Status Ailments in Persona 4
This is a listing of status ailments in Persona 4 and Persona 4 Golden.
Poison
A target inflicted with Poison loses HP every time they act and their physical damage is also decreased. The effect wears off after battle.
| Cause | |
|---|---|
| Item | — |
| Skill | Blight, Poisma, Poison Arrow, Poison Boost, Poison Mist, Poison Skewer, Virus Wave |
| Weapon | Pinwheel, Poison Claw, Poison Kunai, Pure Assassin |
| Cure | |
| Item | Amrita Soda, Dokudami Tea, Hiranya, Hiranya Cabbage Persona 4 Golden |
| Skill | Amrita, Salvation, Posumudi |
| Prevention | |
| Skill | Null Posion, Resist Poison |
| Equipment | Disinfectant, Gas Mask, Kotodama Cape |
Confuse / Panic
In Persona 4, a Confused character will attack an ally, throw away money, or do nothing.
| Cause | |
|---|---|
| Item | — |
| Skill | Skull Cracker, Mind Slice, Pulinpa, Tentarafoo, Confuse Boost |
| Weapon | Yashioori Dagger, Madam's Charm, Duchess, Athena Kiss R |
| Cure | |
| Item | Sedative, Amrita Soda, Hiranya |
| Skill | Patra, Me Patra, Amrita, Salvation |
| Prevention | |
| Skill | Resist Confuse, Null Confuse, Unshaken Will |
| Equipment | Tranquil Buddha, Confusion Hat, Book of the Void, Inline Skates, Yume no Ukihashi |
In Persona 4 Golden, Confuse was renamed to Panic, and the related skills were also renamed.
| Cause | |
|---|---|
| Item | — |
| Skill | Skull Cracker, Mind Slice, Pulinpa, Tentarafoo, Panic Boost |
| Weapon | Yashioori Dagger, Madam's Charm, Duchess, Athena Kiss R |
| Cure | |
| Item | Sedative, Amrita Soda, Hiranya, Hiranya Cabbage |
| Skill | Patra, Me Patra, Amrita, Salvation |
| Prevention | |
| Skill | Resist Panic, Null Panic, Unshaken Will |
| Equipment | Tranquil Buddha, Confusion Hat, Book of the Void, Inline Skates, Yume no Ukihashi |
Enervate
Enervate (Japanese: 老化Aging, romanized Rōka), is an ailment exclusively in Persona 4 and Persona 4 Golden. It causes the inflicted character to behave as if they were elderly. Their accuracy is decreased and they might fail to use skills on their turn.
| Cause | |
|---|---|
| Item | — |
| Skill | Cell Breaker, Mustard Bomb, Enervation, Old One, Enervate Boost |
| Weapon | Soul Crusher, Furinkazan, Kacho Fugetsu, Half-Sized Tatami |
| Cure | |
| Item | Royal Jelly, Amrita Soda, Hiranya, Hiranya CabbagePersona 4 Golden |
| Skill | Nervundi, Energy Shower, Amrita, Salvation |
| Prevention | |
| Skill | Resist Enervate, Null Enervate, Unshaken Will |
| Equipment | Kid's Hachimaki, Pitch Pipes, Book of the Void, Mikagura Vest |
Exhaustion
Exhaustion (Japanese: 衰弱Weakness, romanized Suijaku), is an ailment exclusively in Persona 4 and Persona 4 Golden. A target that has been affected by Exhaustion loses SP every turn and takes increased damage.
| Cause | |
|---|---|
| Item | — |
| Skill | Brain Shake, Navas Nebula, Soul Break, Anima Freeze, Exhaust Boost |
| Weapon | Drunken Fist, Boundless Sea, Beach BallPersona 4 Golden |
| Cure | |
| Item | Royal Jelly, Amrita Soda, Hiranya, Hiranya CabbagePersona 4 Golden |
| Skill | Nervundi, Energy Shower, Amrita, Salvation |
| Prevention | |
| Skill | Resist Exhaust, Null Exhaust |
| Equipment | Healthy Recipe, Healthy Homa, Bodyboard, Uhi Fan |
Fear
In Persona 4, a target that has been Feared might not act on their turn, or they might run from battle.
