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Persona 5 The Phantom X tier list - best characters and reroll guide

September 19, 2025: Added Tropical Motoha to a preliminary place on the P5X tier list.


What's the Persona 5 The Phantom X tier list for patch 1.1? Now available worldwide after a successful run in certain regions, the global release of P5X features a slightly different launch lineup. And while the strongest character is who you're likely expecting, rooting for a single unit is far from the best angle. Get the bigger picture with this P5X tier list.


It'll be interesting to see how the meta changes in Persona 5 The Phantom X over the coming weeks and months. Looking to get into some of the other best gacha games? Just need a refresher course on the best units around? Check out our HSR tier list for more turn-based battles, or our Genshin Impact tier list if you're looking to mix things up with real-time brawls in vibrant open worlds.


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New Version of Persona5: The Phantom X Now Available

[p][/p][p]SEGA Corporation has released Version 2.0 of Persona5: The Phantom X ("P5X"). To celebrate our first major update, we’re giving away items including Meta Jewels, which can be used for Contracts (gacha) and more.[/p][p] [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]We've also got some brand-new promotional videos showing off the charm of this ultimate school-life RPG. Take a look![/p][p] [/p][p]◆ Synopsis of Chapter 3: Unconditional Love[/p][p]“When did I abandon my true self?”[/p][p]The Protagonist has awakened the power of his other self, his Persona, and become a Phantom Thief.

He forms a band of Phantom Thieves who are also Persona users to save innocent people from evildoers who evade justice, stealing their distorted desires and changing their hearts.

As the Phantom Thieves grow increasingly famous among the public, a mysterious new teacher is appointed at the Protagonist’s school. The group remains on high alert as this figure lurks the school grounds and manipulates the students.

