Persona 5 The Phantom X Tier List, Best Characters to Use!

Building the right team in Persona 5 The Phantom X can make or break your run through story missions, trials, and PvP. With so many PHs (Playable Humans) to choose from, it helps to know which ones outperform the rest. This tier list ranks characters based on overall usefulness across general content—story, events, Velvet Trials, and PvP. Use it to guide your pulls and level-ups for the strongest roster possible. Also check out our Beginner Guide for Persona 5 The Phantom X!

Persona 5 The Phantom X Tier List

S Tier (Top Meta Picks)

• Ren Amamiya
• Seiji Shiratori
• Lufel
• Yaoling Li
• Miyu Sahara
• Ann Takamaki
• Morgana
• Leo Kamiyama
• Kayo Tomiyama

A Tier (Strong and Reliable)

• Ryuji Sakamoto
• Shun Kano
• Haruna Nishimori

B Tier (Good for Specialized Roles)

• Kotone Montagne
• Motoha Arai
• Yukimi Fujikawa
• Tomoko Noge

C Tier (Niche but Viable)

• Toshiya Sumi
• Kiyoshi Kurotani

Focus your resources on S and A Tier characters first—they’ll carry you through the toughest challenges and give you the most bang for your buck. B Tier units can fill gaps or serve in special situations, while C Tier picks are best left until you’ve mastered your main team. With this tier list as your guide, you’ll build a powerhouse roster capable of tackling every corner of the Phantom X universe. Good luck, and may your pulls be ever in your favor!