Persona 5 Royal Tae Confidant Guide Death
Dr. Tae Takemi represents the Death arcana in Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal, offering valuable bonuses and a romance option if you build her Confidant relationship. This guide lists all Death Confidant ranks, Tae’s conversations, and optimal choices for progressing your bond efficiently.
Quick Facts about Tae Takemi
- Arcana: Death
- Location: Clinic in Yongen-Jaya (right near LeBlanc)
- Availability: She is available almost every day, including on rainy days (at night as well on rainy days). This makes her a great option for days when other Confidants might not be available.
- Best Persona: Equip a Persona of the Death Arcana
- Romanceable: Yes
- Gifts: Black Mug, Mini Cactus, … (complete list further down)
Why You Should Max Out The Tae Confidant
- Koma Sabaki (Rank 1): Allows you to swap current party members with backup members during Joker’s turn in battle.
- Uchikomi (Rank 3): Uchikomi gives non-present allies a chance to drop in for an additional attack after an enemy is down.
- Kakoi Kuzushi (Rank 5): Allows you to attempt to escape from battle even when your party is surrounded by enemies.
- Narikin (Rank 7): You earn double money if a battle is won in one turn after a successful Ambush.
- Touryou (Rank 9): Reduces the turn delay for escaping from battle, allowing for an almost instant retreat.
- Togo System (Rank MAX/10): This allows you to swap party members with backups during anyone’s turn.
- You get an increase in the Knowledge stat for hanging out with Hifumi.
Tae Takemi Confidant Guide - Death
Below is a list of ranks, conversations, and choices to help you decide, including when you can start a romance with Tae. Always carry a Death persona when meeting Tae. The values listed in this are only accurate for having the appropriate Arcana Persona with you (Death Arcana in this case).
Rank 1:
Visit the Clinic after 4/18 and talk to Tae to start the Death cooperation.
Based on today’s results, I think I can whip up some new medicine for next time. Drop by when you’re ready for it.
- Option 1: “Fine by me.” +2
- Option 2: “Please go easy on me.” +3
- Option 3: “So many pretty lights…” +2
- Unlocks Rejuvenation, increasing the range of healing items the clinic stocks.
- Adds a +1 Bonus to your Guts stat.
Rank 2:
To continue the Tae Confidant link, you need to rank 2 of the guts social stat.
You don’t seem to be sick… Are you up to something illegal!?
- Option 1: “I have a bad heart.” +2
I’m so over this.
- Option 1: “I agree.” +2
Phone Call (Royal): You know how it is. Some patients get sick on their way back home.
- Option 1: “I’m totally fine.” +2
- Option 3: “I think I have superpowers.” +2
- Gives a +1 Guts bonus.
Rank 3:
Participating in clinical trials run by a doctor like that?
- Option 1: “I don’t mind.” +2
- Option 2: “I need the medicine.” +2
Phone Call (Royal): You… haven’t told anyone about my drugs, right?
- Option 1: “Of course not.” +2
- Unlocks Sterilization, this adds more items to the clinic shop.
- Also adds +1 to Guts.
Rank 4:
……
- Option 2: “Dr. Takemi will help.” +2
Hehe.
- Option 1: “You seem happy.” +3
- Option 2: “You’re so kind.” +2
- Option 3: “Why free?” +2
Phone Call (Royal): Especially after approving that girl’s consultation without my permission.
- Option 1: “I’ll reflect on my mistakes” +2
- Adds +1 to the Guts stat.
Rank 5:
That’s why it’s harmless for people who don’t have the disease… probably.
- Option 1: “That’s good.” +3
- Option 2: “When will it be done?” +2
Phone Call (Royal): Also… sorry for the long talk today. I wasn’t planning on telling you all that.
- Option 1: “About Miwa-chan?” +2
- Unlocks Immunization, adds additional items to the clinic shop
- Also gives +1 to Guts.
Rank 6:
That’s my role as the Plague. I’m not suited for all this other stuff.
- Option 2: “It suits you.” +3
- Option 3: “You’re not honest.” +2
Phone Call (Royal): I’ll need you to stick around just a little bit longer. I hope you can handle it.
- Option 1: “You can count on me.”
- Option 3: “Anything for you.” +2
Rank 7:
……
- Option 1: This is harrassment.” +2
- Option 2: “She’s a great doctor.” +2
- Option 3: “Please be quiet.” +2
I can’t…
- Option 1: “Just rest for today.” +2
- Option 2: “Anything I can do?” +2
Ugh. I wish I hadn’t shown you that side of me…
- Option 2: “We all do sometimes.” +3
- Option 3: “I’m glad you did.” +2
Unlocks Discount, reducing the cost of items bought in the clinic.
Rank 8:
You need rank 4 (charismatic) charm to continue with the Tae Confidant.
I’m all out of allies…
- Option 3: “I’m your ally.” +2
To continue you have to complete the Mementos quest: Bad Medicine. After that, return to Tae in the clinic.
So she’s… she’s alive…
- Option 1: “You should hurry.” +2
- Option 2: “Let’s get to work, doctor.” +3
- Option 3: “It’s not over yet.” +3
Sorry. Just hang in there, OK?
