With the global release of Persona 5: The Phantom X hitting tomorrow, June 26, 2025, new players have a golden opportunity to jump into this thrilling mobile RPG with a strategic edge. This tier list ranks characters by their performance in General and Bossing content, helping you prioritize the best units to build strong teams from day one. Whether you're tackling story missions or challenging bosses, use this guide to optimize your roster, focus your resources on top-tier characters like Ren Amamiya or Kayo Tomiyama, and avoid common pitfalls. Get ready to dominate the metaverse with the right picks!

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General Tier List

T0 (Top Tier)

  • Ren Amamiya (A0, DPS) - Versatile, high damage across content.
  • Seiji Shiratori (A6, DPS) - Strong all-around damage dealer.
  • Lufel (A6, DPS) - High damage with utility.
  • Yaoling Li (A0, DPS) - Exceptional damage output.
  • Miyu Sahara (A6, Sustain) - Reliable survivability and team support.

T0.5 (Near Top Tier)

  • Ann Takamaki (A0, DPS) - Strong damage with elemental flexibility.
  • Morgana (A0, Support) - Excellent team buffs and utility.
  • Leo Kamiyama (A6, DPS) - Balanced, solid single-target damage.
  • Kayo Tomiyama (A6, Support) - Strong buffs and team synergy.

T1 (Strong and Reliable)

  • Ryuji Sakamoto (A0, DPS) - Consistent physical damage.
  • Shun Kano (A6, DPS) - Reliable damage across various content.
  • Haruna Nishimori (A0, Support) - Dependable support with utility.

T2 (Viable but Situational)

  • Kotone Montagne (A6, DPS) - Niche damage, team-dependent.
  • Motoha Arai (A6, DPS) - Decent but outclassed by higher tiers.
  • Yukimi Fujikawa (A6, Navigator) - Situational utility for specific strategies.
  • Tomoko Noge (A6, Navigator) - Niche roles, less consistent.

T3 (Niche but Viable)

  • Toshiya Sumi (A6, Support) - Highly situational, limited use.
  • Kiyoshi Kurotani (A6, Navigator) - Specific team synergy required.

Bossing Tier List

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T0 (Best in Their Class)

  • Ren Amamiya (A0, DPS) - Exceptional single-target damage and flexibility.
  • Shun Kano (A6, DPS) - High boss damage output.
  • Leo Kamiyama (A6, DPS) - Strong single-target DPS.
  • Kayo Tomiyama (A6, Support) - Top-tier buffs and sustain for boss fights.

T0.5 (Near Best in Class)

  • Ann Takamaki (A0, DPS) - High damage with good elemental coverage.
  • Ryuji Sakamoto (A0, DPS) - Reliable physical boss damage.
  • Lufel (A6, DPS) - Strong single-target performance.
  • Haruna Nishimori (A0, Support) - Excellent support for boss encounters.
  • Yaoling Li (A0, DPS) - Consistent high damage output.
  • Miyu Sahara (A6, Sustain) - Strong healing and survivability.

T1 (Strong and Reliable)

  • Seiji Shiratori (A6, DPS) - Solid damage but slightly outclassed.
  • Yukimi Fujikawa (A6, Navigator) - Decent utility for boss strategies.
  • Tomoko Noge (A6, Navigator) - Useful for specific boss mechanics.

T2 (Viable but Situational)

  • Kotone Montagne (A6, DPS) - Niche damage dealer for bosses.
  • Motoha Arai (A6, DPS) - Situational boss utility.
  • - Decent support but less impactful in boss fights.
  • Kiyoshi Kurotani (A6, Navigator) - Specific synergy needed for effectiveness.

T3 (Niche but Viable)

  • Toshiya Sumi (A6, Support) - Highly situational, limited boss utility.

Notes

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  • Awareness Level (A0 vs. A6): A6 characters require higher investment (upgrades, resources) but often provide enhanced performance compared to A0 versions, especially in specialized roles.
  • Categories:
    • DPS: Focuses on dealing high damage (e.g., Ren Amamiya, Shun Kano).
    • Sustain: Provides healing or survivability (e.g., Miyu Sahara).
    • Support: Enhances team performance with buffs or utility (e.g., Kayo Tomiyama, Haruna Nishimori).
    • Navigator: Offers strategic utility, often for specific mechanics (e.g., Yukimi Fujikawa, Tomoko Noge).
  • Team-Building Tips: For boss fights, prioritize T0/T0.5 DPS like Ren Amamiya or Shun Kano, paired with Supports like Kayo Tomiyama and Sustain like Miyu Sahara. Navigators like Yukimi Fujikawa are useful for specific boss mechanics.
  • For general content, T0 characters like Ren Amamiya, Seiji Shiratori, and Lufel are versatile and excel in most scenarios.