| This article is about the book. For the weapon, see The Great Thief Stick. |
"Ah, the legendary gentleman thief, Arsène. It's hard not to idolize him--he's preeminent in our field."
—Morgana, Persona 5 Royal
The Great Thief is a book item.
Effect[]
The Great Thief can be read when the protagonist spends time reading during his daily life. The book takes two chapters to complete. Upon completing the entire book, the protagonist will receive three notes of Knowledge. The book cannot be reread.
| Game | Description | Properties | Use | Consumed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapters | Effect | In Battle | Outside Battle | |||
| Persona 5 | A novel based on Arsene. His clever tricks makes you knowledgeable. | ∎∎ | Knowledge (♪♪♪) | No | Certain activities only | No |
| Persona 5 Royal | A novel based on Arsène. His clever tricks make you knowledgeable. | ∎∎ | Knowledge (♪♪♪) | No | Certain activities only | No |
Acquisition[]
Persona 5 / Royal[]
Shops[]
| Shops | Location | Price | Available | Stock | Games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Restocks | P5 | P5R | ||||
| Shujin Academy Library | Shujin Academy | - | - | 1 | When any borrowed book is returned | ✔ | ✔ |
Quotes[]
| Context | Quote |
|---|---|
| Protagonist's thought (first bookmark) |
"Tonight, I will be taking the phantom diamond..." |
| Protagonist's thought (second bookmark) |
"The treasure room had already been emptied out..." |
| Morgana's comment (repeats in the middle of each reading session) |
Ah, the legendary gentleman thief, Arsene. It's hard not to idolize him--he's preeminent in our field. |
| Morgana's comment (after finishing book) |
Arsene always thwarted his pursuers, leading them around by the nose. He's so cool! It seems this novel taught you about the kind of wits and tricks you'll need as a thief! |
| Context | Quote |
|---|---|
| Protagonist's thought (first bookmark) |
"Tonight, I will be taking the phantom diamond..." |
| Protagonist's thought (second bookmark) |
"The treasure room had already been emptied out..." |
| Morgana's comment (repeats in the middle of each reading session) |
Ah, the legendary gentleman thief, Arsène. It's hard not to idolize him--he's preeminent in our field. |
| Morgana's comment (after finishing book) |
Arsène always thwarted his pursuers, leading them around by the nose. He's so cool! It seems this novel taught you about the kind of wits and tricks you'll need as a thief! |
Etymology[]
The book is based on the history behind the figure based on the protagonist's Persona, Arsène.
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