When one talks about some of the greatest JRPGs ever released, it goes without saying that Persona 5 Royal would be an inevitable part of this conversation. Persona 5 was an excellent game in itself, and Persona 5 Royal decided to augment things even further with a whole slew of additions, revamps, fixes, and everything else along the same lines. The end result is easily the greatest modern-day JRPG to have been released, and one of the best PS4 exclusives by a country mile.
Persona 5 Royal integrates life sim mechanics with the core of a JRPG, integrating both these aspects in a seamless manner. The free time that players get during their virtual life in Tokyo is a great outlet to do any number of things... But players shouldn't take this time for granted. After all, a big part of what makes Persona 5 Royal so fleshed out is that it has too many things to do... And most players might not have the time to explore every aspect of the game.
Updated On December 14th by Joshua Leeds: Ranking up your social stats is crucial in making the most of your free time by always being ready to rank up your social links once they are ready. While there are a lot of ways to rank up your social stats by spending time, there are many ways to rank them up that don't take any time at all. A bullet point list has been added at the beginning of the article listing all the ways to get free social stat points throughout the game that don't spend any time.
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Social Stat Increases Without Spending Time
- Check the TV in Leblanc every night, some nights will have Trivia answers that can be answered for free Knowledge.
- Some nights in Leblanc a Crossword puzzle can be filled out for free knowledge.
- Getting questions right in class gives you free Knowledge.
- Scoring high on your exams increases your Charm.
- Visiting the juice stand in the Underground Mall on Sundays gives rotating drinks for one point a Social Stat.
- Reading while on the train or when given free time in class from the Temperance social link.
- Feeding the plant in your bedroom gives Kindness.
- Speak to the info desk woman in Kichijoji for a free Knowledge point.
- Sit on the fancy blue couch in Kichijoji for a free point of Guts.
25 Study In The Library Early On
Earn Knowledge & Guts
- Only in effect during the first in-game month.
During the first in-game month, Joker is not very welcome in his school and that makes spending time there a gutsy move. Whenever you study in the Library during the Kamoshida section of the game, you'll only get one point in Knowledge, but also a point in Guts.
This does make studying in the Library less effective if you're trying to prepare for the first exam but does make it effective in getting your guts up early in the game to take advantage of the next option on this list.
24 Attempt The Big Bang Burger Challenge Whenever Joker Meets The Requirements
A Great Way To Boost Joker's Stats When The Time Is Right
- Still earn Guts if you fail.
- Useful accessories when you succeed.
Big Bang Burger is a popular fast food joint present in the Persona games that most people are pretty familiar with. This restaurant is present in Persona 5 too, with players having a chance to try the Big Bang Burger challenge whenever they visit this joint. This is also a great location to buy healing consumables to use in later Palaces.
After gaining a few stats, players should definitely try this challenge. Succeeding nets a major bonus to all of Joker's stats, which helps players max out his stats and unlock new content in no time.
23 Prioritize Party Members And Their Confidants
Unlocking Better Personas Makes Combat Easier To Deal With
- Party member confidants increase their effectiveness in combat.
- Some of the best confidant perks are with party members.
There are a wealth of Confidants to interact with in Persona 5, and each one of them has their own benefits. However, if players have to choose, then focusing on a party member is of the utmost priority.
This unlocks better Personas, makes their abilities stronger, and takes care of their strengths & weaknesses too. It's a must for players who don't want to discriminate and use every party member they have against the numerous Shadows and villains that stand in their way.
22 Send Calling Postcards
Free Confidant Points
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- Can only be purchased during a limited time.
- Does not take any time.
During the Okumura section of the game, players are able to purchase Calling Postcards from the Discount Store in Shibuya. Taking one of these Calling Postcards to the Postbox in Yongen-Jaya will let you send them to any confidant who isn't already maxed out.
Sending a Calling Postcard to a Confidant will give you a free confidant point with them, getting them closer to ranking up without spending time with them, as buying and sending the Postcard doesn't take up any time. The only downside is that only one Postcard can be purchased at a time, limiting how many confidants you can boost with this method.
21 Never Go Back Into Leblanc After Leaving It For The Night
Wastes An Entire Night
- Most confidants are during the day making it the most important time.
- There is always something to do even if it's just going to the Gym.
This is a pretty obvious point, but players should still be made aware of it if they're not already. No matter what, never go back to Leblanc after leaving it at night, otherwise the day will end.
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It's just a waste of the player's time, as they are better off exploring Tokyo instead. There are many things that players can accomplish, and staying cooped up at home will be detrimental to enjoying the overall experience. Even if you have nothing else to do, visit the gym or temple to pass time and also increase Joker's base HP and SP.
20 Go To Vegetariano Every Sunday
Sells Unique Beverages That Permanently Boost Joker's Skills Without Wasting Any Time
- The drink you receive only cycles when you purchase them, meaning missed drinks carry over to the next week and push the next drink back a week.
- 5,000 Yen for each drink.
There's a shop that sells unique beverages in Persona 5 which bequeath permanent boosts to Joker's social skills. It's present in Shibuya's Underground Walkway and is only active on Sundays.
The player should make it a habit to go to this drinks stand at the end of every week to make the most of these bonuses. The best part is that time doesn't progress when buying and ingesting these drinks, which serves as a reward for diligent players who remember to come here every week!
19 Use The Bathhouse On Mondays And Thursdays
Increases Both Charm And Guts In One Go
- Can be accessed as soon as Joker gets the keys to Leblanc.
- Some confidants require high charm even early on.
The bathhouse is a pretty decent place to build up the protagonist's Charm. However, going here every day is nothing short of a futile endeavor that players are better off skipping.
This is because the true potential of the bathhouse comes out on Monday and Thursday. With more people in the mixed bath during these days, Joker will be able to increase both his Charm and Guts for undertaking such a herculean endeavor.
18 Study When It's Raining
Gives A Boost To Knowledge
- Get more out of studying without needing more time.
The sound of rain does a great job of helping people focus while studying. Joker is no exception to this rule, and players should definitely make the most of the weather when the exams are coming up.
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Studying when it's raining gives a boost to the Knowledge stat, which is pretty helpful indeed. If players don't want to do a lot at night when it's raining, then studying is the way to go.
17 Don't Waste Time Doing Laundry
Kawakami Can Handle It For Joker After Paying A Fee
- Yen is easily obtained later in the game.
- Kawakami can do many tasks in Leblanc for a fee.
During their excursions in the Palaces, players will find several dirty pieces of equipment that need to be washed for their true potential to come out. However, this takes up one slot in a player's day, which might not be ideal.
Thankfully, doing laundry becomes an option that takes no time at all when the Temperance Confidant is ranked up to a particular level. Players can hire Kawakami to do their laundry for them while they explore Tokyo to their heart's content!
16 Don't Attempt Akechi's Challenge Unless Completely Ready
Losing To Him Wastes An Entire Night For No Good Reason
- Additional content in the third semester.
Akechi's Confidant is completely revamped in Persona 5 Royal, allowing players to manually level up their bond with this character and engage with him in a manner that was completely missing in the base game.
However, in order to level up Akechi's Confidant to Rank 8, the player needs to fight him in a one-on-one duel in Mementos. The problem here is that, if the player loses, then the night will be wasted and they have to attempt the duel once again. Therefore, make sure to stock up on restoratives and the like to ensure that this battle goes by without any major problems.