To shorten the time between ranking up Ryuji’s Confidant level, make sure to give him the best gifts – most of which won’t even cost that much of your hard-earned yen. Unlike most other As with all Confidants in Persona 5 Royal, you earn more relationship points if you show up to each event with a Persona of a matching Arcana, and for Ryuji, that Arcana is Chariot. Agatha and Slime are two easy-to-find spirits in the early game, and Ara Mitama is a useful mid-game option since it shows up in so many fusion recipes anyway. This guide uses point values for answers with a matching Persona in your roster, so adjust the point value down by 1 if you don’t have one on hand.
Chariot Confidant abilities
Rank 1: N/A Rank 2: Punk Talk
If you fail negotiations with a Shadow, you may be able to try again
Rank 3: Follow Up
Ryuji may perform a follow-up attack if Joker fails to defeat an enemy
Rank 4: Stealth Dash
Shadows are less likely to notice you while dashing in Mementos
Rank 5: N/A Rank 6: Harisen Recovery
May cure status ailments
Rank 7 Insta-Kill
You may instantly defeat a weaker Shadow
Rank 8: Endure
Ryuji may survive a fatal attack with 1 HP left
Rank 9: Protect
Ryuji may save Joker from a fatal attack
Rank 10: Second Awakening
Ryuji’s Persona transforms
Ryuji Confidant choices and availability
Ryuji is available every day of the week during the day, but never at night. On rainy days, however, Ryuji is available during the day and at night. You can usually find him in or around the school during the week and at the arcade on weekends. We’re focusing on the best choices you can make and, again, assume you will have a matching Chariot Persona to get those extra points.
Ryuji rank 1
N/A
Ryuji rank 2 choices
Plus, maybe then I’ll be able to help out a little more.
“I’m counting on you” “You seem pretty excited”
If my time dropped even a little, he’d cuss me out. Then on top of that, he brought up my parents…
N/A
…..
Either choice gives you +2
Ugh… I should’ve kept up my running
All choices give you +2
Ryuji rank 3 choices
…
Let’s not fight (+2)
That don’t got anything to do with this…
Calm down Ryuji
I get pissed off so damn easily. I really gotta work on that.
I can’t exactly blame you
Ryuji rank 4 choices
But for some reason it don’t look like he’s gettin’ along with the others
Are you worried about him? (+2)
It’s good they’re keepin’ their heads low now though. I don’t want ’em endin’ up like me
But you’re doing great I know how you feel
Ryuji rank 5 choices (unlocks in mid-May)
Oh yeah! You bring your stuff?
Protein powder?
…Good for them. (Both choices give +2)
You seem conflicted Do you want to rejoin?
But I’m still worried ‘bout their advisor, Yamauchi. He’s basically like a mini Kamoshida
So he’s an asshole?
But I mean, if anything happens, I know you got my back. So I ain’t too worried!
Don’t worry, I gotcha.
Ryuji rank 6 choices
You got any ideas?
We can train at my place
Huh? That’s a load of bull!
Both choices give +3
You get what I’m tryin’ to say, yeah?
Absolutely More or less
The next two dialogue branches give zero points regardless of what you choose.
And Nakaoka can get weirdly stubborn sometimes. He’ll keep his mouth shut whether or not someone’s punchin’ him
So he should’ve punched back? (+2)
How to unlock Ryuji Confidant rank 7
You’re stuck at rank six until Ryuji texts you and asks about going on a stakeout. This may happen on a few specific dates each month.
May 25 June 22 August 12 September 21 October 2 November 2, 4, and 11 December 2 and 7
Ryuji’s Confidant isn’t required to reach the game’s true ending. You could leave this until later, but if you use Ryuji in combat frequently, you want to max his Confidant out as soon as possible to unlock his Persona’s second form, so don’t leave this waiting for too long.
Ryuji rank 7 choices
If we don’t do something quick, Yamauchi’s gonna get rid of Takeishi too… God dammit!
Let’s talk to Takeishi
I know that ain’t the coolest thing to say, but it’s how I feel.
I think it’s cool, Ryuji
Besides… I doubt those guys are gonna listen to anything I say…
Never know until you try (+2)
Ryuji rank 8 choices
The first choices all give zero points.
You saw that, right? That was some serious violence!
Both choices give +3
…Thanks.
All I did was watch
It’s kinda like I was doin’ a sprint… and you were runnin’ next to me.
You weren’t cool though
Seein’ them havin’ a real heart-to-heart talk… They got a good team
So, case closed?
Ryuji rank 9 choices
Looks like they’re finally walkin’ their own path.
Are you satisfied now?
Oh, and uh… they asked me to come back to the team.
Don’t do it
Wherever you decide to be, that’s where you belong.
Both choices give +3
…I’m just glad I found it.
I agree (+2)
They’re apparently keepin’ Yamauchi as their advisor for now, but it’s cool. Sounds like they got him under control
Congratulations Better watch out for them (both give +2)
Ryuji rank 10 choices
I think they might even go far in the meet
Both choices give +3
The next options don’t matter. If Ryuji isn’t the only one struggling in school, check out our Persona 5 Royal classroom answers guide to ace every question and exam.
