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Completing Confidant Social Links inPersona 5 Royalisn’t just worth it for the storylines; they also reward you with powerful abilities that can help in and out of combat. One example is Shinya Oda, a young kid who loves to play arcade games with Joker.
Reaching max rank with Shinya Oda requires selecting the right dialogue options and meeting him on the appropriate days in his favorite location.
It’s a time-consuming process, but definitely worth it due to hisConfidant abilitiesthat focus on gunshot attacks and downing enemies.
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This guide has everything there is to know about Confidant Shinya Oda, including all benefits and which dialogue options to pick.
Confidant Benefits
Shinya Oda’s Social Linkoffers unique abilitiesthat focus on gun attacks. Some examples include an increased success rate with ailment-inflicting gunshots, the ability to use Down Shot three times, and even ignoring resistances altogether when using Joker’s gun.
Learn all about Shinya Oda’s Confidant abilities in the grid below and the rank required to unlock each.
Description
Allows you to knock down an enemy with a special shot once per infiltration.
Bullet Hail
Chance to enter a gun-based All-out Attack after a successful ambush.
Warning Shot
Able to scare enemies in negotiation to make it easier to obtain a Persona.
Laced Bullets
Increases the success rate of an ailment-inflicting gunshot.
Cheap Shot
Allows you to use Down Shot three times per infiltration.
Electric Slug
Increases the damage inflicted by Bullet Hail.
Oda Special
Allows Joker’s gun attacks to ignore resistances and hit the enemy.
All Social Link Ranks
Shinya Odabecomes available on 9/4, whenMishimatexts the protagonist about aside quest called “Winners don’t use cheats.“While working through this side quest, you’ll meet Shinya Oda for the first time and unlock the first rank with him.
Shinya Oda can then be found at the Shibuya Arcade after school onMondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in the afternoon. Additionally, Shinya can be found at the arcade onSaturdays during the daytime and while it’s raining outside.
Considering Shinya Oda is part of theTower Arcana, you’ll want to ensure youhave a Tower Persona.Having aTower Personawill reward you bonus points when hanging out with Shinya, and the numbers in this guide reflect that.
Rank 1 with Shinya Oda begins on 9/4and can be unlocked during the “Winners don’t use cheats” side quest. The first rank shows Shinya teaching Joker how to play a shooter arcade game, leading to a stronger bond between the two.
Completing rank 1 with Shinya Oda will unlock theDown Shot ability. This ability allows you to knock down an enemy with a special shot once per infiltration.
Here are the best dialogue choices for rank 1 with Shinya Oda:
“How’d you do it?”
“Through a secret exchange” +0
“Through a bulletin board” +0
“So tell me more about the Phantom Thieves!”
“It’s a deal” +0
“Leave it to me” +0
“Depends on the trump card” +0
“Hey, we should exchange IDs. It’s not like I’m here every day, so…”
“Do we have to?” +1
“Call me when it’s game time” +3
During rank 2 with Shinya, the two play another round of the shooter game in the arcade. Shinya gets increasingly more frustrated with Joker due to him not being able to keep up with him in the game.
Shinya opens up to Joker about how he admires the Phantom Thieves and that he hopes to be as strong as them one day.
Completing rank 2 with Shinya Oda will unlock theBullet Hail ability, an ability that grants a chance to enter a gun-based All-out attack after a successful ambush.
“Thanks to you taking so long to figure it out…”
“Sorry…” +2
“Don’t compare me to you” +3
“Praise would be encouraging” +0
“Lets go” +0
“What a rude employee” +2
“Something bothering you?” +0
“…I need to get really strong, like the Phantom Thieves.”
“Are they strong?” +0
“Do you admire them?” +2
“I believe in the Phantom Thieves and their strength.”
“So do I” +3
“They’re more than strong” +0
“I’ll let them know” +3
“Everyone sucks at first, but you can get good if you do it every day!”
“I’ll work hard” +2
“If I feel like it” +0
“So then I can beat you?” +2
Instead of providing a lesson to Joker by playing the arcade game, Shinya decides to grab a bite to eat and give a lecture. This is where Shinya opens up about how he’s been getting bullied at school and is at “war” with a group of classmates.
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Completing rank 3 with Shinya Oda will unlock theWarning Shot ability. Warning Shot allows you to scare enemies in negotiation to make it easier to obtain a Persona.
“All they did today was throw eraser crumbs into my lunch, though, so I won that round.”
“Are they bullying you?” +0
“Sounds like fun.” +0
“You shouldn’t waste food” +0
“That’s why I gotta get stronger!”
“That’s the spirit” +2
“Want to learn martial arts?” +0
“You really love your mom” +0
“Maybe we can go eat something again while we’re at it?”
“If your schedules line up” +0
“Any food requests?” +0
Rank 4 goes into more detail about Shinya’s struggles with being bullied, and he explains how “the war is still going on.” Then a familiar voice appears, Takekuma, who is a professional gamer. He surprises Shinya with an offer to become friends.
Shinya challenges Takekuma to a match to prove his worth, which he eventually ends up losing.
We have the best dialogue options for you to pick in this scenario in the grid below.
“You cheated, didn’t you!?”
“Calm down” +0
“You’re being a sore loser” +0
“Yeah, you tell him!” +2
“You’ve gotta be kidding me…”
“Don’t get so worked up” +0
“Get your revenge” +2
“Pros are amazing, huh?” +0
Shinya Oda explains to Joker how he is still upset about losing to Takekuma and believes that he uses “cheat armor” to win. Despite feeling down, Shinya is confident that he’ll be able to beat him next time they play.
