With the recent release of Persona 5: The Phantom X, fans of the franchise are diving right in. While many elements feel familiar, this game introduces several important changes that alter how it is played.
But don’t worry! We’re here to guide you through all the new features, helping you connect your social accounts and summon your Personas effortlessly. While there’s a lot to learn, following this guide will make the once daunting aspects clear and manageable.
Understanding Leveling in Persona 5: The Phantom X
If you’re transitioning from previous Persona games, one of the main changes to note is the leveling system. The way Wonder, your main character, levels up is distinctly different from how the other characters do.
First, unlike the rest of the cast, Wonder is the sole character who gains experience from combat in dungeons. While this method can yield some early levels, it’s not the most efficient route. For the best experience gain, focus on the following:
- Complete your daily missions. Tasks like fusing Personas or taking on part-time jobs are essential.
- Finish your missions. These missions often involve building social links, which enhance your gaming experience.
- Work through Realm Of Repression missions. These are highly effective for leveling Wonder. Completing one encounter can multiply your experience significantly if you use your stamina wisely.
This list highlights some key strategies for leveling Wonder efficiently. Be aware that many methods rely on daily resources that reset after a certain period. If you try to grind after depleting these resources, it might feel less productive.
Wonder also features a skill tree accessible in the Thieves menu. You can unlock new abilities by earning “Schema” through obtaining and registering new Personas in the Velvet Room’s Persona Compendium.
Leveling Your Other Party Members
Training your other party members is a more straightforward process. Access this feature through the Thieves menu; once there, select a character and hit Training. You will need two sources of materials to enhance your team: Fragrance Bottles and Training Materials. The materials facilitate level increases, while fragrance bottles help in upgrading hidden abilities. It is crucial to alternate using both types of materials, as you won’t reach the next level until you’ve upgraded the corresponding hidden ability.
You can find these materials in treasure chests during dungeons, but the most efficient way to gather them is through Realm of Repression missions, which complements leveling Wonder effectively. Just remember, the limit on your party members’ levels is tied to Wonder’s level. Even with all the necessary materials, a party member cannot level up beyond what Wonder has achieved.
If you find yourself needing a higher-level Fragrance Bottle, you can exchange lower-tier bottles for the next level at a three-to-one ratio at the workbench.
Prioritize the Beginner Banner
As you play, you’ll earn many Golden Tickets and have offers available in the Contracts menu. Initially, it’s wise to focus on the “Newcomer Contracts” banner. This banner has a lower threshold for obtaining a five-star character, allowing you to choose among Ann, Morgana, and Ryuji. Plus, there’s a discount that lets you make 50 pulls for only 40 Gold Tickets.
Note that while you are guaranteed a five-star character after reaching the maximum pulls, your selection may not be the one you want since some banners feature multiple five-star options. For example, the Phantom Magician banner ensures you’ll receive Joker after 80 pulls.
It’s worth mentioning that there’s no soft pity feature right now in Persona 5: The Phantom X. So, unlike other gacha games, you may need to hit the hard pity ceiling for a higher chance of getting the five-star character you desire.
Playing regularly will also teach you the game mechanics, expose you to shopping options, contracts, and more. During exploration, keep an eye out for exclamation marks in your menu, as they indicate new activities with the potential for items, experience, or other rewards.
For instance, if you see an exclamation point near Awards, Plans, or Goals, there’s an award ready for collecting. An exclamation mark over Tutorials means a tutorial is available, which may not seem thrilling, but completing it grants you additional currency.
While some exclamation marks, such as those in the Thieves menu, might be easy to ignore since they indicate standard actions, in the early game, it’s beneficial to check them out for potential rewards.
Focus on Completing Daily Content
Although Persona 5: The Phantom X can feel like an exciting new entry in the series, it remains a gacha title, meant for daily engagement rather than marathon sessions. So, even on days when you aren’t inclined to play, take ten minutes to log in and accomplish the following:
- Log in to collect your daily Hoot-n-Loot.
- Grab the free daily item pack available in the shop.
- Complete four daily goals.
- Utilize your energy in the Realm of Repression, especially when it is maxed out.
- Make use of your action points if you’re nearing capacity.
The theme is clear: avoid letting resources that automatically regenerate reach their maximum limits. If they do, use them right away since sitting on them does not benefit you. Resources that passively restore are crucial, and you want to ensure they are actively helping you progress.
You can triple any activity meant to reward you, just avoid doing this with anything marked as “new,” as you won’t triple all the rewards.
Maximizing Your Limited Meta Jewels
Meta Jewels are among the most valuable currencies you’ll find in Persona 5: The Phantom X. You earn them through daily challenges, but even with a steady influx, you’ll often find yourself short. Thus, strategic use is essential for making daily progress.
While you might be tempted to spend them on gacha pulls (150 jewels equals one pull), this may not be the best approach early in the game. If Wonder isn’t adequately leveled, your sessions could devolve into frustrating grinds. Instead, participate in Realm of Repression events to level Wonder up effectively. You can use Meta Jewels to purchase coffee, which replenishes energy, allowing you to buy five coffees a day at a cost of 60 jewels each. This strategy is highly recommended during the early game.
However, if you’re close to the threshold for a gacha pull, investing your Meta Jewels into achieving that pull can be more beneficial. As you progress, consider saving your Meta Jewels to make bigger rolls on upcoming banners, especially if a favored character is set to feature.
Evenly Level Your Party for Diverse Enemy Encounters
Your success in clearing challenges like Memento Trials and tackling various enemy encounters hinges largely on your party’s composition. In true Persona style, attacking elemental weaknesses is crucial. It won’t take long before you face battles that become nearly impossible without the right team setup.
Wonder’s versatility with a range of Personas is advantageous, but having a diverse party increases your chances of success significantly. While you might have some constraints at the start, the game offers ample Golden Tickets, Platinum Tickets, and Meta Jewels to expand your roster effectively.
Acquiring New Personas
Having a variety of Personas for Wonder is essential for overcoming tougher challenges. Aim to collect Persona Seals, which you can find while exploring dungeons, but the majority will come from the Realm of Repression.
Your priority should be to obtain seals for each elemental category. Better yet, aim for two of each type, which will come in handy during Velvet Room Challenge Battles. Remember to level up all acquired Personas, as materials for this can also be gathered in the Realm of Repression.
You can teach a Persona skills associated with relevant elements, but note that while this is useful for activating elemental weaknesses, when performing a Once More attack, Wonder will use a move based on their base element. This can be less effective for executing chain combos that stun multiple enemies.
