April

Persona 5 Royal guide · Introduction to Shujin Academy and the first Palace

Joker transfers to Shujin Academy under probation and accidentally discovers the Metaverse alongside Ryuji Sakamoto. Together with Morgana and Ann Takamaki, they form the Phantom Thieves to infiltrate Suguru Kamoshida's Palace. You must secure the infiltration route to the Treasure and send a Calling Card before the school board meets.

Deadlines

May 2 | Steal Kamoshida's Heart by sending a Calling Card and defeating his Shadow, or face expulsion.

Social links

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Chariot (Ryuji Sakamoto): Rank 1 begins automatically; hang out with him at school or Shibuya Arcade to raise ranks.Death (Tae Takemi): Visit the clinic in Yongen-Jaya starting mid-April to participate in clinical trials after reaching Rank 1.Hierophant (Sojiro Sakura): Unlocks automatically in mid-April; speak to him in the evening at Leblanc to make coffee and advance.

Worth doing

Clean Leblanc in the evening when prompted to boost Kindness and earn a small social stat gain.
Study at the school library or Leblanc diner table to raise Knowledge, especially on rainy days for bonus points.
Rent DVDs from Central Street in Shibuya to watch on your Leblanc TV for easy stat boosts.

Items

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Bio Nutrients: Flower Shop in Shibuya Underground Mall

Secrets

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Check the Shibuya Underground Walkway on Sundays to purchase an Aojiru drink that increases a specific social stat without passing time.

Enemies

Berith

Weak to Ice

Often appears mounted on a horse; hits hard with physical attacks.

Silky

Weak to Fire, Electricity

Casts Bufula and Dormina; easily knocked down with Ann's Agi.

Archangel

Weak to Electricity, Curse

Strong mini-boss tier enemy in Kamoshida's Palace that resists physical attacks.

Shops and people

Tae Takemi's Clinic: Sells healing medicine, revives, and status-curing items in Yongen-Jaya.
Untouchable (Airsoft Shop): Sells weapons, armor, accessories, and buys used gear/dirty laundry in Shibuya.
Yongen-Jaya Second-Hand Shop: Sells the CRT Television, DVD player, and crafting materials.

Tips

Prioritize unlocking Tae Takemi's Confidant early to eventually access powerful SP-restoring accessories.
Try to secure the Palace route in as few calendar days as possible to leave more free time for social stats and Confidants.

May

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