Diving into the captivating world of "Persona 5 Royal," one of the many aspects that draw players in is the confidant system. This mechanic allows you to build relationships with various characters, each with their unique stories and abilities to unlock. If you're looking to max out your confidant levels and access the best features, you'll need to know where to find them in the bustling streets of Tokyo. Let's explore the fortune confidant location and how to meet her.
Nippen, the fortune teller, is the fortune confidant in "Persona 5 Royal," and she can be found in various locations throughout the game. Meeting her is essential to unlock her abilities, which can boost your stats, provide valuable items, and even change the course of certain events in the game. She's a crucial confidant to level up, so let's guide you through where to find her and how to build your relationship with her.
Finding Nippen, the Fortune Confidant
The fortune confidant is tied to a specific in-game event, making her location change based on your progress in the main story. Here's where to find Nippen at each phase of the game:
Academia (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays)
Before the full moon events start, you can find Nippen in LeBlanc Cafe, located in Yongen-Jaya. During this period, she'll be there from 13:00 to 17:00. However, you can only interact with her on the days mentioned above. Make sure to visit her on these specific days to build your confidant rank.
To access LeBlanc Cafe, you'll need to have progressed through the game until you've unlocked the Yongen-Jaya area. Once you've done that, head to the western part of the district to find the cafe. Talk to Nippen, and you'll be able to start your fortune confidant journey.
Full Moon Events (Post-Chapter 3)
After completing Chapter 3 and experiencing your first full moon event, Nippen's location changes. She'll now be found in the abandoned building in Kichijoji, near the game'skey Theatre. On full moon events, you can find her from 19:00 to 23:00. Make sure to visit her during these late-night hours to continue progressing your confidant relationship.
To reach Kichijoji, you'll need to have unlocked that area in the game. Once you've done that, head north of the station to find the abandoned building. Climb the stairs to the second floor, and you'll find Nippen waiting for you.
Building Your Fortune Confidant Relationship
Now that you know where to find Nippen let's discuss how to build your fortune confidant relationship efficiently. Each rank-up requires a specific combination of days spent, correct answers to her fortune-telling questions, and sometimes, giving her a gift.
Ranking Up
To rank up your fortune confidant, you'll need to spend enough days with her and answer her questions correctly. The required days and answers vary depending on the rank. Here's a breakdown:
- Rank 2: Spend 2 days with Nippen and answer her questions correctly.
- Rank 3: Spend 3 days with Nippen and answer her questions correctly.
- Rank 4: Spend 5 days with Nippen, answer her questions correctly, and give her a Present.
- Rank 5: Spend 7 days with Nippen, answer her questions correctly, and give her a Luxury item.
- Rank 6: Spend 5 days with Nippen, answer her questions correctly, and raise one of your social stats (Charm, Kindness, etc.) to 5 or above.
- Rank 7: Spend 7 days with Nippen, answer her questions correctly, and have at least one Persona with high rank fusion.
- Rank 8: Spend 5 days with Nippen, answer her questions correctly, and max out one of your social stats (Charm, Kindness, etc.).
- Rank 9: Spend 7 days with Nippen, answer her questions correctly, and complete a specific request by the end of a full moon event.
- Rank 10 (Max): Spend 10 days with Nippen, answer her questions correctly, and install a specific persona.
Make sure to manage your time efficiently and prioritize your confidant relationships, as some confidants have limited availability or expiration dates.
Gifts and Social Stats
To rank up your fortune confidant, you'll sometimes need to give Nippen gifts or raise specific social stats. Make sure to check your inventory and social stats regularly to ensure you have what you need to rank up. Giving her a gift she likes or raising the appropriate social stat will grant you bonus points, helping you reach the next rank faster.
For gifts, Nippen has a particular fondness for books. Look for opportunities to buy or receive books throughout the game and give them to her when you can. Additionally, raising your Knowledge social stat will net you more bonus points when talking to Nippen.
As you've learned where to find Nippen and how to build your fortune confidant relationship, it's time to dive back into "Persona 5 Royal" and make the most of this crucial confidant. By following this guide, you'll be well on your way to maxing out your fortune confidant and unlocking her powerful abilities. Happy Metaverse exploring!