Brash, bold, and unapolꦗogetically vocal about the things in which🌳 he believes, Ryuji Sakamoto is one of the most entertaining Confidants in . With an unending sense of loyalty to those for whom he cares and the guts to do something about injustice, Ryuji’s Confidant is all about looking into the backstory of this brazen boy.
He’s one of your earliest Confidants, and progressing it gives you a look into who Ryuji really is – a considerate, caring kid who wants his friends to succeed. For help advancing your Magician Confi🎃dant, follow along with our P5R Ryuji Confidant guide.
Updated on May 9, 2023 by Gabrielle Castania: With the continued success of Persona 5 Royal, Ryuji’s Confidant guide remains one of our most popular – nobody can resist the boy with the electric smile, it seems! We’ve comeback to our Ryuji Confidant guide for Persona 5 Royal to make sure it’s as easy to read and up-to-date as possible.
Ryuji's Availability And Perks
After meeting him and stumbling into 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Kamoshida's Castle together, as one of your earliest and most readily-available Confidants in P5R, Ryuji is pretty easy to loca𝕴te.
Ryuji is available beginning on 4/12, with the Chariot Confidant establishing as soon as you leave Kamoshida's Palace for the second time.
After this, you can find him by the stairwell on the second floor of Shujin Academy. If you don't have school that day, check the arcade in Shibuya instead.
Ryuji's Perks In Persona 5 Royal
Like all of your P5R Confidants, Ryuji will learn additional skill perks the further꧂ you advan♋ce his Confidant.
As a party member (and a 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:damn good one at that), Ryuji's Confidant perks are all centered around picking up new battle skills.
Perks From Ranking Up Ryuji's Confidant In Persona 5 Royal
Rank |
Ability |
Description |
2 |
Punk Talk |
Joker can try a second time if 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:negotiations with an upbeat shadow are unsuccessful |
3 |
Follow Up |
If Joker's attack fails to down an enemy, Ryuji may follow up with a second attack to try again to down said enemy |
4 |
Stealth Dash |
The group is less likely to be spotted while Dashing in 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:the Metaverse |
6 |
Harisen Recovery |
Ryuji may cure the party's status ailments |
7 |
Insta-Kill |
You now have the chance to instantly defeat any shadow weaker than yourself ♕without even having to fight them by dashing into them |
8 |
Endure |
Ryuji may now survive an othe🧸rwise-fatal attack with 1HP remaining |
9 |
Protect |
Ryuji may jump in and take an otherwise-fatal attack for Jokꦰer |
10 (Max) |
Second Awakening |
Transforms Captain Kidd into Seiten Taisei |
If Ryuji is a 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:staple in your party, it's well worth advancing Ryuji's Confidant sooner than later to reap all the battle-centric rewards.
How To Rank Up Ryuji's Confidant In Persona 5 Royal
Here, you'll find our complete Persona 5 Royal Ryuji Confidant guide, with all the dialogue prompts and possible answers for each scene.
Ryuji represents your Chariot arcana in P5R, so be sure to bring a Perso🍬na of the Chariot arcana to get the highes🍌t number of points during each scene.
Ryuji's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 1
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"Ugh, I'm dead tired... How you holding up?" |
"I'm exhausted." |
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- |
"Eh, I'm fine." |
- |
- |
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"I could use a nap." |
- |
- |
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"So... Wanna help me loo♛k for those guys or any witnesses?" |
"Sure, I'll help." |
- |
- |
"Nah." |
- |
- |
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"Sounds difficult..." |
- |
- |
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"E✅veryone already knows. They totally got you pegged as a criminal." |
"......" |
- |
- |
"How'd that happen?" |
- |
- |
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"Kamoshida opened his damn mouth!" |
"Seriously?" |
- |
- |
"But why?" |
- |
- |
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"A teacher did that...?" |
- |
- |
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"And after seein' Kamoshida's distorted-heart thing in person, there's no way I can just sit back!" |
"Of course." |
- |
- |
"I feel you, but..." |
- |
- |
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"It'd be weird splittin' off now, so why don't we grab a bite somewhere?" |
"Sure." |
- |
- |
"What kind of food?" |
- |
- |
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"I'm not feeling it..." |
- |
- |
Ryuji's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 2
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"Plus, maybe then I'll be able to help out a little more." |
"I'm counting on you." |
3 |
3 |
"You seem pretty excited." |
3 |
2 |
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"... Help with what?" |
2 |
1 |
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"If my time dropped even a little, he'd cuss me out. Then on top of that, he brought up my parents..." |
"What about them?" |
- |
- |
"And then you punched him?" |
- |
- |
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"......" |
"Do you go want to go back?" |
2 |
1 |
"Do you regret it?" |
2 |
1 |
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"Ugh... I should've kept up my running." |
"You're already fast enough." |
2 |
1 |
"Are your legs okay?" |
2 |
1 |
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"It's never too late, man." |
2 |
1 |
Ryuji's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 3
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"......" |
"Let's not fight." |
2 |
1 |
"Want to train with us?" |
- |
- |
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"It's nice to meet you." |
- |
- |
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"That don't got anything to do with this..." |
"Calm down, Ryuji." |
3 |
2 |
"Just endure it." |
2 |
1 |
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"I'll shut them up." |
- |
- |
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"I g🌃et pissed off so damn easily. I really gotta work on that.🎃" |
"I can't exactly blame you." |
2 |
1 |
"Violence is not the answer." |
- |
- |
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"Yeah, that'd be best." |
- |
- |
Ryuji's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 4
You'll unlock the Ogikubo hangout spot following this scene.
