Persona 5 The Phantom X Tier List

Ready to build the ultimate Phantom Thief crew in Persona 5: The Phantom X? Don’t waste resources testing characters blindly! This comprehensive tier list cuts straight to the chase—from S-tier “game-changers” to B/C/D-tier “niche gems”, we’ll show you who deserves your full investment (and who to avoid).

Whether you’re a hardcore player chasing high-difficulty clears or a casual gamer wanting stress-free team-building, this guide will instantly clarify who to prioritize. Save 99% of trial-and-error time, and keep scrolling to craft your “unbeatable Phantom Thief squad” 👇

Overview

• Release Schedule: Global launch on June 26, 2025, developed in collaboration with Black Wing Games, Atlus, and Sega.
• Core Gameplay: Merges tactical turn-based combat, social simulation, and time management. Players assume the role of Wonder, partnering with the owl-like creature Lufel, to balance high school life and Phantom Thief missions.

Character Tier List

S-Tier
Wonder	Laufel	Yumi Shiina	Futuba Sakura
A-Tier
Motoha Arai	Shun Kanou	Riko Tanemura	Yusuke Kitagawa
Makoto Niijima	Haru Okuruma
B-Tier
Seiji Shiratori	Yukimi Fujikawa	Reo Kamiyama	Tomoko Noge
Kiyoshi Kurotani	Kayo Tomiyama
C-Tier
Toshiya Sumi	Chizuko Nagao	Miyu Sahara

S Tier: Elite Game-Changers

• Wonder (Protagonist)：Boasts remarkable adaptability and might, shining in both physical offense and backing up the team.

• Lufel：Possesses potent supportive skills paired with a distinct playstyle, supercharging how the team works together.

• Yumi Shiina (Phoebe)：Delivers stellar attack boosts and elemental harmony, working like a charm especially in teams centered on a single element.

• Futaba Sakura (Navi/Oracle)：Has a one-of-a-kind talent to plant vulnerabilities in several foes, turning their resistances into exploitable weak spots.

 

A Tier: Reliable Picks

• Moto ha Arai：Delivers potent single - target damage output, and meshes well to boost team - fight effectiveness.

• Shun Kanou：Skilled at controlling groups of enemies, relying on dependable abilities to do so.

• Riko Tanemura (Wind)：Provides impactful buffs and debuffs. These effects scale with Speed (SPD), granting extra Health (HP), Attack (ATK), and Defense (DEF).

• Yusuke Kitagawa (Fox)：Excels in defense and Ice - based skills, offering notable HP and defense bonuses.

• Makoto Niijima (Queen)：Packs a strong elemental damage punch as a “Nuke” dealer, and can also slap random debuffs on foes.

• Haru Okumura (Noir)：A capable Psy - elemental Area - of - Effect (AoE) damage dealer, with the chance to dish out random debuffs.

 

B Tier: Niche Contributors

• Seiji Shiratori：Performs well in the early stages of the game. However, to stay useful in the later, more challenging parts, you’ll likely need to spend resources to develop and upgrade them.

• Yukimi Fujikawa：A damage dealer whose effectiveness depends on specific situations. Their playstyle is high - risk, meaning there’s a chance of big payoffs but also potential for setbacks.

• Reo Kamiyama：Offers one - of - a - kind ways to control groups of enemies. But these abilities don’t work reliably in every scenario; they might fall short in some battles.

• Tomoko Noge：Has specialized support skills. While these might not seem useful most of the time, they can completely turn the tide in certain, very specific battles.

• Kiyoshi Kurotani：A damage dealer that’s only situationally useful, with a playstyle that stands out from the rest.

• Kayo Tomiyama：Brings a special, unique function to the team, but only in particular, defined situations.

 

C Tier: Specialized Roles

• Toshiya Sumi：Needs a large amount of investment to be useful in most team configurations.

• Chizuko Nagao：Requires thorough optimization to work well in most situations.

• Miyu Sahara (Puppet)：Shields teammates and gives small damage - reduction bonuses. Good for teams that have characters with low HP.

 

D Tier: Demands Heavy Investment

Characters in this tier usually have major drawbacks or weaknesses. They need a ton of resources poured in to stay competitive, and are generally not the best picks overall.

 

Team Composition Strategies

• Elemental Synergy: Build teams around a single element ( ice, wind) to maximize damage and minimize weaknesses.
• Role Balance: Include at least 1 DPS ( Wonder), 1 support ( Lufel), and 1 utility character (e.g. Futaba).
• Key Character Tips:
  
  • Wonder: Focus on physical attacks and frontline positioning to trigger support abilities.
  • Lufel: Utilize unique crowd - control skills strategically.

 

Conclusion

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