Ryuji Sakamoto, the Chariot Confidant in Persona 5 Royal
The troublemaker in school, Ryuji Sakamoto is often isolated from other students. He is known for his disruptive behavior which gives him a bad reputation with the teachers. However, prior to that, Ryuji was a star athlete. This came to an end, however, when Kamoshida dashed his dreams. The teacher overtrained him, resulting in Ryuji sustaining a heavy injury.
Despite his delinquent behavior, Ryuji is upbeat and easy going. He is similar to Junpei Iori from Persona 3 and also Yosuke Hanamura from Persona 4. However, he dresses similarly to Kanji Tatsumi from Persona 4.
Phantom Thief Skull
As a Phantom Thief, Ryuji’s code name is Skull. He decks out a black jacket with pads covering his elbows, charcoal pants with pads covering his knees, a two-sided belt that stores rounds for firearms, a pair of yellow gloves, a skull mask, and military boots. As the Chariot confidant, Skull calls upon his persona Captain Kidd to use physical and Elec skills. His persona is a reference to William Kidd, a 17th century privateer.
Persona 5 Royal Confidant List and Recruitment Guide
Unlocking Ryuji
When you spot the old castle, Ryuji will ask you to go with him. Upon entering Kamoshida Palace, not only will the Protagonist awaken to his persona, but Ryuji will as well. When Ryuji does so, his Confidant immediately starts. After you max out, you can summon Chi You.
Confidant Availability
| Day | Period |
|---|---|
| Monday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Tuesday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Wednesday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Thursday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Friday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Saturday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Sunday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Rainy | Day (✓) |
| Night (✓) |
Persona 5 Royal Chariot Confidant Abilities
| Rank | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | – |
| 2 | Punk Talk | Chance to step in after Shadow negotiation fails, allowing a retry. (Enemy should be in “Cheerful” mood.) |
| 3 | Follow Up | Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker’s attack does not down the enemy. |
| 4 | Stealth Dash | Makes it harder for enemies to notice while sprinting. |
| 5 | – | – |
| 6 | Harisen Recovery | Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members. |
| 7 | Insta-kill | Chance to instantly win a battle after making contact with the enemy by dashing. Experience, money, and persona are gained after winning the battle. |
| 8 | Endure | Chance to withstand an otherwise fatal attack with 1 HP remaining. |
| 9 | Protect | Chance to shield Joker from an otherwise fatal attack. |
| 10 | Second Awakening | Transforms his Persona, Captain Kidd into a mythological trickster, Seiten Taisei. |
Confidant Stat Boosts
Here is a breakdown of the confidant boost music notes the Protagonist will acquire after answering the best responses:
*Note: Regardless if you bring a persona of the specified arcana or not, some options only grant a maximum of +♪♪♪. Events where these occur will have a (♫).
No Boost
| Rank | Confidant Boost | Total notes (♪) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | – | 0 |
| 1-2 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪ Phone: +♪ |
5 |
| 2-3 | 1st Choice: +♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪ |
4 |
| 3-4 | 1st Choice: +♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) |
4 |
| 4-5 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪ |
6 |
| 5-6 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪ |
9 |
| 6-7 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪ |
6 |
| 7-8 | 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪ |
8 |
| 8-9 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪ Phone: +♪ |
8 |
| 9-Max | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ | 3 |
With Boost from Chariot Arcana
Make sure that you have a persona under the Chariot Arcana when interacting with Ryuji to maximize gains
| Rank | Confidant Boost | Total notes (♪) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | – | 0 |
| 1-2 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
7 |
| 2-3 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
7 |
| 3-4 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) |
5 |
| 4-5 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
10 |
| 5-6 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪♪ |
11 |
| 6-7 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪♪ |
8 |
| 7-8 | 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
11 |
| 8-9 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
13 |
| 9-Max | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ | 3 |
Confidant Rank Up Dialogue Choices
Make sure that you have a persona under the Chariot Arcana when interacting with Ryuji to maximize gains.
