Persona 5 Royal is Atlus's definitive edition of their acclaimed JRPG, adding a new third semester, a new party member in Kasumi Yoshizawa, a new confidant in Takuto Maruki, and the Thieves' Den. The game blends dungeon-crawling turn-based combat with a social simulation where you manage your time between school, part-time jobs, building relationships, and infiltrating the cognitive Palaces of corrupt adults. With over 100 hours of content, the fusion system's depth lets you create Personas with custom skill loadouts. Royal's quality-of-life improvements including grappling hooks in Palaces and the revamped Baton Pass system make it the definitive way to experience the Phantom Thieves' story.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Kamoshida's Palace
Key resources: Baton Pass tutorial, first Persona awakening, core combat understanding Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Mjolnir (Ryuji) upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kaneshiro's Bank
Key resources: Makoto joins party, Nuclear element access, mid-game Personas Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Mjolnir (Ryuji) upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Okumura's Spaceport
Key resources: Haru joins party, Psy element access, challenging boss experience Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Mjolnir (Ryuji) upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Shido's Cruiser
Key resources: Story climax, high-level Personas, endgame gear Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Paradise Lost (Joker) max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Maruki's Laboratory
Key resources: True ending, Akechi's full power, best Personas and equipment in the game Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Paradise Lost (Joker) max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Kamoshida's Palace — Kaneshiro's Bank)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Mjolnir (Ryuji) once accessible
Mid Game (Okumura's Spaceport)
- Push Mjolnir (Ryuji) to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Paradise Lost (Joker)
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Shido's Cruiser — Maruki's Laboratory)
- Max out Paradise Lost (Joker) — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Okumura's Spaceport farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Max Kawakami (Temperance) ASAP — her rank 10 ability lets you go out at night even after infiltrating a Palace, effectively doubling your free time
- Farm Okumura's Spaceport during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Persona 5 Royal Guides
- Persona 5 Royal Persona 5 Royal Overview
- Persona 5 Royal Best Builds
- Persona 5 Royal Tier List
- Persona 5 Royal Walkthrough
- Persona 5 Royal Beginner's Guide
- Persona 5 Royal Tips & Tricks
- Persona 5 Royal Weapons Guide
- Persona 5 Royal Combat Guide
- Persona 5 Royal Boss Guide
- Persona 5 Royal Maps & Locations
- Persona 5 Royal Classes & Characters
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