May Guide Persona 5 Royal offers a comprehensive walkthrough designed to help you achieve the true ending, max out confidant ranks, and boost your social stats while playing Persona 5 Royal. This guide from CONDUCT.EDU.VN optimizes your gameplay, ensuring efficiency and combat effectiveness.
1. Persona 5 Royal May: Month Overview
May in Persona 5 Royal marks a shift where the game provides less direct guidance, empowering you to take more control of your adventure. While April focuses on foundational aspects, May emphasizes the strategic management of your time and resources. Successfully navigating the Madarame Palace is a key focus this month. Keep an eye on CONDUCT.EDU.VN for related information on persona builds and confidant strategies.
2. Key Confidants and Limited-Time Events
Maintaining a strict schedule is vital for the Chariot and Temperance confidants. The Chariot confidant’s Rank 7 event is available only on specific nights, meaning delays can push your progress back by up to two weeks. Temperance, while not date-restricted, should be maxed out quickly to unlock night confidant events. This also requires achieving Guts Rank 3. Always check CONDUCT.EDU.VN for timely updates on event schedules and persona requirements.
3. Important Notes Before Starting
This walkthrough enhances an existing guide to maximize efficiency and combat potential. Remember:
- Matching Personas: Always bring a Persona of the corresponding Arcana when spending time with Confidants (excluding Rank 1, Rank 10, Sun, and Moon).
- Normal Difficulty: This guide is tailored for normal difficulty settings.
- Thieves Den Achievements: While 100% completion isn’t achievable on the first run, the guide helps you unlock as many achievements as possible.
- Platonic Route: The guide assumes a platonic approach to all romanceable characters, allowing for flexibility.
- Social Stat Points: Be aware that the number of music notes for social stat increases does not directly correlate to the number of points earned. One note equals two points, two notes equal three or four points, and three notes equal five to ten points.
4. Daily Activity Guide: Detailed Schedule
4.1. May 1st: Sunday
- (Optional) Check the TV in Leblanc for the Home Shopping Channel. The Muscle Workout Set (¥4,980) is recommended.
- Daytime:
- Buy Vitality Aojiru (¥5,000) from the Underground Walkway in Shibuya (Proficiency +2).
- Purchase Bio Nutrients (¥1,200) from the Underground Mall in Shibuya.
- Visit the clinic and talk to Takemi with a Death arcana Persona (Guts Rank 2 needed).
- Choose “I have a bad heart.”
- Choose “I agree.”
- Death Confidant: Rank 2 and (Guts +2)
- On the Phone: Choose “I’m totally fine.”
- Evening:
- Visit the bathhouse in Yongen-Jaya. (Charm +5)
4.2. May 2nd: Monday
- Daytime:
- Automatic
- “Castle of Lust: Seized” trophy unlocked.
- Evening:
- Solve the crossword puzzle on the first-floor table in Leblanc. The answer is “Golden.” (Knowledge +2)
- Study at Leblanc in the middle booth. (Knowledge +3 > Knowledge Rank 2)
4.3. May 3rd: Tuesday
- Daytime:
- Automatic
- Evening:
- Watch the “Wraith” DVD in your room. (Kindness +3)
4.4. May 4th: Wednesday
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Daytime:
- Automatic
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Evening:
- Craft infiltration tools. (Proficiency +3)
(Note: Since there are four locked chests in Madarame’s palace and a randomly generated number in Mementos, you can save before crafting and reload for an extra proficiency point and lockpick if you’d like.)
4.5. May 5th: Thursday
- Daytime:
- Automatic
- “Phantom Thieves: Assemble!” trophy unlocked.
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- Evening:
- Check your bedroom plant and use Bio Nutrients. (Kindness +3)
- IMPORTANT: Save your game.
- Watch the “Wraith” DVD in your room. (Kindness +3)
- Fool Confidant: Rank 3 (Automatic)
4.6. May 6th: Friday
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Automatic class event. (Knowledge +2)
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Dodge the chalk thrown at you (33% chance). Reload if you fail to dodge. (Charm +3)
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Moon Confidant: Rank 1 (Automatic)
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Daytime:
- Buy every book available (four in total) from the Shibuya bookstore.
- Return “Wraith” to the DVD rental shop in Shibuya Central Street and rent “Bubbly Hills, 90210.”
