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The Empress Confidant – Haru Okumura
Haru Okumura is a sheltered, naive girl who happens to be an expert conversationalist. Her father’s occupation, however, has given her a stressful life. She is a member of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.
Phantom Thief Noir
As a Phantom Thief, Haru’s code name is Noir. She wears clothes reminiscent of musketeers, with a purple cavalier hat, pink long-sleeved blouse, a dark corset vest, her face is covered with a black mask and her hands are wearing purple gloves. She wields axes for melee and uses grenade launchers to shoot enemies.
Haru stands for the Empress Confidant, and her persona, Milady, capitalizes on regular attacks and Psy skills. Noir’s persona alludes to Milady de Winter, one of the characters in Alex Dumas’ Three Musketeers.
Unlocking Haru
Find her on the school rooftop on sunny days after school, except on Sundays. After you max out, you can summon Mother Harlot.
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 Empress Confidant Abilities
| Rank | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cultivation | Allows you to grow vegetables with Haru on the Shujin Academy rooftop. |
| 2 | ||
| 3 | Follow Up | Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker’s attack does not down the enemy. |
| 4 | Celeb Talk | Chance to step in after Shadow negotiation fails, allowing a retry. |
| 5 | Bumper Crop | Increases the total vegetable yield of a single harvest. |
| 6 | Harisen Recovery | Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members. |
| 7 | Soil Improvement | Decreases the total amount of time it takes to cultivate vegetables. |
| 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 her persona, Milady, into a mythological trickster, Astarte |
Persona 5 Empress Confidant Abilities
| Rank | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cultivation | Allows you to grow vegetables with Haru on the Shujin Academy rooftop. |
| 2 | Baton Pass | Allows the protagonist to pass your turn over to other Baton Pass users after a 1 More. |
| 3 | Follow Up | Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker’s attack does not down the enemy. |
| 4 | Celeb Talk | Chance to step in after Shadow negotiation fails, allowing a retry. |
| 5 | Bumper Crop | Increases the total vegetable yield of a single harvest. |
| 6 | Harisen Recovery | Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members. |
| 7 | Soil Improvement | Decreases the total amount of time it takes to cultivate vegetables. |
| 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 her persona, Milady, into a mythological trickster, Astarte |
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: +♪♪♪(♫) 2nd Choice: +♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
8 |
| 2-3 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪ |
6 |
| 3-4 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 4th Choice: +♪ 5th Choice: +♪ Phone: +♪ |
11 |
| 4-5 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪ |
6 |
| 5-6 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪ |
10 |
| 6-7 | 2nd Choice: +♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪ |
9 |
| 7-8 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪ |
9 |
| 8-9 | 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪ / Phone (Romance): +♪ |
Either route gives 7 |
| 9-Max | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 4th Choice (Romance): +♪♪♪(♫) |
If Friendship: 6 If Romance: 9 |
With Boost from Empress Arcana
Make sure that you have a persona under the Empress Arcana when interacting with the Haru to maximize gains.
| Rank | Confidant Boost | Total notes (♪) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | – | |
| 1-2 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 2nd Choice: +♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪♪ |
11 |
| 2-3 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
10 |
| 3-4 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 4th Choice: +♪♪ 5th Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
15 |
| 4-5 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
10 |
| 5-6 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪♪ |
13 |
| 6-7 | 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪♪ |
11 |
| 7-8 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪♪ |
11 |
| 8-9 | 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 3rd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪♪ / Phone (Romance): +♪♪ |
Either route gives 8 |
| 9-Max | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 4th Choice (Romance): +♪♪♪(♫) |
If Friendship: 6 If Romance: 9 |
Dialogue Guide
Make sure that you have a persona under the Empress Arcana when interacting with the Haru to maximize gains.
