Leveling Up Fast in Persona 5 Royal: A Comprehensive Guide

Leveling up is crucial in Persona 5 Royal, impacting your success against late-game bosses. This guide details efficient experience farming methods, leveraging new features and existing mechanics in P5R. While over-leveling can make the game too easy, maintaining a level comparable to Palace Rulers is recommended, especially for new playthroughs.

Boosting EXP Gains:

• Team Glasses Accessory: Download the free DLC Team Glasses from the Playstation Store. Equipping these on each character grants a 15% EXP boost. Remember, backline members receive less EXP; the following strategies mitigate this.

• Mishima Yuuki's Confidant (The Moon Arcana): Ranking up Mishima's Confidant increases EXP for backline members. Reaching Rank 3 provides some EXP, while Rank 5 and Rank 10 grant progressively more, culminating in equal EXP for all party members at Rank 10. Remember to choose dialogue options he favors and bring a Moon Arcana Persona. His Mementos missions are tied to his Confidant rank.

• Mementos Optimization (Jose's Shop): Jose in Mementos allows you to increase EXP, money, or item rewards. Using collected "flowers" and "Stamp Stations," you can boost Mementos EXP gain to 110% (5 Stamps) or even 200% (12 Stamps). There are 165 Stamps in total; maximizing EXP requires 85. Stamp Stations are found in Mementos dead ends.

• Defeating the Reaper: This powerful enemy appears in Mementos after prolonged stays on a floor. Defeating him (recommended at level 60+) yields massive EXP and money. Utilize defense-boosting skills, Makarakarn to reflect magic, or exploit weaknesses with high-damage attacks (e.g., Myriad Truths with Izanagi-no-Okami).

• Treasure Demons: These harmless Shadows flee after a few turns but offer EXP. Use Shinya's Rank 1 ability, Down Shot, for an All-Out Attack, or a high-crit attack like Morgana's Miracle Punch (if not nulled). They appear more frequently in Palaces with high security or when using the Treasure Trap infiltration tool (requires 2 Silk Yarn, 3 Plant Balm, 1 Cork Bark).

• Growth Passive Skill: Unequipped Personas usually don't gain EXP, unless they possess the Growth skill. This grants a percentage of EXP even when inactive. Growth 1 (1/4 EXP), Growth 2 (1/2 EXP), and Growth 3 (full EXP) are available on various Personas. Growth 3 can be obtained via the Izanagi Picaro Skill Card from the Electric Chair. Growth 2 requires visiting Caroline and Justine at Miura Beach (September 2nd-29th, after event 6).

• Ryuji Sakamoto's Confidant (Insta-Kill): Reaching Rank 7 unlocks Insta-Kill, allowing instant Shadow defeat if Joker's level is 10 levels higher. Use Joker's Third Eye to identify susceptible Shadows (green outline). This provides EXP, items, yen, and potentially Personas.

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