Completing rank 5 with Shinya Oda will unlock theLaced Bullets ability.This unique ability increases the success rate of an ailment-inflicting gunshot.
Here are the dialogue options you should pick for the highest points in rank 5:
“I mean, I couldn’t do anything to him…There’s just no way.”
“It was pretty weird” +3
“It happens” +0
“He must’ve rigged it” +3
“I’m definitely gonna demolish him!”
“You think you have a chance?” +0
“I’m sure you can do it” +2
“The strategy I used last time didn’t work…”
“Are you going to give up?” +2
“You need a new strategy” +3
“I gotta think of a new strategy by the next time I challenge him!”
“I’ll be cheering you on” +2
“You’re a sharp kid” +0
“Think you can take him?” +2
Rank 6 shows a couple unfamiliar boys approaching Shinya and demanding money back. Turns out Shinya conned a younger classmate into playing an arcade game with him, which he then took money from when the young boy inevitably lost.
Unfortunately, the boys say some harsh words about Shinya’s mother and how she acts like a bully. This is a good indicator that problems are happening at home for Shinya.
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Completing rank 6 with Shinya Oda will unlock theCheap Shot ability,which allows you to use Down Shot three times per infiltration.
“The games are on me today… Just be sure to keep up.”
“I can pay for myself” +0
“If you insist” +0
“Do you have enough?” +0
“I’m not a bad guy…am I?”
“You should return the money” +0
“You’re acting like one” +0
“I won’t do it again…I don’t wanna be a bad guy.”
“That’s good” +2
“I believe in you” +3
“Um…do you…hate me now?”
“A little bit” +0
“Not at all” +3
“I’m worried about you” +0
“Are you sure you aren’t gonna hate me?”
“Of course I won’t” +2
“That’s up to you” +0
“I’m your big brother, right?” +0
During rank 7, we learn more about the issues Shinya has with his mother. The boy from the arcade, who Shinya stole money from, showed up at his house with his own mother trying to resolve the solution.
Instead of hearing them out, Shinya’s mom pretty much bullies them and tells them to leave. The way Shinya’s mother acts is starting to get to him.
Make sure you pick the best dialogue options for rank 7 by checking out the grid below.
“So? Are you the one who’s been such a bad influence on my Shinya?”
“I haven’t done anything” +0
“Bad influence?” +0
“Come on, Shinya, we’re going home!”
“Take it easy on him” +0
“Think about his feelings” +0
“If you keep meddling with him, I’m going to call the police!”
“Bring it on, lady” +0
“That wouldn’t be good” +0
“To change my mom back…to the way she used to be…”
“What’s your mom’s name?” +0
“Tell me about your mom” +0
Joker hands Shinya Oda a calling card during rank 8. The calling card actually has Shinya’s mother on it, indicating that thePhantom Thievesare going to attempt to change her heart.
Completing rank 8 with Shinya Oda will unlock theElectric Slug ability.The Electric Slug increases the damage inflicted by Bullet Hail.
The grid below has the best dialogue options to pick in rank 8 with Shinya Oda.
“So she IS bad after all…”
“She’s out of control” +0
“No, she’s not” +2
“Is that what you think?” +2
“Do you think they’ll actually be able to change her heart?”
“It’ll all work out” +2
“I can’t guarantee it” +0
“Believe in them” +3
“…Okay, I’ll do it”
“Is it too much for you?” +0
“Way to step up” +0
“That’s why I wanna help the Phantom Thieves. I wanna stop my mom.”
“Let’s save her” +3
“That’s admirable” +3
Rank 9 gives us confirmation that the Phantom Thieves were successful in their quest to change Shinya’s mom’s heart. Shinya is thrilled and seems to be very happy due to his mom acting much nicer lately.
Here are the best dialogue options to pick in rank 9 with Shinya Oda:
“She broke down crying and told me that she’ll be a better mother from now on…”
“I’m glad to hear that” +3
“That’s hard to believe” +0
“Thank the Phantom Thieves” +2
“Am I weird…for feeling happy about losing? I mean, all I cared about before was winning.”
“A little bit, yeah” +2
“No, that makes sense” +3
“It means you’ve matured” +3
“I wonder why he’s cheating…”
“He wants to win at all costs” +2
“He’s too lazy to practice” +0
“I wouldn’t know…” +0
“I’m so glad she’s back to her old self! I’m so thankful for the Phantom Thieves!”
“Your wish came true” +2
“You really think it was them?” +2
“You did a great job too” +2
The final rank shows Joker and Shinya playing a game at the arcade together. Luckily, Shinya is acting much more calm and has less of an attitude than previous ranks, and it’s safe to say it’s all because his mom is acting nicer to him.
The final rank also shows Shinya in a rematch with Takekuma in the shooter arcade game. This time, Shinya wins!
Completing the final rank with Shinya Oda will unlock theOda Special ability. This unique ability allows Joker’s gun attacks to ignore resistances and hit the enemy.
“I’ve got nothing left to teach you. You’re an elite player now.”
“Thanks to my hard work” +2
“Thanks to my teacher” +3
“…I’m so happy right now.”
“You got your revenge” +0
“You made things right” +2
“You made new friends” +3
“Will that help me become a member of the Phantom Thieves?”
“I’ll let you in” +0
“Ask them yourself” +0
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