Morbid yet kind, and undeniably skilled, Tae Takemi, also known as the enigmatic doctor from Persona 5 Royal, is a Confidant you won’t want to miss. Building your relationship with Takemi through her unique clinical trials not only boosts your Guts stat but also unlocks incredibly valuable perks centered around healing and support items. For players looking to optimize their gameplay in Persona 5 Royal, understanding and maximizing the Takemi Confidant is crucial.
Whether you aim to romance the intriguing doctor or simply want to access her exclusive items to aid your Phantom Thief missions, this guide provides all the essential information to max out Tae Takemi’s Confidant in Persona 5 Royal.
Updated for accuracy and enhanced readability.
This guide contains minor spoilers for the side story elements of Persona 5 Royal.
Tae Takemi: The Death Confidant You Can’t Miss
Takemi serves as the Death Arcana Confidant in Persona 5 Royal, offering a unique storyline and gameplay advantages. Her clinic, tucked away in Yongen-Jaya near Leblanc, becomes a frequent destination for Joker as you delve deeper into her world.
Availability and Requirements
You can initiate the Tae Takemi Confidant as early as April 18th. Simply visit Takemi at her clinic in Yongen-Jaya.
Takemi is generally available during after-school hours on most days. However, progressing through her Confidant ranks requires specific social stats:
- Rank 2: Requires Rank 2 Guts.
- Rank 8 (Rank 7.5 in original text): Requires Rank 4 Charm.
Participating in Takemi’s clinical trials is not just for Confidant progression; each trial also rewards you with +1 Guts, making it a practical way to improve this social stat while strengthening your bond with her.
If you pursue a romantic relationship with Takemi, she becomes available for dates during nighttime after Rank 9.
Unlocking Powerful Perks
Takemi’s Confidant abilities are among the most beneficial in Persona 5 Royal, providing access to a wide array of potent healing and support items directly from her clinic. These perks are progressively unlocked as you deepen your Confidant rank:
| Rank | Ability | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rejuvenation | Expands the selection of healing items available at Takemi’s clinic. |
| 3 | Sterilization | Further enhances the healing item inventory at the clinic. |
| 5 | Immunization | Introduces valuable support items to Takemi’s clinic stock. |
| 7 | Discounted | Reduces all item prices at Takemi’s clinic by a significant 50%. |
| 10 | Resuscitation | Adds crucial revival items to the clinic’s offerings. |
These items are essential for dungeon crawling and boss battles in palaces and Mementos. Regular visits to Takemi’s clinic before infiltrating a palace are highly recommended to stock up on these invaluable resources.
Takemi's clinic purchase menu showcasing the variety of items available.
Ranking Up Doctor Takemi: Dialogue and Choices
To advance Tae Takemi’s Confidant rank, you need to spend time with her, primarily by participating in her clinical trials. As the Death Confidant, it’s advantageous to have a Persona of the Death Arcana in your possession when spending time with Takemi to maximize affinity points earned.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of each Confidant rank with optimal dialogue choices to accelerate your relationship with Takemi:
Takemi Confidant Rank 1
(+1 Guts earned after this scene)
| Dialogue | Your Response | Points (Matching Persona) | Points (No Matching Persona) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “… What exactly are you up to?” | “Please go easy on me.” | 3 | 3 |
| “Based on today’s results, I think I can whip up some new medicine for next time. Drop by when you’re ready for it.” | “Fine by me.” | 2 | 1 |
Takemi Confidant Rank 2
(Requires Rank 2 Guts to start. +1 Guts earned after this scene)
| Dialogue | Your Response | Points (Matching Persona) | Points (No Matching Persona) |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Arrogant Officer) “You don’t seem to be sick… Are you up to something illegal!?” | “I have a bad heart.” | 2 | 1 |
| “*sigh* I’m so over this…” | “I agree.” | 2 | 1 |
| “You know how it is. Some patients get sick on their way back home.” | “I think I have superpowers.” | 2 | 1 |
Takemi Confidant Rank 3
(+1 Guts earned after this scene)
| Dialogue | Your Response | Points (Matching Persona) | Points (No Matching Persona) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Participating in clinical trials run by a doctor like that?” | “I don’t mind.” | 2 | 1 |
| “Participating in clinical trials run by a doctor like that?” | “I need the medicine.” | 2 | 1 |
| “You… haven’t told anyone about my drugs, right?” | “Of course not.” | 2 | 1 |
Takemi Confidant Rank 4
(+1 Guts earned after this scene)
| Dialogue | Your Response | Points (Matching Persona) | Points (No Matching Persona) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “… Hehe.” | “You seem happy.” | 3 | 2 |
| “… Hehe.” | “Why free?” | 2 | 1 |
| “Especially after approving that girl’s consultation without my permission.” | “You’ll be OK.” | 2 | 1 |
Takemi Confidant Rank 5
(+1 Guts earned after this scene)
