The Priestess Confidant – Makoto Niijima
Makoto Niijima is a fellow member of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. As the wielder of the persona, Johanna, she works alongside them with her healing and nuclear skills. Unlike most portrayed by the Priestess Arcana, she is brutal in both her combat and her driving style.
Despite her brutal way of fighting, Makoto does have a compassionate side. This comes out when she is acting as student council president of Shujin Academy. However, she also hopes to no longer burden her sister, Sae Niijima.
Phantom Thief Queen
As a Phantom Thief, Makoto’s code name is Queen. She wears pitch-black clothing adorned with spikes. Her body suit has pads covering her shoulders and knees, a leather breastplate, and a pair of boots. Queen is armed with a Tekko for close quarters and revolvers for ranged combat.
Makoto represents the Priestess confidant, and her persona, Johanna makes use of Nuke skills. Queen’s persona is a reference to Pope Joan, the tale of a woman who became a pope in the middle ages.
Unlocking Makoto
You can unlock Makoto by heading to the student council office after school. She can alternatively be found at Shujin’s school gate or the Aoyama subway. After you max out, you can summon Cybele.
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 Priestess Confidant Abilities
| Rank | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Calculus | Allows you to see skills and potential item drops on the analysis screen. |
| 2 | Baton Pass | Allows you to pass your turn over to other Baton Pass users after a 1 More. |
| 3 | Brainiac Talk | Chance to step in after Shadow negotiation fails, allowing a retry. |
| 4 | Follow Up | Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker’s attack does not down the enemy. |
| 5 | – | – |
| 6 | Harisen Recovery | Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members. |
| 7 | Shadow Factorization | Allows you to see Null, Repel, and Drain when highlighting a target in a battle. |
| 8 | Endure | Chance to withstand an otherwise fatal attack with 1 HP remaining. This can be done once per battle. |
| 9 | Protect | Chance to shield Joker from an otherwise fatal attack. This can be done once per battle. |
| 10 | Second Awakening | Transforms her Persona, Johanna, into Agnes. |
Persona 5 Priestess Confidant Abilities
| Rank | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Calculus | Allows you to see skills and potential item drops on the analysis screen. |
| 2 | Baton Pass | Allows you to pass your turn over to other Baton Pass users after a 1 More. |
| 3 | Brainiac Talk | Chance to step in after Shadow negotiation fails, allowing a retry. |
| 4 | Follow Up | Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker’s attack does not down the enemy. |
| 5 | – | – |
| 6 | Harisen Recovery | Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members. |
| 7 | Shadow Factorization | Allows you to see Null, Repel, and Drain when highlighting a target in a 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 her Persona, Johanna, into a mythological trickster, Anat |
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: +♪♪ Phone: +♪ |
4 |
| 2-3 | 1st Choice: +♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪ |
4 |
| 3-4 | 1st Choice: +♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪ 5th Choice: +♪♪ |
5 |
| 4-5 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪ |
5 |
| 5-6 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪ |
3 |
| 6-7 | 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 6th Choice: +♪ 7th Choice: +♪ Phone: +♪ |
9 |
| 7-8 | 1st Choice: +♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ |
3 |
| 8-9 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪ 3rd Choice: +♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice: +♪♪ / 6th Choice (Romance): +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪ / Phone (Romance): +♪ |
If you get points from 5th choice: 7+2+1=10
If you skipped 5th, and got points from 6th choice (Romance): 7+3+1=11 |
| 9-Max | 1st Choice: +♪ 2nd Choice: +♪ 3rd Choice: +♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice (Friendship): +♪♪ 6th Choice (Friendship): +♪ 5th Choice (Romance): +♪ |
If Friendship: 6+3=9
If Romance: 6+1=7 |
With Boost from Priestess Arcana
Make sure that you have a persona under the Priestess Arcana when interacting with the Makoto to maximize gains.
| Rank | Confidant Boost | Total notes (♪) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | – | 0 |
| 1-2 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
7 |
| 2-3 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
7 |
| 3-4 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪ 5th Choice: +♪♪♪ |
8 |
| 4-5 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
8 |
| 5-6 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
5 |
| 6-7 | 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 6th Choice: +♪♪ 7th Choice: +♪♪ Phone: +♪♪ |
12 |
| 7-8 | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪♪ |
5 |
| 8-9 | 1st Choice: +♪♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice: +♪♪♪ / 6th Choice (Romance): +♪♪♪(♫) Phone: +♪♪ / Phone (Romance): +♪♪ |
Whether or not you get ♪♪♪ from either the 5th or 6th Choice, the total is: 15 |
| 9-Max | 1st Choice: +♪♪ 2nd Choice: +♪♪ 3rd Choice: +♪♪ 4th Choice: +♪♪♪(♫) 5th Choice (Friendship): +♪♪♪ / 5th Choice (Romance): +♪♪ 6th Choice (Friendship): +♪♪ |
If Friendship: 9+3+2=14
If Romance: 9+2=11 |
Dialogue Guide
Make sure that you have a persona under the Priestess Arcana when interacting with the Makoto to maximize gains.
