Leveling Up Fast in Persona 5 Royal: A Comprehensive Guide

Leveling up is crucial in Persona 5 Royal, ensuring smooth progress and preventing tedious grinding. This guide details efficient experience farming methods, leveraging both new and existing features in Persona 5 Royal.

Boosting EXP Gain: Essential Strategies

• Team Glasses Accessory (Moon Arcana): Equip the free DLC Team Glasses accessory on each party member for a 15% EXP boost. Remember that backline members receive less EXP.

• Mishima Yuuki's Confidant (Moon Arcana): Rank up Yuuki Mishima's Confidant. Rank 3 grants backup members EXP, while Rank 10 provides them with the same EXP as frontline fighters. Remember to choose dialogue options he likes and bring a Moon Arcana Persona. His Confidant missions are now integral to his ranking.

• Mementos Cognition (Jose): Utilize Jose's shop in Mementos. Exchange collected flowers and stamps for increased EXP rewards. A 110% EXP boost costs 5 stamps, while a maximum 200% boost requires 12 stamps. There are 165 stamps total, with 85 needed to maximize EXP gain. Stamps are found in Mementos dead ends behind breakable walls.

• Defeating the Reaper: The Reaper, a powerful foe, appears in Mementos after prolonged stays on a floor. Defeating him yields massive EXP and money. Aim for level 60 or higher before engaging, utilizing defense buffs and Makarakarn to reflect magic attacks. Izanagi-no-Okami (Picaro) users can exploit Concentrate, Heat Riser, and Myriad Truths for significant Almighty damage.

• Treasure Demons: These flee after a few turns but offer EXP and items. Utilize Shinya's Rank 1 Down Shot ability for an All-Out Attack, or a high-crit attack like Morgana's Miracle Punch (if not nullified). They appear more frequently in Palaces with high security, and the Treasure Trap infiltration tool further increases encounter rates. The Treasure Trap requires 2x Silk Yarn, 3x Plant Balm, and 1x Cork Bark.

• Growth Passive Skill: Unequipped Personas gain EXP with the Growth passive skill. Growth 1 grants ¼ EXP, Growth 2 grants ½ EXP, and Growth 3 grants full EXP. Several Personas learn this skill upon leveling. Izanagi Picaro provides a Growth 3 Skill Card via the Electric Chair. Growth 2 Skill Cards are obtained by spending time with Caroline and Justine at Miura Beach (September 2nd-29th, after event 6).

• Ryuji Sakamoto's Confidant (Insta-Kill): Reaching Rank 7 unlocks Insta-Kill, instantly defeating Shadows 10 levels below Joker's level. Shadows susceptible to Insta-Kill have a green outline when viewed with Joker's Third Eye.

By strategically combining these methods, you can efficiently level up your team in Persona 5 Royal, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience. Remember that over-leveling can make the game too easy, so aim for a balance.