Meanwhile, Riko Tanemura of the Disciplinary Committee begins to notice the school's gradual distortions and questions what is truly happening...[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]◆Special Website for Ver. 2.0 Now Live![/p][p] The special site is jam-packed with information on exciting new content, including the latest addition to the Main Story and the new neighborhood, Kichijoji. That’s not all! Information about the “Real Kichijoji (Tokyo, Japan) Collabs” and other real-world events will be released on the site in the future. Give it a read now, and keep it bookmarked for future updates![/p][p] [/p][p]Ver.2.0 Special Site [/p][p]https://persona5x.com/lp/[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]New version now available (with lots of loot to celebrate)![/p][p] [/p][p]Log in to the game for 7 days by Oct 22, 2025 6:59 PM (PDT) to receive 20 Platinum Tickets (usable for certain Contracts/gacha) and 20 Platinum Milicoins (usable for certain Arms Deals). In addition, you’ll also receive 60 Phantom Thief Cognitite Shards, a new item that can Awaken 5★ Phantom Thieves such as Ren Amamiya, Yui, and Minami Miyashita, along with 1,000 Meta Jewels.[/p][p] [/p][p] [/p][p]◆Comeback: 5★ Phantom Thief Ren Amamiya Returns![/p][p]The 5★ Phantom Thief Ren Amamiya makes a Comeback to Most Wanted Phantom Idol Contracts: The Phantom Magician, and the Ren Amamiya-only 5★ weapon Phoenix Dagger will be featured again in Most Wanted for Arms Deals: Silent Pistol. Don’t miss this chance to recruit Ren Amamiya to your team![/p][p] [/p][p] [/p][p]◆Main Story Chapter 3: Unconditional Love Phase 1 released![/p][p][/p][p]Main Story Chapter 3: Unconditional Love Synopsis[/p][p][/p][p]At Kokatsu Academy, where the protagonist is enrolled, an educational consultant arrives with plans to reform the school’s policies.[/p][p]Advocating a modern sense of “righteousness,” the consultant sets about improving the academy, but over time, the relationship between teachers and students begins to warp, and the school slowly transforms into something unsettling.[/p][p]Riko Tanemura, an exceptional student and chair of the disciplinary committee, while being swept up in the “distortions born of righteousness” brought about by these reforms, gradually starts to perceive the strange changes taking hold.[/p][p] [/p][p]How will the protagonist, Riko, and their allies stand against the “false righteousness” of an enemy who no one else recognizes as evil...?[/p][p] [/p][p]▼Riko Tanemura (Code name: Wind) joins the group in Chapter 3.[/p][p][/p][p] A support character who acts as the party’s commander and strategist, leading them to land flashy All-Out Attacks.[/p][p]Even when not targeting an enemy’s Weakness, she can lower the enemy’s Down Points, and at the start of battle, she boosts the entire party’s HP, Attack, and Defense. She also possesses the ability to increase All-Out Attack damage by as much as 60%.[/p][p] [/p][p] [/p][p]▼Character Introduction Movie[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]▼Character Skills Spotlight Movie[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]◆Chapter 3: Unconditional Love Release Event![/p][p][/p][p]Play the new content added in Ver. 2.0 and complete goals to earn up to 1,280 Meta Jewels, as well as the event-exclusive item Mizuhiki Knots and other rewards. Collect Mizuhiki Knots to get the Riko Tanemura-only 4★ weapon Red Plum Blossom as well as the materials needed to fully upgrade it.[/p][p] [/p][p]Duration: Until 6:59 PM on Oct 22, 2025 (PDT)[/p][p] [/p][p]◆Addition of Kichijoji Area
[/p][p]A new area called Kichijoji has been added alongside Chapter 3 of the Main Story. This new area brings more ways to enjoy city life, such as new part-time jobs, as well as the chance to meet new characters and learn their stories.[/p][p][/p][p]◆New 5★ Phantom Thief: Ayaka Sakai![/p][p][/p][p]The new 5 ★Phantom Thief Ayaka Sakai will be featured in Most Wanted Phantom Idol Contracts, where the appearance rate for certain Phantom Thieves is increased. An exclusive weapon can be obtained through Arms Deals: Silent Pistol.[/p][p] [/p][p]Most Wanted Phantom Idol Contracts: Dazzling Encore[/p][p]Duration: Until 6:59 PM on Oct 8, 2025 (PDT)[/p][p] [/p][p]▼Most Wanted Phantom Thief: 5★ Ayaka Sakai (Code Name: Chord)[/p][p]Specializing in single-target buffs, she can turn an ally into a Costar, granting them an attack power boost, as well as significantly strengthening that ally’s Highlight effect. She's able to instantly activate an ally's Highlight, ignoring the Highlight Gauge and cooldown times, and significantly increase the damage dealt by that Highlight.[/p][p]Plus, she can pump up the Gauge's fill rate, allowing Highlights to be activated at a quicker tempo.[/p][p] [/p][p] [/p][p]▼Character Introduction Movie[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]▼Character Skills Spotlight Movie[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]▼Ayaka Sakai's Synergy Story added!
[/p][p]The Synergy character interaction feature has been updated with a new story for Ayaka Sakai. Depending on your choices, you might even have a chance to date her! We hope you enjoy the story.[/p][p] [/p][p]◆New Feature to Earn Items: Tasks[/p][p][/p][p]Once your Player Level reaches 20, you’ll be able to use the Tasks feature, where you can send eligible allies to complete Tasks and receive rewards after a set amount of time. There are different types of requests, such as daily and weekly, with different time requirements and rewards. Use this feature to get Meta Jewels, Thief's Cognitite Shards, and maybe even something special from an exclusive Task...
[/p][p]Official Site: [/p][p]https://persona5x.com/[/p][p]Official X: [/p][p]https://x.com/P5XOfficialWest[/p][p]Official Instagram: [/p][p]https://www.instagram.com/P5XOfficialWest/[/p][p]Official Facebook: [/p][p]https://www.facebook.com/P5XOfficialWest[/p][p]Official YouTube: [/p][p]https://www.youtube.com/@P5XOfficialWest[/p][p]Official Discord Server: [/p][p]discord.gg/cVDycxxmCK[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]🄫Perfect World Adapted from Persona5 🄫ATLUS. 🄫SEGA.[/p]

