100% Completion Walkthrough

100% Completion Walkthrough

Achieving 100% completion in Persona 5 Royal is a monumental task that demands meticulous planning, efficient time management, and a deep understanding of the game's intricate systems. This guide is designed to be your definitive roadmap, breaking down every month with actionable steps to ensure you max out all Social Stats, complete every Confidant relationship, conquer all Mementos requests, defeat all optional bosses, and collect every unique item. By adhering to this comprehensive walkthrough, you will be able to experience the entirety of Persona 5 Royal's content and unlock all associated achievements and trophies within a single, optimized playthrough.

The Pillars of 100% Completion

To successfully navigate towards 100% completion, focus on these core objectives:

• Maxing Social Stats: Increase Knowledge, Guts, Charm, Kindness, and Proficiency to their maximum levels (5 each). These are crucial for unlocking Confidant ranks, accessing certain areas, and improving combat effectiveness.
• Completing All Confidants: Achieve Rank 10 with every available Confidant, including the new Royal-exclusive confidants: Kasumi Yoshizawa and Takuto Maruki. This unlocks powerful Personas and valuable abilities.
• Clearing All Mementos Requests: Fulfill every request found in Mementos, which often involves defeating specific Shadows. These yield significant rewards and contribute to trophy completion.
• Defeating Optional Bosses: Conquer the superbosses, including the Reaper and the secret boss unlocked in the third semester.
• Collecting Key Items and Equipment: Obtain all unique accessories, weapons, and armor that offer significant gameplay advantages or are required for specific achievements.
• Visiting the Jazz Club and Neko Shogun: Regularly engage in activities that boost Social Stats and offer unique benefits.
• Completing the Thieves' Den: Unlock all entries in the Thieves' Den by meeting specific criteria, such as viewing all character interactions or defeating certain enemies.

Navigating the Calendar: Monthly Breakdowns

The following sections provide a detailed, day-by-day strategy for each month. These plans are optimized to balance dungeon crawling, confidant progression, stat-building, and Mementos requests. Pay close attention to the recommended actions for each day to avoid missing crucial opportunities.

April: The Foundation of Your Journey

April lays the groundwork for your entire playthrough. The initial days are heavily story-driven, but quickly open up opportunities for stat-building and early confidant interactions.

• Day 1-3 (Tutorial): Focus on the story. Learn the basic mechanics of combat, exploration, and daily life.
• Day 4: After school, head to the Shibuya Underground Mall and visit the Movie Theater to increase Charm.
• Day 5: Visit the Library in Shibuya to increase Knowledge.
• Day 6: After school, go to the Arcade in Shibuya to increase Guts and Proficiency.
• Day 7: Begin building your first Confidants. Prioritize Ryuji (Chariot) and Ann (Lovers) as they are story-locked and offer early combat benefits.
• Weekends: Use weekends for longer activities like visiting the Udon Shop in Shibuya for Kindness or working at the Convenience Store (Lawson) for Charm and money.
• First Palace (Kamoshida): The walkthrough will guide you through Kamoshida's Palace as soon as it becomes available. Ensure you defeat the boss before the deadline.
• Mementos: Early Mementos exploration will be limited. Focus on completing any available requests as they appear.
• Missable Opportunity: Ensure you complete Kamoshida's Palace before the deadline to avoid a game over.

May: Expanding Your Social Circle and Skills

May introduces more Confidants and opportunities for stat growth. The first Mementos area opens up more fully.

• Confidant Focus: Prioritize Morgana (Magician), Yusuke (Emperor), and Makoto (Priestess).
• Stat Building: Continue visiting the Library, Arcade, and Movie Theater. Consider working at the Flower Shop (Chihaya) for Kindness or the Bar (Shibuya) for Guts.
• Mementos: Begin tackling Mementos requests systematically. The first area, Path of Humility, should be cleared of all requests.
• Combat Strategy: Ensure your party is leveled appropriately for Mementos encounters. Exploit enemy weaknesses using Morgana's Wind skills and Ryuji's Electric skills.
• Item Acquisition: Purchase essential healing items and equipment from the Shibuya Underground Mall.
• New Confidants: Start building relationships with Sojiro (Hierophant) and Futaba (Hermit) once they become available.

June: The First Major Dungeon and Royal Content

June often marks the start of a major new Palace and the introduction of more significant Royal-exclusive content.

• Palace: The walkthrough will detail the strategy for the second major Palace (e.g., Madarame's Palace). Focus on efficient infiltration and boss strategy.
• Confidant Progression: Continue advancing your core confidants. Consider starting Haru (Empress) and Goro Akechi (Justice).
• Royal Exclusive: The Kichijoji area becomes accessible. Utilize the Darts mini-game to build Guts and strengthen bonds with Shinya Oda (Tower). The Billiards mini-game is crucial for building Proficiency and strengthening bonds with Hifumi Togo (Star).
• Mementos: Clear all available Mementos requests. New enemy types will appear, requiring updated strategies.
• Combat Tips: For bosses, identify their elemental weaknesses. Use Baton Pass effectively to chain attacks and conserve SP.
• Missable: Certain Mementos requests have deadlines tied to the progression of the main story. Do not delay in completing them.