| Rank | Dialogue | Effects |
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| 1 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
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| 2 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
Phone (P5R only):
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| 3 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
Phone (P5R only):
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| 4 | 1st Choice:
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| 5 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
Phone (P5R only):
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| 6 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice: All choices are +0 5th Choice: All choices are +0 Phone (P5R only):
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| 7 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
Phone (P5R only):
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| 8 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
Phone (P5R only):
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| 9 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
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| 10 | 1st Choice:
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Confidant Hangout Dialogue Choices
Make sure that you have a persona under the Chariot Arcana when interacting with Ryuji to maximize gains.
| Hangout Area | Dialogue Choices | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Body Training | No dialogue choices available. +2 / +3 |
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| Ogikubo | 1st Choice:
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| Café Leblanc | 1st Choice:
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| Café Leblanc | 1st Choice:
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| Hawaii Trip | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
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| Dome Town (Suidobashi) | 1st Choice:
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| Consumer Electronics Store (Akihabara) | 1st Choice:
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| Monajaya (Tsukishima) | 1st Choice:
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| Commercial Building Area (Nakano) | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
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| Motomachi (Chinatown) | 1st Choice:
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Invited Event Guide (Exam Study and Holidays)
Invitations are sent by Ryuji a night before the scheduled event by phone text. If you confirm to attend that night, you will have a bonus confidant boost. Furthermore, make sure that you have a persona under these arcana when interacting together with Ryuji during these events.
- Chariot Arcana
- Lovers Arcana
- Moon Arcana
- Temperance Arcana
- Hierophant Arcana
| Event Schedule | Dialogue Choices | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 5/10 – Shibuya Family Diner | 1st Choice:
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| 5/29 (Daytime) | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
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| 5/29 (Evening) | 1st Choice:
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| 7/3 (Ichigaya Fishing Pond) | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
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| 7/12 – Shibuya Family Diner (Evening) | 1st Choice:
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| 7/28 – Cafe Leblanc | 1st Choice:
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| Brewing Coffee at Cafe Leblanc | 1st Choice:
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| Public Bathhouse | 1st Choice:
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| 8/3 – Protagonist Room | 1st Choice:
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| 8/13 – Protagonist Room | Play Star Forneus (Win or lose) +3 |
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| 10/16 – Shibuya Family Diner (Evening) | 1st Choice:
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| ← Ann, the Lovers Confidant | Akechi, the Justice Confidant → |
Other Confidants and Arcana Guides
Social Links or Confidants
Persona Compendium
Persona 5 Royal Recommended Article List
| Persona 5 / Persona 5 Royal Recommended Articles | ||
|---|---|---|
| News and Features | Story Walkthroughs | Palace Guides |
| Boss Guides | Characters | Confidants |
| Persona Compendium | Electric Chair and Skill Cards | Confidant Gift Guide |
I got rank 7 on 8/3, even though it’s not listed here. There was no locked door or whatever. First playthrough.
Don’t forget may 28th too
If you’re able to get Ryuji’s Confidant to Rank 6 there’s also another day to reach Rank 7 besides 5/25 so that don’t have to wait too long, the date is 5/27.
(Additional info: 1)This occurred in NG+, 2) Madarame’s Treasure was taken on 5/25)
i’ve undergone ng+ 2 times already. i held off infiltrating madarame’s palace after 5/27 on my first try. and i did not receive any invitation on 5/25. on my second ng+ run, i cleared madarame’s palace on 5/24 and ryuji still did not text me on 5/25. on both runs i reached chariot 6 on 5/20. im guessing another prereq is to have reached chariot 6 by 5/18 if you wish to unlock chariot 7 on 5/25, a 7 day time period.
The dates for rank 7 don’t include 6/22, Ryuji just texted me about it on 6/22. (I have not been to kaneshieros palace yet, idk if that factor matters.)
Rank 7 Phone call: “It’s out of our hands” will result in no points, not +2
rank 9 choice 4 gives +2 for I agree
You get an extra music note when you have a persona of the same arcana of the confidant