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Persona 5 Royal: Navigating May
Embarking on the journey through Persona 5 Royal’s May timeline requires strategic planning. This guide ensures you not only survive the challenges but also secure the coveted true ending, complete with maxed confidant ranks and social stats, perhaps even earning that elusive platinum trophy on your initial playthrough.
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Madarame’s Palace Aftermath
As May unfolds, the game becomes less hand-holding post-Madarame Palace. It’s crucial to maintain a precise schedule, particularly for the Chariot and Temperance confidants. Falling behind on these may lead to significant delays, especially with Chariot’s rank 7 event, available only on specific nights.
May 1st: Sunday
Daytime:
– Optionally interact with the TV in Leblanc for the Home Shopping Channel. We recommend the Muscle Workout Set (¥4,980).
– Purchase Vitality Aojiru (¥5,000) for +2 Proficiency.
– Buy Bio Nutrients (¥1,200) at the Underground Mall in Shibuya.
– Visit the clinic, equipped with a Death arcana Persona (Guts Rank 2 required).
– Choose “I have a bad heart.”
– Choose “I agree.”
– Death Confidant: Rank 2 (+2 Guts)
Evening:
– Head to the bathhouse in Yongen-Jaya for +5 Charm.
May 2nd: Monday
Daytime:
– Automatic events, unlocking the “Castle of Lust: Seized” trophy.
Evening:
– Solve a crossword at Leblanc’s first-floor table (“Golden”) for +2 Knowledge.
– Study at Leblanc for +3 Knowledge, reaching Rank 2.
May 3rd: Tuesday
Daytime:
– Automatic events.
Evening:
– Watch “Wraith” DVD in your room for +3 Kindness.
May 4th: Wednesday
Daytime:
– Automatic events.
Evening:
– Craft infiltration tools for +3 Proficiency.
May 5th: Thursday
Daytime:
– Automatic events, unlocking the “Phantom Thieves: Assemble!” trophy.
Evening:
– Use Bio Nutrients on your bedroom plant for +3 Kindness.
– Save your game.
– Watch “Wraith” DVD in your room for another +3 Kindness.
– Fool Confidant: Reach Rank 3 (Automatic).
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May 6th: Friday
Daytime:
– Attend an automatic class event.
– Optionally buy all available books at the Shibuya bookstore.
– Return “Wraith” DVD and rent “Bubbly Hills, 90210.”
– Spend time with Ann, equipped with a Lovers arcana Persona.
– Choices: “She’s so strong,” “You might be right,” “I couldn’t just ignore you,” “Let’s find it together.”
– Lovers Confidant: Reach Rank 2.
Evening:
– Apply for a part-time job at Ore no Beko Beef Bowl Shop.
– Talk to the man making a speech in Station Square.
– Choices: “I am interested.”
– Work at Ore no Beko Beef Bowl Shop for +3 Proficiency.
May 7th: Saturday
Daytime:
– Answer in class: “Fatal woman” for +2 Knowledge.
– Automatic Mementos tutorial, unlocking the “One Step at a Time” trophy.
Evening:
– Study at Leblanc for +3 Knowledge.
May 8th: Sunday
Daytime:
– Automatic events.
Evening:
– Moon Confidant: Reach Rank 2 (Automatic).
May 9th: Monday
Automatic:
– Receive Mementos mission from Mishima.
Daytime:
– Visit the clinic with a Death arcana Persona.
– Choices: Any, Any, “I don’t mind.”
– Death Confidant: Reach Rank 3 (+2 Guts).
Evening:
– Accept Ann’s invitation for a study hangout.
– Lovers Confidant: Reach Rank 2 (+5 Knowledge).
May 10th: Tuesday
Class:
– Answer: “The Heian period” for +2 Knowledge.
Daytime:
– Optionally buy materials for infiltration tools.
– Hang out with Ann, equipped with a Lovers arcana Persona.
– Choices: Any, Any, Any, Any, “Can we stop yet,” Any, Any, “Has that happened to you?”
– Lovers Confidant: Reach Rank 3.
Evening:
– Solve a crossword (“Malaise”) for +2 Knowledge.
– Accept Ryuji’s invitation for a study hangout.
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May 11th: Wednesday
Exam Answers:
– “Minamoto no Yoshitsune.”
– “Minamoto no Yoritomo” and then “Yoritomo won.”
Evening:
– Craft infiltration tools for +3 Proficiency.
May 12th: Thursday
Exam Answers:
– “Cognition.”
– “Both.”
May 13th: Friday
Exam Answers:
– “The Devil’s Dictionary.”
– “Femme Fatale.”
Councillor Confidant:
– Reach Rank 1 & 2 (Automatic).
May 14th: Saturday
Daytime:
– Automatic events.
Evening:
– Watch “Bubbly Hills, 90210” DVD for +3 Charm.
May 15th: Sunday
Daytime:
– Optionally interact with the Home Shopping Channel.
Evening:
– Study at Leblanc for +3 Knowledge.
May 16th: Monday
Class Answer:
– “The Placebo effect.”
Daytime:
– Automatic Madarame Palace infiltration.
Evening:
– Unavailable.
May 17th: Tuesday
Daytime:
– Automatic events.
Evening:
– Craft infiltration tools for +3 Proficiency.
May 18th: Wednesday
Daytime:
– Visit the Velvet Room and speak to the twins.
