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Danganronpa 2 Gift Guide: Maximize Friendships & Unlock Skills

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In the thrilling and often deadly world of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, building relationships with your fellow classmates on Jabberwock Island is not only rewarding from a narrative perspective but also strategically advantageous. As Hajime Hinata, you can spend valuable Free Time getting to know your quirky and unique classmates. However, sometimes just your presence isn’t enough to deepen these bonds. This is where gift-giving comes into play. By offering the right presents, you can significantly accelerate your friendships, earn Hope Fragments, and ultimately unlock powerful skills to aid you in the intense class trials.

This guide serves as your comprehensive Danganronpa 2 gift guide, providing all the information you need to become a master gift-giver. We’ll cover where to find gifts, the difference between liked and loved gifts, why gift-giving is crucial, and a detailed breakdown of each character’s preferences to ensure you always give the perfect present.

Where to Get Gifts in Danganronpa 2

Acquiring gifts in Danganronpa 2 is straightforward, offering two primary methods. Both rely on Monocoins, the in-game currency, but provide distinct experiences in gift acquisition.

The MonoMono Yachine

The MonoMono Yachine is Danganronpa 2’s version of a gashapon machine, a classic capsule toy dispenser. Located conveniently on the first island’s Beach, this machine offers a randomized selection of gifts. For the cost of one Monocoin per try, you’ll receive a wrapped present.

While the randomness might seem daunting, the MonoMono Yachine is a reliable source of gifts. Inserting multiple Monocoins in a row slightly decreases the chance of getting duplicate items, but even receiving duplicates isn’t a major setback. Many characters share preferences for certain gift types, and receiving a repeated “liked” or “loved” gift simply means you have more to give! In most cases, using just one Monocoin at a time is an efficient way to acquire a variety of presents.

The Vending Machine

For a more direct purchasing experience, head to the Rocketpunch Market on the first island to find the Vending Machine. This machine offers a selection of snacks, drinks, and other inexpensive items for a few Monocoins each. Don’t underestimate these seemingly simple items! Many of your classmates will happily accept a refreshing ramune soda or a bag of sunflower seeds as a gift.

The Vending Machine also offers “scene unlock” items at a higher price of 50 Monocoins. However, if your primary goal is to deepen friendships and unlock skills, it’s generally not recommended to spend your Monocoins on these items. Stick to the cheaper snacks and drinks for effective and affordable gifts.

Where to Find Monocoins

Monocoins are essential for acquiring gifts, and thankfully, Danganronpa 2 provides ample opportunities to collect them. You receive a significant amount of Monocoins as a reward after each class trial, with the amount depending on your performance in the various trial minigames.

Beyond trials, Monocoins are hidden throughout the islands. To find them, embrace your inner detective and investigate everything! Interact with objects in the environment, and you’ll often be rewarded with hidden Monocoins. Thorough exploration is key to a healthy Monocoin stash.

Liked vs. Loved Gifts

Understanding the difference between “Liked” and “Loved” gifts is crucial for efficient gift-giving in Danganronpa 2. When you give a gift to a classmate during Free Time Events, their reaction and the increase in your relationship depend on the gift’s category.

For the initial stages of friendship, “Liked” gifts are perfectly sufficient. During your first few Free Time conversations with a character, giving “Liked” gifts will allow you to earn the first two or three Hope Fragments relatively quickly.

However, to maximize your bond and obtain all Hope Fragments, especially the crucial fifth one that unlocks character skills, “Loved” gifts become necessary. “Loved” gifts provide a significantly larger boost to your relationship compared to “Liked” gifts. Once you’ve reached a certain point in your friendship (indicated by the Hope Fragment progress), you’ll need to start giving “Loved” gifts to continue deepening the bond.

Other gift categories exist, such as “Neutral,” “Disliked,” and “Hated.” While these won’t negatively impact your relationship, they also won’t contribute to it. It’s best to avoid giving gifts that are not “Liked” or “Loved” to ensure you’re making the most of your Monocoins and Free Time. Focus on the “Liked” and “Loved” lists for each character to effectively build friendships.

Why Give Presents?

While Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is primarily a visual novel with a linear storyline, gift-giving and building relationships with classmates have significant gameplay benefits beyond enriching the narrative. The primary purpose of giving gifts is to earn Hope Fragments.

By spending Free Time with classmates and giving them gifts, you gradually fill their Hope Fragment meter. Collecting Hope Fragments unlocks skills that are incredibly useful during class trials. Each classmate offers a unique skill, and obtaining their fifth Hope Fragment unlocks their special skill.