- Option 1: “It’s for Miwa-chan.” +3
- Option 2: “It’s for my exams.” +2
- Option 3: “It’s for you.” +3
Phone Call (Royal): Miwa-chan was fighting all that time. I have to fight for her, too.
- Option 1: “I’ll be cheering you on.” +2
- Option 3: “Anything else I can do?” +2
Rank 9:
Romance with Tae Takemi becomes available at this rank.
All this is thanks to you helping me with the clinical trials.
- Option 1: “Don’t worry about it.” +2
- Option 2: “It was for my exams.” +2
- Option 3: “It was rough.” +3
Why don’t you tell me the truth about why you kept coming to me?
- Romance – Option 1: “I wanted to see you”
- Friendship – Option 2: “It was for my exams.”
…Don’t tell me you’re in love with me or something. (only after “I wanted to see you”)
- Romance – Option 1: “I love you.” +2
- Friendship – Option 2: “What do you think?”
Or… I can give you a “special examination” if you’d like. (only after “I love you.”)
- Romance – Option 1: “It isn’t a joke.” +3
- Friendship – Option 2: “That sounds good.”
Phone Call (Royal if not romanced): You really are the best guinea pig I could’ve hoped for
- Option 2: “I’m glad we saw it through.” +2
Phone Call (Royal if romanced): Turns out my little guinea pig caught an illness that’s even more annoying and persistent than Crawford-Ende’s
- Option 2: “So did you.” +2
- Unlocks Inokashira Park
Rank 10:
- Max rank, choices are irrelevant.
- Unlocks the ultimate Death Persona fusion Alice.
- Unlocks Resuscitation. This adds additional items to the clinic store.
Best gifts for Tae in Persona 5 Royal
Gifts are an easy way to progress your relationship with Confidants even faster. Below you have an overview of all the gifts that you can give to Tae Takemi.
- Castella: +2 Boost / Underground Mall, 1500 Yen
- Mini Cactus: +3 Boost / Underground Mall, 1600 Yen (Unique Reaction)
- Black Mug: +3 Boost / Shinjuku, 1800 Yen (Unique Reaction)
- Rose Bouquet: +2 Boost / Shinjuku at Night, 2400 Yen
- Chocolate Truffles: +2 Boost / Undeground Mall, 2800 Yen
- Classical Hits: +2 Boost / Underground Mall, 3000 Yen
- All-purpose Vitamins: +2 Boost / Shibuya, 4500 Yen
- Sakura Fan: +2 Boost / Underground Mall, 4800 Yen
- Designer Perfume: +2 Boost / Underground Mall, 7800 Yen
- Fountain Pen: +2 Boost / Shinjuku, 8000 Yen
- High Performance Electric Toothbrush: P5R only, +2 Boost / Akihabara, 29800 Yen
Tae Story and Background P5R
Tae Takemi, referred to as some by the “Plague Doctor” due to her unconventional methods and gothic appearance, is a Confidant of the Death Arcana in Persona 5 Royal. Her story reveals a compassionate doctor fighting against a corrupt medical system.
Tae runs a clinic in Yongen-Jaya, just a stone’s throw from Leblanc. Her clinic has a dubious reputation, often attracting those who can’t afford or are wary of mainstream healthcare. This reputation stems from a past incident where she was accused of malpractice, effectively ruining her career in conventional medicine.
Meeting Joker
Joker first encounters Tae when looking for ways to boost his Guts stat. Tae, intrigued by his “strong stomach” and unique physiology (likely his Persona-user abilities), offers him a deal: he becomes her “guinea pig” for her experimental drugs, and in exchange, she’ll help him develop his Guts and provide beneficial medical supplies. These “clinical trials” are the basis of their Confidant relationship.
As Joker continues to participate, he learns more about her past. The malpractice accusation that ruined her career involved a young girl named Oyamada. Oyamada was suffering from a rare, debilitating illness, and Tae developed an experimental drug that showed promising results.
However, the powerful Pharmaceutical Committee, a corrupt organization, sought to discredit her and seize her research. They tampered with the drug, causing Oyamada’s condition to worsen, and then framed Tae for negligence. This left Oyamada paralyzed and Tae’s reputation in tatters.
Tae's Vindication
To help Tae clear her name and expose the truth, Joker and the Phantom Thieves must venture into Mementos. The target is Toru Yamauchi, a former colleague of Takemi’s who conspired with the Pharmaceutical Committee and was responsible for tampering with Oyamada’s medication. Changing his heart reveals the truth about the conspiracy, exonerating Tae and exposing the Pharmaceutical Committee’s corruption.
With Yamauchi’s confession, Tae’s reputation begins to heal. She is offered a position at a major hospital, and her experimental drug (now untainted) gains recognition as a potential breakthrough for Oyamada’s condition.
At the climax of her Confidant, Tae is faced with a choice: return to the conventional medical world that once scorned her, or continue her independent practice. She ultimately chooses to remain at her humble clinic in Yongen-Jaya, believing that her true calling is to serve those who truly need her help, unburdened by corporate politics. She dedicates herself to furthering her research and providing accessible care.
Conclusion of Tae Confidant Guide Persona 5 Royal
Tae Takemi’s story is a powerful narrative about fighting for justice within a corrupt system, the importance of integrity, and finding one’s true purpose, even if it means forging an unconventional path.
This concludes our Persona 5 Royal Tae Confidant Guide.