This article is part of a directory: Persona 4 Golden Complete Guide And Walkthrough
Table of contents

Quick Links

It wouldn’t be a Persona game without a spunky friend in your team, and in Persona 4 Golden, that role goes to the kung-fu loving extrovert, Chie Satonaka. She’s one of the first people in Inaba to be kind when your protagonist arrives, and you only grow closer to her from there.

RELATED: How Long Does It Take To Beat Persona 4 Golden?

A critical member of the Investigation Team, Chie is often the bright spot of the group despite her own anxieties. Follow along with our guide on how to max Chie’s social link in Persona 4 Golden, as well as a romance guide for Chie so you can win her heart, too.

This article may contain spoilers for the story of Persona 4 Golden.

persona 4 golden chie satonaka silly pose midnight channel glasses-1

Chie is one of the earliest social links you unlock when you move to Inaba, beginning on 4/18 automatically on the day after she awakens to Tomoe, her initial Persona.

Like the other members of the Investigation Team, Chie will learn new battle skills through the time she spends with you. Your teammates can pick up these new skills as you grow closer to them, so it's not a bad idea to prioritize your party members during your free time to give them the best combat skills.

Rank

Ability

Description

1

Assist

Chie can wake an ally that's been knocked down.

3

Follow Up

Chie might perform a follow-up attack.

5

Recover

Chie can cure ailments during a fight.

7

Endure

Chie may endure a blow that would otherwise be fatal.

9

Protect

Chie may take a fatal blow in Yu's place, saving his life.

10 (Max)

Second Awakening

Transforms Tomoe into Suzuka Gongen, Chie's ultimate Persona

If you're hoping to give Chie some extra power, feel free to invite her on a bike ride with you beginning at the end of August.

These rides consume a time slot, but on each one, Chie can learn a new skill for use in battle that she and her Persona are not able to learn through other means. If she's in your party, these bike rides are a must.

RELATED: Persona 4: Every Party Member, Ranked

persona 4 golden chie satonaka arcana card animation-1

Whether she’s part of your long-term battle party, it’s still worthwhile to advance Chie’s social link.

Like with the other characters in the Persona series, you can earn bonus affinity for the same scenes by having a Persona of the matching arcana equipped in your party when you spend time with your friends.

For Chie, that’s the Chariot arcana. Be sure to hit the Velvet Room before hanging out with Chie to max the affinity you can earn with her during each scene.

If you're aiming to romance Chie, the decision to do so will occur at Rank 9. Your Rank 10 (Max) scene will differ depending on whether your relationship with her is platonic or romantic, but we'll cover both for you below.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"Oh, mornin'."

"Morning."

"You okay?"

"Did you sleep well?"

"I dunno, I guess that's what draws people to you, or something like that."

"Is that a compliment?"

"Want me to bare it all?"

"Falling for me, huh?" (Requires Level 3 Courage)

You haven't yet asked Chie for her contact information.

Ask her straight out (Requires Level 3 Courage)

Say it's for the investigation

Chie will learn the Rebellion S. Link Skill after this scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"Still, now's the time to train right?"

"Right."

3

3

"For what...?"

"...No?"

"I'm cool with it."

3

2

"I guess so..."

2

1

"What a pain."

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"But me, I totally lose it... Kinda funny, huh?"

"It's cute."

3

3

"It's very feminine."

3

3

"It's hilarious."

3

2

Chie will learn the Ice Boost S. Link Skill after this scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"W-Well..."

"Exactly."

"None of your business."

2

1

"Quit bagging on her." (Requires Level 3 Courage)

3

2

What should you do...?

Crack a joke

3

2

Badmouth Takeshi

2

1

Hold Chie's hand (Requires Level 3 Courage)

3

2

​​

persona 4 golden chie satonaka end scene-1

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"Mmmm... The meat and rice just flow through my veins..."

"Wolfing it down, huh?"

3

2

"Looks delicious."

3

2

"You look so happy."

