What's the best guide to maximize my confidant ranks in Persona 5 Royal?
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Q.What's the best guide to maximize my confidant ranks in Persona 5 Royal?
A.Use a consolidated confidant strategy focused on Royal-exclusive confidants, Arcana matching, and strict deadlines (especially for Maruki, Kasumi, and Akechi) to maximize ranks efficiently.
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There isn’t a single official ‘best guide’ for maxing confidants, but you can follow a proven multi-source plan that works reliably in Persona 5 Royal. Prioritize the Royal-exclusive confidants (Maruki, Kasumi, Akechi) and plan their hangouts around deadlines so you don’t lock yourself out of content. In practice, aim to push Maruki to Rank 9 by around November 18 to unlock the third semester, with Rank 10 following automatically; Kasumi’s Faith reaches Rank 5 by December 22 (you should start by early December to guarantee access); and Akechi’s Justice reaches Rank 9 by mid‑November, with Rank 10 unlocked if you hit Rank 8 by the deadline. These timelines are echoed by community discussions and deadline roundups for the Royal content. Push Square confidants guide Reddit discussions on true-ending deadlines Royal-exclusive deadlines thread
