Batting Cage is a mini-game in Persona 5, which can be played on the rooftop of Yongen-Jaya. Playing this game offers unique rewards according to difficulty levels. Once you have unlocked the bathhouse location, talk to the middle-aged receptionist in the Yongen-Jaya building to access the game.
Playing the Batting Cage mini-game boosts your character’s proficiency stats. However, securing a perfect home run is difficult, and this guide details everything you need to know about the game and how to earn rewards.
How to Unlock Batting Cage in Persona 5?
Clean your room in the Café Leblanc to unlock the Batting Cage mini-game in Persona 5. When you clean your room for the third time, you will find Yoncha Walker 04 book on the shelf. Read the book to unlock the mini-game and fast-travel to Batting Cage and Bathhouse.
Once you unlock the game, you can only play it at nighttime in the beginning. If you hit 3 home runs, this will get you a Batting Coupon, which lets you play the game during the day.
How to Hit Home Runs in Batting Cage in Persona 5?
Once you start playing the game, it will eventually give you the choice of difficulty level from Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, Insane, and Fader. These options define different pitch speeds. However, for starters, focus on starting with the beginner option and then tweak the setting for higher difficulty.
| Difficulty | Cost | Ball Speed | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 500 | 70 km/h | Default |
| Intermediate | 1,000 | 90 km/h | 5/1 |
| Advanced | 1,500 | 110 km/h | 7/1 |
| Expert | 2,500 | 140 km/h | 10/1 |
| Insane | 4,000 | 165 km/h | 12/1 |
| The Fader | 8,000 | – | 1/13 |
For a perfect home run, aim bat for the lower part of the ball and time it perfectly. To hit the ball at the right time, press the swing button when the ball arrives at the icon on the screen. If you swing the bat early, the ball will go left; if you swing the bat late, the ball will go right, but if you swing the bat at the perfect time, the ball will go in the middle area.
If you’re struggling to hit home runs, you can get the Batting Science book for 2,800 Yen from Hinokuniya Bookstore in Shinjuku. This book will help you enable the third eye ability and hit perfect home runs frequently in the Batting Cage.
Home Run Rewards
Winning Batting Cages increases Joker’s social stats, and you get special rewards like the Home Run Hitter award if you hit 30 home runs in consecutive and earn 60 P points. Apart from this, you get the No Miss Prize for hitting five consecutive hits and the Home Run Prize for hitting the target.
| Difficulty | No Miss Prize | Home Run Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Accu-Speed S x1 | Ace Cap |
| Intermediate | Harder Core S x1 | Raging Wristband |
| Advanced | Stronger Lift S x1 | Grand Slam Charm |
| Expert | Idaten Ofuda x1 | Compression Socks |
| Insane | Salvation S x1 | Hall of Fame Belt |
| The Fader | Strength Up Ofuda x1 | Sturdy Suspenders |
