With the debut of Persona 3, Atlus managed to rework many of the ways progression is made in their demon summoning JRPG. Outside of battle stats and equipment, relationships and character attributes such as guts and charisma came into play. In conjunction with these new features, a new daily schedule filled with deadlines and events was added, giving players more to focus on outside of dungeon crawling. Persona 4 expanded slightly on all of these mechanics while adding new elements such as a weather system. Almost all of the previously used systems and more are present in Atlus’ newest and largest title to date, Persona 5.
Persona is a series where time plays a key role in story progression, and Persona 5 is no different. To maximize a play through of the game, every day needs to be pushed to its fullest. With so many characters you can get to know, and some giving major bonuses as you level up, it is hard to know where to start. That is why we have built a handy guide that should help you progress through the game and make the most of your relationships.
While some Confidant will progress automatically, and others will be locked off until later in the story, many can be powered though early on. This guide will help you select the best responses to dialogue and pick the right gifts to give you that edge on your way through Persona 5. When you see the possibility of achieving a +3 on a dialogue option, ensure you do it. It will help the relationship evolve faster, and will give a bonus that can be invaluable on your mission of justice.
For other Confidants, please see all the guides on offer:
- Mishima, Yoshida, Oda and Munehisa
- Futaba, Makoto, Ann, Ryuji, Haru, and Yusuke
- Togo, Ohya, Takemi, and Mifune
Please note, while we try to avoid major spoilers, due to the nature of the guide, there are minor spoilers, so please keep this in mind when utilizing the guide.
Sae Niijima Confidant Relationship Guide – Le Judgement (Judgement)
Sae Nijima works at the public prosecutor listens to your story as you recount the events of your life as a phantom thief.
Rank 1:
- Automatically on 7/9
Rank 2:
- Unlocks automatically on 7/24.
Rank 3:
- Automatically on 8/22.
Rank 4:
- Unlocks as part of the story on 9/23.
Rank 5:
- Automatically on 10/12.
Rank 6:
- Unlocks on 10/28.
Rank 7, 8, 9 & 10
- Automatically on 11/20.
- Unlock: True Judgement.
Igor Confidant Relationship Guide – Le Mat (Fool)
Igor helps to strengthen your persona abilities, aiding your growth as you progress through the main storyline.
Rank 1:
- Automatically on 4/12.
- Unlock: Wild Talk ability (allows you to negotiation with Shadows in Hold Ups)
- Unlock: Arcana Burst (Grants Bonus EXP in this Arcana based on confidence rank)
Rank 2:
- Automatically after you infiltrate the first palace
- Unlock: Third Eye ability (letting you use the sense skill with L1)
Rank 3:
- Automatically on 5/5.
- Unlock: Power Stock ability (Increases your Persona slots to 10)
Rank 4:
- Available after the second palace
Rank 5:
- Automatically on 6/11.
- Unlock: Super Stock ability (Increases your Persona slots to 10)
Rank 6:
- After the fourth palace.
- Unlock: High Arcana Burst ability (Grants EXP based on confidence rank)
Rank 7:
- Automatically on 8/22.
Rank 8:
- Automatically on 8/31.
- Unlock: Ultra Stock ability (Increases your Persona slots to 12)
Rank 9:
- Automatically on 10/11.
Rank 10:
- Automatically on 12/24.
- Unlock: the Max Arcana Burst (raises bonus EXP for Fool Persona fusion)
Morgana Confidant Relationship Guide – Le Bateleur – I (Magician)
Morgana is your companion, supporting you as you lead the phantom thieves while working towards regaining his human form.
Rank 1:
- Automatically on 4/15.
- Unlock: Infiltration Tools ability (unlocks being able to make tools in your room when you have free time)
Rank 2:
- Automatically after you steal your first treasure.
- Unlock: Baton Pass (Lets you pass the turn to Morgana after an attack that grants you a 1 more)
Rank 3:
- Automatically after you raid your second palace.
