Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royal

Key Decisions & Their Consequences

Understand key decisions and their consequences in Persona 5 Royal. This guide details how choices impact Mementos Requests and Confidant relationships.

Key Decisions & Their Consequences

In Persona 5 Royal, your choices significantly impact the game's progression, from Mementos Requests to Confidant relationships. Understanding the consequences of these decisions is crucial for a successful playthrough. This guide highlights important choices and their effects, helping you navigate the game's intricate narrative and maximize your rewards.

Mementos Requests

Mementos Requests are not strictly Confidant-related, though some are necessary for the Moon Confidant. While optional, they are a good source of EXP and items, making them worthwhile to complete.

The Bark and Bite of A Bully
  • Availability: May 9th (5/9)
  • Difficulty: D
  • Research Required: No
  • Location: Aiyatsubus 2nd Floor (Mementos), or outside Shujin Academy's School Gate at Aoyama-Itchome.
  • Consequence: Completing this request unlocks the next request, "One Who Bullies Bullies."
One Who Bullies Bullies
  • Availability: After completing "The Bark and Bite of a Bully."
  • Difficulty: D
  • Research Required: Yes
  • Location: Aiyatsubus 5th Floor. To start, go to the School Gate at Aoyama-Itchome and listen to a conversation near the vending machines to gather information.
Equipment Purchases

When purchasing equipment, consider the long-term benefits. For example, a new melee weapon for Ryuji early on is not recommended, as he can acquire a better one in Kamoshida's Palace. Prioritize buying better guns for Joker, Ryuji, Morgana, and Ann to conserve SP in early Palace floors. While it's hard to give exact money estimates for equipment, basic gear is sufficient for the first Palace, and Mementos becomes available before the second dungeon for additional funds.

Daily Activities and Confidants

Your daily actions, such as spending time with Confidants, have direct consequences on their ranks and the skills you learn. For example:

  • August 1st: Spending time with Ryuji (Chariot Confidant) can lead to Rank 9. Dialogue choices like "Are you satisfied now?" (+3), "Don't do it" (+3), "You're right" (+3), "I agree" (+2), or "Better watch out for them" (+2) impact progression. This unlocks Protect for Ryuji.
  • August 1st Night: Visiting Chihaya for a Luck Reading for Knowledge (-5000 yen) or an Affinity Reading for Ann (-5000 yen, +3 Ann) can boost stats or relationships. Spending time with Hifumi (Star Confidant) can lead to Rank 3 (+2 Knowledge). Dialogue choices like "Describes you perfectly" (+2), "Having a difficult time?" (+2), or "Bring it on" (+2) impact progression. This teaches Uchikomi.
  • August 2nd: Completing Ryuji's Chariot Confidant to Rank 10/MAX will evolve Captain Kidd into Seiten Taisei and teach Ryuji Evade Wind. This also allows fusion of Chi You of the Chariot Arcana.

Winning the lottery, as one player reported, can yield 100,000 yen on the first draw, demonstrating the potential for unexpected financial gains from certain activities.