Ver. 2.0 Update Information

[h2]Content[/h2][h3]• Main Story Chapter 3: Unconditional Love Phase 1 is here![/h3][p]The following content has been added alongside the release of the latest part of the Main Story.[/p][p] Content added:  ┗4★ Phantom Thief Riko Tanemura, along with her exclusive weapons (including 5★)  ┗Palace  ┗Mementos  ┗City Life: Kichijoji[/p][p] ▽ Special Event to Commemorate the Release of Main Story Chapter 3!  Duration: Until Oct 23, 2025 1:59 AM (UTC)[/p][p]
 Log in for 7 days during the event period to receive a total of Platinum Tickets x20 and Platinum Milicoins x20 from the event's Login Bonus.
 Plus, play the new content added in Main Story Chapter 3 and achieve the goals to earn rewards including Meta Jewels, Joy Medals, and a Riko Tanemura-exclusive 4★ weapon and the materials to max forge it.[/p][p] *Please check the announcement that will be posted at a later date for more details.[/p][p][/p][h3]• 5★ Phantom Thief: Ren Amamiya Makes a Comeback![/h3][p]Check out Most Wanted Phantom Idol Contracts: The Phantom Magician as well as Arms Deals: Silent Pistol, featuring the Ren Amamiya-only 5★ weapon Phoenix Dagger in Most Wanted. Duration: After the Sep 4 maintenance
*Please check the announcement that will be posted at a later date for more details.[/p][h3]
• New Tasks Feature: Make Requests to Earn Items
[/h3][p]Once your Player Level reaches 20, you'll be able to use the Tasks feature, where you can send eligible allies to complete Tasks and receive rewards after a set amount of time.
The required time and rewards vary depending on the request. Use this feature to get Meta Jewels, Thief's Cognitite Shards, and other items.
You can access this feature from the Tasks option on the in-game home screen.[/p][h3]
 ▽Gifts to Celebrate the Release of Tasks & Thief's Cognitite Shards![/h3][p] Distribution dates and times: After the Sep 4, 2025 maintenance
 To commemorate the introduction of Tasks and new items, we will be giving away Thief's Cognitite Shards x60 and Task Refresh Ticket x10.
 Thief's Cognitite Shards can be exchanged for certain Phantom Thieves' Cognitite Shards, and each set of 60 shards can be traded for Cognitite, which is used to Awaken the Awareness of characters.
 As of the end of Sep 4, 2025 maintenance, selectable characters will include 5★ Phantom Thieves appearing in Phantom Idol Draft X as well as Ren Amamiya, Yui, and Minami Miyashita.
 Thief's Cognitite Shards can be found in-game via Menu > Bag > Consumables.
 *Check your in-game Mail for more details on this gift.[/p][h3]
• New Protagonist Training Feature: Super Level Added
[/h3][p]This new feature will allow you to strengthen and train the protagonist.
After reaching Player Level 80, any additional experience gained will increase your level with the notation "S-LV.", granting you new Schema Points that can be used to raise the protagonist's base stats.
Use these new Schema Points to increase the protagonist's HP, Attack, and Defense.
Access this feature by selecting the protagonist from the Phantom Thief menu in the in-game menu.[/p][h3]
• Puzzle Event Begins!
[/h3][p]Duration: Until Sep 10, 2025 7:59 PM (UTC)
Complete daily missions to collect special items and complete the puzzle.
Earn rewards such as Meta Jewels, Platinum Tickets, and Platinum Milicoins based on your puzzle progress.
This content can be accessed from the in-game Events menu.
*Please check the announcement that will be posted at a later date for more details.[/p][p][/p][h3]• Adjusted Skill Effects and Overclock for some Personas[/h3][p] ▽Check it out!  ┗Bishamonten  ┗Melchizedek
*Check in-game for more details.[/p][p][/p][h3]• New Synergy Stories unlocked[/h3][p] ▽Check it out!
 └(Added) Ayaka Sakai[/p][p][/p][h3]• Side Mission Unlocks[/h3][p] ▽Check it out!  └(New) Fumi Ogata  └(New) Ena Kageyama[/p][p][/p][h3]• City Life Updates[/h3][p] ▽Check it out!  ┗(New) Part-time Jobs added
 ┗(Added) Minigame: Band Club songs added
 ┗(Added) Capsule Machine: Kichijoji[/p][p]*Important Notes*
• Check in-game for more details.
• The event content and duration are subject to change without prior notice.[/p]

