Level Up Fast in 'Persona 5 Royal' with These EXP Tips

Leveling Up Fast in Persona 5 Royal: A Comprehensive Guide

Leveling up is crucial in Persona 5 Royal, ensuring smooth progress and victory against challenging late-game bosses. This guide details efficient experience farming methods, leveraging both in-game mechanics and DLC.

Updated January 13, 2025: This guide has been updated to include the Insta-kill strategy and refined experience farming techniques. While over-leveling can diminish the challenge, matching the Palace Rulers' levels is recommended, especially for new playthroughs.

Boosting EXP Gains:

• Accessories and the Moon Arcana: Equip the "Team Glasses" DLC accessory (available on the Playstation Store) to all party members for a 15% EXP boost. Maximize Yuuki Mishima's (Moon Confidant) rank to Rank 10 to ensure all party members, including those in reserve, receive full EXP. Remember to choose dialogue options he favors and bring a Moon Arcana Persona. Completing Mishima's Mementos missions is essential for Confidant progression.

• Mementos Optimization: Utilize Jose's shop in Mementos. Collect flowers and stamps to exchange for Cognition boosts. A 200% EXP increase is achievable, though it requires significant stamp collection. Stamps are found in Mementos dead ends behind breakable walls.

• Confronting the Reaper: The Reaper, a powerful recurring enemy, appears in Mementos after prolonged stays on a floor. Defeating it yields substantial EXP and money. Aim for level 60 or higher before engaging. Utilize defensive support skills and Makarakarn to counter its magic attacks. Players with the Izanagi-no-Okami DLC Persona can exploit its strengths for significant damage.

• Treasure Demons: These non-hostile Shadows flee after a few turns but provide EXP. Utilize Shinya's Rank 1 ability, Down Shot, for an All-Out Attack or a high-crit attack to defeat them before they escape. Treasure Traps, crafted using 2 Silk Yarn, 3 Plant Balm, and 1 Cork Bark, increase encounter rates.

• Growth Passive Skill: Unequipped Personas with the Growth skill gain EXP even when not in battle. Growth 3 provides full EXP. Key Personas include Izanagi, Izanagi Picaro, Narcissus, and Raphael. The Growth 2 Skill Card can be obtained by visiting Justine and Caroline at Miura Beach (September 2nd-29th, after event 6).

• Ryuji Sakamoto's Confidant & Insta-Kill: Reaching Rank 7 in Ryuji's Confidant unlocks Insta-kill. This allows instant defeat of Shadows 10 levels below Joker's level (yielding EXP, items, and yen). Use Joker's Third Eye to identify vulnerable Shadows (green outline).

By strategically combining these methods, players can efficiently level up their team in Persona 5 Royal, ensuring a smoother and more rewarding gameplay experience.