How to fuse Atavaka in Persona 3 Reload

In Persona 3 Reload, there are a few Persona abilities that seem too good to be true. Firm Stance is among them, and one of the easiest ways to get it is to fuse Atavaka. So, here’s how to fuse Atavaka in Persona 3 Reload.

Before you can fuse Atavaka in Persona 3 Reload

To get the ability to fuse Atavaka in Persona 3 Reload, you need to raise your Strength Social Link to rank 10. To do this, befriend Yuko Nishiwaki (the Field club manager) and see all of her Social Link scenes. 

You unlock Yuko fairly early in the game, but raising her Social Rank can be a pain. Unlike many Social Links in Persona 3 Reload, she’s only available on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the afternoon. The problem is, during those times, there are plenty of other Social Links you can focus on, and Yuko may not be your highest priority. I actually maxed out her Social Link near the end of the game (after New Year’s Day). 

After you get the Strength Arcana to level 10, you’ll get a message saying you can now fuse Atavaka.

Persona 3 Reload: How to fuse Atavaka

Just like many unlockable Persona fusions, there’s a good chance you’ll already have the Personas needed to fuse Atavaka after unlocking it. Here are a few common fusion methods:

Again, these are hardly all the combinations you can use to fuse Atavaka. While Atavaka is great for the mid-to-late game, it isn’t a Persona you should keep until the end. I highly recommend you don’t fuse Chi You to create an Atavaka, because that would be a huge waste.

What makes Atavaka powerful in Persona 3 Reload?

What makes Atavaka powerful is its last ability: Firm Stance. Firm Stance is a passive ability that halves all damage you receive from attacks, but you lose your ability to dodge attacks. In my opinion, this is a small price to pay. Having Firm Stance is very useful for some of the game’s later challenges.