Persona 5 Royal: Achievements roadmap and FAQ

Still working on this guide so if you think I forgot to add something please let me know.
My main language is not English so bear with me if I make any mistakes hehe

To 100% this game the only thing you must do is unlock the third semester, don’t worry just keep reading this guide and you’ll know exactly how to do it. Other than that there are some random achievements that you have to go out of your way to get but you can get them at any time so just take a look at the Miscellaneous list in this guide and start taking them down whenever you feel like it.

General tips:

• Get Ryuji’s confidant to rank 7.
• Get Chihaya’s confidant to rank 5.
• Max Kawakami’s confidant.
• Mishima’s confidant is pretty good as well.
• Start by getting money bonuses in mementos cognition and then switch to exp.
• Take your time.

[Will add more tips if I remember any important ones, feel free to leave some in the comments as well]

Q: Are there any missable achievements?
A: Yes. But this guide will make sure you don’t miss them.

Q: Do I need to max all confidants for the 100%?
A: Not all of them, just Maruki.

Q: Can I max all social stats in one playthrough?
A: Yes. I had all my social stats maxed by September iirc so it can be easily done specially if you unlock the third semester which gives you one more month.

Q: Do I need to complete the compendium for the 100%?
A: No.

Q: Are will seeds related to any achievement?
A: No. You just get a Crystal when you collect all 3, that’s up to you if you want it or not.

[Any questions just leave a comment and I’ll do my best to help]

All you need to do is make sure that Maruki’s confidant is at rank 9 by the 17th of November. Rank 10 will happen automatically.

Not necessary but I highly recommend you to get Akechi to rank 8 by the 17th of November and Kasumi to rank 5 by the 22nd of December, otherwise you’ll miss out on some content but then again it’s NOT necessary for any achievement.

Achievements you get just by playing through the main story

• Spirit of Rebellion
• You’d Better Hang On!
• Castle of Lust: Seized
• Phantom Thieves: Assemble!
• One Step at a Time
• Museum of Vanity: Repossessed
• Bank of Gluttony: Cleaned Out
• Pyramid of Wrath: Plundered
• Spaceport of Greed: Obliterated
• Casino of Jealousy: Bankrupted
• Cruiser of Pride: Capsized
• The Thorough Trickster
• The Path Chosen

Achievements you will miss if you haven’t unlocked the third semester.

• Awakening the Phantom Thieves
  During the third semester your party members will ask you to talk with them privately, that’s when you get their 3rd awakening (Takes a time slot).
• Take Back the Future

Mementos related achievements that you’ll eventually get. The only one you have to go out of your way to get is the Reaper one.

• Jose’s Favorite Customer
  All you have to do is find Jose and buy something with flowers.
• The Phantom Philatelist
  All you have to do is find Jose and use the stamps you collected.
• The Deviated Cognition
  Will happen eventually so don’t worry about missing this one.
• The Search for Power
  For this one you DON’T need to max out all 3 bonuses. Just getting one to max bonus will get you the achievement.
• Unsurpassed Rebel
  To find the reaper just stand still in the same floor for like 2 minutes until you start hearing him.

Unless you’re doing some kind of nuzlocke you should get all of these achievements eventually.

• I am thou
  Just catch your Pokémon and you’ll get the achievement.
• Tactical Teamwork
  Hard to miss.
• Technician
  Hard to miss.
• Let’s Blow It Up
  Some shadows explode when you defeat them, just use their explosion to defeat other shadows.
• Talent Thief
  Hard to miss.
• It’s Showtime!
  Hard to miss.
• The Purpose of a Thief
  For this one you’ll have to catch a treasure demon BUT for some reason the achievement doesn’t pop if you caught it when your persona capacity is full (even if you still swap it with another persona). So when you see one just make sure theres room for the treasure demon.

All of these achievements are pretty straight forward and you’ll get them once you unlock said functionalities as long as you try them out.

• A Deadly Debut
• A Grand Experiment
• Accident-Prone
• Success Built on Sacrifice
• Efficient Executioner
• Intensive Training

• Tokyo Tourist
  Not missable as long as you play the game normally. Eventually you’ll go on a hangout spot with a confidant and even Ryuji will take you to one early in the game. (Takes a time slot)
• Batter Up!
  The batting cages are in Yongenjaya. (Takes a time slot)
• Punch That Clock!
  To find a part-time job just travel to the Underground Walkway in Shibuya look for the job advertisements. (Working takes a time slot)
• Leblanc Buffer
  Go to the bathroom at Leblanc and chose the “Clean Leblanc” option. (Takes a time slot)
• Dartslinger
  You can play darts at the Penguin Sniper in Kichijoji. (Takes a time slot)
• Trash Into Treasure
  Sell your unwashed armor at the clothing store in Kichijoji.
• A Hustler’s Journey
  You can play billiards at the Penguin Sniper in Kichijoji. (Takes a time slot)
• Professional Modification
  As soon as you start your confidant with Iwai you’ll be able to customize your guns.
• My Closest Partner
  Just enter a special relationship with any of the girls. (If you chose Kasumi or Makoto you’re a very based individual)
• A Most Studious Disguise
  You must be max level Knowledge and get a perfect score in your exams.
• Getting the Vapors
  Just watch this video. (Takes a time slot)
• Easy Money
  Buy a lottery ticket at Shibuya Station Square and wait 7 days. You just need to win some money for the achievement.
• True Confidence
  Reach Rank 10 with a confidant.
• Pure Perfection
  Max out all social stats.
• A Night in Kichijoji
  You will unlock the jazz club by hanging out with Akechi but you have to go there by yourself and invite someone for the achievement. (Takes a time slot)
• A Serene Experience
  The temple can be found in Kichijoji. (Takes a time slot)
• Going Against the Crane
  The crane game can be found at the Arcade in Akihabara.
• Master of Akihabara
  You must visit the maid café in Akihabara enough times to collect 20 points. You will then be able to order from the special menu. (Takes more time slots than it should)
  Important: You get bonus points on saturdays!
• Angler’s Debut
  The fishing pond is located in Ichigaya and you will unlock it either when Ryuji invites you on July 6th or by reading the “Fishpond Spotter” book. (Takes a time slot)

Congratz! You got your 100%! That’s why you’re the goat!