Best way to increase courage?

[Blue_Glasses]

So.. any tips on increasing courage?

[plutone00]

Read ghost stories and work the night shift at the hospital.

[aura farmer]

Killing optional bosses in dungeons, working in hospital and reading books

[GeassV]

1. Part time job ( hospital )
2. Eating rotten food ( fridge, night time )
3. Eating at aiya ( rainy days, random )
4. Killing optional boss ( last floor dungeon )
5. Reading books ( Forever Macho, The Great Man, Man-God, Man of History, Guide to Pests )

[jacobtan]

It would be easier to advise you if you can be a bit more specific. Where are you in the game, and what rank are you trying to reach?

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[Blue_Glasses]

Originally posted by jacobtan:

It would be easier to advise you if you can be a bit more specific. Where are you in the game, and what rank are you trying to reach?

Still early game, the first dungeon.
I'm actually asking this, because when i played persona 5 and persona 3, courage is one of (imo) the hardest one to rank up. (Don't question why I played those 2 games first)

[jacobtan]

Originally posted by Blue_Glasses:

Still early game, the first dungeon.
I'm actually asking this, because when i played persona 5 and persona 3, courage is one of (imo) the hardest one to rank up. (Don't question why I played those 2 games first)

Alright. Spoilers below by month from Apr through Jun. Please read at your discretion my friend.

In Apr, you can eat Mabo Tofu at Aiya's in the day and night, or eat the Special on rainy days. However, you may need to reload for Courage boosts when eating the Specials. Also, you can eat rotten food from the fridge. They should appear once in a while. You don't need to eat them immediately on the night they first appear but they are only available for a limited time. Depending on your dialog choice, you might be able to wring one more point of Courage at the start of the game, but I won't spoil you too much.

In May, the Shiroku pub will be open for business. Working there will give you a point of Diligence and some money. There will be up to 4 patrons, and each one will grant you one point in another stat. Talk to the old man to gain Courage. On rainy days, the pub owner will sing and you get twice the boosts to the chosen stat. If you need Courage in a hurry, don't bother reading unless you want the "read all books" achievement, because working at the pub will boost stats more quickly. You should also unlock the first optional boss. Beating it will gain a moderate boost to Courage, but only once per dungeon. Depending on your stats (I think you need a modest level of Diligence for it), you may also be able to start working in the hospital. Working there will grant you a small boost to Courage.

In Jun, you should be able to unlock the scooter. Riding the scooter will boost your Courage, but only twice I think - once you unlock the relevant map, you no longer get the Courage boost. However, I think you can then swim in the ocean for Courage, though I don't really recommend this - free time in the day can be more effectively used for other activities.

[Pancake™]

Go to the Aiya place and I believe every Wednesday/Thursday, they serve a dish that greatly improves your courage.