From familiar favourites to new Royal methods, here’s the best ways to increase those Social Stats.

Persona 5 Royal Social Statsis a different kind of experience system that affects how you interact with other characters.

In turn, that increases your effectiveness in battle.

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Thankfully,Persona 5 Royalmakes raising the five different ranks easier thanPersona 5with some new methods.

Diligent student council president Makoto won’t even look your way until you’ve got Scholarly Knowledge.

Not only does this make your guardian happy, it goes a long way towards completing his Social Link.

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After May 2nd, it’s back to just gaining Knowledge.

Like with library books, there’s one new film per stat available each semester.

This is available after you beat Futaba’s palace and unlock Akihabara.

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Each visit with Takemi at the clinic will net you Guts for participating in her shady trial, too.

If you eat the Surprise Sando at the Diner while studying, your Guts and Knowledge both rise.

Charm

Charm can be increased by taking a bath in the bathhouse.

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you might also gain a point by completing the crossword puzzle when available.

Otherwise, you study at Leblanc in the evening.

For Social Links, play shogi with Hifumi in Kanda for extra smarts.

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Ahead ofexams, some friends will likely ask you to study with them.

It’s also likely to increase on rainy days when you’re able to craft extra tools.

Spending time with Iwai at the Airsoft Shop during Social Links also raises Proficiency.

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Helping Sojiro out during his Social Link also makes you kinder.

The same is true for visiting Shinya at the arcade in Akihabara.

However, this social link is only available upon finishing the Mementos request ‘Winners Never Cheat’.

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Eat the steak made with love at the diner while studying at the diner for extra Kindness.

Persona 5 Royal introduces a book on speed-reading which you could get in Shibuya after the summer holidays.

Once you unlock Jimbocho, you’re free to also get more books there.

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These are, however, a bit dry and take three attempts to finish.

Participating costs 2000 yen.

If you lose, thats unfortunate, but you will still earn Guts for having made the attempt.

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you could read one of your books, make infiltration tools, sleep, or simply follow the lecture.

Have fun increasing your Social Stats in Persona 5 Royal!

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