The Faith Confidant – Kasumi Yoshizawa
Kasumi is the newest Phantom Thief and Confidant introduced in Persona 5 Royal. Same as the Protagonist, she is also a transfer student at Shujin Academy, though she is a first-year. She received a scholarship from the academy because of her talent as a promising rhythmic gymnast.
As a confidant, Kasumi represents the Faith Arcana which shares imagery from the Hierophant Arcana. Unlike other confidants, The Faith currently has five visible abilities.
Phantom Thief Violet
As a Phantom Thief, Kasumi’s code name is Violet. Her outfit consists of a black coat, leotard boots, and mask, as well as red gloves. She wields a silver rapier and a short rifle in battle. As the Faith confidant, Kasumi invokes her persona Cendrillon which specializes in physical and bless skills. Her persona is based on the french adaptation of Cinderella, the titular heroine from Charles Perrault classic tale.
Unlocking Kasumi
The Faith Confidant is automatically unlocked after the clean-up on May 30. Each time you reach the next rank, your HP will increase by five.
Confidant Availability
| Day | Period |
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| Monday | Day (✘) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Tuesday | Day ((✘) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Wednesday | Day (✓)* |
| Night (✘) | |
| Thursday | Day (✓)** |
| Night (✘) | |
| Friday | Day (✘) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Saturday | Day (✘) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Sunday | Day (✓)** |
| Night (✘) | |
| Rainy | Day (✘) |
| Night (✘) |
*June, September to November
**July, August, and December (limited days)
Faith Confidant Abilities
| Rank | Name | Effect | Availability |
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| 1 | – | – |
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| 2 | Tumbling | Allows you to avoid being surrounded by enemies in Palaces |
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| 3 | – | – |
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| 4 | Chaînés Hook | Allows you to ambush from a distance by attacking with the grappling hook. |
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| 5 | – | – |
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| 6 | Follow Up | Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker’s attack does not down the enemy. |
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| Fitness Talk | Chance to step in after Shadow negotiation fails, allowing a retry. |
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| 7 | Harisen Recovery | Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members. |
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| 8 | Endure | Chance to withstand an otherwise fatal attack with 1 HP remaining. This can be done once per battle. |
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| 9 | Protect | Chance to shield Joker from an otherwise fatal attack. This can be done once per battle. |
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| Max | Second Awakening | Transforms her persona, Cendrillon, into Vanadis | |
| Maxed out | Second Awakening R | Transforms her Persona, Vanadis, into Ella |
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Dialogue Guide
Make sure that you have a persona under the Faith Arcana when interacting with Kasumi to maximize gains.
| Dialogue Choices | Requirements and Effects | Rank |
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| 2 | 1st Choice: “We’re just getting started.” / “I’m so done with this.” +2 2nd Choice: “Next time, then.” +2 Phone Call: “Impressive.” +2 |
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| 3 | 1st Choice: “Making bento?” +3 2nd Choice: “I’m touched! / It looks delicious.” +2 3rd Choice: “Is that all for you?” +3 4th Choice: “It’s definitely unique.” +2 8th Choice: All choices are +3 |
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| 4 | 1st Choice: “You’re looking to buy?” +2 2nd Choice: “A pretty modern look.” +3 4th Choice: “Of course / Let’s keep going.” +2 6th Choice: “Good choice.” 8th Choice: “Everyone deals with that.” +2 9th Choice: “We’ll work at it together.” +2 Phone: “I’m glad to hear that / You should be more confident.” +2 |
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| 5 | 1st Choice: “It’s a suprise, yeah.” +2 3rd Choice: “Go ahead. I’ll watch.” +3 5th Choice: “Congratulations / I saw!” +3 6th Choice: “That’s important.” +3 Phone Call: “Swimming / Gymnastics.” +3 |
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| 6 | Phone Call: “You have to face it. / So what if it is?” +3 |
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| 7 | 3rd Choice: “You okay?” +2 4th Choice: “That isn’t true.” +3 6th Choice: All choices are +3 Phone Call: “I love a good challenge.” +3 |
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| 8 | 1st Choice: “Walk up to Sumire.” +3 3rd Choice: All choices are +3 6th Choice: All choices are +3 9th Choice: All choices are +3 Phone Call: “The resale shop / Online.” +3 |
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| 9 | 1st Choice: All choices are +3 2nd Choice: All choices are +3 3rd Choice: “Of course I do” +3 4th Choice: All choices are +3 5th Choice: All choices are +3 6th Choice: “Go ahead.” +3 7th Choice: Friendship – “Let’s stay friends, okay?” +0 / Romance – “I love you too.” +0 8th Choice: All choices are +3 9th Choice: Friendship – “Show me your best / You can always rely on me.” +3 Phone: “I’m glad to hear that / I’ll always have your back.” +2 / Romance – 9th Choice: All choices are +3 10th Choice: All choices are +3 Phone Call: “Get used to it.” +3 |
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| 10 | Phone Call: All choices are +2 |
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| 10 (Friendship) | 5th Choice: Friendship – “Thanks to Violet / It’s not over yet.” +3 | |
| 10 (Romance) | 5th Choice: Romance – All choices are +3 Phone Call: All choices are +3 |
Hangout Guide
Make sure that you have a persona under the Faith Arcana when interacting with Kasumi to maximize gains.