- Hang out with Ann with a Lovers arcana Persona (Kindness Rank 2 needed).
- Choose “She’s so strong.”
- Choose “You might be right.”
- Choose “I couldn’t just ignore you.”
- Choose “Let’s find it together.”
- Lovers Confidant: Rank 2
- On the Phone: Choose “Leave it to me.”
- Lovers 2 (requires Kindness rank 2):
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Evening:
- Apply for the Ore no Beko Beef Bowl Shop part-time job at the Underground Walkway in Shibuya.
- Talk to the man (Street Orator) giving a speech in Station Square.
- Choose “I am interested.”
- Work at Ore no Beko Beef Bowl Shop on Central Street. (Proficiency +3)
(Note: Evening activities outside Yongen-Jaya are now unlocked.)
4.7. May 7th: Saturday
- Class answer: “Fatal woman.” (Knowledge +2)
- Daytime:
- Automatic Mementos tutorial.
- “One Step at a Time” trophy unlocked.
- Evening:
- Study at Leblanc in the middle booth. (Knowledge +3)
4.8. May 8th: Sunday
- Daytime:
- Automatic
- Moon Confidant: Rank 2 (Automatic).
- Evening:
- (Optional) Interact with the TV in Leblanc for the Home Shopping Channel. The Bio Nutrient Set (¥2,680) is recommended.
- Buy Nasty Aojiru (¥5,000) from the drink stand in the Underground Walkway in Shibuya. (Guts +2)
- Work at Ore no Beko Beef Bowl Shop on Central Street. Memorize all orders to get the higher stat increase. (Proficiency +5)
4.9. May 9th: Monday
- Automatic — Receive Mementos mission from Mishima.
- Daytime:
- Visit the clinic and talk to Takemi with a Death arcana Persona.
- Choose any option.
- Choose any option.
- Choose “I don’t mind.”
- Death Confidant: Rank 3 and (Guts +2)
- On the Phone: Choose “Of course not.”
- Evening:
- Accept Ann’s invitation for a study hangout via your IMs. (Knowledge +5)
4.10. May 10th: Tuesday
- Class answer: “The Heian period.” (Knowledge +2)
- Daytime:
- (Optional): Buy materials for infiltration tools if needed.
- Hang out/Train with Ann with a Lovers arcana Persona (you can accept via your IMs). (This unlocks Inokashira Park.)
- Choose any option.
- Choose any option.
- Choose any option.
- Choose any option.
- Choose “Can we stop yet?”
- Choose any option.
- Choose any option.
- Choose “Has that happened to you?”
- Choose “That freedom sounds nice.”
- Lovers Confidant: Rank 3
- “Tokyo Tourist” trophy unlocked.
- On the Phone: Choose “Could be.”
- Evening:
- Solve the crossword puzzle on the first-floor table in Leblanc. The answer is “Malaise.” (Knowledge +2)
- Accept Ryuji’s invitation for a study hangout via your IMs. (Knowledge +5)
4.11. May 11th: Wednesday
- Exam answer: “Minamoto no Yoshitsune.”
- Exam answer: “Minamoto no Yoritomo.” then “Yoritomo won.”, followed by “The weak.”
4.12. May 12th: Thursday
- Exam answer: “Cognition.”
- Exam answer: “Both.”
4.13. May 13th: Friday
- Exam answer: “The Devil’s Dictionary.”
- Exam answer: “Femme Fatale.”
- Councillor Confidant: Rank 1 & 2 (Automatic)
4.14. May 14th: Saturday
- Daytime:
- Automatic
- Evening:
- Watch the “Bubbly Hills, 90210” DVD in your room. (Charm +3)
4.15. May 15th: Sunday
- (Optional) Interact with the TV in Leblanc for the Home Shopping Channel.
- Daytime:
- Automatic
- Evening:
- Study at Leblanc in the middle booth. (Knowledge +3)
4.16. May 16th: Monday
- Class answer: “The Placebo effect” (Knowledge +2)
- Daytime:
- Automatic Madarame Palace infiltration.
