Unlock Ryuji's full potential! Learn the best dialogue choices and strategies to max out the Chariot Confidant in Persona 5 and gain powerful combat abilities.
Alright, let's talk about the Chariot Confidant, which is all about Ryuji Sakamoto. He's your first buddy to really connect with outside the main crew, and it's super important to get this one maxed out early. You'll start this automatically on April 12th. You can usually find Ryuji chilling on the second floor of Shujin Academy, right by the stairs near your classroom. Just don't try to find him when it's raining, he'll be elsewhere. On those rare days off, he hangs out at the arcade on Central Street in Shibuya.
Maxing out Ryuji's Confidant isn't just about getting to know him better; it unlocks some seriously useful combat skills that will help you out a ton. Check out what you get:
| Rank | Skill | Effect |
| 1 | -- | -- |
| 2 | Baton Pass | Lets Ryuji pass his turn to other Baton Pass users in battle after a 1 More |
| 3 | Follow Up | Gives Ryuji the chance to attack an enemy after Joker as a follow-up |
| 4 | Punk Talk | Gives Ryuji a chance to step in and rescue a failed Shadow negotiation |
| 5 | -- | -- |
| 6 | Harisen Recovery | Gives Ryuji the chance to step in and heal status ailments on party members in battle |
| 7 | Insta-kill | Gives Ryuji the chance to instantly win a battle after an ambush |
| 8 | Endure | Gives Ryuji the chance to withstand a blow in combat that would usually kill him |
| 9 | Protect | Gives Ryuji the ability to shield Joker from an attack that would be fatal |
| 10 | Second Awakening | Ryuji’s Persona evolves to Saiten Taisei |
Now, getting those points to rank up isn't always straightforward. Some dialogue choices matter more than others. Here's a quick rundown of the best responses to make sure you're getting the most out of your time with Ryuji:
| Rank Event | Responses | |
| 1 | -- | -- |
| 2 | I’m counting on you; Any; Any | |
| 3 | Let’s not fight; Calm down, Ryuji | |
| 4 | Are you worried about him?; But you’re doing great | |
| 5 | Protein powder?; Any; So he’s an asshole? | |
| 6 | We can train at my place; Any; Absolutely | |
| 7 | Let’s talk to Takeshi; I think it’s cool Ryuji | |
| 8 | Any; All I did was watch; Any | |
| 9 | Are you satisfied now?; Don’t do it; Any; I agree | |
| 10 | -- | -- |
Focus on these choices, and you'll be well on your way to unlocking Ryuji's full potential as a Phantom Thief!
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