Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royal

Ichiko Ohya (Devil)

Persona 5 Royal: Max out Ichiko Ohya's Devil Confidant. Learn her abilities, best dialogue choices, and how to unlock powerful debuff skills for combat.

Ichiko Ohya (Devil) Confidant Guide

Ichiko Ohya, the investigative reporter and confidant of the Devil Arcana, offers unique insights into the world of media and journalism, while also providing Joker with valuable skills related to crowd control and debuffs. Her Confidant is unlocked by visiting her at the Crossroads bar in Shinjuku. This guide will help you navigate her story and maximize the benefits of her abilities.

Ohya's Confidant is tied to her work as a reporter, investigating various incidents and scandals. Her story often involves uncovering the truth behind public narratives and dealing with the consequences of sensationalism. As you progress her Confidant, you'll gain access to abilities that can debuff enemies, making them more susceptible to attacks or less likely to hit your party. This can be incredibly useful in both Palaces and Mementos.

To gain the most points when spending time with Ohya, it's recommended to have a Devil Arcana Persona in your party. This provides a "Hold Up" bonus, granting extra points towards the next rank. Her dialogue choices are also important; often, showing empathy or a willingness to help her uncover the truth will yield the best results. Her story provides a critical look at the media's influence and the challenges faced by journalists.

Key abilities unlocked by Ohya's Confidant:

  • Rank 1: Point-Blank Shot: Allows you to use a special attack that deals extra damage to enemies suffering from status ailments.
  • Rank 5: Hostile Break: Increases the chance of inflicting status ailments on enemies.
  • Rank 10: Debilitate: Unlocks the powerful "Debilitate" skill, which lowers the attack, defense, and accuracy of all enemies.

How to Rank Up Ohya's Confidant:

  1. Availability: Ohya is typically available in the evenings at the Crossroads bar in Shinjuku.
  2. Dialogue Choices: Choose responses that are supportive of her journalistic endeavors and show an interest in the stories she's pursuing.
  3. Devil Persona: Always have a Devil Arcana Persona in your party when spending time with her for the bonus points.
  4. Story Progression: Some ranks may require you to have reached a certain point in the main story or completed specific Mementos Requests.

Investing in Ohya's Confidant can provide sificant tactical advantages in combat, especially when facing groups of enemies or powerful bosses that can be weakened by status effects.