Persona 5 Royal: Best Ways to Get EXP

Leveling Up Fast in Persona 5 Royal: A Comprehensive Guide

Leveling up is crucial in Persona 5 Royal, especially for tackling late-game challenges. This guide details efficient experience farming strategies, incorporating quality-of-life improvements from the Royal edition. While over-leveling can make the game too easy, maintaining a level comparable to Palace Rulers is recommended, particularly for new playthroughs.

Boosting EXP Gain:

• Team Glasses Accessory (DLC): Equip these glasses on each party member for a 15% EXP boost. Remember, backline members receive less EXP.

• Mishima Yuuki's Confidant (Moon Arcana): Reaching Rank 3 and 5 grants backup members EXP; Rank 10 provides them with the same EXP as frontline fighters. Remember to choose dialogue options he prefers and bring a Moon Arcana Persona. His Confidant missions are now linked to Mementos, so completing them is vital for progression.

• Mementos Cognition (Jose): Jose, a new character in P5R, allows you to enhance Mementos rewards. Using Stamps collected from Mementos flowers and Stamp Stations, you can increase EXP gain up to 200%. Maximizing EXP requires 85 Stamps.

• Defeating the Reaper: This powerful foe appears after prolonged stays on a Mementos floor. Defeating him (recommended at level 60+) yields massive EXP and money. Utilize defensive support skills and Makarakarn to counter his attacks. Izanagi-no-Okami (Picaro DLC) users can leverage Concentrate, Heat Riser, and Myriad Truths for significant Almighty damage.

• Treasure Demons: These flee after a few turns but provide EXP. Use Shinya's Rank 1 ability, Down Shot, for an All-Out Attack or a high-crit move (avoiding Physical nulls). Increase encounter rates with the Treasure Trap infiltration tool (2x Silk Yarn, 3x Plant Balm, 1x Cork Bark).

• Growth Passive Skill: Unequipped Personas with this skill gain EXP even when not in battle. Growth 3 provides full EXP. Obtain this skill through specific Personas (Izanagi Picaro, Narcissus, Raphael) or the Growth 2 Skill Card (obtained by spending time with Caroline and Justine at Miura Beach after event 6).

• Ryuji Sakamoto's Confidant (Insta-Kill): At Rank 7, unlock Insta-Kill to eliminate Shadows 10 levels below Joker's level without a fight, granting EXP, items, and Yen. Shadows with a green outline are susceptible.

By strategically combining these methods, you can significantly accelerate your leveling progress in Persona 5 Royal. Remember to adapt your strategy based on your current level and available resources.