Best Equipment for Each Character
Equipping your Phantom Thieves with the best possible gear is crucial for overcoming the increasingly difficult challenges in Persona 5 Royal. Each character has unique strengths and weaknesses, and their equipment should complement their roles in combat. This guide details the optimal equipment choices for each party member.
To maximize your party's effectiveness in Persona 5 Royal, selecting the right equipment for each character is paramount. This includes weapons, armor, and accessories, all of which contribute to their offensive and defensive capabilities. This section provides recommendations for the best gear available for Joker and his allies, ensuring you're prepared for any encounter, from tough bosses to grueling Mementos runs.
| Character | Best Weapon | Best Armor | Best Accessory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joker | One-Handed Swords: Heaven's Gate (Requires max Guts, found in final Palace) or Messiah Blade (DLC). Katanas: Masamune (Requires max Guts, found in final Palace) or Kusanagi (DLC). |
Royal Guard's Uniform (Found in final Palace) or Crystal Anklet (Crafted). | Ring of Gluttony (DLC) or Skill Ring (Found in final Palace). |
| Ryuji Sakamoto | Clubs: Thunder Fist (Found in final Palace) or Mjolnir (DLC). | Battle Suit (Found in final Palace) or Dragon Scale Mail (Crafted). | Physical Boost Ring (Crafted) or Attack Boost Ring (Found in final Palace). |
| Ann Takamaki | Whips: Scarlet Hood (Found in final Palace) or Goddess' Whip (DLC). | Flame-Resistant Clothes (Found in final Palace) or Magic Boost Ring (Crafted). | Magic Boost Ring (Crafted) or Fire Boost Ring (Found in final Palace). |
| Morgana | Rapiers: Inviting Moon (Found in final Palace) or Excalibur (DLC). | Light Armor (Found in final Palace) or Wind Boost Ring (Crafted). | SP Adhesive 3 (Crafted) or Agility Ring (Found in final Palace). |
| Yusuke Kitagawa | Swords: Kagemasa (Found in final Palace) or Muramasa (DLC). | Elegant Clothes (Found in final Palace) or Ice Boost Ring (Crafted). | Critical Boost Ring (Crafted) or Sword Master Ring (Found in final Palace). |
| Makoto Niijima | Knuckles: Combat Ace (Found in final Palace) or Justice Glove (DLC). | Police Uniform (Found in final Palace) or Nuclear Boost Ring (Crafted). | Defense Boost Ring (Crafted) or HP Adhesive 3 (Found in final Palace). |
| Futaba Sakura | Slingshots: Cosmic Ray (Found in final Palace) or Soul Guide (DLC). | Techno-suit (Found in final Palace) or SP Boost Ring (Crafted). | SP Adhesive 3 (Crafted) or Luck Boost Ring (Found in final Palace). |
| Haru Okumura | Axes: Cosmic Butterfly (Found in final Palace) or Gaia Axe (DLC). | Floral Dress (Found in final Palace) or Psychic Boost Ring (Crafted). | Psychic Boost Ring (Crafted) or Charm Boost Ring (Found in final Palace). |
| Goro Akechi | Rapiers: Justice Blade (Found in final Palace) or Seraphic Mirror (DLC). | Detective's Coat (Found in final Palace) or All Stat Boost Ring (Crafted). | SP Adhesive 3 (Crafted) or Magic Boost Ring (Found in final Palace). |
| Kasumi Yoshizawa | Rapiers: Heavenly Blade (Found in final Palace) or Divine Rapier (DLC). | Ballet Costume (Found in final Palace) or Critical Boost Ring (Crafted). | Physical Boost Ring (Crafted) or Agility Ring (Found in final Palace). |