Confidants are the heart of Persona 5's social simulation. Building relationships with various characters grants you powerful abilities and bonuses, both in and out of combat. Each Confidant represents a specific Arcana, and ranking them up strengthens Personas of that Arcana during fusion. To rank up, you typically need to spend time with them and choose appropriate dialogue options. Having a Persona of the matching Arcana in your inventory grants a 'bonus' to relationship points. Prioritize Confidants that offer useful abilities early, such as Kawakami (Temperance) for extra time slots or Chihaya (Fortune) for relationship boosts. Consult a guide for optimal dialogue choices to maximize efficiency.
