As you might expect, Digimon Survive is teeming with massive monsters, cute little critters, and everything in between, and if you’re anything like me, you want them all on your team. However, things aren’t as simple as your everyday monster-taming title, and getting the inhabitants of the Digital World on your side is a little more complicated than it used to be.
But worry not! We’re here with our Digimon Survive recruit guide to provide you with all the need-to-know information on packing your party full of monsters. If you want to know how the Digimon Survive befriend system works, as well as the quickest way to add some iconic characters to your roster, we’ve put it all in one convenient guide.
For more guides on getting by in this darker reimagining of the classic series, be sure to check out our Digimon Survive evolution and Digimon Survive characters guides, as well as our full Digimon Survive Digimon list. Or, if you still need convincing to take a trip with Takuma and the rest of the gang, see our Digimon Survive review.
Now, let’s get into the good stuff.
Correct Digimon Survive recruit answers
Recruit Patamon Digimon Survive
Location: School and Forest free battle areas
| Question | Correct answer |
| Have you ever told a lie? | Once, for a friend |
| Someday I’m gonna run this joint! | Let me work for you! |
| What’s the most important thing to you? | Myself |
| Why are leaves green? | Can’t say, really |
| I don’t care how tough you are, I’m not gonna lose! | I’m not gonna lose! |
| What do you do for fun? | Climbing trees |
Recruit Biyomon Digimon Survive
Location: Dam and Forest free battle areas
| Question | Correct answer |
| Have you ever told a lie? | Never ever |
| I don’t care how tought you are, I’m not gonna lose! | Nice, so energetic! |
| Whenever I meet a scary monster, I just start apologizing. Weird, right? | You’re a scaredy-cat |
| What’s the most important thing to you? | Food! |
| Someday I’m gonna run this join! | Not a chance! |
| Why are the leaves green? | It’s the chlorophyll |
Recruit Gabumon Digimon Survive
Location: Shadow battles
| Question | Correct answer |
| I bet you’ve got some secrets, huh? Go on, tell me one! I dare you! | I have nothing to hide |
| Who do you think is worse? The deceiver or the deceived? | The deceiver, duh! |
| What do you think decides what is right or wrong? | Reality itself |
| You sure like to puff out your chest around a weak monster like myself | Strength’s irrelevant |
| You may think of those around you as friends, but perhaps you’re actually alone? | Do you have friends? |
| Trying to pick a fight with a peace-lover like me… You humans sure are cruel | I love peace, myself |
Recruit Gotsumon Digimon Survive
Location: School, Forest, and Dam free battle areas
| Question | Correct answer |
| Go on.. Try guessing what I think of ya! | That I’m cool? |
| Next! Whaddya think’d be a good prank? | A pit trap? |
| Boy, you’re a tough-looking mug, aren’t ya? I’d bet I’d lose if we threw down… | I’d definitely lose |
| I don’t feel so good… Someone, help… Pfft, ha ha ha, just kidding! Did I getcha?! | Whoa, you scared me! |
| Hey, what kinda food do ya like? | Love me some meat |
| Don’t you think every day’s just sooo boring? | Makes me wanna yarn |
| I don’t care if you smile, or laugh, or whatever! I ain’t gonna trust no human! | I’ll earn your trust! |
Recruit Gazimon Digimon Survive
Location: School, Dam, and Forest free battle areas
| Question | Correct answer |
| Hey, what kinda food do ya like? | Love me some meat! |
| I don’t feel so good… Someone, help… Pfft, ha ha ha, just kidding! Did I getcha?! | I’m glad you’re ok |
| Go on… Try guessing what I think of ya! | That I’m easygoing! |
| Boy, you’re a tough-lookin’ mug aren’t ya? I bet I’d lose if we threw down… | We’d probably tie |
| I don’t care if you smile, or laugh, or whatever! I ain’t gonna trust no human! | What can I do, then? |
Recruit Numemon Digimon Survive
Location: Forest and Mountain Pass free battles
| Question | Correct answer |
| (The monster is staring in fascinated confusion) | (Grin and wave) |
| (The monster shakes his head as he starts to leave) | (Speak kindly to him) |
| (The monster seems interested in what the humans are saying) | (Talk to him slowly) |
| (The monster just stands there) | (Gesture) |
| (The monster looks warily in this direction) | (Prepare to fight) |
Recruit Meramon Digimon Survive
Location: School free battles
| Question | Correct answer |
| I’ll pulverize ya! Gwaaahahahahaaa! | Nice, a tough one |
| Did you know? Taking a nap after stuffing your face is just the best! | Yeah the best! |
| I want to do nothing but fun things! You too, right? | You know your stuff! |
| This is my turf! Leave me some food and get outta here! | I’ll think about it |
| Uurrgh… Waiting around makes me wanna go crazy! | (Stare in amazement) |
| Aint you a frail-looking thing. You eating enough meat? | You look strong! |
| Arrrrgh! Graaaargh! Anyone else just gets in my way! | (Let it simmer down) |
Recruit Deltamon Digimon Survive
Location: Shadow battles
| Question | Correct answer |
| I want to do nothing but fun things! You too, right? | You know your stuff |
| This is my turf! Leave some food and get outta here! | Hunt for yourself! |
| Did you know? Taking a nap after stuffing your face is just the best! | Thanks for lesson! |
| I’ll pulverize ya! Gwaaahahahahaaa! | Scary, but I’ll win! |
| Arrrrgh! Graaaargh! Anyone else just gets in my way! | Calm down |
Recruit Fangmon Digimon Survive
Location: Free battles
| Question | Correct answer |
| You sure like to puff out your chest around a weak monster like myself | Strength’s irrelevant |
