Shinya - Tower
Shinya Oda, the Tower Arcana Confidant, is a young prodigy in the world of competitive video gaming. Known as "Chunky" online, he initially comes across as arrogant and dismissive but possesses a deep understanding of strategy and a hidden vulnerability. His Confidant offers unique combat perks focused on enhancing gunplay and critical hits.
Shinya's Confidant is unlocked by visiting the Akihabara arcade and playing games against him. To progress his Confidant, you'll need to spend time with him, often engaging in discussions about video games or participating in arcade challenges. As your bond grows, Shinya will open up about his personal struggles and his complex relationship with his father.
The combat perks associated with Shinya's Confidant are invaluable for players who favor a more aggressive, damage-focused playstyle. These abilities directly enhance Joker's offensive capabilities, particularly his proficiency with firearms and his ability to land critical hits.
Here are the key combat perks unlocked by ranking up with Shinya:
- Rank 2: Critical Boost: Increases the critical hit rate of gun attacks. This makes your firearm attacks more likely to land a critical hit, dealing sificant damage.
- Rank 5: Gunpowder: Allows Joker to use gun attacks on all enemies during an All-Out Attack. This sificantly increases the damage dealt during these powerful finishing moves.
- Rank 7: Cripple: Increases the critical hit rate of all attacks, not just gun attacks. This makes all of Joker's attacks more likely to result in a critical hit.
- Rank 10: Slugfest: Allows Joker to use gun attacks on all enemies during an All-Out Attack, and also increases the critical hit rate of all attacks. This is a potent combination of offensive buffs.
Fusion Tip: Shinya is of the Tower Arcana. To gain bonus points when spending time with him, ensure you have a Tower Persona in your party. Personas like Thor or Yoshitsune are excellent Tower Personas to consider as you progress.
Gift Giving: Shinya appreciates gifts related to video games and technology. Items like the Game Maker or the High-End Speaker are good choices.
Shinya's Confidant is a rewarding path for those looking to maximize Joker's offensive potential. His unique combat perks can drastically improve your damage output, making him a highly recommended Confidant to pursue for a more aggressive playstyle.