This is the fourth part of our unofficial guide for how to successfully complete the Confidants in Persona 5. 

Each of these optional side stories require you to choose your dialogue wisely to ensure that you can level up your relationships with these valuable NPC’s.

As you reach each rank of the various Confidants, you will increase your EXP bonus created during Persona Fusions with a Persona that shares their assigned Arcana.

You will also gain specific abilities that will aid you on your journey through the struggles of balancing the real world and your activities as a Phantom Thief.

If you want to increase your Ranks more effectively, it is recommended to have a Persona that matches your Confidant’s Arcana as you will gain more points from selected choices.

Only the best choices for each decision are listed to ensure an efficient playthrough.

Hanged Man Arcana: Munehusa Iwai

Rank 1

Note: You will NOT be able to start this event until your Guts stat is at Level 4.

Ability Unlocked: Starter Customization

Ability Description: Allows you to improve the performance of your guns through a customization process.

In order to unlock the Hanged Man Confidant, you will need to visit Unbeatable, the weapon shop in Shibuya, during the evening. You will not be able to do this until Sojiro gives you permission to leave Leblanc at night on the in-game date of 5/6.

After you have done this and gone through the event, the Hanged Man Confidant will be unlocked.

Rank 2

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Either choice.

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• What should I do now?
• How’s your cold?

Rank 3

Ability Unlocked: Medium Customization

Ability Description: Allows you to improve the performance of more models of guns through a customization process.

Choice 1:

• Either choice.

Choice 2:

• I always knew you were a thug.

Choice 3:

• We made a deal, didn’t we?

Choice 4:

• Either choice.

Rank 4

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Any choice.

Choice 2:

• Any choice.

Choice 3:

• Either choice.

Choice 4:

• Where’s my reward.

Rank 5

Ability Unlocked: Discount

Ability Description: Allows you to receive a discount for services performed by Iwai.

Choice 1:

• Either choice.

Choice 2:

• You’re pathetic.

Choice 3:

• I’ll stick around for the guns.

Rank 6

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Either choice.

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• Girls.
• That’s a secret.

Choice 4:

• Right.
• You should buy us something.

Rank 7

Ability Unlocked: Expert Customization

Ability Description: Allows you to improve the performance of the premium models of guns through a customization process.

Choice 1:

• Absolutely.

Choice 2:

• He’s clever.

Choice 3:

• Either choice.

Rank 7.5

Note: You will NOT be able to start this event until your Guts stat is at Level 5.

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• I did it all for Iwai.

Choice 2:

• I will.
• I want to help you.

Choice 3:

• Either choice.

Rank 8

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• I dunno.

Choice 2:

• I dunno.
• If you pay me well.

Rank 9

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Are you sure he’s alive?

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• Either choice.

Choice 4:

• Either choice.

Choice 5:

• Either choice.

Choice 6:

• Karou is really strong-willed.
• He’s a cool kid, huh?

Rank 10 (MAX)

Ability Unlocked: Ace Customization

Ability Description: Allows you to improve the performance of the every model of gun through a customization process.

Choice 1:

• It’s up to you now, Iwai.
• Karou won’t lose.

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• What if you’re right?

Devil Arcana: Ichiko Ohya

Rank 1

Ability Unlocked: Rumor-filled Scoop

Ability Description: Lessens the increases in security level if you are caught in the Metaverse, and the reduction of security level in between visits is increased.

In order to unlock the Devil Confidant, you will need to speak to Ichiko Ohya on or after the in-game date of 6/25 in the evening hours.She can be found at the Crossroads bar in Shinjuku.

After you have done this, the Devil Confidant will be unlocked.

Rank 2

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Mishima might…

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• It’s for the article.

Rank 3

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• You shouldn’t make assumptions.

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• Either choice.

Choice 4:

• She was falsely accused?

Rank 4

Ability Unlocked: Shocking Scoop

Ability Description: Increases the power of Rumor-filled Scoop.

Choice 1:

• Either choice.

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• Any choice.

