All Characters List | Persona 5: The Phantom X Guide
Written by Rahul Gupta
This is the full list of all currently available characters in the global version of Persona 5: The Phantom X. Each one fits into a role that affects how they help your team in battle.
Assassin Characters
Single-target damage dealers
Assassins focus on bursting down a single enemy. They are best for bosses and tougher targets.
Fleuret (Seiji Shiratori) – Wind
Lufel (Cattle) – Fire
Mont (Kotone Montagne) – Ice
Nagisa Kamishiro – Bless, Gun
Ryuji Sakamoto (Skull) – Electric
Sepia (Toshiya Sumi) – Curse
Yui (Bui) – Electric
Sweeper Characters
Great for clearing groups
Sweepers deal AoE damage and shine against packs of enemies.
Ann Takamaki (Panther) – Fire
Closer (Motoha Arai) – Electric
Joker (Ren Amamiya) – Curse
Medic Characters
Healers that restore HP
Medics keep the team alive with healing skills.
Morgana (Mona) – Wind
Guardian Characters
Tanks with defensive skills
Guardians reduce damage taken or draw enemy attacks to protect teammates.
Soy (Shun Kano) – Ice
Yuki (Yukimi Fujikawa) – Bless
Strategist Characters
Buffers that boost the party
Strategists raise attack power or provide support buffs that help you push through tougher fights.
Leon (Leo Kamiyama) – Nuclear
Moko (Tomoko Noge) – Psychic
Riddle (Haruna Nishimori) – Psychic
Saboteur Characters
Apply debuffs to enemies
Saboteurs weaken enemies by reducing stats like attack, defense, or accuracy.
Key (Kiyoshi Kurotani) – Fire
Rin (Yaoling Li) – Curse
Elucidator Characters
Provide support from off-screen
Elucidators give timed buffs but do not appear in battle directly.
Okyann (Kayo Tomiyama) – Support
Puppet (Miyu Sahara) – Support
Wind (Riko Tanemura) – Support
Final Blurb
If you want to build a strong team in Persona 5: The Phantom X, you need more than just power. Mix in healers, buffers, and tanks along with your attackers.
And remember... Elucidators help, even if they never show up.
FAQ
Q: What roles do characters have in Persona 5: The Phantom X?
Characters fit into roles like Assassin, Sweeper, Medic, Guardian, Strategist, Saboteur, or Elucidator.
Q: Which Assassin characters are the strongest?
Top picks include Skull, Bui, and Nagisa for high single-target damage.
Q: What does a Sweeper do?
Sweepers deal AoE damage and are best for clearing waves of enemies.
Q: Are Elucidator characters usable in direct combat?
No, they stay off-screen and can only be called in to give buffs every few turns.
Q: Is Morgana still the only Medic?
Yes, Morgana is currently the only healing unit in the global version.