- Evening:
- Unavailable
4.17. May 17th: Tuesday
- Daytime:
- Automatic
- Evening:
- Craft infiltration tools. (Proficiency +3)
4.18. May 18th: Wednesday
- Daytime:
- Visit the Velvet Room on Central Street and speak to the twins, Justine and Caroline. (This is the start of a series of requests where they ask to see a certain persona to increase the Strength Confidant. The first one they ask for is a Jack Frost with Mabufu. We will cover this later.)
- Visit the clinic and talk to Takemi with a Death arcana Persona.
- Choose “Dr. Takemi will help.”
- Choose “You seem happy.”
- Death Confidant: Rank 2 and (Guts +2)
- On the Phone: Choose “I’ll reflect on my mistakes.”
- Evening:
- Listen in on the customers in Leblanc to make them leave, then complete the crossword on the first-floor table in Leblanc. The answer is “Gallery.” (Knowledge +2)
- Talk to Yoshida in Station Square. (This is a prerequisite for unlocking the Sun confidant.)
4.19. May 19th: Thursday
- Class answer: “Hokusai Katsushika” (Knowledge +2)
- Daytime:
- Study at the Diner on Central Street and order the Surprise Sando. (Guts +2 and Knowledge +3)
- Evening:
- Check the TV in Leblanc and choose “Using noise to cause distress.” (Knowledge +2)
- Visit the Bathhouse in Yongen-Jaya. (Charm +3 and Guts +2)
- “Getting the Vapors” trophy unlocked.
4.20. May 20th: Friday
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Exam results (Charm +3)
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Daytime:
- (Optional) Buy medicine and equipment as needed.
- Buy Bio Nutrients (¥1,200) from the Underground Mall at Shibuya.
- Infiltrate Madarame’s Palace until the roadblock at the Central Garden.
- On Museum 1F, there is a chest in the northernmost room on the map. This contains an Atom Ring — equip it and save in the Safe Room to the right of it.
- After freeing the team from the lasers, ensure your Atom Ring is equipped and make sure you have a free space in your Persona roster before examining the golden vase again for your first encounter with a Treasure Demon. This is Regent, and it is weak to Nuclear attacks (hence the Atom Ring). Hit its weakness and negotiate with it to obtain it as a Persona.
- “The Purpose of a Thief” trophy unlocked.*
*Note: There is a bug where if you do not have a free space in your roster and have to overwrite another Persona to obtain Regent, then the trophy will not unlock.
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Evening:
- Study at Leblanc in the middle booth. (Knowledge +3)
4.21. May 21st: Saturday
- Read “The Alluring Dancer” on the train. (Charm +5)
- Class answer: “1:1.414.” (Knowledge +2)
- Daytime:
- Automatic Madarame’s Palace infiltration.
- Evening:
- Check your bedroom plant and use Bio Nutrients. (Kindness +3)
- Watch the “Bubbly Hills, 90210” DVD in your room. (Charm +3)
4.22. May 22nd: Sunday
- (Optional) Interact with the TV in Leblanc for the Home Shopping Channel.
- Daytime:
- Purchase Onsen Aojiru (¥5,000) from the drink stand in the Underground Walkway in Shibuya. (Kindness +2)
- Hang out with Ryuji (He’s in the Arcade on Central Street) with a Chariot arcana Persona. (This unlocks Ogikubo.)
- Choose “Are you worried about him?”
- Choose “But you’re doing great.”
- Chariot Confidant: Rank 4
- Evening:
- Visit the Bathhouse in Yongen-Jaya. (Charm +5)
4.23. May 23rd: Monday
- Class answer: “Together.” then “Senses.” followed by “Senses coming together.” (Knowledge +2)
- Daytime:
- (Optional) Buy SP recovery items from the vending machines near the Bathhouse, medicine, or equipment.
- (Optional): Buy materials for infiltration tools if needed.
- Secure infiltration route at Madarame’s Palace.
- Before leaving Madarame’s Palace, you will be summoned to the Velvet Room, where the Electric Chair option will be unlocked.
- “Grand Experiment” trophy can be unlocked now by using this new “Itemize Persona” option. Save before the execution and reload afterward if you don’t want to lose any Personas.
- Make sure you get a Jack Frost from Madarame’s Palace before you leave for the Twin’s Request. (It needs to be level 12 to learn Mabufu; grind out some exp if needed.)
- Strength Confidant: Rank 1 (This will unlock Group Guillotine executions.)
- The Twins will give you their next request of an Ame-no-Uzume with Frei.
