Persona 4's Marie is one of many characters in this much-loved RPG series, though she's also one of the least popular, particularly in P4 after you get off to a rocky start following an attitude-fuelled first meeting. Still, Marie is quite important, serving as an assistant who helps you get to grips with all of the only stuff, so give this sad girl a chance. There's more to her than a hostile manner.
Before we tell you what you need to know about Marie, we can also help you learn about the other Persona 4 characters, such as Persona 4 Teddie, Persona 4 Rise, and Persona 4 Kanji. We also have a Persona 4 Switch review if you're considering picking up the game on a whole new platform.
Who is Persona 4's Marie?
Marie's first impression stinks. We're not going to sugarcoat that. This girl is very rude to begin with; she'd more than likely not be your vibe, and you're not alone, as many Persona 4 fans hate her. Tsundere characters can be hit or miss, however, she does help you out by getting you set up online, as well as looking after your skill cards.
Marie also has a larger part to play in the story, and a secret identity that you can uncover if you complete her social-link or get to the Hollow Forest - whichever comes first. Her relationship with the protagonist ultimately leads to shift in form, but that's all we can say without spoiling you.
What is Marie's personality?
Now, we'll be the first to admit that Marie is certainly an acquired taste when you first meet her, but if you complete her social link and uncover a little more, you'll be able to see just how much she's struggling, which inevitably leads to her lashing out constantly. It's understandable, we'd likely be the same if we couldn't remember our past, but you can help her out if you give her a chance.
You can also romance Marie, because some of the best romance options in life are always the ones you can fix. If she's not really your cup of tea, then don't worry, because you can help her through her emotional struggles either way, eventually turning Marie into a happier version of herself.
Marie boss battle
In Persona 4 Golden, Marie serves as a boss in the Hollow Forest section. She's resistant to physical damage in this form and uses Alienation Wall to counter-attack anyone who tries to damage her. Consequently, you'll want to hit her with single-target spells for maximum damage per hit. After her health is lowered, she unleashes Shell of Denial, which isn't penetrable, and is actually just an indicator that the second phase of the fight is about to begin. Guard your team for a few rounds before the second phase.
Marie will transform into her true form in the second phase, which is best beaten by the Breaker items you found in the Forest. Shell of Denial remains up, so in order to break through, you'll need to use the Breakers to remove her resistance to spells, and eventually, the fight will ease. In one last swan song, the boss will use Cry of Denial to reset the party's affinities, so end the fight as quickly as you can after that.
That's all we've got for Persona 4's Marie, so why not move on to the next game? Learn more about people like Persona 5's Joker and Persona 5's Ann - you're going to need the valuable info.