These skills can provide advantages in various minigames within the class trials, making them easier and increasing your chances of success. Choosing which classmates to befriend and prioritize gift-giving to can be a strategic decision based on which skills you find most beneficial for your playstyle.

Here’s a table summarizing the skills unlocked by befriending each classmate in Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair:

Classmate Skill Effect
Akane Owari Peach Muscle Increases the fire rate of Truth Bullets in Nonstop Debates.
Byakuya Togami Sting Increases the number of Monocoins earned after class trials.
Chiaki Nanami Cheat Code The time limit in Nonstop Debates does not decrease.
Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu Silver Spoon Reduces damage taken from incorrect answers or misses in trials.
Gundham Tanaka Infinity Unlimited Flame Makes it easier to shoot down White Noise in Nonstop Debates.
Hiyoko Saionji Pivot Turn Erases irrelevant panels in the Closing Argument.
Ibuki Mioda Shred Guitar Increases acceleration speed during Logic Dive.
Kazuichi Soda Handiwork Allows reloading two bullets at once during Panic Talk Action.
Mahiru Koizumi Auto Focus Automatically targets weak spots during Nonstop Debate concentration.
Mikan Tsumiki Silent Massage Increases the Focus Gauge recharge rate.
Nagito Komaeda Trance Lower combos increase tempo during Panic Talk Action.
Nekomaru Nidai Power of Life & Death Makes pushing through opponent statements easier in Rebuttal Showdowns.
Peko Pekoyama Lightning Flash Counterattacks are more powerful during Rebuttal Showdowns.
Sonia Nevermind Envious Influence Increases the capacity of the Influence Gauge.
Teruteru Hanamura Tasting Limits arguments to three statements or fewer in Nonstop Debates & Rebuttals.
The Monomono Yachine
The vending machine in Danganronpa 2
Giving a gift in DR2
Player about to give Sonia Nevermind a gift
Akane Owari
Byakuya Togami
Chiaki Nanami
Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu
Gundham Tanaka
Hiyoko Saionji
Ibuki Mioda
Kazuichi Soda
Mahiru Koizumi
Mikan Tsumiku
Nagito Komaeda
Nekomaru Nidai
Peko Pekoyama
Sonia Nevermind
Teruteru Hanamura

Each Character’s Preferences: Danganronpa 2 Gift Guide

To maximize your gift-giving efficiency, understanding each character’s specific preferences is essential. Below is a detailed Danganronpa 2 gift guide outlining the “Loved” gifts for each classmate, along with a selection of “Liked” gifts to get you started. For a comprehensive list of all “Liked” gifts, links to each character’s wiki page on the Danganronpa Wiki are provided.

Akane Owari Gift Guide

The energetic and perpetually hungry Akane Owari is easy to please with food-related gifts. Almost any snack from the Vending Machine or MonoMono Yachine will be appreciated, but these are some of her favorites:

Loves:

    1. Prepackaged Orzotto
    1. Centuri Potpurri

Likes:

Byakuya Togami Gift Guide

Despite his initial aloofness, Byakuya Togami also appreciates snacks, although his tastes lean slightly towards the finer things in life (or items that fit his fabricated persona).

Loves:

    1. Chocolate Chip Jerky
    1. Sweet Bun Bag
    1. Cocoshimi
    1. Black Rabbit Picture Book

Likes:

Chiaki Nanami Gift Guide

The Ultimate Gamer, Chiaki Nanami, is one of the easiest classmates to please. Unsurprisingly, gifts related to video games and cool gadgets are sure to win her over.

Loves:

    1. Tips & Tips 2nd Edition
    1. Power Gauntlet
    1. Nitro Racer
    1. Century Potpourri
    1. Rose In Vitro
    1. Skullhead Mask

Likes:

Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu Gift Guide

The initially abrasive Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu is a bit more challenging to befriend, becoming available only after Chapter 3 and having a shorter list of “Loved” gifts. He appreciates quirky and unique collectibles rather than food.

Loves:

    1. Antique Doll
    1. Stardust

Likes:

Gundham Tanaka Gift Guide

The eccentric Gundham Tanaka’s gift preferences perfectly match his personality. Gifts related to the occult, strange phenomena, and animals (especially snacks for his Dark Devas of Destruction) are highly appreciated.

