Sae Nijiima’s Confidant represents a fascinating aspect of the gameplay experience in Persona 5 Royal. Its unique characteristics lead to a distinct establishment of the Judgement Arcana, showcasing the intricacies of character development within the game.
As a pivotal figure, Prosecutor Sae Nijiima stands out among the cast. Throughout your journey, players will engage with her during key interrogation sequences, with her Confidant rank automatically increasing as the story progresses.
This article delves into the ranking system for the Judgement Arcana, offering a detailed timeline of Sae’s rank-up events.
Overview of Sae Nijiima’s Confidant
As she famously states, “…Then again, I am investigating a ‘thief who steals hearts.’ Very well. No matter how absurd it may seem, I’ll reevaluate my stance on believing you for now. In return, speak the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. It’s a fair deal….Is that acceptable?” – Sae Niijima
The ultimate objective in progressing the Judgement Arcana with Sae Nijiima is to convince her that prosecuting you would not be fair, thereby steering clear of the game’s potential bad ending. Fortunately, achieving this is relatively straightforward, as players simply need to advance naturally through the game by engaging with story events and palace dungeons.
Skills Associated with the Judgement Arcana
| Rank | Ability | Description |
| MAX | True Justice | Engage as allies who champion justice and pursue truth |
True Justice is the singular skill tied to the Judgement Arcana, acting as a crucial story-based ability that enables you to gain Sae Nijiima’s trust.
Progression Timeline for Ranking Up
Sae Nijiima’s ranking from levels 1 to 6 is exclusively achieved through various mandatory story events vital to the progression of Persona 5 Royal.
| Rank 1 | Story event on July 9th, subsequent to completing Kaneshiro Palace. |
|---|---|
| Rank 2 | Story event on July 24th. |
| Rank 3 | Story event on August 22nd, after Futaba’s Palace completion. |
| Rank 4 | Story event on September 13th, involving data retrieval from Sae’s computer by Makoto. |
| Rank 5 | Story event on October 12th, post completion of Okumura’s Palace. |
| Rank 6 | Story event on October 28th. |
Notably, Sae’s progression features a quirk where, while she has a total of 10 ranks, her final rank is achieved in a sudden jump from Rank 6 to MAX.
Achieving Rank 10 (MAX)
All rank-ups from Rank 6 occur on November 20th, once Niijima’s Palace has been conquered. During this critical interaction in the interrogation room with Sae, players will face two pivotal questions that must be answered assertively to protect the identities of the Phantom Thieves:
| “Those are the accomplices in the Phantom Thieves case, are they not?” | No. | Never heard of them. | (Choice leads to Bad Ending) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Can you tell me about them?” | There were no such people. | (Choice leads to Bad Ending) |
Making either of the “Bad Ending” choices will prompt Sae to thank you for your cooperation and subsequently exit the interrogation room. Shortly after, Akechi will enter and, in a shocking turn of events, assassinate you in your cell, signaling a grim fate where you awaken in the velvet room, facing Igor’s disappointment for having betrayed your friends.
Judgement Arcana Personas and Rewards
Once the Judgement Arcana Confidant is initiated with Sae Niijima, fusing Judgement Personas will not trigger an Arcana Burst, nor will any Persona gain enhanced experience until after the completion of Niijima’s Palace.
Maxing out the Judgement Arcana grants access to the formidable persona, Satan, the Vilified Tempter. This powerful entity requires players to achieve a high level and complete all associated story events linked to Sae’s interrogation.
| Person | Level |
|---|---|
| Anubis | 34 |
| Trumpeter | 59 |
| Yamata no Orochi | 64 |
| Abaddon | 75 |
| Messiah | 81 |
| Shiva | 82 |
| Michael | 87 |
| Messiah Picaro | 90 |
| Satan | 92 |
Sae Niijima plays a critical role in the expansive narrative of Persona 5 Royal. Her character arc is intricately tied to the overall progression of the storyline, making her a vital component not just within the realm of the Phantom Thieves but also to the players’ success in the game.
The Judgement Arcana is particularly potent during the latter parts of the game, proving to be invaluable once players navigate through Niijima’s Palace successfully.
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