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By the time you arrive in the Arqa block of Tartarus in Persona 3 Portable, you ought to be well in the swing of things. You and the crew have survived your very first Full Moon Operation after formally joining SEES, and now, it’s time to take what you’ve learned and expand it even more.

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With new shadows to catch, enemies to encounter, and mini-bosses to deal with, there’s a lot headed your way as you enter Block Two of Tartarus. For all the info you’ll need to sail through this section of P3P, you’ve come to the right guide.

Though we're focused on giving you combat tips to help you reach the end of the block as quick as possible, our guides may still contain some spoilers for Persona 3 Portable.

Block Two Overview

mitsuru warning the group of the change in tartarus as they open the second block in persona 3 portable

Although Block One of Tartarus was more straightforward with just the one section to finish, when you head into Arqa, you’ll have not one but two individual sections of Block Two to get through.

The first half of Arqa unlocks immediately after the Priestess Full Moon boss fight has been completed. You’ll receive a call from your Velvet Room assistant to tell you the barrier has been dispelled, so head back to the last floor of Thebel and head on up into Arqa.

Arqa overall has 48 floors total, beginning on Floor 17 and ending on Floor 64. The barrier between the first and section sections of Arqa is on Floor 40 of Tartarus.

In order to dispel the barrier between sections, you’ll need to finish the Full Moon Operation against the Emperor and Empress boss shadows on 6/8. After winning this fight, the second half of Arqa will unlock.

Shadows In Block Two Of Tartarus

three bronze dice enemies with the sees team about to do an all-out attack in persona 3 portable

While Persona 3 Portable kept things simple to ease you into the game back in the last block, Arqa has a vastly larger number of possible enemies.

To make things even more dramatic, the enemies change after you pass the blockade on Floor 40.

We’ve split our enemy table into two - one per section of Arqa on either side of the barrier on Floor 40 - for easier readability.

Persona 3 Portable Affinity Table Key

Label

Explanation

Str

This shadow is strong against this element, and attacks of this element deal less damage.

Wk

This shadow is weak against this element, and attacks of this element deal more damage.

Rep

This shadow will repel attacks of this element, reversing the damage onto you.

Nul

This shadow will nullify attacks of this element, and as such, they deal no damage.

Drn

This shadow will gain health from attacks of this element, so attacks of this heal the shadow.

-

Attacks of this element deal normal damage to the shadow.

Shadows In The First Section Of Arqa

Shadow Name

Level

Spawns on Floors

Affinities and Weaknesses

Slash

Strike

Pierce

Fire

Ice

Electric

Wind

Light

Dark

Almighty

Black Raven

9

17-24

-

-

-

Nul

-

Wk

Str

-

-

-

Grieving Tiara

9

17-24

-

-

-

Nul

Wk

-

-

-

-

-

Heat Balance

10

17-24

-

-

-

Str

Str

Wk

Wk

-

-

-

Wild Beast

10

17-24

-

-

Str

-

-

-

-

Wk

Wk

-

Frivolous Maya

11

17-24

-

-

-

-

-

Str

Wk

-

-

-

Soul Dancer

11

17-24, 26-35, and 37-39

-

-

-

-

Wk

-

Nul

-

-

-

Phantom Mage

12

17-24

-

-

-

Str

-

-

-

Wk

Nul

-

Bestial Wheel

15

17-24, 26-36, and 37-39

Str

-

Str

-

-

Wk

Wk

-

-

-

Laughing Table

11

23, 26-35, and 37-39

-

-

Str

Wk

Nul

-

-

-

-

-

Dancing Hand

13

26-35, and 37-35

-

-

-

Wk

Nul

-

-

-

-

-

Venus Eagle

14

36-35, and 37-39

-

-

-

Str

Wk

-

Str

-

-

-

Spurious Book

15

36-35, and 37-39

-

-

-

-

-

Wk

Nul

-

-

-

Vicious Raven

18

26-35, and 37-39

-

-

-

Drn

Wk

-

Str

-

-

-

Red Shadows

Steel Gigas

19

All

-

Str

-

-

-

Wk

-

Wk

-

-

Golden Shadows

Treasure Hand

1

All

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

jealous cupid highlighted during a battle in the arqa block of tartarus in persona 3 portable