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"But for some reason it don't look like he's gettin' along with the others." |
"Nakaoka?" |
- |
- |
"Are you worried about him?" |
2 |
1 |
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"Just leave him be." |
- |
- |
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"It's good they're keepin' their heads low now though. I don't want 'em endin' up like me." |
"But you're doing great." |
3 |
3 |
"It's not so bad." |
2 |
1 |
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"I know how you feel." |
3 |
2 |
Ryuji's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 5
This scene cannot be accessed until after 5/6, follow🌺ing the completion of✅ the Kamoshida story arc.
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"Oh yeah! You bring your stuff?" |
"A towel?" |
2 |
1 |
"Protein powder?" |
3 |
2 |
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"... Good for them." |
"You seem conflicted." |
2 |
1 |
"Do you want to rejoin?" |
2 |
1 |
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"You're done with them, right?" |
- |
- |
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"But I'm still worried 'bout their advisor, Yamauchi. He's basically like a mini Kamoshida." |
"So he's short?" |
2 |
1 |
"So he's an asshole?" |
3 |
2 |
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"But I mean, if anything happens, I know you got my back. So I ain't too worried!" |
"Don't worry. I gotcha." |
2 |
1 |
"I haven't agreed to anything." |
- |
- |
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"Fine, but you're buying ramen." |
- |
- |
Ryuji's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 6
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"You got any ideas?" |
"Let's stay here." |
2 |
1 |
"How about Protein Lovers?" |
2 |
1 |
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"We can train at my place." |
3 |
2 |
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"Huh? That's a load of bull!" |
"You guys should trust Nakaoka." |
3 |
3 |
"This is no time for arguing." |
3 |
2 |
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"(Protagonist)... You get what I'm tryin' to say, yeah?" |
"Absolutely." |
3 |
2 |
"More or less." |
3 |
2 |
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"Not in the slightest." |
- |
- |
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"It's like how I feel when I'm talkin' to you, man." |
"I don't get it." |
- |
- |
"Can you explain that?" |
- |
- |
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"Uhhh, I don't know how else to explain. I just feel...free." |
"... Huh?" |
- |
- |
"I really don't understand." |
- |
- |
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"And Nakaoka can get weirdly stubborn sometimes. He'll keep his mouth shut whether or not someone's punchin' him." |
"Sounds like you two were close." |
- |
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"Just like you." |
- |
- |
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"So he should've punched back?" |
2 |
1 |
When Can You Do Ryuji's Rank 7 Scene?
This scene can only take place on set dates, which will depend on your progression of Ryuji's Confidant.
Ryuji will text you about a stakeout in Tsukishima on the fol🌼lowing dates,✨ and agreeing to go will begin the Rank 7 scene.
- April: 20, 25, or 27
- May: 18, 25, or 27
- June: 22 or 29
- July: 1 or 6
- August: 12 or 17
- September: 21
- October: 2
- November: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, or 30
- December: 2, 7, or 9
- January: 13
On one of these days, after agreeing to go when you reply to Ryuji's text, the following scene will play out.