*Phone dialogue choices are exclusive to Persona 5 Royal.
| Rank | Dialogue Choices | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Approach Makoto in front of the Student Council Office once you clear Kaneshiro Palace. |
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| 2 | 1st Choice: “You’re very well informed.” +2 2nd Choice: “That was dangerous.” +3 / “You should have known better.” +2 3rd Choice: All choices are +0 Phone (P5R only): “Couldn’t agree more” +1* |
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| 3 | 1st Choice: “You have the wrong idea.” +2 2nd Choice: “You can change.” +3 / “Don’t let it get to you.” +2 Phone (P5R only): “Sounds like you two get along.” +2* |
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| 4 | 1st Choice: “That’s unlike you.” +2 2nd Choice: All choices are +0 3rd Choice: All choices are +0 4th Choice: “Why do you use it?” +3 / “That’s adorable.” +2 5th Choice: “It’s an amazing goal.” +3 / “I like a woman in uniform.” +2 |
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| 5 | 1st Choice: “He sounds suspicious.” +3 / “That’s annoying.” +2 2nd Choice: “I got this.” +3 / “Only if I can take it seriously.” +2 Phone (P5R only): “Try to reach out to her.” +2* |
None |
| 6 | 1st Choice: “Love comes in many forms.” +3 / “We just started.” +2 2nd Choice: All choices are +0 3rd Choice: All choices are +0 Phone (P5R only): “Tell him you’re on a date.” +2* |
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| 7 | 1st Choice: All choices are +0 2nd Choice: All choices are +0 3rd Choice: All choices are +0 4th Choice: “That’s a horrible story.” +3 / “He was a noble man.” +3 / “Was it tough without him??” +2 5th Choice: “I’m sure he was happy.” +3 6th Choice: “You can figure that out now.” +2 7th Choice: “I’m game if you are.” +2 / “Refuse her, please.” +2 Phone (P5R only): “Of course..” / “It’s the role I always hoped for.” +2* |
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| 8 | 1st Choice: “He says that to all his girls.” +2 2nd Choice: “Absolutely.” +3 / “Only if I can take it seriously.” +2 / “Eh, she deserves him.” +2 |
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| 9 | 1st Choice: “Your fight’s with me.” +3 2nd Choice: “We should get out of here.” +2 3rd Choice: “That was the right move.” +2 4th Choice: “I’m a regular here.” +3 / “It’s a popular meeting spot.” +3 / “Not as much as you.” +2 5th Choice: Friendship – “You’ll find someone someday.” +3 / Romance – “I’ll be your study partner.” +0 6th Choice: Romance – “I do.” +3 / Friendship – “That’s not what I meant.” +0 Phone (P5R only): Romance – “I’d do anything for you.” / “No big deal.” +2 Friendship – “It’s cheap.” (Choice 1) +2 |
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| 10 (Friendship) | 1st Choice: “That’s incredible.” +2 2nd Choice: “Are you stressing over exams.” +2 3rd Choice: “That sounds difficult.” +2 4th Choice: “What an admirable goal.” +3 / “That’s an amazing dream.” +2 / “Your father would be proud.” +3 5th Choice: “Maybe a little bit.” +2 / “We went through so much…” +3 6th Choice: “Just be careful, OK?” +2 |
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| 10 (Romance) | 1st Choice: “That’s incredible.” +2 2nd Choice: “Are you stressing over exams.” +2 3rd Choice: “That sounds difficult.” +2 4th Choice: “What an admirable goal.” +3 / “That’s an amazing dream.” +2 / “Your father would be proud.” +3 5th Choice: “Just be careful, OK?” +2 / “We went through so much…” +3 6th Choice: All choices are +0 |
Hangout Guide
Make sure that you have a persona under the Priestess Arcana when interacting with Makoto to maximize gains.
| Hangout Area | Dialogue Choices | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Trip | 1st Choice: All choices are +3 2nd Choice: “Yeah, sometimes.” +3 / “Not Really”+3 / “It Depends.” +2 3rd Choice: “It’s been fun.” +2 4th Choice: All choices are +3 5th Choice: All choices are +0 |
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| Ogikubo | All choices are +3 | |
| Suidobashi | All choices are +3 |
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| Harajuku | “Not Really” +3 | |
| Tsukishima | All choices are +3 | |
| Chinatown | 1st Choice: “Raw spring roll?” +3 2nd Choice: “Look for it.” +3 |
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| Odaiba Seaside Park | “It’s strange / This is nice and quiet” +3 | |
| Giant Ferris Wheel | All choices are +3 | |
| My Room | “That was unexpected.” +3 | |
| Destiny Land | 1st Choice: “Looks good.” +3 2nd Choice: All choices are +3 |
| ← Morgana, the Magician Confidant | Haru, the Empress 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
| 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 |
Rank 1
Final Option; 3rd Choice for +3.
You can get the Tiki Keychain if you go with Makoto when in Hawaii
This guide does not say when she becomes available or under what conditions. Could it please be updated with this information?
Rank 1 final option gives a +2 for “it’s a new you” or whatever that line was exacttly.
Same section in Royal has a +3 (with arcana boost) for “Let’s go again sometime.”
Also got points for the final option “red-light district next time?”. Got 3 but I am on NG+ w/ her gift, no Priestess persona though
Rank 2 Choice 1 only gives 1
7th rank, 7th option: Refuse her, please.
6th: “Now you can choose” +3
7th: “I’m game if you are” +3
(evolves Makoto’s Persona into its ultimate form, Cybele)
Anat is Makoto’s Ultimate, Cybele is the highest ranking priestess persona unlocked from getting Makoto’s Confidant rank to ten. Probably just a typo, since this information is correct everywhere else in the guide.