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Level progression remains fundamental in Persona 5 Royal's RPG mechanics. Teams failing to maintain appropriate levels will face difficulties against late-game content, necessitating extensive grinding sessions. As an enhanced version of Persona 5, Royal introduces numerous quality-of-life improvements alongside approximately twenty hours of fresh content.
The expanded storyline introduces a new semester for the Phantom Thieves while refining existing boss encounters. With these substantial additions, maintaining optimal character levels and understanding efficient leveling methods becomes crucial.
Last Updated: January 2025 by Renri Seong
While excessive leveling can reduce challenge, maintaining parity with Palace Rulers remains essential - particularly during initial playthroughs. Persona 5 Royal offers multiple EXP optimization methods through Confidant abilities, Mementos adjustments, and passive growth systems. This revised guide includes expanded strategies featuring Ryuji's Insta-kill ability.
Accessories & Moon Arcana Benefits
Mishima Yuuki's Special Abilities
Persona 5 Royal's free DLC includes Team Glasses accessories, boosting battle EXP gains by 15% when equipped. Note these only affect active combat participants through their accessory slot.
Reserve party members receive reduced experience until progressing Mishima's Moon Confidant. Achieving Rank 3 and Rank 5 improves backup EXP shares, with Rank 10 granting equal distribution.
Maximizing Mishima's Confidant proves straightforward through thoughtful dialogue choices and equipping Moon Arcana Personas during interactions. Notably, Royal ties Confidant progression to Mementos mission completion - neglecting these will hinder advancement.
Optimizing Mementos Rewards
Jose's Adjustment Options
The enigmatic Jose offers gameplay enhancements through collected Mementos stamps and flowers. His Cognition adjustments allow players to prioritize EXP (200% maximum), monetary rewards, or item drops exclusively within Mementos.
Stamp collection requires exploring Mementos thoroughly, particularly behind destructible walls marking dead ends. Players will periodically encounter Jose when descending to new floors.
Confronting The Reaper
Reaper Combat Strategy
This formidable series staple appears when lingering on Mementos floors, signaled by visual and auditory cues. Boasting level 85 stats and high-tier spells, early encounters prove lethal without New Game+ advantages.
Optimal engagement begins around level 60, utilizing defensive buffs and Makarakarn reflections. DLC Personas like Izanagi-no-Okami (Picaro) can expedite victories through potent Almighty attacks and buff stacking. Successful Reaper defeats provide massive EXP windfalls and monetary rewards.
Hunting Treasure Demons
Treasure Demon Spawning
These elusive Shadows first emerge during Madarame's Palace and subsequently appear throughout the Metaverse. Unlike conventional enemies, they prioritize fleeing over combat.
High security levels and Treasure Trap items (crafted from Silk Yarn, Plant Balm, and Cork Bark) boost encounter rates. Effective capture methods include Shinya's Down Shot or critical physical attacks against vulnerable variants.
Passive EXP Acquisition
Growth Skill Mechanics
Growth skills enable inactive Personas to accumulate experience passively:
| Tier | Effect | Obtainable Personas |
|---|---|---|
| Growth 1 | 25% EXP | Saki Mitama, Koppa Tengu |
| Growth 2 | 50% EXP | Lachesis, Kurama Tengu |
| Growth 3 | 100% EXP | Izanagi variants, Raphael |
Royal modifies Skill Card availability - Growth 3 remains obtainable through Electric Chair fusion, while Growth 2 requires special Confidant events with the Velvet Room attendants.
Ryuji's Combat Perks
Insta-Kill Unlock Requirements
Ryuji's Rank 7 Confidant ability transforms ambushes against significantly weaker foes into instant victories with full rewards. Targets display green outlines through Third Eye when eligible.
Unlike the original version, Royal's Insta-kill grants comprehensive battle rewards including EXP, items, and potential Persona acquisitions. Since Ryuji's Confidant lacks social stat requirements, prioritizing his development enables early access to this efficient farming method.
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