July: Summer Break and Extended Opportunities

Summer break offers more free time for stat-building and confidant progression. This is a critical period for catching up on anything missed.

• Vacation Activities: Take advantage of free time to visit the beach (increases Charm) and engage in other summer-specific events.
• Confidant Focus: Prioritize confidants that require significant time investment, such as Takemi (Death) and Munehisa Iwai (Hanged Man).
• Mementos: Continue clearing Mementos requests. The difficulty will increase, so ensure your party is well-equipped and leveled.
• New Confidants: If not already started, begin building relationships with Tae Takemi (Death) and Munehisa Iwai (Hanged Man).
• Stat Maxing: This is an ideal time to focus on maxing out any remaining Social Stats through various activities.

August: The Third Palace and Mementos Depths

August often introduces the third major Palace and deeper sections of Mementos, requiring stronger teams and more advanced strategies.

• Palace Strategy: The walkthrough will provide detailed guidance for the third Palace. Pay attention to environmental puzzles and unique enemy mechanics.
• Mementos: The deeper levels of Mementos will present tougher challenges. Focus on exploiting enemy weaknesses and using high-level Personas.
• Confidant Milestones: Aim to reach Rank 9 or 10 with as many confidants as possible before the end of August.
• Optional Bosses: If the Reaper becomes accessible, the walkthrough will provide strategies for defeating this notoriously difficult optional boss.
• Item Farming: Use this time to farm for specific items or materials needed for crafting powerful equipment.

September: The Second Semester and New Challenges

September marks a significant shift in the story and introduces new confidants and challenges.

• New Confidants: Focus on building relationships with Kasumi Yoshizawa (Faith) and Takuto Maruki (Councillor). These are Royal-exclusive and crucial for the true ending.
• Palace: The walkthrough will cover the fourth major Palace.
• Mementos: Continue clearing Mementos requests. The difficulty will continue to escalate.
• Stat Building: Ensure all Social Stats are nearing their maximum.

October: The Fifth Palace and Mementos Completion

October is a crucial month for completing Mementos and advancing towards the end of the main story's Palaces.

• Palace: Detailed strategies for the fifth Palace will be provided.
• Mementos: This is the final push to clear all Mementos requests. The walkthrough will guide you through the last sections and any remaining requests.
• Confidant Completion: Prioritize finishing any remaining confidant ranks.
• Optional Bosses: If any optional bosses remain, this is the time to tackle them.

November: The Sixth Palace and Story Climax

November often features the penultimate Palace and brings the main narrative to its climax.

• Palace: The walkthrough will detail the strategy for the sixth Palace.
• Story Choices: Pay close attention to story choices, as some can affect confidant relationships or unlock specific endings.
• Final Preparations: Ensure all necessary items and equipment are acquired for the final dungeons.

December: The Third Semester and True Ending Path

December is pivotal for unlocking the third semester and the true ending of Persona 5 Royal.

• Third Semester Trigger: The walkthrough will clearly indicate the actions required to unlock the third semester, which involves reaching Rank 10 with Takuto Maruki and Kasumi Yoshizawa before specific story points.
• New Content: The third semester introduces a new Palace and significant story content.
• Final Boss Preparations: Ensure your party is at an optimal level and equipped with the best gear for the final boss encounters.

Key Item and Reward Tables

Throughout the walkthrough, you will acquire numerous items. Here are some examples of crucial items and their benefits:

Combat and Strategy Tips

• Exploit Weaknesses: Always aim to hit enemy weaknesses with the correct elemental attacks to trigger a "One More" turn and a Down state.
• Baton Pass: Master the Baton Pass system to chain attacks and deal massive damage. Higher Baton Pass ranks grant significant damage bonuses.
• All-Out Attacks: Utilize All-Out Attacks when all enemies are Down for significant damage and to conserve SP.
• Persona Fusion: Regularly fuse Personas to create stronger demons with better skills and resistances. Prioritize skills that cover your party's weaknesses.
• Item Usage: Don't hoard healing items. Use them liberally to keep your party healthy, especially during boss fights.
• Guard: When facing powerful attacks or uncertain of the outcome, guarding can save your party from devastating damage.
• Status Ailments: Learn which status ailments are effective against which enemies. Sleep, Shock, and Freeze can provide crucial openings.

Common Pitfalls and Missables

• Confidant Deadlines: Some confidants have specific time windows for progression. Missing these can lock you out of completing them in a single playthrough.
• Mementos Request Deadlines: Similar to confidants, Mementos requests often have implicit deadlines tied to story progression.
• Social Stat Requirements: Certain confidant ranks require specific Social Stat levels. Neglecting stat building can halt confidant progression.
• Palace Deadlines: Failing to clear a Palace before its deadline results in a game over.
• Royal-Exclusive Content: Missing the specific requirements for unlocking the third semester and the associated content will prevent 100% completion.
• Thieves' Den Entries: Many entries require specific actions, such as viewing all character interactions or defeating optional bosses. Keep track of these as you progress.

By meticulously following this guide, you will be well on your way to achieving a true 100% completion of Persona 5 Royal, experiencing every facet of its rich narrative and gameplay.