| Hangout Area | Dialogue Choices | Effects |
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| Meiji Shrine Pray |
1st Choice: All choices are +3 | |
| Inokashira Park | 1st Choice: All choices are +3 | |
| Shinagawa Aquarium | 1st Choice: All choices are +3 2nd Choice: “Let’s see both.” +3 |
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| Odaiba Seaside Park Ferris Wheel |
1st Choice: All choices are +3 | |
| My Room (Romance) |
1st Choice: “Same Here / Let’s take a deep breath.” +3 2nd Choice: All choices are +3 |
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| Destinyland (Romance) |
1st Choice: “Could see an attraction / Let’s look around.” +3 2nd Choice: All choices are +3 |
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| Asakusa Sky Tree |
1st Choice: “You don’t mind heights?” / It’s quite a view.” +3 |
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Other Confidants
Other Confidant Guides
| Social Stats | Recommended Confidants | Confidant Meetup Locations |
| Map Facility List | Confidant Gift Guide | Room Decoration Guide |
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| Boss Guides | Characters | Confidants |
| Persona Compendium | Electric Chair and Skill Cards | Confidant Gift Guide |
Kasumi does have a 3rd awakening, but it only happens if she’s both maxed and you choose to spend time with her on the very last time slot (aka the after school slot on 2/2). You’ll get a short scene and then Vanadis will transform into Ella.
Rank 6, Phone call option is wrong. It’s the other two options that give +2
So from what i’m understanding with this guide it sounds like if you don’t Rank Kasumi to Rank 5 before the Third Semester you are LOCKED OUT because there arent any dates for 4 months? Ain’t that a bit much?
For Rank 10, you reversed the personas. It’s supposed to be Ella changes into Vanadis
Actually it’s Cendrillon to Vanadis at rank 10.
Ella is her third tier persona.
Actually it’s Cendrillon to Vanadis for rank 10.
Ella is her third tier persona.
There is no event on May 30 for her event did i miss something please help
I missed the event on 6/29 as I was fighting a boss. What does this mean in terms of progressing the confidant?
Little Easter egg, the glasses she has you wear in Confidant level 4 are the same model as Yu Narukami’s (P4 Protag)
Rank 5 3rd Choice “It is a good idea” is only +2 at max. Not +3
I believe the date for rank 3 is also off. Rank 3 is available on 6/29
Rank three is off too. The fourth choice also has a point scoring choice, the second line, “It’s definitely unique”.
I believe the date is off for rank 3 also. Rank 3 is available on 6/29
Just came to comment on that myself. With a faith persona “It’s definitely unique” is a +2 so be sure to get it people!
Rank 2 guide is pretty off. None of the guide’s lines matched what was in game so going by the fact it’s using JP screenshots it’s either outdated or just really rough in translation. Either way here are my corrected parts from me going through the encounter.
Choice 1: We’re just getting started +2
Phone Call: Impressive is +2