Bond skills are a crucial progression system in Persona 5 Strikers, representing the Phantom Thieves' camaraderie and collective strength. As you gain 'Bond EXP' from completing main story missions, Requests, and winning battles, your Bond Level will increase. Each Bond Level grants you 'Bond Points' which can be spent on various passive skills that benefit your entire party.
Key Bond Skills to Prioritize:
- Jail Skills:
- Jail Master: Increases the drop rate of items in Jails.
- Bondmaker: Increases Bond EXP gain.
- Extortionist: Increases money gained from battles.
- Combat Skills:
- HP/SP Boost: Increases max HP/SP for all party members.
- Attack/Defense Boost: Increases attack/defense for all party members.
- Showtime Boost: Increases Showtime gauge fill rate.
- Ambusher: Increases damage dealt from ambush attacks.
- Support Skills:
- Chef Master: Increases the effectiveness of cooked dishes.
- Fusion Expert: Grants bonus stats to fused Personas.
Carefully consider which Bond skills to invest in based on your playstyle and current needs. Early on, prioritizing Bond EXP gain and HP/SP boosts can be very beneficial. Later, focusing on damage boosts and item drop rates will help you optimize your resources. You can reset your Bond skills at any time, allowing for flexible experimentation without penalty.