arcade or Network Modes.

The easiest way to defeat an opponent without letting him "Awake" (Awakening occurs when the HP drops below 35%. HP bar turns yellow), is using Instant Kill.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2780743487

The Divine Way

You successfully used each character's Instant Kill move in Arcade or Network Modes.

This will be easier to get in Arcade mode.

There are 21 Characters that can perform "Instant Kill": the ones that have a "Persona". You will ignore the Shadow Type and Sho Minazuki (the version without persona).

First you need to setup Arcade Mode to "Safety" difficulty and "1 Round". This way the CPU will be dumb and you can "Instant Kill" in the first round.

Option > Options > Game Options.

Now go to Battle > Arcade Mode.

Choose a character, then choose Arcade Difficulty. When the match starts you can use (Golden) "Burst" to gain 100 SP, it needs to hit opponent. If you are attacking or being attacked, using "Burst" will activate "Reversal Burst" (it doesnt gives SP).

Default button is:

Now use your "Instant Kill". 🡣🡣🡣 + both "Persona Buttons". You can pause and check inputs in command list.

[quote[You can go back to Main Menu at the start of the next match. Your progress is saved.[/quote]

Repeat with the rest of the characters.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2781213968

Good Job!

You achieved a Perfect victory in Arcade or Network Modes!

Arcade Mode or Network Mode Only.

Win a round without receiving damage.

Thou Art I

You mastered Persona 4 Arena Ultimax!

This will unlock after you unlock all the other achievements. Thanks for reading my guide.

Source: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2780198061

100% Achievement Guide.

Story Mode

Battle Mode

Network Mode

Practice Mode

Option Mode

Miscellaneous

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