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has a delightful cast of🦩 characters who serve as your confidants outside the Phantom Thieves, one of them being Shinya Oda, an endearing kid who spends his days crushing high sco🐷res at Gun About at the Akihabara arcade to try to forget about his bullies.
Your Tower confidant in Pe🌊rsona 5 Royal is all about learning to be a better shooter in exchange for learning how to be a friend, which is all Shinya has really needed. For some help in maxing out Shinya’s confidant in Persona 5 Royal, look no further than the guide below.
Updated on March 22, 2023 by Gabrielle Castania: P5R saw a massive boost in popularity after it released for other consoles in 2022, and that hype has followed the game even months after the ports. We wanted to take a look back at some of our older guides for the game and flesh them out a little more, now offering complete dialogue tables for each rank of sweet little Shinya’s confidant.
This guide con💃tains spoilers for side-story elements of Pe🐬rsona 5 Royal.
Shinya's Availability And Perks
How To Unlock Shinya's Confidant
In order to unlock Shinya’s confidant in Persona 5 Royal, you’ll need to be in pursuit of the request, “Winners Don’t Use Cheats,” which becomes available as early as 9/4.
The request sees you asking around the arcade in Shibuya about rumors of a c🍌heater who’s made themselves impossible to take down one of the major games.
You’ll eventually have enough info to locate the cheater 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:in Mementos (who can be found on the Path of Akzeriyyuth, area five). Then, it’ll 𓂃be up to you and🍎 the Thieves to go take them down.
Except, you’re not able to beat the cheater right then – he’s cheating. After strategizing on how to take him out, you learn of a competent gamer you’re able to find over at the arcade in Akihabara.
This is where you meet Shinya, who agrees to help on the condition that you’re able to introduce him to the Phantom Thieves.
To do this, head back to Yongen-Jaya during the day and speak to Futaba. She makes a fake calling card that you’ll need to go back to the Arcade and give it to Shinya. After a short scene with him, Shinya’s confidaꦚnt will fo꧃rmally establish.
Once you've unlocked Shinya's confidant, you can then find him at the Akihabara arcade. He's there Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays after school, rain or shine.
Shinya's Perks In Persona 5 Royal
As your shooting coach, Shinya’s perks are centered around enhancing your ranged weapons.
Rank |
Ability |
Description |
1 |
Down Shot |
Allows you 🎉to down an enemy on༺ce during an infiltration |
2 |
Bullet Hail |
After a successful enem🅘y ambush, you may immediately enter into a gun-based All-Out Attack upon beginn🐟ing the battle |
3 |
Warning Shot |
You can scare enemies durꦰing negotiation💟s to make it easier to obtain them as a Persona |
5 |
Stained Coating |
Boosts the chances 🀅of inflicting an ailment via gu💞nshot |
6 |
Cheap Shot |
Allowཧs you to down enemies three times during an in🌸filtration |
8 |
Electric Slug |
Boosts the damage output of Bullet Hail |
10 (Max) |
Oda Special |
Joker's gun-based attacks can ignore enemy affinities and hit regardless |
In addition to the perks of a regular confidant, spending time with Shinya is also a great way to reliably 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:increase your Kindness stat🦩, as you earꦑn points toward it after almost every scene.
How To Rank Up Shinya's Confidant In Persona 5 Royal
Below, you'll find a full spread of all the dialogue, responses, and possible point earnings for each scene with Shinya.
Since Shinya is your Tower confidant in P5R, you'll want to bring a Persona of the Tower arcana to earn the maximum number of points fo🦂r each scene.
Shinya's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 1
You'll earn +3 Kindness following this scene.
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"How'd you do it?" |
"Through a secret exchange." |
- |
- |
"Through a bulletin board." |
- |
- |
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"So tell me more about the Phantom Thieves!&🌱quot; |
"It's a deal." |
- |
- |
"Leave it to me." |
- |
- |
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"Depends on the trump card." |
- |
- |
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"Hey, we should exchange IDs. It's not like I'm here every day, so..." |
"Sure." |
1 |
1 |
"Do we have to?" |
1 |
1 |
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"Call me when it's game time." |
3 |
2 |
Shinya's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 2
You'll earn +3 Kindness following this scene.
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"Thanks to you taking so lo🐎ng to figure it out..." |
"Sorry..." |
2 |
1 |
"Don't compare me to you." |
3 |
2 |
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"Praise would be encouraging." |
- |
- |
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"*sigh*" |
"Let's go." |
- |
- |
"What a rude employee." |
2 |
1 |
|
"Something bothering you?" |
- |
- |
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"... I need to get really strong,𓃲 like the Phanto♏m Thieves." |
"Are they strong?" |
- |
- |
"Do you admire them?" |
2 |
1 |
|
"I bel𝄹ieve in🍷 the Phantom Thieves and their strength." |
"So do I." |
3 |
2 |
"They're more than strong." |
- |
- |
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"I'll let them know." |
3 |
2 |
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"Everyone sucks at fir🌟st, but you can ge🌳t good if you do it every day!" |
"I'll work hard." |
2 |
1 |
"If I feel like it." |
- |
- |
|
"So then I can beat you?" |
2 |
1 |
Shinya's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 3
You'll earn +3 Kindness following this scene.