Rank 5

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Any choice.

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• Either choice.

Choice 4:

• That’s unforgivable.

Rank 6

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Either choice.

Choice 2:

• He must not like you.

Choice 3:

• You should trust in her.

Choice 4:

• That’s the spirit.
• You’re a great journalist.

Rank 7

Ability Unlocked: Outrageous Scoop

Ability Description: Further increases the power of Rumor-filled Scoop.

Choice 1:

• Either choice.

Choice 2:

• Don’t let him provoke you.
• Let’s think of another way.

Choice 3:

• You’re charming as you are.

Rank 7.5

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• You seen tired.

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Rank 8

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Either choice.

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• Either choice.

Choice 4:

• Any choice.

Rank 9

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Either choice.

Choice 2:

• You’re not giving up are you?

Choice 3:

• I can’t leave you.
• I want to help.

Choice 4:

• Either choice.

Choice 5:

• Either choice, but if you choose “I took it seriously.”, you may potentially begin a romantic relationship with Ohya.

Choice 6:

• Either choice, but if you choose “I love you, Ichiko.”, you will begin a romantic relationship with Ohya.

Rank 10 (MAX) – Friendship Route

Ability Unlocked: Legendary Scoop

Ability Description: The security level of Palaces will not increase upon being caught, and will drop to it’s lowest value before the next visit.

Choice 1:

• “Is that entertainment?”

Choice 2:

• Any choice.

Choice 3:

• Any choice.

Choice 4:

• Any choice.

Choice 5:

• Any choice.

Choice 6:

• Any choice.

Rank 10 (MAX) – Romance Route

Ability Unlocked: Legendary Scoop

Ability Description: The security level of Palaces will not increase upon being caught, and will drop to it’s lowest value before the next visit.

Choice 1:

• “Is that entertainment?”

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• Any choice.

Choice 4:

• Either choice.

Tower Arcana: Shinya Oda

Rank 1

Ability Unlocked: Down Shot

Ability Description: Allows you to use all your gun ammunition to instantly knock down a single enemy.

In order to unlock the Tower Confidant, you need to wait until the in-game date of 9/4 when you get a Mementos Request from Mishima which requires you to visit the Arcade in Shibuya.

Talk to everyone there to find information regarding a player who cheats in order to win. Next, visit Mementos and find the target on the 5th floor of Akzeriyyuth. Confront him, but you won’t be able to beat him in battle, because of his cheating ways.

When you leave Mementos, go back to the Shibuya Arcade and talk to the gamer kid with the baseball cap. After you speak with him, go and find Futaba Sakura outside Cafe Leblanc. Afterwards, go and speak with the gamer kid for a second time.

After you have done this, the Tower Confidant will be unlocked.

As an added bonus, you will now be able to complete the request that was impossible to complete.

Rank 2

Ability Unlocked: Bullet Bail

Ability Description: Allows you to occasionally enter a gun orientated All-out Attack after surprising an enemy in the Metaverse.

Choice 1:

• Don’t compare me to you.

Choice 2:

• What a rude employee.

Choice 3:

• Do you admire them?

Choice 4:

• So do I.
• I’ll let them know.

Rank 3

Ability Unlocked: Warning Shot

Ability Description: Allows you to scare enemies with gunshot during negotiation to make it easier to obtain them as a Persona.

Choice 1:

• Any choice.

Choice 2:

• Any choice.

Choice 3:

• Any choice.

Choice 4:

• That’s the spirit.

Rank 4

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Yeah, you tell him!

Choice 2:

• Get your revenge.

Rank 5

Ability Unlocked: Ammo Pouch

Ability Description: Allows you to carry more ammunition for your guns.

Choice 1:

• It was pretty weird.
• He must’ve rigged it.

Choice 2:

• I’m sure you can do it.

Choice 3:

• You need a new strategy.

Rank 6

Ability Unlocked: Cheap Shot

Ability Description: Allows you to retain some ammunition after using a Down Shot.

Choice 1:

• Any choice.

