As well as introducing a vast variety of new elements to the series, Persona 5 has also retained one of the key character development mechanics known as Social Stats (Persona 5 Stats). If you have never encountered them before, these vital stats allow you to access particular Confidants, as well as use alternative dialogue options and perform certain tasks that require you to have a bit more life experience. If you have played the previous entry in the series, you will be most familiar with the Social Stats that you need to build up, but there have been a few minor alterations which differentiate it from Persona 4.

Your main character in Persona 5 has five stats, all of which each have five levels of progression known as Ranks, and every activity you undertake will increase them in varying amounts. It is unlikely that you will be able to reach Rank 5 for every Social Stat first time around, but if you do decide to undertake the challenge, be wise on which activities you choose alongside your heists as the Phantom Thieves.

Knowledge

This Social Stat mainly affects your academic progress at Shujin Academy. If you get good grades on your tests that take place through the year, you can earn rewards from Sojiro for your efforts. The five Knowledge ranks are known as Oblivious, Learned, Scholarly, Encyclopaedic and Erudite.

  • Answer A Question Correctly During Class.
  • Answer TV Quiz question on TV at Cafe LeBlanc on a Wednesday evening.
  • Occasionally earned during Confidant interactions.
  • Read academic books.
  • Study at one of the tables at Cafe LeBlanc.
  • Study at the Shujin Academy library.
  • Visit the Diner in Shibuya.
  • Watch a Knowledge focused film at the Movie Theater.

Charm

This Social Stat affects how your mannerisms and actions are treated by others. Some Confidants and Part Time Jobs require you to be at a specific level of Charm before you can access them. The five Charm ranks are known as Existent, Head Turning, Suave, Charismatic and Debonair.

  • Get high scores on your Exams.
  • Occasionally earned during Confidant interactions.
  • Read Charm focused books.
  • Study at one of the tables at Cafe LeBlanc.
  • Spend time at the Bathhouse.
  • Visit the Diner in Shibuya and buy a Charm focused meal.
  • Watch a Charm focused film at the Movie Theater.
  • Watch a Charm focused DVD rental .

Guts

This Social Stat affects how brave you are at doing certain tasks. Some Confidants and Part Time Jobs require you to be at a specific level of Guts before you can access them. The five Guts ranks are known as Milquetoast, Bold, Staunch, Dauntless and Lionhearted.

  • Occasionally earned during Confidant interactions.
  • Read Guts focused books.
  • Visit the Diner in Shibuya and buy a Guts focused meal.
  • Watch a Guts focused film at the Movie Theater.
  • Watch a Guts focused DVD rental .

Kindness

This Social Stat affects how the general public perceive your moral character. Some Confidants and Part Time Jobs require you to be at a specific level of Kindness before you can access them. The five Kindness ranks are known as Inoffensive, Considerate, Empathetic, Selfless and Angelic.

  • Occasionally earned during Confidant interactions.
  • Read Kindness focused books.
  • Watering plants in your room at Cafe LeBlanc.
  • Spend time at the Bathhouse.
  • Visit the Diner in Shibuya and buy a Kindness focused meal.
  • Watch a Kindness focused film at the Movie Theater.
  • Watch a Kindness focused DVD rental .

Proficiency

This Social Stat affects how good you are at practical tasks. Some Confidants and Part Time Jobs require you to be at a specific level of Proficiency before you can access them. The five Proficiency ranks are known as Bumbling, Decent, Skilled, Masterful and Transcendent.

  • Occasionally earned during Confidant interactions.
  • Read Proficiency focused books.
  • Craft tools at the work bench in your room.
  • Visit the Diner in Shibuya and buy a Proficiency focused meal.
  • Watch a Proficiency focused film at the Movie Theater.
  • Watch a Proficiency focused DVD rental .

If you enjoyed this guide, stay tuned to VGU for more Persona 5 content, including our review of the game, and several guides to help you along your quest to change the hearts of the world.