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"All they did today was throw eraser crumbs into my lunch, though, ♏so I won that round." |
"Are they bullying you?" |
- |
- |
"Sounds like fun." |
- |
- |
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"You shouldn't waste food." |
- |
- |
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"That's why I gotta get stronger!" |
"That's the spirit." |
2 |
1 |
"Want to learn martial arts?" |
- |
- |
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"You really love your mom." |
- |
- |
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"Maybe we can go eat something again while we're at it?" |
"Sure." |
2 |
1 |
"If our schedules line up." |
- |
- |
|
"Any food requests?" |
- |
- |
Shinya's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 4
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"You cheated, didn't you!?" |
"Calm down." |
- |
- |
"You're being a sore loser." |
- |
- |
|
"Yeah, you tell him!" |
2 |
1 |
|
"You've gotta be kidding me..." |
"Don't get so worked up." |
- |
- |
"Get your revenge." |
2 |
1 |
|
"Pros are amazing, huh?" |
- |
- |
Shinya's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 5
You'll earn +3 Kindness following this scene.
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"I mean, I couldn't do anything to him... There's just no way." |
"It was pretty weird." |
3 |
2 |
"It happens." |
- |
- |
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"He must've rigged it." |
3 |
2 |
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"I'm definitely gonna demolish him!" |
"You think you have a chance?" |
- |
- |
"I'm sure you can do it." |
2 |
1 |
|
"Don't get so worked up." |
- |
- |
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"The strategy I used last time didn't work..." |
"Are you going to give up?" |
2 |
1 |
"You need a new strategy." |
3 |
2 |
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"ꦍI gotta think of a new strategy by t෴he next time I challenge him!" |
"I'll be cheering you on." |
2 |
1 |
"You're a sharp kid." |
- |
- |
|
"Think you can take him?" |
2 |
1 |
Shinya's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 6
You'll earn +3 Kindness following this scene.
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"The 💛games are on me today... Just be sure to keep up." |
"I can pay for myself." |
- |
- |
"If you insist." |
- |
- |
|
"Do you have enough?" |
- |
- |
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"I'm not a bad guy... am I...?" |
"You should return the money." |
- |
- |
"You're acting like one." |
- |
- |
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"I won't do it again... I don't wanna be a bad guy." |
"That's good." |
2 |
1 |
"I believe in you." |
3 |
2 |
|
"Um... do you... hate me now?" |
"A little bit." |
- |
- |
"Not at all." |
3 |
2 |
|
"I'm worried about you." |
- |
- |
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"(Protagonist)-san... Are you sure you aren't gonna hate me?" |
"Of course I won't." |
2 |
1 |
"That's up to you." |
- |
- |
|
"I'm your big brother, right?" |
- |
- |
Shinya's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 7
You'll earn +3 Kindness following this scene.
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
(Shinya's Mother) "So? Are you the one who's been such a bad influence on my Shinya?" |
"I haven't done anything." |
- |
- |
"Calm down." |
- |
- |
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"Bad influence?" |
- |
- |
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(Shinya's Mother) "Come on, Shinya, we're going home!" |
"Take it easy on him." |
- |
- |
"Think about his feelings." |
- |
- |
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(Shinya's Mother) "If you keep meddling with him, I'm going to call the police!" |
"Bring it on, lady." |
- |
- |
"I haven’t done anything." |
- |
- |
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"That wouldn’t be good." |
- |
- |
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"To change my💯 mom back... ൩to the way she used to be..." |
"What's your mom's name?" |
- |
- |
"Tell me about your mom." |
- |
- |
Shinya's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 8
You'll earn +3 Kindness following this scene.
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"So she IS bad after all..." |
"She's out of control." |
- |
- |
"No, she's not." |
2 |
1 |
|
"Is that what you think?" |
2 |
1 |
|
"Do you think they'll actually be able to change her heart?" |
"It'll all work out." |
2 |
1 |
"I can't guarantee it." |
- |
- |
|
"Believe in them." |
3 |
2 |
|
"... Okay, I'll do it." |
"Is it too much for you?" |
- |
- |
"Way to step up." |
- |
- |
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"That's why I wanna help the Phantom Thieves. I wanna stop my mom." |
"Let's save her." |
3 |
2 |
"That's admirable." |
3 |
2 |
Shinya's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 9
You must complete the "A Mother's Aggression" 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Mementos request before you can begin this scene. Once you do, you'll earn +3 Kindness following this scene.
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"She broke down crying and told me that she'll be a better mother from now on..." |
"I'm glad to hear that." |
3 |
2 |
"That's hard to believe." |
- |
- |
|
"Thank the Phantom Thieves." |
2 |
1 |
|
"♊;Am I weird... for feeling happy about losing? I me♔an, all I cared about before was winning." |
"A little bit, yeah." |
2 |
1 |
"No, that makes sense." |
3 |
2 |
|
"It means you've matured." |
3 |
2 |
|
"I wonder why he's cheating..." |
"He wants to win at all costs." |
2 |
1 |
"He's too lazy to practice." |
- |
- |
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"I wouldn't know..." |
- |
- |
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"I'm so glad she's back to her old self! I'm so thankful for the Phantom Thieves!" |
"Your wish came true." |
2 |
1 |
"You really think it was them?" |
2 |
1 |
|
"You did a great job too." |
2 |
1 |
Shinya's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 10
You'll earn +3 Kindness following this scene.
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"I've got nothing left to teach you. You're an elite player now, (Protagonist)-san." |
"Thanks to my hard work." |
2 |
1 |
"Thanks to my teacher." |
3 |
2 |
|
"... I'm so happy right now." |
"You got your revenge." |
- |
- |
"You made things right." |
2 |
1 |
|
"You made new friends." |
3 |
2 |
|
"Will that help me become a member🧜 of the Phantom Thieves?" |
"I'll let you in." |
- |
- |
"Ask them yourself." |
- |
- |
By choosing the best responses as listed above, you'll max out your Tower confidant for Persona 5 Royal with ease.