August
August is a crucial month for building relationships and tackling Mementos requests. With summer vacation in full swing, you'll have more free time to dedicate to your Confidants and social stats. prioritize wisely!
August 1st - 10th: Summer Activities & Confidant Focus
- August 1st: The day begins with a story event. Afterward, you'll have free time. Consider visiting the Bathhouse for a boost to your Charm, or studying at the Diner for Knowledge and a small social stat boost.
- August 2nd: A mandatory story event will occur.
- August 3rd: Free day. This is an excellent opportunity to progress a Confidant. Look for available Confidants on your map (indicated by a blue card icon). Prioritize those you want to max out or those with useful abilities.
- August 4th: Another free day. If you haven't yet, consider starting or progressing the Star Confidant (Hifumi Togo) in Kanda. Her abilities are incredibly useful for battle.
- August 5th: Story event.
- August 6th: Free day. Don't forget about the Fortune Confidant (Chihaya Mifune) in Shinjuku. Her readings can significantly speed up Confidant progression.
- August 7th: Story event.
- August 8th: Free day. If you're low on money, consider a part-time job at the Flower Shop or Convenience Store for some quick yen and a social stat boost.
- August 9th: Story event.
- August 10th: Free day. The Temperance Confidant (Sadayo Kawakami) is invaluable for saving time. If you haven't maxed her out, prioritize her calls.
August 11th - 20th: Mementos & Social Stats
- August 11th: Story event.
- August 12th: Free day. This is a prime time to tackle any outstanding Mementos requests. Remember to gather multiple requests before entering to maximize efficiency. Bring a Persona with the Treasure Hunter ability (e.g., Regent) to increase item drops.
- August 13th: Free day. If you're struggling with a particular social stat, now's the time to grind it. The Big Bang Burger Challenge (Courage, Guts, Proficiency) or the Crossword Puzzle (Knowledge) are good options.
- August 14th: Story event.
- August 15th: Free day. Consider fishing at the Ichigaya Fishing Pond for some Guts and items, or crafting infiltration tools at your desk for Proficiency.
- August 16th: Story event.
- August 17th: Free day. Check the TV Shopping Channel for useful items and equipment.
- August 18th: Free day. check the Maid Cafe in Akihabara for a Charm boost.
- August 19th: Story event.
- August 20th: Free day. If you have any unfinished Confidant events, prioritize them. Remember to have a Persona of the matching Arcana for bonus affinity points.
August 21st - 31st: Final Summer Preparations
- August 21st: Story event.
- August 22nd: Free day. The Movies can offer significant social stat boosts depending on the film. Check the cinema schedule.
- August 23rd: Free day. If you're running low on money, consider selling some of the items you've found in Mementos at the Airsoft Shop.
- August 24th: Story event.
- August 25th: Free day. The Gym in Shibuya can increase your HP and SP, which is always beneficial for future Palaces and Mementos runs.
- August 26th: Story event.
- August 27th: Free day. Make sure your Personas are well-fused and have strong abilities. Visit the Velvet Room if needed.
- August 28th: Free day. Consider reading a book from the School Library or Shibuya Bookstore to boost a social stat.
- August 29th: Story event.
- August 30th: Free day. This is your last chance to tie up any loose ends before the school year resumes. Max out any Confidants you're close to, or get those social stats to the next rank.
- August 31st: Story event. The summer vacation officially ends.
Key August Reminders:
- Confidant Prioritization: Focus on Confidants with useful abilities (e.g., Hifumi, Kawakami, Chihaya) or those you want to max out.
- Mementos Efficiency: Group multiple requests together for a single Mementos run.
- Social Stat Grinding: Utilize the various activities available (Bathhouse, Diner, Big Bang Burger, Gym, Books, Movies) to boost your social stats.
- Item Management: Regularly check your inventory and sell unneeded items. Craft infiltration tools when you have free time.
- TV Shopping: check the TV for special deals on useful items.
While Persona 5 emphasizes time management during August, Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth focuses on dungeon crawling and crossover interactions between the Phantom Thieves and S.E.E.S.