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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesIn Persona 5 Royal, defeating the Reaper gives a large amount of experience and some yen, and it can drop the Divine Pillar accessory. The exact EXP figure is not settled: published guides give different numbers, so treat any single value as a reference point rather than a fixed payout.
What the Reaper pays out
The Reaper’s main reward is experience. Guides describe the EXP gain as substantial, and the yen reward is smaller. The figures that appear in the consulted references are listed below, with the date and version context each one carries.
| Reference | Date listed | EXP | Yen | Item noted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megami Tensei Wiki, “Gameplay: The Reaper” | 2026 | 65,500 | 3,570 | Drop table lists Divine Pillar |
| Persona 5 Royal Guide, “Reaper Tutorial” | Not stated | 72,050 | Not stated | Item reward listed |
| Samurai Gamers, “Reaper Persona Guide (Experience Farming)” | Not stated | Described as massive; no fixed figure | Not stated | Divine Pillar |
The Megami Tensei Wiki page is the only consulted reference that gives a yen figure. None of the references explains why the EXP numbers differ, and none ties the gap to a specific difficulty setting or modifier. Until a figure is confirmed on your own copy, “a large EXP gain and some yen” is the accurate answer.
Divine Pillar: a possible drop, not a guaranteed one
Guides list Divine Pillar as a Reaper drop. It is an accessory with a trade-off built into its effect:
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- Feel physically responsive feedback to your in-game actions through haptic feedback
- Experience varying levels of force and tension at your fingertips with adaptive triggers
- Chat online through the built-in microphone and connect a headset directly through the 3.5mm jack
- Switch voice capture on and off using the dedicated mute button
- Play on more devices using the USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth to connect easily to Windows PC and Mac computers, Android and iOS mobile phones as well as your PlayStation 5
- It halves incoming damage.
- It prevents the wearer from evading attacks.
The consulted gameplay guides present it as a possible reward. Do not plan a build around getting it from a single fight.
The Royal trophy: “Unsurpassed Rebel”
Defeating the Reaper is tied to a trophy in Persona 5 Royal. The PlayStation trophy listing on Exophase names it “Unsurpassed Rebel” and describes it as “Conquered the Reaper.” Samurai Gamers uses the name “A Unique Rebel,” which does not match the Royal listing. If you are checking your trophy list, search for “Unsurpassed Rebel” in the Royal entry.
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- Bring gaming worlds to life - Feel your in-game actions and environment simulated through haptic feedback*. Experience varying force and tension at your fingertips with adaptive triggers*
- Find your voice, share your passion - Chat online through the built-in microphone. Connect a headset directly via the 3.5mm jack. Record and broadcast your epic gaming moments with the create button
- A gaming icon in your hands - Enjoy a comfortable, evolved design with an iconic layout and enhanced sticks. Hear higher-fidelity** sound effects through the built-in speaker in supported games
- Multi-device connectivity - Connect using a USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth technology and easily play on more devices including Windows PC and Mac computers.
- Elevate PC gaming with advanced features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in a range of blockbuster PC titles.
Why the original game’s flu-season tactic does not work in Royal
Players of the original Persona 5 often used flu season to weaken the Reaper through Despair. That approach does not carry over. A community guide by HayateButler, updated October 6, 2024, puts it this way:
“in Persona 5 Royal, he can no longer be afflicted by Despair, so you’ll need to defeat him with your own abilities now.”
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- Haptic feedback - Feel physically responsive feedback to your in-game actions with dual actuators which replace traditional rumble motors. In your hands, these dynamic vibrations can simulate the feeling of everything from environments to the recoil of different weapons. .Operating temperature : 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C)
- Adaptive triggers - Experience varying levels of force and tension as you interact with your in-game gear and environments. From pulling back an increasingly tight bowstring to hitting the brakes on a speeding car, feel physically connected to your on-screen actions.
- Built-in microphone and headset jack - Chat with friends online using the built-in microphone or by connecting a headset to the 3.5mm jack. Easily switch voice capture on and off at a moment’s notice with the dedicated mute button. Internet and account for PlayStation Network required.
- DualSense Controller PS5 and PC compatible. Not compatible with PS4.
- PS Remote Play requires Remote Play App connected to Wi-Fi, PS4 or PS5 console with the latest system software and compatible game. A PS4 or PS5 console with a wired connection via a LAN cable is recommended. Version 4.0 of the Remote Play App on iOS and iPadOS or version 4.1 on macOS is required for games to be playable with the controller over Bluetooth.
The quote comes from a player-written guide in the Steam Community “Secret Boss Battles Guide”, not from an official Atlus statement. It is the clearest direct statement on the point that the consulted sources provide, so it is the basis for the advice here.
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- Feel your in-game actions and environment simulated through haptic feedback
- Chat online through the built-in microphone or connect a headset directly via the 3.5mm jack
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- Elevate PC gaming with advanced features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in a range titles
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- Ultra Customizable Controls
- Mappable Back Buttons
- DualSense Wireless Controller Features Built In
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Checking the payout for your own copy
- Match the guide to your version. Check whether it is about the original Persona 5 or Persona 5 Royal before trusting its numbers or its strategy.
- Note the guide’s date. The Steam guide was updated October 6, 2024. The Persona 5 Royal Guide’s Reaper page gives no publication date.
- Compare your own result after the fight. Record the EXP and yen you receive, then use that figure instead of a published one if the two disagree.
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