- Unlock: Follow Up (Morgana has a chance to perform a follow-up attack after Joker)
Rank 4:
- Automatically on 6/20
- Unlock: Kitty Talk (Morgana has a chance to jump in with a failed negotiation)
Rank 5:
- Automatically after the third palace.
- Unlock: Pickpocket (Gives the ability to obtain items after a meele attack)
Rank 6:
- Automatically on 7/25.
- Unlock: Ace Tools (Lets you craft all types of infiltration tools)
Rank 7:
- Automatically on 8/29.
- Unlock: Harisen Recovery (Gives Morgana the chance of stepping in during combat to heal status effects)
Rank 8:
- Automatically on 9/17.
- Unlock: Endure (Allows Morgana to survive an attack that would normally be fatal)
Rank 9:
- After the fifth palace.
- Unlock: Protect (Gives Morgana the ability to step in and absorb an attack aimed at Joker that would have been fatal)
Rank 10:
- Automatically on 12/23.
- Unlock: Second Awakening (Evolves Morgana’s Persona to the final form)
Sojiro Sakura Confidant Cooperation Relationship Guide – Le Pape – V (Hierophant)
Sojiro Sakura owns the cafe where you live and allows you to create your own healing items to take into battle.
Can Be Found At: LeBlanc Café in the evening
Rank 1:
As you progress through the story, you eventually gain the ability to befriend Sojiro
Rank 2:
- Conversation choices of note:
- Choice 1: “Making coffee.” +2
- Choice 2: “That guy seemed suspicious.” +2
- Choice 3: “I want the ladies to love me.” +2
- Unlock: Coffee Basics (The ability to brew basic coffee that will restore SP in battle)
- Bonus: Kindness +3.
Rank 3: - Will need to make coffee with Sojiro to gain access to this rank.
- Conversation choices of note:
- Choice 1: “Medium-fine.” +2
- Choice 3: “Is it trouble?” +2
Rank 4:
- Conversation choices of note:
- Choice 1: “Tell me more.” +3
- Choice 2: “Call Sojiro’s phone.” +3
- Unlock: Leblanc Curry Ability (lets you make your own curry in the Leblanc kitchen)
- Bonus: Kindness +3
Rank 5:
- Available only after 8/22.
- Conversation choices of note:
- Choice 1: “I think I’m addicted!” +3 / “It wasn’t bad.” +2
- Choice 2: “She wasn’t normal, huh?” +3 / “She was like Futaba?” +2
- Choice 3: “It really paid off in the end.” +2
- Bonus: Kindness +3
Rank 6:
- Conversation choices of note:
- Choice 1: “To each his own.” +2
- Choice 2: “Shut your mouth.” +3 / “You’re wrong.” +2
- Choice 3: “Saving Futaba was no mistake.” +2
- Unlock: Coffee Mastery (Allows you to make power powerful coffee to restore SP)
- Bonus: Kindness +3
Rank 7:
- Requires kindness rank 5 (angelic).
- Conversation choices of note:
- Choice 1: “You might be right.” +2
- Bonus: Kindness +3
Rank 8:
- Conversation choices of note:
- Choice 1: “Something with curry.” +3 / “You want my suggestion?” +2
- Choice 2: “I was just protecting Futaba.” +2
- Unlock: the Mementos Mission Request: “The Money-Grubbing Uncle”
- * Futaba and Sojiro Cooperations locked until this is complete. Will give access to Rank 9 once complete
Rank 9:
- Conversation choices of note:
- Choice 1: “It’s great.” +3 / “It’s a bit of a nag.” +2
- Choice 2: “You have a great daughter.” +3 / “Congrats.” +3
- Unlock: Curry Tips (Increases the quality of the Curry you can make)
Rank 10:
- Conversation choices of note: irrelevant as all choices will give the same outcome
- Unlock: Kanda Church location.
- Unlock: Curry Mastery (Allows you to make Master Curry that will refill the full parties SP)