| Rank | Dialogue Choices | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | After 10/3, you can talk to her at the school’s rooftop or at the front gate when it’s closed. |
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| 2 | 1st Choice: “Are you opening a cafe?” +3 / “Are you starting a farm?” +3 / “You like coffee?” +2 2nd Choice: “He sounds suspicious.” +3 3rd Choice: “This is a complex issue.” +3 / “You might be wrong.” +2 / “Maybe you should fire him.” +2 Phone (P5R only): “Jewel Melon.” (Choice 3) +3 |
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| 3 | 1st Choice: “It’ll be OK, I promise.” +3 / “They won’t find out.” +3 / “A phantom thief wouldn’t worry.” +2” 2nd Choice: “I don’t want to go with you.” +3 3rd Choice: Not yet.” +3 / “I have.” +2 / “Too many times to count.” +2 Phone (P5R only): “Smart response.” +2 |
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| 4 | 1st Choice: “That’s pricey.” +2 / “It must be amazing.” +3 2nd Choice: “I can’t let you do that.” +3 / “Let me cover the bill.” +2 / “Kthx.” +3 3rd Choice: All choices give +3 4th Choice: “Let’s ask him.” +2 5th Choice: “I’m not really sure.” +2 Phone (P5R only): “Let’s get coffee again sometime.” +2 |
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| 5 | 1st Choice: “Somebody’s telling the truth.” +3 / “Trust no one.” +2 2nd Choice: “There has to be another way.” +2 3rd Choice: “That doesn’t matter now.” +2 / “I don’t think so.” +3 Phone (P5R only): “Pinch yourself.” +2 |
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| 6 | 1st Choice: “That’s fascinating.” +3 / “You’re so studious.” +2 / “Can you make some for me?” +3 2nd Choice: “I had no idea.” +2 3rd Choice: “That would be bad.” +3 / “Black like coffee?” +3 4th Choice: All choices are +0 5th Choice: “Be strong, Haru.” +3 Phone (P5R only): “You can talk to me anytime.” / Let him say what he wants.” +2 |
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| 7 | 1st Choice: All choices are +0 2nd Choice: “That sounds really tough…” +2 / “What do you want to do?” +3 3rd Choice: All choices are +3 4th Choice: Both choices are +3 Phone (P5R only): “I’ll always have your back.” +2 |
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| 8 | 1st Choice: “The soil?” +3 2nd Choice: All choices are +3 3rd Choice: “I’ll be cheering for you.” +3 / “You’re amazing, Haru.” +3 / “Are you sure you can do that?” +2 Phone (P5R only): “It’s in your nature to nurture. / “I want some too.” +2 |
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| 9 | 1st Choice: All choices are +0 2nd Choice: “I’m sure you’ll do great.” +3 / “Give it all you’ve got, Haru.” +3 / “It’ll be fine.” +2 3rd Choice: “You’re very welcome.” +3 / “You did amazing.” +3 4th Choice: Romance – “I like you too, Haru.”/ Friendship – “He saw us as good friends.” Phone (P5R only): Romance – “I wanted to hear your voice (Choice 2) / I miss you.” (Choice 3) +2 Friendship – “You’ve cheered up.” (Choice 2) +2 |
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| 10 (Friendship) | 1st Choice: “That’s good to hear.” +2 / “You’ve done great, Haru.” +3 2nd Choice: “I’m sure you’ll succeed.” +3 / “This won’t be easy.” +2 / “It all comes down to flavor.”+2 3rd Choice: All choices are +0 4th Choice: All choices are +0 |
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| 10 (Romance) | 1st Choice: “That’s good to hear.” +2 / “You’ve done great, Haru.” +3 2nd Choice: “I’m sure you’ll succeed.” +3 / “This won’t be easy.” +2 / “It all comes down to flavor.”+2 3rd Choice: All choices are +0 4th Choice: “I’m glad too.” +3 / “Don’t deny yourself.” +2 / “Just my teammate?” +3 |
Hangout Guide
Make sure that you have a persona under the Empress Arcana when interacting with Haru to maximize gains.
| Hangout Area | Dialogue Choices | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Asakusa Festival (11/6) | 1st Choice: All choices are +3 2nd Choice: All choices are +0 3rd Choice: All choices are +0 4th Choice: All choices are +3 |
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| Pach-Saw Movie Invite (11/13) | 1st Choice: All choices are +3 |
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| Ogikubo | All choices are +3 | |
| Akihabara | All choices are +3 | |
| Harajuku | “You may understand (Choice 1) +3 / Spring was fun” (Choice 3) +3 | |
| Ginza | “Do you come often? (Choice 1) +3 / I want to change.” (Choice 3) +3 | |
| Tsukishima | All choices are +3 |
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| Meiji Shrine | “What smell? (Choice 1) / I don’t know.” (Choice 2) +3 | |
| My room | All choices are +3 | |
| Giant Ferris Wheel Odaiba Seaside Park |
All choices are +3 | |
| Destiny Land | 1st Choice: “Entrust” (Choice 3) +3 2nd Choice: All choices are +3 |
| ← Makoto, Priestess Confidant | Yusuke, Emperor Confidant → |
Other Confidants
Confidants
Other Confidant Guides
Confidant Guides
| Social Stats | Recommended Confidants | Confidant Meetup Locations |
| Map Facility List | Confidant Gift Guide | Room Decoration Guide |
Persona 5 Royal Recommended Article List
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|---|---|---|
| News and Features | Story Walkthroughs | Palace Guides |
| Boss Guides | Characters | Confidants |
| Persona Compendium | Electric Chair and Skill Cards | Confidant Gift Guide |
Haru is not available on sunday. Maybe just specifically not 11/27? Who knows. But she’s not.
“That’s pricey” still gets 3 ♪ on Persona 5 PS3 – that is with an Empress persona present
“Kthnxs”
You can’t start her confidant until 10/30 – not 10/3
For persona 5 royal Harus proficiency requirement was moved to rank 4 not 2
It was moved to rank 5 Proficiency to get r4 Haru
best girl
Im having a problem where I'm not getting the arcana bonuses despite having an Empress Persona. Can anybody help?
Rank 9 skips choice 2, has choice 3 listed as choice 2 instead.
I had the same issue. Went back and found that choice 1 was inconsequential and choice 2 was full of the +3’s
Rank 3 Question 1 has the wrong choices listed.
Oh, it seems to be inverted. :)) Thanks for pointing it out. 🙂
prepare for feels if you dont romance her
I get what you mean. But my God, maxed out Proficiency just to continue the social confidant?? It’s a tall order unless you’ve been crafting thief tools and maxing out Munehisa Iwai’s Social Confidant the whole time.
for Rank 3, the 3rd choice should be the 1st choice and vice versa