Madarame's Palace

Persona 5 Royal guide · Strategy for the Museum of Vanity dungeon

Infiltrate the Museum of Vanity to change the heart of the plagiarist artist Ichiryusai Madarame and help Yusuke Kitagawa awaken his Persona. The palace features security infrared lasers, maze-like exhibition rooms, and a puzzle requiring you to jump into paintings. Progress to secure an infiltration route to the Treasure before sending the Calling Card.

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Red Will Seed | Located on a balcony in the second exhibition room; if not collected before sending the calling card, you must buy it later from Jose for a high flower cost | missable: yesGreen Will Seed | Found by using the Grappling Hook up into an attic vent above the Treasure Hall lounge; must be grabbed before finishing the Palace or bought from Jose | missable: yesBlue Will Seed | Found behind a strong guardian Shadow in the deepest gallery path; missable during the heist if not collected, requiring purchase from Jose later | missable: yes

Deadlines

June 5 | Clear the Palace and steal Madarame's heart by this date or you will face an immediate game over.

Social links

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Councillor (Takuto Maruki): Available on specific weekdays after school in the practice building; required to reach Rank 9 by mid-November to unlock the third semester.Faith (Kasumi Yoshizawa): Becomes available in Kichijoji on select days; rank her up to build her 5-rank cap early.Chariot (Ryuji Sakamoto): Hang out after school or on holidays; prioritize reaching Rank 7 to unlock the Insta-kill ability.

Worth doing

Visit the Velvet Room to experiment with newly unlocked fusion mechanics, including Item Execution (electric chair).
Spend evenings studying at the Leblanc diner or brewing coffee to boost Knowledge and Charm while obtaining SP-restoring items.

Items

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Ring of Vanity: Formed automatically once Jose or the Palace combines the three Will Seeds; grants the wearer the Absorb Wind skill and negates their own elemental weaknesses

Secrets

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Sayuri Puzzle | In the Garden of Thought, identify the genuine "Sayuri" painting by picking the one with the correct red background and no branch or clothing defects to open the locked barrier.

Enemies

Regent (Treasure Demon)

Weak to Psy, Nuke

Highly resistant to all other elements; down it quickly using Psy or Nuclear skills to recruit it for high-end fusion.

Shiki-Ouji (Floating Hieroglyph)

Weak to Nuke

Nullifies Physical, Gun, and Curse attacks; use Nuclear skills or ailments to knock it down safely.

Mokoi (Apsaras/Inugami accompany)

Weak to Wind

Hits with status ailments; eliminate it quickly using Garu skills.

Koppa Tengu

Weak to Ice, Bless

Uses Wind attacks; down it with Bufu or Kouha.

Madarame's Paintings (Right Eye, Left Eye, Nose, Mouth)

Weak to Right Eye: weak to Physical/Gun; Left Eye: weak to Physical/Gun; Nose: weak to non-Physical elements; Mouth: weak to non-Physical elements

Focus single-target elemental attacks to exploit their distinct absorb affinities during the first phase of the boss fight.

Shops and people

Untouchable (Airsoft Shop): Sells updated weapons, armor, and accessories, and buys dirty laundry or unneeded Palace loot for Yen.
Clinic (Tae Takemi): Sells recovery items; raises inventory to include SP Adhesive accessories once you reach Confidant Rank 5 and Rank 7.

Tips

Bring Personas with Nuclear and Wind skills into the Palace to easily exploit common enemy weaknesses and farm Regent Treasure Demons.
In the Madarame boss fight, avoid using broad multi-target attacks during the painting phase because individual facial features absorb the elements that other parts are weak to.

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