Loves:

    1. Sunflower Seeds
    1. Earring of Crushed Evil
    1. Small Degenerated Reactor
    1. Angel’s Fruit

Likes:

Hiyoko Saionji Gift Guide

Despite her unpleasant demeanor, Hiyoko Saionji appreciates dainty and feminine gifts. Her preferences are more aligned with her outward appearance, favoring childish and girly items.

Loves:

    1. Cloth Wrap Backpack
    1. Biggest Fantom
    1. Paper “10th Act Verse”
    1. Century Potpourri
    1. Rose In Vitro

Likes:

Ibuki Mioda Gift Guide

The energetic and music-loving Ibuki Mioda is another easy character to please. Her list of “Loved” gifts is extensive, and her “Liked” list is even larger, encompassing music-themed items, snacks, and fun toys.

Loves:

    1. 2.5D Headphones
    1. American Clacker
    1. Desperation
    1. Two-Sided Ukulele
    1. Absolute Tuning Fork
    1. Lust Setsugekka

Likes:

Kazuichi Soda Gift Guide

Danganronpa 2’s resident mechanic, Kazuichi Soda, is thrilled to receive gadgets and gizmos as gifts. Some of his preferred items even have descriptions hinting at helping those unlucky in love, reflecting his infatuation with Sonia.

Loves:

    1. Radiosonde
    1. Lilienthal’s Wings
    1. Small Degenerated Reactor
    1. Old Timey Radio
    1. Broken Warhead

Likes:

Mahiru Koizumi Gift Guide

While not many gifts directly relate to Mahiru Koizumi’s photography talent, her preferences reflect her organized nature, sense of propriety, and caring personality. She also appreciates pretty trinkets, similar to other female students.

Loves:

    1. Silver Ring
    1. Kirlian Photography
    1. Japanese Tea Cup
    1. Century Potpourri
    1. Rose In Vitro
    1. Compact Costume

Likes:

Mikan Tsumiki Gift Guide

Many of Mikan Tsumiki’s preferred gifts relate to her talent as a nurse, but her list still offers a good variety. She tends to favor practical and aesthetically pleasing items over simple snacks and drinks.

Loves:

    1. Queen’s Straitjacket
    1. Mr. Stapler
    1. Bandage Wrap

Likes:

Nagito Komaeda Gift Guide

The enigmatic Nagito Komaeda’s gift preferences are as complex and layered as his personality. His “Loved” gifts and even “Liked” gifts often carry double meanings, ranging from hopeful to strangely ominous. He also has the smallest number of “Liked” gifts.

Loves:

    1. Hope’s Peak Ring
    1. Memory Notebook
    1. Mukuro’s Knife

Likes:

Nekomaru Nidai Gift Guide

The intensely enthusiastic Nekomaru Nidai has surprisingly varied gift preferences. While some are naturally sports-related, others seem quite unexpected, indicating a broader range of interests than just team leadership and training.

Loves:

    1. Coconut
    1. Fresh Bindings
    1. Ogami Clan Codex
    1. Sand God’s Storm Horn

Likes:

Peko Pekoyama Gift Guide

The serious and disciplined Peko Pekoyama takes time to warm up to, but offering the right gifts can help Hajime break through her stoic exterior. While she appreciates gifts related to swordsmanship and martial arts, she also has a hidden feminine side reflected in some of her “Loved” gifts.

Loves:

    1. Apron Dress
    1. Antique Doll
    1. Gold Coated Sheath
    1. Century Potpourri
    1. Secret Wind Sword Book

Likes:

Sonia Nevermind Gift Guide

As a princess, Sonia Nevermind’s preferred gifts reflect her refined status. However, she also has a fascination with darker subjects, so gifts catering to her interests in the occult or historical battles are also excellent choices.

Loves:

    1. Gugelhupf Cake
    1. Brightly Colored Jeans
    1. Another Battle
    1. Century Potpourri

Likes:

Teruteru Hanamura Gift Guide

Teruteru Hanamura, Danganronpa 2’s chef with a… unique personality, is defined by both his culinary passion and his lecherous nature. Unsurprisingly, many of his “Loved” gifts have suggestive connotations, but some also highlight his skills as a chef.

Loves:

    1. Passionate Glasses
    1. Kiss Note
    1. Kokeshi Dynamo

Likes:

By utilizing this Danganronpa 2 gift guide, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate the Free Time Events, strengthen your bonds with your classmates, and unlock all the valuable skills Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair has to offer. Happy gift-giving and surviving!

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