Leveling Up Fast in Persona 5 Royal: A Comprehensive Guide
Leveling up is crucial in Persona 5 Royal, impacting your success against late-game bosses. This guide details efficient experience farming methods, enhanced by P5R's quality-of-life improvements and new content. Being over-leveled can make the game too easy, but matching the Palace Rulers' levels is recommended, especially on a new playthrough.
Boosting EXP Gains:
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Team Glasses Accessory: Equip the free DLC Team Glasses accessory on each party member for a 15% EXP boost. Remember, only active party members receive the full benefit.
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Mishima Yuuki's Confidant (Moon Arcana): Reaching Rank 3 and 5 in Mishima's Confidant grants EXP to reserve party members. Rank 10 ensures they receive the same EXP as active members. Remember to choose dialogue options he prefers and bring a Moon Arcana Persona. Completing Mishima's Mementos missions is vital for Confidant progression.
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Mementos Cognition: Jose in Mementos allows you to enhance EXP gains (up to 200%) using Stamps collected from flowers and Stamp Stations. Maximizing EXP requires 85 Stamps.
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Defeating the Reaper: This powerful foe appears in Mementos after prolonged stays on a floor. Defeating him (recommended at level 60+) yields massive EXP and Yen. Utilize defense buffs and Makarakarn to reflect magic attacks. Izanagi-no-Okami (Picaro DLC) users can leverage Concentrate, Heat Riser, and Myriad Truths for significant Almighty damage.
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Treasure Demons: These flee after a few turns but offer EXP. Utilize Shinya's Rank 1 ability, Down Shot, for an All-Out Attack, or a high-crit attack like Morgana's Miracle Punch (if not nullified). Increase encounter rates with the Treasure Trap infiltration tool (2x Silk Yarn, 3x Plant Balm, 1x Cork Bark).
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Growth Passive Skill: Unequipped Personas with the Growth skill gain EXP even when inactive. Growth 3 provides full EXP. Acquire Growth skills through specific Personas:
Growth Level Persona(s) Growth 1 Saki Mitama (Lv 7), Koppa Tengu (Lv 12) Growth 2 Lachesis (Innate), Kurama Tengu (Lv 36), Thoth (Lv 42), Ananta (Lv 47) Growth 3 Izanagi (Lv 25), Izanagi Picaro (Lv 28), Narcissus (Lv 50), Raphael (Lv 81) Growth 1 Skill Cards are unavailable in P5R. Growth 2 Skill Cards are obtained by visiting Justine and Caroline at Miura Beach (September 2nd-29th, post-event 6). Izanagi Picaro provides a Growth 3 Skill Card via the Electric Chair.
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Ryuji Sakamoto's Confidant (Unlocking Insta-Kill): Reaching Rank 7 unlocks Insta-kill, allowing instant defeat of Shadows 10 levels below Joker's level (yielding EXP, items, and Yen). Shadows susceptible to Insta-kill have a green outline when viewed with Joker's Third Eye.
By strategically utilizing these methods, you can efficiently level up your team in Persona 5 Royal, ensuring a smoother and more rewarding gameplay experience.