Ryuji's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 7
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"If we don't do something quick, Yamauchi's gonna get rid of Takeishi too... God dammit!" |
"Should we change his heart?" |
- |
- |
"Let's talk to Takeishi." |
3 |
2 |
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"I know that ain't the coolest thing to say, but it's how I feel." |
"I think it's cool, Ryuji." |
3 |
3 |
"Wait, what?" |
2 |
1 |
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"Besides... I doubt th🍃ose guys are gonna 🎃listen to anything I say..." |
"Never know until you try." |
2 |
1 |
"It's out of our hands." |
- |
- |
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"We'll use force if we have to." |
- |
- |
Ryuji's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 8
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"So, I called Nakaoka and Takeishi over here. I'm gonna tell 'em what that bastard Yamauchi is up to." |
"What if they start fighting?" |
- |
- |
"I doubt they'll believe you." |
- |
- |
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"🗹You saw that, righ꧅t? That was some serious violence!" |
"Things turned out for the best." |
3 |
3 |
"You deserved it." |
3 |
2 |
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"... Thanks." |
"All I did was watch." |
3 |
2 |
"Are you gonna pay me back?" |
2 |
1 |
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"It's kinda like I was doin' a sprint... and you were runnin' next to me." |
"But I was just standing here..." |
2 |
1 |
"You weren't cool though." |
3 |
2 |
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"Seein' them havin' a real heart-to-heart talk... They got a good team." |
"You did a great job." |
- |
- |
"So. Case closed?" |
2 |
1 |
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"We make a good team too." |
- |
- |
Ryuji's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 9
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"Looks like they're finally walkin' their own path." |
"Are you satisfied now?" |
3 |
2 |
"Not running?" |
2 |
1 |
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"Oh, and uh... they ꦬa🍸sked me to come back to the team." |
"What did you say?" |
2 |
1 |
"Do you have any time for that?" |
2 |
1 |
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"Don't do it." |
3 |
2 |
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"Wherever you decide to be, that's where you belong." |
"You're right." |
3 |
2 |
"I never realized that." |
3 |
3 |
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"... I'm just glad I found it." |
"I agree." |
2 |
1 |
"Be more specific." |
- |
- |
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"And where is this place?" |
- |
- |
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"They're apparently keepin' Yamauchi as their advisor for now, but it's cool. Sounds like they got him under control." |
"Congratulations." |
2 |
1 |
"Got him under control, how?" |
- |
- |
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"Better watch out for them." |
2 |
1 |
Ryuji's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 10
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
"I think 💙they might even gꦗo far in the meet." |
"I'm looking forward to it." |
3 |
3 |
"We can't lose either." |
3 |
3 |
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"So... thanks, man." |
"You're welcome." |
- |
- |
"It's all because of you." |
- |
- |
Additional Scenes For Ryuji's Confidant
Like many of the Phantom Thieves, you're able to earn affinity toward Ryuji's Confidant during extra scenes as well. We've detailed them for you in the table below.
Non-Ranking Scenes For Persona 5 Royal's Ryuji Confidant
Dialogue |
Your Response |
Points Earned With A Matching Persona |
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona |
Ogikubo Hangout (Receive Ramen Bowl 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:bedroom decoration) |
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"Ain't you totally fallin' for this soy sauce flavor too!?" |
"I'm in love." |
3 |
3 |
"I prefer richer soups." |
2 |
1 |
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"It was lacking in umami." |
3 |
2 |
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Ichigaya Fishing Pond Hangout |
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"... Hey, doesn't meetin' in a place like this look like we're talkin' some shady business...? I like it." |
"This is shady." |
3 |
3 |
"Think so?" |
- |
- |
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"... How am I supposed to do that?" |
"Let go of all worldly desires." |
- |
- |
"Accept the grim reality of society." |
- |
- |
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"She keeps gettin' fish even as she nags... I'm impressed!" |
"Call her 'Master' Kawakami." |
3 |
3 |
"She's a true master fisher." |
3 |
3 |
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Leblanc on 7/28 |
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"So, hey. Who🐟 do you usually root for? The main hero or the rival?" |
"The main hero, of course." |
3 |
3 |
"The rival, actually." |
3 |
3 |
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"The hero's allies." |
3 |
2 |
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Leblanc on 8/3 |
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"How about you? Whaddya like more, soccer or 🔴baseball?" |
"Soccer." |
3 |
3 |
"Baseball." |
3 |
2 |
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"I don't like either..." |
3 |
3 |
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Hawaii School Trip |
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(Mishima) "Will this really work...?" |
"We won't lose." |
- |
- |
"You got this, Ryuji." |
- |
- |
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"I love swimming!" |
- |
- |
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"Even in Hawaii, it's the same ol' Yusuke." |
"He's a weirdo." |
- |
- |
"He's perverted..." |
- |
- |
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"Oooh! I never thought of that!" |
"Uh, no." |
- |
- |
"Let's use the Phan-Site." |
- |
- |
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"Man... Shit went south real fast..." |
"That was a major defeat." |
- |
- |
"It's all your fault." |
- |
- |
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"Let's go on a food binge." |
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And before you know it, you'll have maxed Ryuji's Confidant in Persona 5 Royal!