Here’s a list of the abilities and rank up information for Ryuji, P5’s Chariot Confidant.

When and where to find Ryuji

Ryuji is available outside the 2D classroom on school days or the Shibuya arcade on holidays both during Daytime. He appears on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. After Rank 7, he appears on Wednesday and Friday nights.

Confidant Explained

The homie, the bestie, the… Husbando? Ryuji is the thuggish looking guy that you become friends with after your first Palace experience. He is a strong ally and when you get him to Rank 7, he insta kills green enemies if you ambush them. If you do use him, try to abuse Stealth Dash. Joker is harder to spot while dashing when you have this ability. 

Check out our guide on the best Confidants to have and spend time with. 

Abilities

Rank	Ability
1
2	Punk Talk: Chance to retry enemy negotiation after failure.
3	Follow Up: Chance to perform follow-up attack if Joker does not down an enemy.
4*	Stealth Dash: Harder for enemies to notice Joker when dashing.
5
6	Harisen Recovery: Chance to cure ailments for a party member.
7*	Insta-kill: Instantly win any ambush against a green enemy (10 levels or lower). Gains all EXP, money, items, and a persona as if that battle was won normally. Can trigger Jose effects and Fusion alerts.
8	Endure: Chance to survive fatal attack with 1 HP.
9	Protect: Chance to shield Joker from fatal attack.
10	Second Awakening: Upgrades persona.

* ability carries over to NG+ if Rank 10

Rank Ups

Rank	Unlock Date/Condition	Reward
1	04/12
2
3
4		Unlocks Ogikubo
5	Locked until 05/06
6		Unlocks Shibuya Gym
7		Unlocks Tsukishima
8
9
10
11	Locked until 01/13

Conversation Guide

Here are the best choices in each conversation:

Rank 2

1. Choice 1: “I’m counting on you.” (+3)
2. –
3. Choice 1: “Do you want to go back?” (+1)
4. (Phone) Choice 3: “It’s never too late, man.” (+1)

Rank 3

1. Choice 1: “Let’s not fight.” (+1)
2. Choice 1: “Calm down, Ryuji.” (+2)
3. (Phone) Choice 1: “I can’t exactly blame you.” (+1)

Rank 4

1. Choice 2: “Are you worried about him?” (+1)
2. Choice 1: “But you’re doing great.” (+3)

Rank 5

1. Choice 2: “Protein powder?” (+2)
2. Choice 1: “You seem conflicted.” (+1)
3. Choice 2: “So he’s an asshole?” (+2)
4. (Phone) Choice 1: “Don’t worry. I gotcha.” (+1)

Rank 6

1. Choice 3: “We can train at my place.” (+2)
2. Choice 1: “You guys should trust Nakaoka.” (+3)
3. Choice 1: “Absolutely.” (+3)
4. –
5. –
6. (Phone) Choice 3: “So he should’ve punched back?” (+1)

Rank 7

1. Choice 2: “Let’s talk to Takeishi.” (+2)
2. Choice 1: “I think it’s cool, Ryuji.” (+3)
3. (Phone) Choice 1: “Never know until you try.” (+1)

Rank 8

1. –
2. Choice 1: “Things turned out for the best.” (+3)
3. Choice 1: “All I did was watch.” (+2)
4. Choice 2: “You weren’t cool though.” (+2)
5. (Phone) Choice 2: “So, case closed?” (+1)

Rank 9

1. Choice 1: “Are you satisfied now?” (+2)
2. Choice 3: “Don’t do it.” (+2)
3. Choice 2: “I never realized that.” (+2)
4. Choice 1: “I agree.” (+1)
5. (Phone) Choice 1: “Congratulations.” (+1)

Other Events

Hangout Study – 05/10 (Knowledge +5)

1. Choice 1: “Try starting over.” (+1)

Hangout Harajuku (5/29 only)

1. –
2. Choice 3: “Kinda want to try it.” (+3) (Lovers +3)

Hangout Movies (5/29 only) (Kindness +5)

1. Choice 1: “They do.” (+2)

Hangout Ichigaya (7/3 only)

1. Choice 1: “This is shady.” (+3)
2. –
3. Choice 2: “She’s the true master fisher.” (+3) (Temperance +3)

Hangout Study – 07/12 (Knowledge +5)

1. Choice 2: “I’ll manage.” (+1)

Hangout Leblanc – 07/28 (Guts +3)

1. Choice 2: “Definitely the rival.” (+3)

Hangout Leblanc – 08/03 (Charm +5)

1. Choice 1: “Soccer.” (+2)

Hangout Leblanc – 08/13 (Guts +5)

1. Win or lose (+2)

Hangout Study – 10/16 (Knowledge +5)

1. Choice 2: “Doing okay?” (+1)

Hangout Ogikubo

1. Choice 1: “I’m in love.” (+3)
2. Receive Ramen Bowl

Hangout Nakano

1. Choice 2: “Let’s go to the game center.” (+2)
2. Choice 1: “Let’s check it out.” (+3)
3. –
4. Receive Featherman Dolls