Learn how to start and rank up the Priestess Confidant with Makoto Niijima in Persona 5. Discover the best dialogue choices and unlockable skills.
Hey there! So you're looking to boost your bond with Makoto Niijima, the Priestess Confidant, in Persona 5? Awesome choice! She's a total powerhouse, and her Confidant skills are super useful. Let's get you started.
First things first, you can't even start this journey until you've completely cleared the third Palace. On top of that, you'll need to have a Knowledge stat of at least Rank 3 (Scholarly). Once you've hit those requirements, you can find Makoto hanging out right outside the student council room on the third floor of your school. If school's not in session, you might catch her chilling outside the school gate.
Priestess Confidant Skills
As you rank up your bond with Makoto, you'll unlock some seriously cool abilities that make combat and negotiation a breeze. Here’s a rundown:
| Rank | Skill | Effect |
| 1 | Shadow Calculus | Lets you see skills and potential item drops when you analyze an enemy. Super handy for planning your attacks! |
| 2 | Baton Pass | After getting a '1 More,' you can pass your turn to another party member. Great for chaining attacks! |
| 3 | Brainiac Talk | Gives you a second chance if a Shadow negotiation fails. Sometimes you just need to try a different approach. |
| 4 | Follow Up | If your attack doesn't down an enemy, there's a chance another party member will jump in for a follow-up strike. More damage, less effort! |
| 5 | -- | -- |
| 6 | Harisen Recovery | Your party members have a chance to cure status ailments on their own. Saves you some precious turns! |
| 7 | Shadow Factorization | You'll be able to see exactly which resistances (Null, Repel, Drain) an enemy has just by highlighting them. No more guessing! |
| 8 | Endure | A lifesaver! Gives you a chance to survive an otherwise fatal blow with 1 HP left. |
| 9 | Protect | Another great defensive skill. You'll have a chance to automatically shield Joker from a fatal attack. |
| 10 | Second Awakening | Makoto's Persona evolves into Anat! This is a huge power boost for her. |
Rank Up Choices
Getting the most out of your time with Makoto means choosing the right dialogue options. Here are the key moments and what to say to maximize your bond points:
| Rank Event | Responses | Notes |
| 1 | -- | -- |
| 2 | You’re very well-informed; That was dangerous; Any | -- |
| 3 | You have the wrong idea; You can change | -- |
| 4 | That’s unlike you; Any; Why do you use it?; That’s an amazing goal | -- |
| 5 | He sounds suspicious; I got this | -- |
| 6 | Love comes in many forms; Any; Any | Requires Rank 5 Charm (Debonair) |
| 7 | Any; Any; Any; That’s a horrible story OR He was a noble man; Any; Any | -- |
| 8 | He says that to all his girls OR That’s how he ropes you in; Absolutely | -- |
| 9 | Any; Any; That was the right move; I’m a regular here OR It’s a popular meeting spot | Can become romantic or remain friends (see below) |
| 10 | -- | -- |
Romance or Friendship?
At Rank 9, you'll have a choice to make that determines whether your relationship with Makoto becomes romantic or stays as a friendship. Choose wisely based on your preference!
| Romance/Friendship | Choices |
| Romance | I’ll be your study partner AND I do |
| Friendship | You’ll find someone someday OR That’s not what I meant |
That's all there is to it! Focus on those dialogue choices, and you'll be maxing out your Priestess Confidant in no time.
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