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• I believe in you.

Choice 4:

• Not at all.

Rank 7

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Any choice.

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• Any choice.

Choice 4:

• Either choice.

Rank 8

Ability Unlocked: Ammo Pouch

Ability Description: Allows you to carry more ammunition for your guns.

Choice 1:

• No, she’s not.
• Is that what you think?

Choice 2:

• Believe in them.

Choice 3:

• Either choice.

Choice 4:

• Either choice.

Rank 9

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• I’m glad to hear that.

Choice 2:

• No, that makes sense.
• It means you’ve matured.

Choice 3:

• He wants to win at all costs.

Rank 10 (MAX)

Ability Unlocked: Oda Special

Ability Description: Allows the protagonist’s gun attacks to hit any enemy, regardless of any resistance.

Choice 1:

• Thanks to my teacher.

Choice 2:

• You made things right.
• You made new friends.

Choice 3:

• Either choice.

Star Arcana: Hifume Togo

Rank 1

Note: You will NOT be able to start this event until your Charm stat is at Level 3.

Ability Unlocked: Koma Sabaki

Ability Description: Allows you to switch your party members with those in your backup team during the Protagonist’s battle turn.

In order to unlock the Star Confidant, you will need to speak to Hifumi Togo on or after the in-game date of 6/26 in the evening hours. She can be found at the Church in Kanda.

After you have done this, the Star Confidant will be unlocked.

Rank 2

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• That’s interesting.

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• But you don’t want to, right?

Rank 3

Ability Unlocked: Uchikomi

Ability Description: Allows for a back-up party member to perform a Follow-Up attack if the protagonist knocks down an enemy in battle.

Choice 1:

• Describes you perfectly.

Choice 2:

• Having a difficult time?

Rank 4

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• I don’t mind.
• Must’ve been the katsu curry.

Choice 2:

• They’re cool.

Rank 5

Ability Unlocked: Kakoi Kuzushi

Ability Description: Allows you to leave any non-boss fight, even if you are ambushed by enemy Shadows.

Choice 1:

• She’s scary.

Choice 2:

• You should stop then.

Rank 6

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Is it frustrating?

Choice 2:

• Do you still like shogi?
• Do what you love.

Rank 7

Ability Unlocked: Narikin

Ability Description: Allows you to earn twice the regular amount of money from battle if you defeat all enemies in one turn after a surprise attack.

Choice 1:

• It may come down to luck.

Choice 2:

• I believe in you.

Rank 7.5

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Either choice.

Choice 2:

• That won’t work.

Choice 3:

• Either choice.

Choice 4:

• Either choice.

Rank 8

Note: You will NOT be able to start this event until your Knowledge stat is at Level 5.

No additional Ability is gained at this Rank.

Choice 1:

• Either choice.

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• Either choice.

Choice 4:

• Any choice.

Rank 9

Ability Unlocked: Touryou

Ability Description: Allows you to immediately leave a non-boss enemy encounter.

Choice 1:

• Give it all you got.

Choice 2:

• A very queenly decision.

Choice 3:

• Either choice, but if you choose “I want to stay by your side.”, you may potentially begin a romantic relationship with Hifumi.

Choice 4:

• Either choice, but if you choose “I want us to date.”, you will begin a romantic relationship with Hifumi.

Rank 10 (MAX) – Friendship Route

Ability Unlocked: Rogo System

Ability Description: Allows you to interchange your party with backup party members during any of your turns in battle.

Choice 1:

• You’ll triumph in the end.
• Just don’t lose.

Choice 2:

• Any choice.

Choice 3:

• Any choice.

Choice 4:

• Any choice.

Rank 10 (MAX) – Romance Route

Ability Unlocked: Rogo System

Ability Description: Allows you to interchange your party with backup party members during any of your turns in battle.

Choice 1:

• You’ll triumph in the end.
• Just don’t lose.

Choice 2:

• Either choice.

Choice 3:

• Any choice.

Choice 4:

• Either choice.

Choice 5:

• Either choice.