Shadows In The Second Section Of Arqa

Shadow Name

Level

Spawns on Floors

Affinities and Weaknesses

Slash

Strike

Pierce

Fire

Ice

Electric

Wind

Light

Dark

Almighty

Phantom Master

17

41-46

-

-

-

-

-

-

Wk

-

-

-

Sky Balance

17

41-46, and 60-63

-

-

-

Wk

Wk

Rep

Rep

-

-

-

Bronze Dice

18

41-46

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Steel Gigas

19

41-46

-

Str

-

-

-

Wk

-

Wk

-

-

Haughty Maya

20

41-46

-

-

-

-

-

Str

Wk

-

-

-

Jealous Cupid

20

41-46, 48-58, and 60-63

-

-

-

-

Wk

-

Nul

-

-

-

Adamant Beetle

19

48-58

Str

-

Nul

-

-

Wk

-

-

-

-

Maniacal Book

21

48-58

-

-

-

-

Drn

-

-

Nul

Wk

-

Crying Table

21

48-58, and 60-63

-

-

-

Nul

Wk

-

-

-

-

-

Killing Hand

22

48-58, and 60-63

-

-

-

Wk

Nul

-

-

-

Str

-

Dark Eagle

23

58-58, and 60-63

-

-

-

-

Nul

Wk

-

-

-

-

Enslaved Beast

23

48-58, and 60-63

-

-

-

Wk

-

-

-

-

-

-

Red Shadows

Lustful Snake

27

All

-

-

-

-

Wk

Nul

-

-

-

-

Golden Shadows

Treasure Hand

1

All

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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Shuffle Time Personas Available In Block Two Of Tartarus

shuffle time in the arqa block with showing naga as an option in persona 3 portable

Just like in Thebel, Shuffle Time is still how you’ll be recruiting new Personas for yourself as you climb through Tartarus. Below, you’ll find a complete list of every Persona you can get in the Arqa block of Tartarus.

With your team rapidly gaining levels as you ascend, you’ll find that stronger Personas are exclusive to the second half of Arqa, meaning you'll gain more EXP after reaching the second half.

The game tries to scale both enemies and capturable Personas with your level, so always be on the lookout for new finds for your Compendium!

Once again, we’ve split the tables between sections of Arqa.

Shuffle Time Personas In The First Section Of Arqa

Persona

Arcana

Level

Pixie

Lovers

2

Apsaras

Priestess

3

Angel

Justice

4

Nekomata

Magician

5

Alp

Lovers

6

Ara Mitama

Chariot

6

Forneus

Emperor

7

Omoikane

Hierophant

7

Jack Frost

Magician

8

Chimera

Chariot

9

Yomotsu Shikome

Hermit

9

Archangel

Justice

10

Inugami

Hanged Man

10

Unicorn

Priestess

11

Slime

Fool

12

Valkyrie

Strength

12

Berith

Hierophant

13

Pyro Jack

Magician

14

Zouchouten

Chariot

14

Oberon

Emperor

15

Principality

Justice

16

Rakshasa

Strength

16

Naga

Hermit

17

Fortuna

Fortune

17

Ares

Chariot

19

drawing oberon from shuffle time in persona 3 portable

Shuffle Time Personas In The Second Section Of Arqa

Persona

Arcana

Level

Forneus

Emperor

7

Omoikane

Hierophant

7

Jack Frost

Magician

8

Chimera

Chariot

9

Archangel

Justice

10

Inugami

Hanged Man

10

Unicorn

Priestess

11

Valkyrie

Strength

12

Slime

Fool

12

Berith

Hierophant

13

Pyro Jack

Magician

14

Zouchouten

Chariot

14

Oberon

Emperor

15

Principality

Justice

16

Rakshasa

Strength

16

Naga

Hermit

17

Fortuna

Fortune

17

Ares

Chariot

19

Narcissus

Lovers

20

High Pixie

Priestess

21

Take-Minataka

Hanged Man

21

Legion

Fool

22

Titan

Strength

23

Take-Mikazuchi

Emperor

24

Power

Justice

25

Lamia

Hermit

25

Shiisaa

Hierophant

26

Sarasvati

Priestess

27

Queen Mab

Lovers

27

Guardians In Block Two Of Tartarus

the female protagonist about to trigger the fight against crying table in persona 3 portable

In each block of Tartarus in P3P, you’ll encounter a handful of mini-boss guardians that impede your progress until you’ve defeated them.

Mitsuru or Fuuka, whoever is guiding your team, will warn you as you approach, eventually pinpointing which floor the shadow is on, so you can prepare.

Guardians In The Arqa Block Of Tartarus

Mini-Boss Name

Floor

Crying Table

25

Change Relic

36

Golden Beetle

47

Intrepid Knight

59

Be sure to enable the teleporter on each of these floors before or after the fight!

Doing so allows you to reach higher floors in Tartarus without having to start from the beginning. They're on mini-boss floors, so be sure to at least activate them before you move on, even if you don't use them right then.

Where To Find The Missing Persons In Block Two Of Tartarus

theodore telling the female protagonist about two people missing inside tartarus in persona 3 portable

As you're going through Arqa, you'll be introduced to the idea of rescuing people who go missing in Tartarus.

Below are the missing people you'll find in Block Two.

Missing People In The Second Block Of Tartarus

Name

Floor

Date Missing

Deadline

Ayako Yoshimoto

45

6/17

7/7

Yoshimi Miyama

51

6/26

7/7

Kenjiro Tsutsumi

61

6/26

7/7

Keep all the above information in mind as you continue climbing through Tartarus, and you’ll have reached the end of the second block in Persona 3 Portable in no time!

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