4.24. May 24th: Tuesday
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Read “Buchiko’s Story” on the train.
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Daytime:
- Buy SP recovery items from the vending machines near the Bathhouse, medicine, or equipment in preparation for the boss fight.
- Return “The Alluring Dancer” to the school library and borrow “The Gallant Rogue.”
- Go to the Hideout and send the calling card.
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Evening:
- Study at Leblanc in the middle booth. (Knowledge +3)
(Note: Make sure Joker’s Personas can cover the elemental gap of whichever party member you’re not using, as the boss battle will require the use of all four basic elemental attacks: Fire, Ice, Electricity, and Wind.)
4.25. May 25th: Wednesday
- Daytime:
- Automatic infiltration of Madarame’s Palace.
- (Optional) Find all three Will Seeds if you haven’t already.
- Defeat Madarame.
- Magician Confidant: Rank 3 (Automatic)
- Evening:
- Craft infiltration tools. (Proficiency +3 > Proficiency Rank 3)
- Fool Confidant: Rank 4 (Automatic)
4.26. May 26th: Thursday
- Class answer: “Arthur Conan Doyle.” (Knowledge +2 > Knowledge Rank 3)
- Daytime:
- Receive Mementos mission. (Automatic)
- Travel to Yongen-Jaya. Talk to the mother and child in the alleyway near Sojiro’s house, then the old man listening to the radio by the bathhouse near the end of the alley to receive the target’s name.
- Hang out/train with Ryuji (you can access this via your IM) with a Chariot arcana Persona. (This unlocks Shibuya Sports Gym.)
- Choose “Protein powder?”
- Choose “You seem conflicted.”
- Choose “So he’s an asshole?”
- Chariot Confidant: Rank 5
- On the Phone: Choose “Don’t worry. I gotcha.”
- Evening:
- Check the TV in Leblanc and choose “”Queen” of Evidence”. (Knowledge +2)
- Solve the crossword puzzle on the first-floor table in Leblanc. The answer is “Pollenosis.” (Knowledge +2)
- Talk to Yoshida in Station Square.
- Sun Confidant: Rank 1
4.27. May 27th: Friday
- Daytime:
- Visit the clinic and talk to Takemi with a Death arcana Persona.
- Choose any option.
- Choose any option.
- Choose “That’s good.”
- Death Confidant: Rank 5 (Guts +2)
- On the Phone: Choose: “About Miwa-chan?”
- Evening:
- Automatic Maid event with Mishima and Ryuji
4.28. May 28th: Saturday
- Daytime:
- Talk to Kawakami on the second floor in front of the faculty office (This is important as a prerequisite for unlocking the Temperance confidant.)
- Hang out with Ann with a Lovers arcana Persona (you can accept this via your IMs).
- Choose “I know what you mean.”
- Choose “That’s hilarious.”
- Choose “Tell me.”
- Choose “Good idea.”
- Choose “Good luck with that.”
- Lovers Confidant: Rank 4
- On the Phone: Choose: “I train every day.”
- Evening:
- Go to Big Bang Burger in Shibuya and attempt the Big Bang Challenge. (Knowledge +2, Charm +2, Proficiency +2, and Guts +2 > Guts Rank 3)
- Choose “Commit” via IM.
4.29. May 29th: Sunday
- (Optional) Interact with the TV in Leblanc for the Home Shopping Channel. The Folding Screen Set (¥4,980) is recommended.
- Make sure you have a Lovers and Chariot persona equipped.
- Daytime:
- Harajuku date with Ryuji, Mishima, and Ann. (This unlocks Harajuku.)
- Choose “He is suspicious.”
- Choose “I’m getting culture shock.”
- Evening:
- Purchase Seafood Aojiru (¥5,000) from the drink stand in the Underground Walkway in Shibuya. (Knowledge +2)
- Agree to watch “The Cake Knight Rises” in Shibuya with Ryuji via IM. (Kindness +5)
4.30. May 30th: Monday
- Daytime:
- Automatic
- Faith Confidant: Rank 1 (Automatic)
- Evening:
- Call Kawakami on the payphone in Leblanc (Requires Guts Rank 3).
- Temperance Confidant: Rank 1
4.31. May 31st: Tuesday
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Class answer: “John Silver” (Knowledge +2)
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Daytime:
- Buy any equipment and medicine as needed.