| Dialogue | Your Response | Points (Matching Persona) | Points (No Matching Persona) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “That’s why it’s harmless for people who don’t have the disease… probably.” | “That’s good.” | 3 | 2 |
| “Also… sorry for the long talk today. I wasn’t planning on telling you all that.” | “About Miwa-chan?” | 2 | 1 |
Takemi Confidant Rank 6
(+1 Guts earned after this scene)
| Dialogue | Your Response | Points (Matching Persona) | Points (No Matching Persona) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “That’s my role as the Plague. I’m not suited for all this other stuff.” | “It suits you.” | 3 | 2 |
| “That’s my role as the Plague. I’m not suited for all this other stuff.” | “You’re not honest.” | 2 | 2 |
| “I’ll need you to stick around just a little bit longer. I hope you can handle it.” | “It suits you.” | 2 | 1 |
Takemi Confidant Rank 7
(+1 Guts earned after this scene)
| Dialogue | Your Response | Points (Matching Persona) | Points (No Matching Persona) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “There’s no way…” | “We all do sometimes.” | 3 | 2 |
| “There’s no way…” | “I’m glad you did.” | 2 | 1 |
| “Ugh. I wish I hadn’t shown you that side of me…” | “We all do sometimes.” | 3 | 2 |
Takemi Confidant Rank 7.5
(Requires Rank 4 Charm to proceed)
| Dialogue | Your Response | Points (Matching Persona) | Points (No Matching Persona) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “I’m all out of allies…” | “I’m your ally.” | 2 | 1 |
| “You mean Oyamada? Why? I hope you’re not planning to get revenge for me.” | “It’s for my research.” | – | – |
Takemi Confidant Rank 8
(Complete “Bad Medicine” Mementos request. +1 Guts earned after this scene)
| Dialogue | Your Response | Points (Matching Persona) | Points (No Matching Persona) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “It doesn’t change the fact that I couldn’t save her…” | “Let’s get to work, doctor.” | 3 | 3 |
| “It doesn’t change the fact that I couldn’t save her…” | “It’s not over yet.” | 3 | 2 |
| “… Sorry. Just hang in there, OK?” | “It’s for Miwa-chan.” | 3 | 3 |
| “… Sorry. Just hang in there, OK?” | “It’s for you.” | 3 | 2 |
| “Miwa-chan was fighting all that time. I have to fight for her, too.” | “Anything else I can do?” | 2 | 1 |
Takemi Confidant Rank 9
| Dialogue | Your Response | Points (Matching Persona) | Points (No Matching Persona) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “It was rough.” | “It was rough.” | 3 | 2 |
| “Why don’t you tell me the truth about why you kept coming to me?” | “I wanted to see you.” | – | – |
| “… Don’t tell me you’re in love with me or something.” | “It isn’t a joke.” | 3 | 3 |
| “Or… I can give you a ‘special examination’ if you’d like.” | “It isn’t a joke.” | 3 | 3 |
| “Turns out my little guinea pig caught an illness that’s even more annoying and persistent than Crawford-Ende’s.” | “So did you.” | 2 | 1 |
| “Turns out my little guinea pig caught an illness that’s even more annoying and persistent than Crawford-Ende’s.” | “I’m glad we saw it through.” | 2 | 1 |
Takemi Confidant Rank 10 (Friendship)
| Dialogue | Your Response | Points (Matching Persona) | Points (No Matching Persona) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “And to have it happen when it did… Isn’t the only logical conclusion to think that it’s you?” | “I wonder…” | 2 | 1 |
Takemi Confidant Rank 10 (Romance)
| Dialogue | Your Response | Points (Matching Persona) | Points (No Matching Persona) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “And to have it happen when it did… Isn’t the only logical conclusion to think that it’s you?” | “I wonder…” | 2 | 1 |
| “Really… Then, would you like a ‘thorough examination’?” | “Yes, please.” | 3 | 2 |
Upon reaching Rank 10, Takemi’s clinic will offer its complete inventory. Make sure to frequently check her stock for the best items in Persona 5 Royal.
Non-Ranking Scenes for Bonus Affinity
Spending time with Takemi outside of clinical trials can provide bonus affinity points, helping you rank up faster. These non-ranking scenes are available at specific locations and Ranks:
| Location & Availability | Dialogue | Your Response | Points (Matching Persona) | Points (No Matching Persona) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inokashira Park (Ranks 3-9, not rainy days) | “Well then, shall we begin?” | “What’s on today’s menu?” | 3 | 3 |
| Inokashira Park (Ranks 3-9, not rainy days) | “Well then, shall we begin?” | “What’re you gonna make me do?” | 3 | 2 |
| Asakusa (Sky Tree Tower) (Ranks 6-9, not rainy days) | “The atmospheric pressure should have dropped at this height. Are your ears okay?” | “My heart is pounding.” | 3 | 3 |
| Odaiba Ferris Wheel (Romantic Path Exclusive) | “You take your medicine without batting an eye. I wonder if I can break those nerves of steel.” | “Try all you want.” | 3 | 3 |
| Leblanc Attic (Romantic Path Exclusive) | “You’ve been living here for a while now. How do you like it?” | “It’s better when you’re here.” | 3 | 3 |
Even if you choose not to romance Takemi, these extra outings offer valuable opportunities to strengthen your bond and unlock her powerful Confidant perks efficiently.