– Visit the clinic with a Death arcana Persona.
– Choices: “Dr. Takemi will help,” “You seem happy.”
– Death Confidant: Reach Rank 2 (+2 Guts).
Evening:
– Complete crossword (“Gallery”) for +2 Knowledge.
– Talk to Yoshida in Station Square.
May 19th: Thursday
Class Answer:
– “Hokusai Katsushika.”
Daytime:
– Study at the Diner and order the Surprise Sando for +2 Guts and +3 Knowledge.
Evening:
– Examine the TV in Leblanc and choose “Using noise to cause distress” for +2 Knowledge.
– Visit the Bathhouse in Yongen-Jaya for +3 Charm and +2 Guts.
– Unlock the “Getting the Vapors” trophy.
May 20th: Friday
*Exam Results:*
– +3 Charm.
Daytime:
– Optionally buy medicine and equipment.
– Infiltrate Madarame’s Palace until the roadblock at the Central Garden.
– Encounter and negotiate with the Treasure Demon Regent for the “Purpose of a Thief” trophy.
Evening:
– Study at Leblanc for +3 Knowledge.
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May 21st: Saturday
Daytime:
– Read “The Alluring Dancer” on the train for +5 Charm.
Class Answer:
– “1:1.414” for +2 Knowledge.
Daytime:
– Automatic Madarame’s Palace infiltration.
Evening:
– Use Bio Nutrients on your bedroom plant for +3 Kindness.
– Watch “Bubbly Hills, 90210” DVD for +3 Charm.
May 22nd: Sunday
Daytime:
– Optionally interact with the Home Shopping Channel.
Daytime:
– Purchase Onsen Aojiru for +2 Kindness.
– Hang out with Ryuji with a Chariot arcana Persona.
– Choices: “Are you worried about him,” “But you’re doing great.”
– Chariot Confidant: Reach Rank 4.
Evening:
– Visit the Bathhouse in Yongen-Jaya for +5 Charm.
May 23rd: Monday
Class Answer:
– “Together” and then “Senses” followed by “Senses coming together” for +2 Knowledge.
Daytime:
– Optionally buy SP recovery items and materials for infiltration tools.
– Secure infiltration route at Madarame’s Palace.
Evening:
– Craft infiltration tools for +3 Proficiency.
May 24th: Tuesday
Daytime:
– Read “Buchiko’s Story” on the train.
Daytime:
– Buy SP recovery items and other necessities for the upcoming boss fight.
– Return “The Alluring Dancer” to the school library and borrow “The Gallant Rogue.”
– Go to the Hideout and send the calling card.
Evening:
– Study at Leblanc for +3 Knowledge.
May 25th: Wednesday
Daytime:
– Automatic infiltration of Madarame’s Palace.
Evening:
– Optionally find all three Will Seeds if not done already.
– Defeat Madarame.
Magician Confidant:
– Reach Rank 3 (Automatic).
Evening:
– Craft infiltration tools for +3 Proficiency.
Fool Confidant:
– Reach Rank 4 (Automatic).
May 26th: Thursday
Class Answer:
– “Arthur Conan Doyle” for +2 Knowledge.
Daytime:
– Receive Mementos mission (Automatic).
– Travel to Yongen-Jaya and talk to various individuals to get the target’s name.
Hang out with Ryuji:
– Choices: “Protein powder,” “You seem conflicted,” “So he’s an asshole.”
– Chariot Confidant: Reach Rank 5.
Evening:
– Examine the TV in Leblanc and choose “Queen of Evidence” for +2 Knowledge.
– Complete crossword (“Pollenosis”) for +2 Knowledge.
– Talk to Yoshida in Station Square.
Sun Confidant:
– Reach Rank 1.
May 27th: Friday
Daytime:
– Visit the clinic with a Death arcana Persona.
– Choices: Any.
– Death Confidant: Reach Rank 5 (+2 Guts).
Evening:
– Automatic Maid event with Mishima and Ryuji.
May 28th: Saturday
Daytime:
– Talk to Kawakami to unlock the Temperance confidant.
– Hang out with Ann with a Lovers arcana Persona.
– Choices: “I know what you mean,” “That’s hilarious,” “Tell me.”
– Lovers Confidant: Reach Rank 4.
Evening:
– Go to Big Bang Burger for the Big Bang Challenge.
– Choices: “Commit” via IM.
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May 29th: Sunday
Daytime:
– Optionally interact with the Home Shopping Channel.
Daytime:
– Ensure you have Lovers and Chariot personas equipped.
– Harajuku date with Ryuji, Mishima, and Ann.
– Choices: “He is suspicious,” “I’m getting culture shock.”
Evening:
– Purchase Seafood Aojiru for +2 Knowledge.
– Agree to watch “The Cake Knight Rises” with Ryuji via IM for +5 Kindness.
May 30th: Monday
Daytime:
– Automatic events.
Faith Confidant:
– Reach Rank 1 (Automatic).
Evening:
– Call Kawakami on the payphone to unlock the Temperance confidant.
Temperance Confidant:
– Reach Rank 1.
May 31st
Class Answer:
– “John Silver” for +2 Knowledge.
Daytime:
– Buy necessary equipment and medicine.
– Enter Mementos and clear all requests.
Evening:
– Complete crossword (“Japanese”) for +2 Knowledge.
– Study at Leblanc for +3 Knowledge.