- Enter Mementos and clear all requests (If Cats Disappeared from the City and THe Bark and Bite of a Bully).
- “Talent Thief” trophy is unlocked by speaking to Jose, who will turn your Will Seed accessories into better versions.
- “Jose’s Favorite Customer” trophy can be unlocked by purchasing something with flowers from Jose.
- “The Phantom Philatelist” trophy can be unlocked by purchasing something with stamps from Jose.
- There is a chance of unlocking the “The Deviated Cognition” trophy, which is earned by encountering a deviation in Mementos. This is a strange floor that is all dark and has Treasure Demons as the enemies. Mona will speak to you about it when you arrive on one for the first time.
- (Optional): Next month, you will need Personas for the Councillor, Temperance, and Faith confidants.
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(Note: We recommend grinding until you’ve gathered all the stamps in the area and invested them in increasing the monetary gains of Mementos, as there are a few big expenses coming up. Try to walk out with at least ¥80,000, if not more to be safe.)
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Evening:
- Solve the crossword puzzle on the first-floor table in Leblanc. The answer is “Japanese.” (Knowledge +2)
- Study at Leblanc in the middle booth. (Knowledge +3)
5. Mementos and Palace Notes
Efficient exploration of Mementos and Palaces is crucial. Prioritize collecting Will Seeds in Madarame’s Palace to enhance your accessories. Also, be prepared for potential deviations in Mementos, which can lead to valuable rewards. Check back to CONDUCT.EDU.VN for detailed maps and strategies.
6. Combat Optimization Tips
Effective combat is essential for progressing smoothly. Equip the Atom Ring in Madarame’s Palace to exploit the Regent’s weakness to Nuclear attacks. Always ensure you have a free Persona slot to acquire Treasure Demons. Visit CONDUCT.EDU.VN for comprehensive combat guides and persona builds.
7. Monthly Exit Stats: Benchmarks
At the end of May, aim for the following stats to stay on track:
7.1. Confidants:
- Fool: Rank 4
- Magician: Rank 3
- Hierophant: Rank 3
- Lovers: Rank 4
- Chariot: Rank 5
- Strength: Rank 1
- Death: Rank 5
- Temperance: Rank 1
- Moon: Rank 2
- Sun: Rank 1
- Faith: Rank 1
- Councillor: Rank 2
7.2. Social Stats:
- Knowledge: Rank 3
- Guts: Rank 3
- Proficiency: Rank 3
- Kindness: Rank 2
- Charm: Rank 2
8. FAQ: Persona 5 Royal May Guide
- Why is it important to bring a Persona of the matching Arcana when spending time with confidants?
- Bringing a Persona of the matching Arcana maximizes the points you earn towards ranking up the confidant, making the process more efficient.
- What should I do if I miss a limited-time event for a confidant?
- Missing a limited-time event can set you back significantly. Prioritize completing these events as soon as they become available.
- How can I effectively increase my social stats in May?
- Engage in activities like studying, working part-time, watching DVDs, and visiting the bathhouse to boost your social stats.
- What is the significance of unlocking Inokashira Park and Shibuya Sports Gym?
- Unlocking these locations provides additional options for spending time with confidants and increasing social stats.
- How do I obtain the “Getting the Vapors” trophy?
- This trophy is unlocked by going to the bathhouse in Yongen-Jaya after reaching a certain level of charm and guts.
- What is the best strategy for defeating Madarame in his Palace?
- Ensure that Joker’s Personas can cover all four basic elemental attacks (Fire, Ice, Electricity, and Wind) to exploit Madarame’s weaknesses.
- Why is it important to complete Mementos requests in May?
- Completing Mementos requests helps you level up and gain valuable items.
- What should I do with the Will Seeds I find in Madarame’s Palace?
- Take them to Jose in Mementos to turn them into powerful accessories.
- How do I unlock the Sun confidant?
- The Sun confidant requires completing prerequisite events, such as working at Ore no Beko Beef Bowl Shop and talking to Yoshida in Station Square.
- What are the ideal social stats to aim for by the end of May?
- Aim for Knowledge Rank 3, Guts Rank 3, Proficiency Rank 3, Kindness Rank 2, and Charm Rank 2.
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