The launch of a black-winged fallen angel known as Arsene marks the first persona that Joker encounters in Persona 5 Royal. He is characterized by his stylish red and black costume, complete with a top hat and an ear-pointed mask, drawing inspiration from the French literary figure Arsene Lupin. In P5R, Arsene is classified under the Fool Arcana.
How to Obtain Arsene in Persona 5 Royal?
Joker’s journey in Persona 5 Royal begins with Arsene as his initial persona when he enters the metaverse for the first time. This segment of the story is crucial and cannot be overlooked. However, players can choose to release Arsene or fuse him with other personas later on.
To reclaim Arsene, players must use the Velvet Room to perform fusion. There are five recipes available to acquire Arsene, each producing various skills and levels.
- Regent (Emperor) x Obariyon (Fool). Costs 10,990 Yen
- High Pixie (Fool) x Obariyon (Fool). Costs 15,958 Yen
- Stone of Scone (Fortune) x Obariyon (Fool). Costs 20,350 Yen
- Orlov (Strength) x Obariyon (Fool). Costs 35,110 Yen
- Regent (Emperor) x Obariyon (Fool). Costs 10,990 Yen
- Emperor’s Amulet (Hanged Man) x Obariyon (Fool). Costs 44,515 Yen
Skills and Effects of Arsene
| Arcana | Level | Strength | Magic | Endurance | Agility | Luck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fool | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Pinch Anchor: This skill enables Joker to perform ambush-exclusive skills after initiating a Baton Pass.
Electric Chair Execution: Arsene’s Cane. The Great Thief Stick (for fusion alarm only)
| Inherit | Reflects | Absorbs | Block | Resists | Weak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse | – | – | – | Curse | Bless, Ice |
In Persona 5 Royal, Arsene is a low-level persona with a narrow skillset but can be effectively utilized during the initial gameplay hours.
| Skill | Cost | Effect | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eiha | 4 SP | Deals light curse damage to a single enemy | Innate |
| Cleave | 6% HP | Inflicts light physical damage to one enemy | 2 |
| Sukunda | 8 SP | Reduces the agility of one enemy for three turns | 4 |
| Dream Needle | 8% HP | Inflicts light gun damage to one enemy | 5 |
| Adverse Resolve | Passive | Increases critical rate when surrounded | 7 |
Awakening Arsene to Satanael in Persona 5
Arsene can be transformed into Satanael during the climactic battle against Yaldabaoth in Persona 5 Royal. As the ultimate persona of the Fool Arcana, Satanael represents God’s favorite angel prior to his fall and shows his full power by unleashing Sinful Shell—a powerful attack comprised of the seven deadly sins—against a false deity in one decisive blow.
Players can fuse Satanael in Plus mode only after obtaining advanced fusion abilities and reaching level 95.
- Lucifer (Star) x Satan (Judgment) x Michael (Judgment) x Ishtar (Lovers) x Anzu (Hierophant) x Arsene (Fool). This fusion requires 939,531 Yen.
Optimal Builds for Arsene in Persona 5 Royal
Although Arsene starts as a low-level persona in Persona 5 Royal, he can evolve into a formidable ally with the right strategies and skill choices. For the first build, we propose the following skills for Arsene to inherit through skill cards, inheritance, or networking fusion. This is often referred to as the Almighty Build.
- To establish this build, fuse Satan with Drain Ice and Regent with Mighty Gaze to form Messiah Picaro, which boosts Almighty. Inherit Drain Ice, Invigorate 3, and Regenerate 3 skills.
- Next, combine Vishu with Ali Dance and Messiah Picaro from the previous step to create Quetzalcoatl. Inherit Megidolaon, Almighty Boost, Drain Ice, and Ali Dance.
- The third step involves fusing Quetzalcoatl (from the previous step) with Tsukiyomi Picaro to develop Kali with Mighty Gaze. Pass on Megidolaon, Ali Dance, Drain Ice, and Almighty Boost.
- Fuse Kali (from the third step) with Pixie to obtain Anubis, equipped with Mighty Gaze. Inherit Megidolaon, Ali Dance, Drain Ice, and Almighty Boost.
- Combine Anubis (from step four) with Jack-o-Lantern to get Oni, also with Mighty Gaze. Inherit Megidolaon, Ali Dance, Drain Ice, and Almighty Boost.
- Fuse Oni (from step five) with Shiisaa to acquire Kelpie, maintaining Mighty Gaze. Inherit Megidolaon, Ali Dance, Drain Ice, Sharp Student, and Almighty Boost.
- Next, fuse Kelpie (from step six) with Jack-o-Lantern to form Obariyon, which retains Mighty Gaze. Inherit Megidolaon, Ali Dance, Drain Ice, and Almighty Boost.
- Lastly, fuse Obariyon (from step seven) with Orpheus F (DLC exclusive) to create Arsene equipped with Mighty Gaze. Inherit Megidolaon, Ali Dance, Drain Ice, Growth 3, and Almighty Boost.
You can conveniently acquire a Megidolaon skill card by using Electric Chair execution on Black Rider during a Fusion Alarm. Other recommended skills include Insta-Heal (obtained from Electric Chair execution of Messiah Picaro) and Spell Master (from Tsukiyomi Picaro). Almighty Amp and Magic Skill are only available through Networking Fusions, so consider using the gallows for Arsene to gain these skills. Finally, you can inherit Victory Cry from Satanael during New Game Plus. Thus, the ideal skillset for Arsene in Persona 5 Royal should encompass:
Megidolaon, Almighty Boost, Almighty Amp, Magic Ability, Victory Cry, Ali Dance, Insta-Heal, and Drain Ice. This setup represents a true Almighty build capable of defeating any major antagonist in the game.
For our second build, we will focus on the Curse/Gun build.
- Start by fusing Satan with Drain Ice and Yatagarasu to obtain Belial, equipped with Curse Amp. Inherit Drain Ice, Growth 2, Sharp Student, and Invigorate 3.
- Next, fuse Belial (from step one) with Futsunushi using Will of the Sword/Apt Pupil to create Bishamonten, possessing the Will of the Sword. Inherit Curse Amp, Drain Ice, and Apt Pupil.
- Combine Bishamonten (from step two) with Berith to achieve Anzu, equipped with Will of the Sword. Inherit Curse Amp, Drain Ice, Ali Dance, and Apt Pupil.
- Fuse Anzu (from step three) with Orobas to secure Berith with Will of the Sword. Pass on Curse Amp, Drain Ice, Ali Dance, and Apt Pupil.
- Fuse Orobas (from step four) with Kelpie to create Obariyon, also holding the Will of the Sword. Inherit Curse Amp, Drain Ice, Ali Dance, and Apt Pupil.
- To complete the build, fuse Obariyon (from step five) with Orpheus F (DLC exclusive) to transform into Arsene, maintaining Will of the Sword. Inherit Curse Amp, Drain Ice, Apt Pupil, and Ali Dance.
We suggest acquiring One-Shot Kill/Riot Gun by utilizing Electric Chair Execution on Cu Chulainn, Maeigaon from the execution of Thanatos Picaro, and Gun Amp from White Rider. Additionally, Spell Master or Arms Master can be collected via Electric Chair execution on Tsukiyomi Picaro. The final skills for Arsene should include:
Maeigaon, One-Shot Kill, Riot Gun, Apt Pupil, Victory Cry, Curse Amp, Gun Amp, and Drain Ice. This configuration is recognized as the Broken Arsene build in Persona 5 Royal and effectively maxes out all of your stats (99 in every category).