Confidant abilities are a cornerstone of your success in Persona 5 Royal, offering powerful passive bonuses and active skills that can dramatically alter combat and daily life. Prioritizing certain Confidants early can set you up for a smoother playthrough, especially when aiming for a 100% completion. Understanding the unique benefits each Confidant provides is key to maximizing your efficiency.
Ryuji Sakamoto (The Chariot)
- Rank 1: Fast-Acting Escalation: Allows for a chance to inflict Shock on enemies when a physical attack critically hits.
- Rank 5: Hit-and-Run: Allows you to escape from battle automatically if you have a sificant level advantage.
- Rank 7: Bodyguard: Allows Ryuji to take a critical hit for Joker.
- Rank 10: All-Out Attack Boost: Increases the damage dealt by All-Out Attacks.
Ann Takamaki (The Lovers)
- Rank 1: Charm-Charming Attack: Allows for a chance to inflict Burn on enemies when a magical attack critically hits.
- Rank 5: Second Demeanor: Allows Ann to act as a decoy, taking damage for Joker.
- Rank 7: Third Eye: Allows Ann to inflict Despair on enemies when a magical attack critically hits.
- Rank 10: All-Out Attack Boost: Increases the damage dealt by All-Out Attacks.
Morgana (The Magician)
- Rank 1: Lucky Punch: Allows for a chance to inflict Sleep on enemies when a physical attack critically hits.
- Rank 5: Wind of Charm: Allows Morgana to inflict Dizzy on enemies when a magical attack critically hits.
- Rank 7: Wind of Rage: Allows Morgana to inflict Fear on enemies when a magical attack critically hits.
- Rank 10: All-Out Attack Boost: Increases the damage dealt by All-Out Attacks.
These early Confidants provide essential combat advantages, making your initial encounters with Shadows much more manageable. As you progress, other Confidants offer benefits like increased item drop rates, better negotiation outcomes, and improved crafting capabilities, all of which contribute to a more efficient and rewarding playthrough.