3

2

"I hope she's not straining herself. Makes you worry, huh?"

"I'll look out for her."

3

2

"Yukiko isn't that weak."

3

2

"I worry more for you."

3

2

Chie will learn the Revolution S. Link Skill after this scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"What cowards, ganging up on the weak like that!"

"Exactly."

3

2

"It's eat or be eaten."

"We'll grab'em and make them apologize! Right, Leader?"

"Of course."

3

2

"Let the police handle it."

"What a pain..."

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Things aren't looking good...

Hold Chie back

Fight them yourself

"I charged in by myself... Caused you trouble..."

"It's no trouble."

2

1

"I'm used to it."

"Just think next time."

Chie will learn the Bufula S. Link Skill after this scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"I feel like I missed the point..."

"There's still time."

3

2

"That's the first step."

3

2

"It's hard to face yourself."

3

2

persona 4 golden chie satonaka midnight channel glasses-1

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Things aren't looking good...

Let Chie do her thing

Shield Chie

Fight with Chie

"...Was that stupid of me?"

"It all turned out okay."

3

2

"You protected that kid."

3

2

"That was reckless."

...The mood is right. What should you do...?

Will you be my girlfriend?

Romantic path

I'm counting on you.

Platonic path

Chie will learn the Evade Fire S. Link Skill after this scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"I mean... we'll always be friends!"

"Of course."

3

2

"Maybe not always."

Chie will learn the Evade Fire S. Link Skill after this scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"Oh, w-well, how did the room you had back home look?"

"It was cleaner."

"It was messier."

3

2

It was about the same.""

3

2

"I was thinking... maybe both of us together..."

"That sounds good."

3

2

"You're on your own."

What should you do?

Hug her

Do nothing

"Wh-What am I saying?"

"Don't worry about it."

"That's just like you."

RELATED: Things Only Pro Players Know You Can Do In Persona 4 Golden

Non-Ranking Scenes With Chie

persona 4 golden chie satonaka and yukiko amagi-1

When your protagonist is able to sneak out of the house in the evenings beginning on 4/19 while Dojima is preoccupied, he’s able to meet up with several of his social links around Inaba. While your social link won’t ever advance during these scenes, they’re a great way to earn bonus affinity with the character to which you’re trying to grow closer.

Below are the dates on which you can find Chie in the North Shopping District during the evening, as well as how to max your earned affinity each time. She’ll give you one of a handful of gifts each time, too, as thanks for spending time with her.

4/20 Nighttime Hangout

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"And if you're ever in a fix, you can always count on me."

"Where do you like to eat?"

2

1

"What should I do at night?"

2

1

"Is there anyone you like?"

On this evening, you'll receive the following:

  • Dr. Salt NEO
  • Choco Melon Bread
  • Dokudami Tea

5/1 Nighttime Hangout

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"You should try it out if you get the chance. Meat's the perfect meal for a rainy day."

"I'll give it a try."

2

1

"I prefer fish."

"My love for meat will win out."

2

1

On this evening, you'll receive Meat Gum.

5/4 Nighttime Hangout

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"And you know what they say! 'You can't do anything without eating steak!'"

"I know what you mean."

2

1

"Is that how that goes?"

2

1

"Don't you get tired of steak?"

On this evening, you'll receive one of the following:

  • Royal Jelly
  • Rich Milk Candy

6/5 Nighttime Hangout

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"Aaaaah, I don't want to think about it!"

"Isn't that just lightning?"

"It's all part of your training!"

"Call me up if you get scared."

3

2

On this evening, you'll receive Corn Potage Cracker.

Additionally, you can earn a few odd and end bonus affinity points with Chie, too. These events only award one point by default, but if you have a Persona of the Chariot arcana on you, it increases to two points instead.

  • On 5/7, comfort Chie.
  • On 6/18 during the school trip, tell Chie that she looks cute.

NEXT: Persona 4 Golden: Things Everyone Completely Missed