Ver. 1.4 Update Information

[h2]Content[/h2][h3]• New Thief Training feature: Mindscape[/h3][p]This new feature will allow you to strengthen and train your Phantom Thieves, excluding the Protagonist.
You can use Mindscape from each Phantom Thief's training screen after reaching Player Rank 55.
Collect the Training Material: Stardust Shards to boost various stats.
Stardust Shards can be obtained daily based on the total number of stars earned in The Velvet Trials.
[/p][h3]• Trial of Thorns Event[/h3][p]Duration: Until 1:59 AM on Sep 4, 2025 (Thu) (UTC)
Take on powerful bosses in this high-difficulty event!
*More details will be provided in a future announcement.[/p][h3]• New Metro of Desire Route Unlocked[/h3][p]A new route has opened up, with up to 8 difficulty levels and its own special operations.
Additionally, new bosses, Special Effects, Charms, and lost items will be added, and the level cap for Route Goals will be raised to 150.
 Level cap raised to 130: After the maintenance on Aug 21, 2025 (Thu)
 Level cap raised to 150: On Aug 27, 2025 (Wed) at 8:00 PM (UTC)
Participants can receive a plethora of rewards including Gold Tickets and Training Materials, so don't miss out!
 Spin to Win Raffle event in the Metro of Desire  Duration: Until 1:59 AM on Sep 4, 2025 (Thu) (UTC)
 Collect Route Tickets and try your luck in the raffle.
 Earn Route Tickets by completing Marthym's Limited-Time Offers, which are updated daily, or by playing Metro of Desire.
 Participate in the raffle to win rewards such as Platinum Tickets and Platinum Milicoins.
*Marthym's Limited-Time Offers will be available until 7:59 PM on Sep 3, 2025 (Wed) (UTC).[/p][h3]• Change in Phantom Pass duration[/h3][p]Current: From Aug 6, 2025 (Wed) 8:00 PM until 1:59 AM on Sep 18, 2025 (Thu) (UTC)
After the Aug 21, 2025 maintenance: From Aug 6, 2025 (Wed) 8:00 PM until 1:59 AM on Sep 22, 2025 (Mon) (UTC)[/p][h3]• Login Bonus[/h3][p]Duration: Until 1:59 AM on Sep 4, 2025 (Thu) (UTC)
During the event period, log in for 7 days to get 7 Platinum Ticket![/p][h3]・New Promises[/h3][p] ▽Check it out!
 └ Ayaka Sakai[/p][h3]• New Synergy Stories unlocked[/h3][p] ▽Check it out!  └(New) Ayaka Sakai
 └(Added) Yumi Shiina[/p][h3]• Side Mission Unlocks[/h3][p] ▽Check it out!  └(New) Yumi Shiina[/p][p]Important Notes
• Check in-game for more details.
• The event content and duration are subject to change without prior notice.[/p]

Persona 5 The Phantom X is back to raid our wallets with well-overdue changes

The Persona 5 The Phantom X operations team for Sega's global and Japanese servers has penned a letter to fans promising major changes to the besieged gacha-fueled spinoff. This follows months of discontent and a flurry of negative reviews on Steam over its seemingly stingy pull rates, and a dizzying update cadence that was making it hard for players, myself included, to keep up. While not everything on my wishlist has been tackled, it's a marked improvement that could save it from the Velvet Room's guillotine.


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Persona 5 The Phantom X tier list - best characters and reroll guide

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