Equipment & Gear Upgrades

Keeping your Phantom Thieves equipped with the best gear is paramount to overcoming the increasingly difficult challenges in Persona 5 Royal. From weapons and armor to accessories, each piece of equipment plays a vital role in enhancing your combat effectiveness. Regularly upgrading your gear ensures your team can withstand powerful attacks and dish out maximum damage.

Here's a guide to equipment and gear upgrades:

Weapons: Each character has a primary weapon type. Prioritize weapons with the highest attack power available. These can be purchased from shops in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Akihabara, or found as rewards in Palaces and Mementos.
Armor: Armor provides defense against physical and elemental attacks. Look for armor with the highest defense stats. Some unique armor pieces can also offer resistances or stat boosts.
Accessories: Accessories offer a wide range of benefits, from stat increases (HP, SP, Strength, etc.) to elemental resistances and special effects like increased critical hit chance or faster SP recovery. These are often found in treasure chests or purchased from specific vendors.
Where to Buy: The most common places to purchase weapons and armor are the various shops scattered throughout Tokyo, such as the Airsoft Shop in Akihabara for firearms and the Pawn Shop in Shinjuku for general gear.
Crafting: Some of the best gear, particularly armor and accessories, can be crafted using the workbench in LeBlanc. This requires specific materials found in dungeons and often benefits from a high Proficiency stat.
Treasure Chests: Always be on the lookout for treasure chests within Palaces and Mementos. They often contain powerful weapons, armor, accessories, and valuable crafting materials. Using a Lockpick is essential for accessing these.
Confidant Benefits: Certain Confidants, when ranked up, can unlock special equipment or provide discounts at shops, making gear upgrades more accessible.

Regularly check shops for new equipment, prioritize opening treasure chests, and consider crafting unique items. A well-equipped team is a successful team in the world of Persona 5 Royal.