by Welcome to NGB and our Persona 3 Reload Hermit Social Link guide. Here we’ll cover how to start the Hermit Social Link along with what you’ll need to do to increase its rank and the correct answers to the questions asked by Maya. When you reach Rank 10, you’ll be able to fuse the Arahabaki persona. You’ll also be given the Screenshot Data. It will give you the benefits of having a Rank 10 Hermit in New Game Plus.
How to Start the Hermit Social Link
In order to start the Hermit Social Link, you’ll need to progress through the game until the evening on 4/28. When that day arrives, the internet to the School Dormitory will be restored allowing you to finally access the web! Head up to your room and interact with the laptop on the desk. You’ll then want to play the MMO, Innocent Sin Online. This will lead to an event where you’ll obtain the Hermit Social Link.
How to Rank Up the Hermit Social Link
To raise the rank of the Hermit Social Link, you’ll need to spend time in Innocent Sin Online with Maya. They can be found in the game on their days off. Make sure to have a Hermit persona on you when doing this to get a boost to your affinity which allows you to rank up a bit faster.
Rank 1
Rank 1 is unlocked automatically after you obtain the Hermit Social Link.
Rank 2
Rank 2 starts off with you wandering around in the game when our friend in red shows up for a chat.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| u remember me rite? :O | Of course. |
| hmm… what kinda people r we, playing inside on such a beautiful day? | Sunshine is overrated. |
Rank 3
When you meet up with Maya for Rank 3, she’s totally hammered and will talk a little bit more about herself.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| so ummmmmm…… im drunk! xD | Oh really? o_O |
| but lately i can’t get motivated to get work done @ work. =/ | You don’t like your job? |
Rank 4
Just another day of hanging out with Maya in Innocent Sin Online!
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| its like all she cares about is marrying me off to some dude >=/ whys it her problem? | Let’s plan our wedding, then. |
Rank 5
Today in Innocent Sin Online, it’s such a nice day that the Maya and Tatsuya decide to go outside and enjoy the weather!
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Mr. E is such a stupid eh so bee!! t(-_-t) | “Who’s Mr. E?” or “Do you mean S.O.B.?” |
| …oh noes! u cant figure out what my job is can u? O_o | “A drunken master?” or “Are you a teacher? “ |
Rank 6
Maya will start this conversation talking about the gym and how she went to work out because she as angry. The conversation only evolves from there!
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| actually, i only went cuz i was so pissed at that bastard! >=/ | What bastard? |
Rank 7
Maya will spend todays session blowing off some steam. If you’ve maxed out the Magician Social Link, then you’re in for a treat!
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| …do men only want younger women? b honest ._. | Well, yea. |
| she even stuffs her bra!! lol | Either Option |
Rank 8
This time upon signing in, Maya is waiting for us with some exciting news!
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| oh noes… now im starting to get sweaty =/ | Hurry up and tell me. |
| thats kinda crazy even for me >_>; | what is he like? |
Rank 9
It’s been a good run! When you sign on to Innocent Sin Online, you’ll be greeted with a message saying they are terminating service. The second response doesn’t award any affinity points, so feel free to pick your favorite option. For the other two, check out the table below for the best option.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| it said their cancelling innocent sin. …think its for real? | No way! |
| tatsuya… do u think we’ll still be able to see each other? T_T | Any Option |
| maya’s not going quietly! >=/ i’ll beat em to the punch! | what are you planning? |
Rank 10
For the final rank of the Hermit Social Link, feel free to pick any options you want as they don’t matter at this point. You’ll also be given the Screenshot Data. It will give you the benefits of having a Rank 10 Hermit in New Game Plus.
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