| Trying to pick a fight with a peace-lover like me… You humans are so cruel | So let’s call it off |
| I bet you’ve got some secrets, huh? Go on, tell me one! I dare you! | Secrets? I wonder… |
| What do you think decides what’s right or wrong? | Reality itself |
| You may think of those around you as friends, but perhaps you’re actually alone? | I wouldn’t mind |
| Who do you think is worse? The deceiver or the deceived? | The deceiver, duh! |
| Let’s make a deal: Throw the fight and I’ll give you an item! | I don’t believe you |
Recruit Wendigomon Digimon Survive
Location: Shadow battles
| Question | Correct answer |
| Arrrrgh! Grraaaargh! Anyone else just gets in my way! | That’s crazy talk |
| Ain’t you a frail-looking thing. You eating enough meat? | I eat everything! |
| I’ll pulverize ya! Gwaaahahahahaaa! | Scary! But I’ll win |
| I want to do nothing but fun things! You too, right? | Grin and bear it |
| Uurrgh… Waiting around makes me wanna go crazy! | Have more patience! |
| Did you know? Taking a nap after stuffing your face is the best! | Thanks for the lesson! |
| This is my turf! Leave some food and get outta here! | I need this food |
Recruit Monzaemon Digimon Survive
Location: Shadow battles and Second Island free battle
| Question | Correct answer |
| Do you… wanna… fight…? | I don’t want to fight |
| Would you… use violence… to protect others…? | Try something else |
| Stepping on… flowers… makes me… sad… | What a nice ‘mon |
| Do you… treasure… your comrades? | More than anything |
| All… you need… is love… | That’s a tough sell |
| Mutual… understanding… would end… conflict… | That’s not enough |
| Get… Away from here… | Appreciate the advice! |
Recruit Megadramon Digimon Survive
Location: Shadow battles and Second Island free battle
| Question | Correct answer |
| Arrrrgh! Grraaaargh! Anyone else just gets in my way! | Calm down already |
| Ain’t you a frail-looking thing. You eating enough meat? | I eat everything! |
| I want to do nothing but fun things! You too, right? | I’m not like you |
| Did you know? Taking a nap after stuffing your face is just the best! | Really? I can’t sleep |
| I’ll pulverize ya! Gwaaahahahahaaa! | Not if I beat you! |
| This is my turf! Leave some food and get outta here! | You give ME food! |
Recruit MegaKabuterimon Digimon Survive
Location: Free battles
We don’t have complete information on MegaKabuterimon just yet, but here are the answers we’ve used.
| Question | Correct answers |
| (The monster just stands there) | [Stand silently] |
| (The monster bends forward, scowling at you) | [Mimic his posture] |
| (The monster is trying to say something) | [Go “Nyooww” back] |
Remember, we’re continuously updating this list with all the new befriendable Digimon we can find in Digimon Survive, so check back later to meet even more monsters. There’s also the small issue of Digimon Survive’s Guilmon, and how to add him to your party, but we’ve got a completely separate guide for that.
When can I recuit Digimon in Digimon Survive?
You can start recruiting and befriending Digimon once the first free battle menu option is unlocked during part one of the story, at the same time you can start exploring the abandoned school. From this point onwards, you can take part in free battles whenever you feel like it to try and pick up some extra party members.
How do I recruit Digimon in Digimon Survive?
You can recruit Digimon in free battle mode, as well as the shadow battles that take place in explorable locations if you find a shadowy figure using the phone camera. Once you’re in the battle, you can talk to the enemy Digimon in an attempt to befriend them, making them another recruit for your battle party.
To convince the enemy Digimon to join your ranks, you need to answer three questions and get at least three points out of six for your answers. Don’t worry about keeping track of how your answers are received though, as there’s a six-point meter at the top of the screen to keep track of your responses and how the enemy Digimon feels about them.
As you can see in the table below, of the four answers, each reply will either add points to your tally, or take them off the points you have already received. Fortunately, you can’t get minus points, so even if your first answer is a -2 response, there are up to four possible points left before the end of the conversation.
| Answer | Points rewarded |
| Great answer | Plus two |
| Good answer | Plus one |
| Bad answer | Minus one |
| Awful answer | Minus two |
If you answer enough questions correctly to accumulate three or more points, you have the option of either trying to recruit the enemy Digimon, with a percentage rating telling you the chances of them joining up, or you can try and ply them for items.
As well as answering questions correctly, you have more chance of catching Digimon of a specific typing dependent on your current morality, harmony, and wrath numbers. To see exactly how this works out, head over to our Digimon Survive karma guide for the full lowdown.
How to recruit all Digimon in Digimon Survive
We’re currently listing how to befriend each and every Digimon in Digimon Survive, but that’s a long task, so if the monster you’re after isn’t here yet be sure to check back regularly. As we’re pretty sure you’re looking to answer consistently with the most chance of recruiting enemy Digimon, we’ve listed each question and two-point answer so all you have to contend with is the percentage chance of Digimon’s decision.
With that, you know all you need to about how to recruit Digimon in Digimon Survive. Once you’ve finished your journey, why not check out the other possible conclusions with our Digimon Survive endings guide?
