Getting Started with Persona 5 Royal
Welcome to the Persona 5 Royal guide! This guide is designed to be a comprehensive resource for both new and returning players, focusing on the significant changes and improvements in the Royal version. It offers a unique approach by detailing daily activities, allowing you to follow a 100% playthrough or plan your own schedule effectively.
Persona 5 Royal builds upon the original Persona 5, much like Persona 4 Golden enhanced Persona 4. This guide is written from scratch to fully account for all the new content and adjustments. You will find a detailed walkthrough that outlines:
- What actions are available on any given day.
- The specific actions taken by the guide's author on those days.
This dual approach serves several purposes:
- It empowers you to strategize and create your own daily schedule.
- It enables a step-by-step 100% playthrough if you choose to mirror the guide's actions.
- It provides insight into the reasoning behind certain choices, which can be helpful if you are uncertain about an action.
Mementos Requests Overview
Mementos Requests are optional side quests that offer EXP and items. While some are necessary for the Moon Confidant, most can be skipped if you are not interested in the rewards.
- The Bark and Bite of A Bully
- Available: May 9th
- Difficulty: D
- Research Required: No
- Location: Aiyatsubus 2nd Floor
- To start, you automatically receive details from Mishima. The target is also found outside Shujin Academy's School Gate at Aoyama-Itchome.
- Boss Fight: Jack Frost/Shadow Takanashi. This Jack Frost is not weak to Fire. It uses Evil Touch to inflict Fear and Lucky Punch for critical hits. Resist Physical attacks with Personas like Slime and carry Fear-curing items.
- One Who Bullies Bullies
- Available: 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.
- Boss Fight: Black Frost/Shadow Sakoda. Black Frost repels Fire, drains Ice, is immune to Nuclear, and repels Curse. Avoid these attack types. It has a powerful Physical attack and uses Mamudo.
- An Idol and a Unicorn
- Available: January 20th
- Difficulty: S
- Research Required: Yes
- Location: Da'at 13th Floor
- To start, go to Akihabara on a clear day and talk to the man speaking with an idol.
- Boss Fight: Unicorn. It repeatedly uses One-Shot Kill. Resist Gun damage. It is weak to Curse. After knocking it down, choose these responses: "What about your family?", "You don't talk to your kid?", "Maybe your kid thinks that".
- Fake-Man Show
- Available: January 26th
- Difficulty: S
- Research Required: Yes
- Location: Da'at 15th Floor
- To start, go to Kichijoji and ask around for information. Talk to the couple near the Information Booth, then speak to the men near the alleyway exit leading to Penguin Sniper. The men will only appear after speaking to the couple.
- Boss Fight: Macabre. It is weak to Bless but has Evade Bless. It summons Legions that use Rampage.
- The Bark and Bite of A Bully