Persona 5 Royal All Confidants Guide
Welcome, Trickster, to the vibrant, complex world of Persona 5 Royal, where the bustling streets of Tokyo conceal both formidable shadows and incredible friendships. Each Confidant companion has its own personality and story. To rank up as efficiently as possible, you need to know what to say to them.
This Persona 5 Royal All Confidants Guide is your companion for mastering every single Social Link in the game. Whether you’re aiming for a perfect run, seeking specific combat perks, or simply want to experience every facet of this incredible story, we’ve got you covered. This guide will provide:
- Optimal Dialogue Choices: Exactly what to say to efficiently rank up each Confidant.
- Availability & Requirements: When and where to find each character, and any necessary Social Stats or prerequisite events.
- Unlocks & Abilities: An overview of unique perks for your Confidant relationships.
- Gifts: In P5R, all social links can receive gifts.
Ryuji is your main bro in Persona 5. Not only does he have an interesting story, but he’s also an important party member in terms of combat. He has some nice perks, which are useful during the combat parts of the game. Check here for a complete overview of how to master the Chariot Confidant.
Ann Takamaki is a very popular romance option. Besides romance, she brings a lot more to the table. Ann has the same as Ryuji, good perks for combat as a party member. She is one of my own favourite characters and someone I’d recommend maxing out. See our complete guide on how to go for friendship or romance.
Next up, our socially awkward Yusuke. Another great addition to the story. Yusuke is an extravagant artist who wields a samurai sword like no other. We have a complete overview of all the dialogue choices and gifts to quickly rank up the Yusuke Social Link in Persona 5 Royal.
Find out how to complete the Makoto social link. She is a powerful party member and a nice romance option for Joker. Our student council president of Shujin Academy deservers to be maxed out.
Kasumi is a new addition to the Phantom Thieves in Persona 5 Royal. She has a very interesting background and story. Kasumi brings some fantastic perks to the team. She is a must to max out in Persona 5 Royal, if you don’t, you miss out on a lot. Kasumi is another romantic option for Joker.
Sojiro Sakura, the strict and slick guardian who represents the Hierophant Arcana. We’ll walk you through every rank of his Social link, including the best conversation choices to maximize your bond. Sojiro is a master when it comes to coffee and curry.
The Temperance arcana is represented by Sadayo Kawakami, who is your school teacher. She has a few amazing perks to save valuable time if you make use of her connection early on. Kawakami is highly recommended as a Social Link to max out.
Futaba is the brilliant hacker behind the Phantom Thieves. She is very introverted at first, but starts to open up to Joker as the game progresses. Futaba represents the hermit Arcana in Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal.
Hifumi represents the Star Arcana in the velvet room. She is a brilliant Shogi player. Her quiet demeanour might come across as uninteresting. However, she is worth investing in as a social link and has quite a nice story as well.
Iwai, the store owner who supplies the Phantom Thieves with firearms, is also a confidant. Representing the Hanged Man arcana, he offers more than decent skill unlocks and becomes a friend in your Phantom Thieves journey.
Haru is one of the sweetest characters you’ll meet. She represents the Empress Arcana in Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal. She’s the heiress to Okumura Foods, a massive restaurant corporation run by her father. Haru joins the Phantom Thieves late in the game, but she’s a valuable character to max out nonetheless.
Tae Takemi, referred to as the “Plague Doctor,” represents the Death Arcana. Her clinic shop has a few very strong accessories once you reach a high enough confidant rank. Tae has an interesting story that shows a doctor fighting against a corrupt medical system.
Step into the world of Shibuya’s arcade scene with Shinya Oda. Shinya represents the Tower Arcana. Mastering this Confidant will boost your gun skills. He’s an elementary school student with incredible talent, but also a boastful and arrogant brat who looks down on others who aren’t as skilled as him.