Shinya Oda, the Tower Confidant in Persona 5 Royal
Shinya is an elementary school boy dubbed a boy genius gamer who represents the Tower Arcana. He takes pride in his ability to win in a certain online shooting game. Often times, he plays in an arcade in Akihabara. However, he seems to long for the power of the Phantom Thieves. He did meet the protagonist however at one point. The Protagonist met Shinya in an arcade and they play a shooting video game where Shinya was able to easily beat the protagonist.
Persona 5 Royal Confidant List and Recruitment Guide
Unlocking Shinya
On 9/4, shortly after Akihabara opens, Mishima should send a text for a mission. Visit the Game Center in Shibuya and talk to the NPCs there with text. From there, ask about the cheater. In doing so, you’ll trigger the chance of talking to Shinya Oda.
The Tower confidant allows you to expand your ammo limit and down enemies using a gun. After you max out, you can unlock Mada.
Confidant Availability
| Day | Period |
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| Monday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Tuesday | Day (✓) |
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| Wednesday | Day (✘) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Thursday | Day (✓) |
| Night (✘) | |
| Friday | Day (✘) |
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| Saturday | Day (✓) |
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| Sunday | Day (✘) |
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| Rainy | Day (✓) |
| Night (✓) |
Persona 5 Royal Tower Confidant Abilities
| Rank | Name | Effect |
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| 1 | Down Shot | Allows you to down an enemy once during infiltration. |
| 2 | Bullet Hail | Chance to enter a gun-based All-out Attack after a successful ambush. |
| 3 | Warning Shot | Able to scare enemies in negotiation to make it easier to obtain a Persona. |
| 4 | – | – |
| 5 | Laced Bullets | Increases the chance of inflicting status ailments with guns. |
| 6 | Cheap Shot | Allows you to down an enemy three times during infiltration. |
| 7 | – | – |
| 8 | Electric Slug | Increases the damage inflicted by Bullet Hail. |
| 9 | – | – |
| 10 | Oda Special | Allows Joker’s gun attacks to ignore resistances and hit the enemy.Also unlocks the Tower Arcana’s ultimate persona, Mada |
Persona 5 Tower Confidant Abilities
| Rank | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Down Shot | Allows you to use all rounds to down one enemy. |
| 2 | Bullet Hail | Chance to enter a gun-based All-out Attack after a successful ambush. |
| 3 | Warning Shot | Able to scare enemies in negotiation to make it easier to obtain a Persona. |
| 4 | – | – |
| 5 | Ammo Pouch | Increases the maximum number of bullets you can carry. |
| 6 | Cheap Shot | Decreases the total number of bullets used to carry out a Down Shot. |
| 7 | – | – |
| 8 | Electric Slug | Increases the damage inflicted by Bullet Hail. |
| 9 | – | – |
| 10 | Oda Special | Allows Joker’s gun attacks to ignore resistances and hit the enemy. Also unlocks the Tower Arcana’s ultimate persona, Mada |
Dialogue Guide
Make sure that you have a persona under the Tower Arcana when interacting with Shinya to maximize gains.
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| 1 | Dialogue:
1st Choice (P5R only):
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| 2 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
Phone (P5R only):
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| 3 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
Phone (P5R only):
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2nd 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:
Phone (P5R only):
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| 7 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
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| 8 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:
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| 9 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
Phone (P5R only):
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| 10 | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
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Hangout Events
| Hangout Area | Dialogue Choices | Effects |
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| 10/9 Dome Town Invite | 1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
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| Nakamise Street (Asakusa) |
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| Destiny Land (Reclaimed Beach) |
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| Aquarium (Shinagawa) |
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| ← Ohya, the Devil Confidant | Hifumi, the Star 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 |
Rank 2: 1st question – “Don’t compare me to you.” gives +2, 2nd question – “something bothering you?” gives 0. 3rd question – “Do you admire them?” gives +1 ??, 4th question – “I’ll let them know. +3. Phone (P5R) – “So then I can beat you?” gives +1. (No persona arcana).
Rank 1 you can get 3 points when answering “Call me when it’s game time.” and having a Tower Persona
Rank 5, 2nd Choice: “I’m sure you can do it.” only gave me +1, not +2, in P5.
The list is missing a perk you get at rank 8. It’s not surprising though, with how many different things to keep track of and if the differences in the two versions of the game.
At rank 8, you learn ‘Electric Slug’, which increases the damage done by Bullet Hail.
For Rank 5 in P5R, you get Laced Bullets (increase to ailment chance for gun attacks), not Ammo Pouch.
end of paragraph under the unlock conditions says maxing social link gives Ardha(Temperance) and not Mada(Tower) as it should be
Thanks for the correction. Already updated from our end.
Hey, on R3 it’s says 2nd choice but it’s actually the 4th choice.
For rank 5, the last option “you need a new strategy” gives +3
3th rank , 3rd choice “Let’s save her.” will give +3
8th rank sorry
5th rank , 3rd choice ” you need a new strategy” will give +3
From rank 4 and onwards they are wrong and don’t even make sense….
Hi sorry about that! It must’ve mixed with the other arcana. But I’ve updated and fixed it! 🙂
Hope it helps 🙂
At rank 3 you get another +3 to Kindness