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

When and where to find Goro

Goro is available outside the darts bar in Kichijoji during the Evening. He appears on Wednesdays and Saturdays. After Rank 6, he’s available at the Leblanc during the Evening.

Confidant Explained

Goro Akechi, a Husbando to some, has been changed a bit for Persona 5 Royal. To keep it a bit spoiler free we won’t get into what the changes are but instead talk about how useful and good the Justice Persona is.

Goro is very appealing when it comes to scouting out your enemies weaknesses. This is very useful because knowing an enemy’s weakness allows you to continuously down them and keep up your offense. 

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

Abilities

Rank	Ability
1
2	Sleuthing Instinct: Chance to reveal 1 enemy affinity at the start of battle.
3
4	Sleuthing Mastery: Chance to reveal all of one enemy’s affinities at the start of battle.
5
6	Baton Touch: Allows you to pass your turn over to other Baton Pass users after 1 More. Follow Up: Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker’s attack does not down the enemy. Detective Talk: Chance to step in after Shadow negotiations fails, allowing a retry.
7	Harisen Recovery: Chance to cure ailments for a party member.
8
9
10	Endure: Chance to survive fatal attack with 1 HP. Protect: Chance to shield Joker from fatal attack.

Rank Ups

Rank	Unlock Date/Condition	Reward
1	06/10
2
3	Charm Lv. 3 (Suave) and Knowledge Lv. 3 (Scholarly)
4		Unlocks Jazz Club
5
6	Locked until 09/03
7	Locked until 11/02, Knowledge Lv. 4 (Encyclopedic)
8*	Defeat Akechi in a solo fight event
9	Automatically unlocked during Cruiser Palace if Rank 8
10	Same as above
11	02/02 if Rank 10 and promise kept

* has a deadline

Conversation Guide

Here are the best choices in each conversation:

Rank 2

1. Choice 1: “You always seem so busy.” (+1)
2. –
3. Choice 1: “Shoot very carefully.” (+1)
4. –
5. Choice 3: “I see a lot of things.” (+2)
6. (Phone) Choice 3: “As rivals?” (+1)

Rank 3

1. –
2. Choice 1: “Should’ve figured.” (+2)
3. –
4. –
5. –
6. (Phone) Choice 2: “Wasn’t it fun?” (+1)

Rank 4

1. –
2. Choice 3: “Now this is my kind of club.” (+2)
3. Choice 1: “Any recommendations?” (+2)
4. Choice 1: “It’s a great place.” (+1)
5. –
6. Choice 2: “I can use a microwave.” (+3)
7. (Phone) Choice 2: “I kinda get it.” (+1)

Rank 5

1. –
2. Choice 1: “Are you used to gunplay?” (+1)
3. Choice 1: “You wanted to be a hero?” (+2)
4. –
5. (Phone) Choice 1: “You did fine.” (+1)

Rank 6

1. Choice 3: “A while, huh?” (+2)
2. Choice 2: “…You’ve been through a lot.” (+1)
3. Choice 1: “This is nothing.” (+2)
4. Choice 1: “Same.” (+2)
5. Choice 2: “Because we’re similar.” (+1)
6. Choice 1: “I think you’re right.” (+2)
7. (Phone) Choice 3: “My bad, I guess.” (+1)

Rank 7

1. Choice 2: “That’s why it’s so fun.” (+2)
2. –
3. –
4. Choice 2: “I couldn’t let myself lose.” (+2)
5. –
6. Choice 1: “I’ll think about it.” (+0)
7. (Phone) Choice 3: “We’re rivals, aren’t we?” (+1)

Rank 8

1. –
2. –
3. –
4. –
5. –
6. Choice 1: “I definitely wouldn’t lose.” (+2)
7. Choice 2: “Really hate losing, don’t you?” (+2)
8. Choice 1: “I accept.” (+0)

Other Events

Hangout Shinagawa (7/29 only)

1. Choice 1: “It’s a nice place.” (+2)
2. –
3. Choice 1: “If you like.” (Devil +2)
4. Choice 2: “It’s nothing bad.” (+1)