In Persona 5 Vanilla, there are 7 Palaces.
While the core narrative revolves around infiltrating these seven major Palaces, the game actually features a total of 8 distinct dungeons. This distinction is crucial for understanding the full scope of the game's playable areas.
Understanding Palaces vs. Dungeons
The term "Palace" in Persona 5 specifically refers to the distorted desires of an individual, manifested as a Cognition within the Metaverse. These are the primary targets of the Phantom Thieves as they seek to change the hearts of corrupt adults by stealing their "Treasure."
Here's a breakdown of the key playable areas:
| Type of Location | Count | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Palaces | 7 | Manifestations of major antagonists' distorted desires, each requiring infiltration and a boss battle to secure the "Treasure" and change the target's heart. |
| Total Dungeons | 8 | Encompasses the 7 Palaces, plus one additional, significant dungeon that serves as the game's final area. This final location differs from the Palaces as it is not tied to a single individual's distorted desires but represents a broader, collective cognition. |
This means that while players will navigate seven Palaces belonging to specific targets, they will engage with eight unique dungeon-crawling experiences throughout their journey in Persona 5.
