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

When and where to find Yusuke

Yusuke is available in the Shibuya underground walkway during Daytime on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Confidant Explained

The Emperor, a husbando to some, is quite useful when it comes to skill cards. He has good DPS and access to Bufu, which are ice attacks. His main appeal is his ability to copy and duplicate cards. He is super useful when it comes to making your persona stronger. Skill cards can be found in treasure chests and sometimes enemies. By giving them to Yusuke you can duplicate them and save time looking for more. 

Skill Card Conversion

In Persona 5 Royal they updated the Electric chair which now allows you to transmutate Persona into equipment or skill cards. Proper use of skill cards and Yusuke will really help you out throughout the game.

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

Abilities

Rank	Ability
1	Card Duplication: Can copy any skill card in inventory in 1 day.
2
3	Follow Up: Chance to perform follow-up attack if Joker does not down an enemy.
4	Artist Talk: Chance to retry enemy negotiation after failure.
5*	Card Creation: Can recreate any previously copied skill card in 1 day.
6	Harisen Recovery: Chance to cure ailments for a party member.
7*	Live Painting: Can instantly perform Card Duplication or Card Creation.
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	06/14
2
3		Unlocks Ueno Art Museum
4
5
6	Proficiency Lv. 4 (Masterful)
7
8
9
10
11	Locked until 01/13

Conversation Guide

Here are the best choices in each conversation:

Rank 2

1. Choice 2: “It’s enigmatic.” (+1)
2. Choice 1: “I can’t wait.” (+3)
3. (Phone) Choice 1: “You’re already doing enough.” (+1)

Rank 3

1. Choice 3: “Don’t let it bother you.” (+1)
2. –
3. Choice 2: “This isn’t like you.” (+3)
4. Choice 2: “That’s the spirit.” (+1)
5. (Phone) Choice 1: “That’s the spirit.” (+1)

Rank 4

1. Choice 3: “I should bring a girl here.” (+1)
2. Choice 1: “Love comes in all forms.” (+2)
3. (Phone) Choice 1: “Don’t get discouraged.” (+1)

Rank 5

1. Choice 3: “Do you want me to strip?” (+3)
2. Choice 1: “I’m sure you will.” (+2)
3. (Phone) Choice 3: “There’s still hope.” (+1)

Rank 6

1. Choice 1: “It feels nostalgic.” (+1)
2. –
3. –
4. Choice 3: “I couldn’t possibly tell you.” (+3)
5. (Phone) Choice 1: “He had a certain dignity.” (+1)

Rank 7

1. –
2. Choice 2: “What do you mean?” (+1)
3. Choice 1: “The truth is within you.” (+3)
4. (Phone) Choice 1: “Calm down.” (+1)

Rank 8

1. Choice 3: “It has to be Ann.” (+1)
2. Choice 3: “You’ve really grown, Yusuke.” (+2)

Rank 9

1. Choice 1: “Her love for her son.” (+3)
2. Choice 1: “You’ve really changed, Yusuke.” (+3)

Other Events

Hangout Leblanc – 07/27 (Charm +5)

1. Choice 3: “A bit of everything!” (+2)

Hangout Leblanc – 08/01 (Charm +5)

1. Choice 1: “Just go to the library.” (+2)

Hangout Leblanc – 08/04 (Charm +5)

1. Choice 1: “Let’s go.” (+2)

Hangout Movies (08/05 only) (Kindness +5)

1. Choice 1: “I don’t mind.” (+2)

Hangout Leblanc – 08/08 (Charm +5)

1. Choice 1: “If I can find a good deal.” (+3)

Hangout Leblanc – 08/11 (Charm +5)

1. Choice 1: “There’s no way.” (+2)

Hangout Study – 10/15 (Knowledge +5)

1. Choice 1: “Absolutely.” (+1)

Hangout Ueno

1. Choice 2: “Glad you’re enjoying this.” (+2)
2. Receive Nude Statue

Hangout Meiji-Shrine

1. Choice 3: “Boatloads of money.” (+2)
2. Receive Hamaya

Hangout Ikebukuro

1. Choice 2: “I’m glad you’re better now.” (+2)
2. Receive Star Stickers