| Cause | |
|---|---|
| Item | — |
| Skill | Arm Chopper, Atom Smasher, Evil Touch, Evil Smile, Fear Boost |
| Weapon | Skull Rod, Fearful Kunai, Vampire Shoes, Gorgon Plate, Typhoon Claw, Magatsu Kiba |
| Cure | |
| Item | Sedative, Amrita Soda, Hiranya, Hiranya CabbagePersona 4 Golden |
| Skill | Patra, Me Patra, Amrita, Salvation |
| Prevention | |
| Skill | Resist Fear, Null Fear, Unshaken Will |
| Equipment | Bravery Vessel, Bold Ball, Book of the Void |
Additionally, Ghastly Wail will kill Feared targets.
Rage
In Persona 4, a target with Rage has their attack power doubled, defense halved, and they can only physically attack on their turn.
| Cause | |
|---|---|
| Item | — |
| Skill | Hysterical Slap, Crazy Chain, Balzac, Valiant Dance, Rage Boost |
| Weapon | Bus Stop Sign, Punk Shoes, Fickle Madam, Gorgon Plate, Needle Spike, Water Gun |
| Cure | |
| Item | Sedative, Amrita Soda, Hiranya, Hiranya CabbagePersona 4 Golden |
| Skill | Patra, Me Patra, Amrita, Salvation |
| Prevention | |
| Skill | Resist Rage, Null Rage, Unshaken Will |
| Equipment | Desperate Plate, Cool Beads, Frozen Rose, Book of the Void |
Silence
In Persona 4, a Silenced character will be unable to use skills. The protagonist will also be unable to swap Personas.
| Cause | |
|---|---|
| Item | — |
| Skill | Muzzle Shot, Seal Bomb, Makajam, Foolish Whisper, Silence Boost |
| Weapon | Gardenia Sword, Grilled Corn, Amagyou Fan, Crab Claw, Chrome Heart |
| Cure | |
| Item | Hiranya, Hiranya CabbagePersona 4 Golden |
| Skill | Mutudi, Amrita, Salvation, Mouthwash, Amrita Soda |
| Prevention | |
| Skill | Resist Mute, Null Mute, Unshaken Will |
| Equipment | Disguise Mask, Mask of Truth, Book of the Void, Arazuyu Fan |
Down
In Persona 4, when a target is hit with a crit or a weakness, they'll get knocked Down and be unable to move. When the player Downs the entire enemy team, it leaves them vulnerable to an All-Out Attack. Attacking a Downed target again with a crit or weakness will cause Dizzy. Basic physical attacks also have a chance of causing Dizzy to Downed enemies.
| Cause | |
|---|---|
| Item | — |
| Skill | Weaknesses, Critical Hits, The Man's WayPersona 4 Golden |
| Weapon | — |
| Cure | |
| Item | Stimulant |
| Skill | Re Patra, Amrita, Salvation |
Additionally, Cruel Attack and Vile Assault do increased damage to Downed enemies.
Dizzy
In Persona 4, when a target is hit with a crit or with a skill they're weak to, they'll get knocked Down. If hit with their weakness or another crit while Down, then they get Dizzy. Regular attacks also have a chance of inflicting Dizzy on a Downed target.
| Cause | |
|---|---|
| Item | — |
| Skill | Dizzy Boost, The Man's WayPersona 4 Golden |
| Weapon | — |
| Cure | |
| Item | Stimulant, Amrita Soda, Hiranya, Hiranya CabbagePersona 4 Golden |
| Skill | Re Patra, Amrita, Salvation |
| Prevention | |
| Skill | Resist Dizzy, Null Dizzy |
| Equipment | Safety Belt, Alarm Clock, Amamusha Armor |