Persona 5 The Phantom X

Persona 5 The Phantom X Chord Mini-Game: Steps and Rewards

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The Chord mini-game in Persona 5 The Phantom X is part of the Band/Music Club rhythm activity, tied thematically to Ayaka Sakai (Chord) and used to earn Band EXP, Band Badges, and music-related rewards. It plays like a short rhythm stage where you tap or hold notes in time with the music, then spend the rewards at the Band Club shop.​

How to Unlock the Chord Mini-Game

  • First, unlock the Band (Music) Club during the second story arc via the Band Club mission that appears in your Mission Menu.​​
  • After joining, a rhythm mini-game tutorial starts; once completed, you can access Band Club / Music Club from the school’s club bulletin board as a City Life activity.​​
  • As you raise your Band Club Level, you unlock more songs, including Chord-related tracks like “Wonder Light,” tied to Ayaka’s Synergy/Bond progression.​

How the Chord Rhythm Mini-Game Works (Steps)

  1. Enter Band/Music Club from the bulletin board after school, then choose the rhythm mini-game activity.​
  2. Spend 1 AP to start a song. You’ll see a note track where notes slide toward hit markers.
  3. Tap/press on beat when notes reach the target:
    • Single taps for regular notes.
    • Hold and release for long notes (Ayaka’s bond rewards let you complete long notes without lifting your finger, making these easier).​
  4. Maintain combos for higher rank; better ranks give more Band EXP and Band Badges.​

Players suggest using a stable frame rate and, on PC, a keyboard or controller for more consistent timing; some mobile users report input issues if their touch sensitivity is low.​

Rewards: Band Badges, Gems, and Song Unlocks

Each clear of the Chord/Band mini-game yields:​

  • Band Club EXP – raises your Band Club Level, which:
    • Unlocks new songs (including Ayaka’s track “Wonder Light”).​
    • Improves reward scaling per run.
  • Band Badges – a special currency spent at the Band Club Shop (accessed from the club board) on:
    • Training and enhancement materials.
    • Social Stat books.
    • Konpaku Gems and ticket-type currencies that contribute indirectly to gacha pulls.​​

Because of these rewards, clearing the mini-game regularly is one of the better AP-sinks for long-term growth, especially if you’re building Ayaka (Chord) or other music-themed characters for highlight-based teams.​

Synergy with Ayaka Sakai (Chord)

Ayaka’s Synergy Bond rewards directly buff your performance in the rhythm mini-game and tie into the music theme:​

  • Mid-level Synergy perks include QoL effects like making long notes easier to complete, improving performance and consistency in the Band mini-game.​
  • Ranking her bond higher also unlocks music-related content and boosts for highlight-based teams in combat, making the Band Club a flavorful and mechanically relevant side activity for Chord mains.​

Running the Chord mini-game often, leveling Band Club, and advancing Ayaka’s bond form a loop: better rhythm performance → more badges and gems → stronger builds and bonds → even better runs.

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