Persona 5: The Phantom X – Best Chord/Ayaka build, team comp, and Revelation Cards

In the game P5X, Chord stands out among other characters for her indirect influence rather than her direct abilities. She’s a pivotal character because of the advantages she provides to the rest of the team. If you’re playing freely or not, she’s essentially a required pick due to her capability to boost attack power significantly and allow allies to frequently execute their special moves, all without needing to replenish the gauge.

We’ll explain all you need to maximize her potential since she’s incredibly strong. This includes tips on using her abilities effectively, the ideal weapons for her, and which Revelation Cards suit her best.

All Chord skills and abilities in P5X

Calliope Skills

Distortion – Deal Electric damage to all foes equal to 85.4% of Attack. 80% chance to inflict Shock on the main target for 2 turns. If an ally has Costar, deal bonus Electric damage to the main target equal to 83.3% of that ally’s Attack.
Unison Notes – Grant Costar to 1 ally, and increase their Attack by 24% of Ayaka’s Attack (up to 1220) for 3 turns. Only 1 ally can be a Costar at a time.
Catchy Hook – Immediately activate an ally’s Highlight, and increase its damage by 78.1%. This skill does not affect the target’s Highlight cooldown time, even if it activates a Highlight. When using Catchy Hook, increase Ayaka’s Attack by 20% for that battle. Catchy Hook has a cooldown time of 1 turn before it can be used. Increase the cooldown each time Catchy Hook is used.
Thief Tactics – Highlight: For 4 ally actions, increase party’s damage by 45.5%. While active, fill Highlight gauge by 10% after each ally action.

Hidden Abilities

Backing Track – When an ally uses a Highlight, increase target’s Attack by 24% for 1 turn. When the target has Costar, increase effect by 1.5 times.
Chorus Effect – After an ally uses a Highlight, the ally with the lowest HP recovers HP equal to 15% of Ayaka’s attack + 1350.

Awareness levels and abilities

A1: Hard Rock – At the start of battle, grant Costar to the ally with the highest Attack for 3 turns (prioritizing Assassins and Sweepers). Increase that ally’s Critical Rate by 15%.
A2: Crescendo Shout – When using Catchy Hook, increase targeted ally’s damage by 30% for 2 turns.
A3: Amplifier – Increase the skill levels of Distortion and Catchy Hook by 3.
A4: Spotlight – Highlight Enchanced: Increase effect duration by 6 ally actions. Fill the Highlight gauge to 60%, and decrease Highlight activation cooldown for all other allies by 1 turn.
A5: Shredding – Increase the skill levels of Unison Notes and Thief Tactics by 3.
A6: Spirit of Rock – At the start of battle, Catchy Hook can be used immediately. Cooldown time is permanently decreased to 1 turn and won’t increase. Every time Catchy Hook is used, increase the party’s damage by 20% (up to 2 stacks).

What does Costar do?

Costar is a special title that Chord can bestow upon one ally at a given moment. For the duration of

How to use Chord in P5X

Use Unison Notes Turn 1

Instead of rushing to activate Highlight right away, it’s wiser to initially focus on establishing Costar as an ally first. Although getting Chord to A1 bypasses this step, if you’re still at A0, prepare the character you plan to use with Costar for a buff in attack power first using the Highlight feature.

Use Catchy Hook whenever available

In most cases, it’s beneficial to employ a captivating opening move, such as the Queen or Panther’s Highlight attack, after enhancing them with Unison Notes. However, there may be specific situations where exploiting an enemy’s electric vulnerability is more advantageous.

Best team composition for Chord in P5X

Chord synergizes well with your most powerful characters, regardless of the specific scenario. She’s versatile because she can work effectively with virtually anyone, including electric units and any character dealing damage (DPS). Essentially, pairing her up will significantly boost a character’s power, allowing you to mix and match your team as you see fit. In most situations, it’s advisable to include Chord in your party for the enhanced performance she brings.

Best weapon for Chord in P5X

In this game, the enhancement of weapons follows a straightforward pattern: weapons with more stars perform better, offering superior stats and abilities. Consequently, it’s advisable to strive for the highest-ranked weapon when customizing your character. Here are the statistics and effects of every weapon belonging to Chord:

Guitar Axe (2-stars) – HP 92; ATK 28; DEF 15 – Increase Attack by 11.3%.
Amped-Up Guitar Axe (3-stars) – HP 110; ATK 34; DEF 18 – After an ally uses a skill, increase own Attack by 15% for 2 turns.
Rock ‘n’ Roller (4-stars) – HP 147; ATK 46; DEF 25 – Increase Attack by 12%. After using Catchy Hook, increase Attack by 28% for 2 turns.
Superstar (5-star) – HP 184; ATK 57; DEF 31 – Increase Attack by 30%. At the start of battle, fill the Highlight Gauge 40%. Increase Costar’s Attack by 15%. Each time an ally uses a Highlight, increase Costar’s Attack by 5%.

Best Revelation Cards for Chord in P5X

Instead of immediately opting for Renewal because of Chord’s Electric damage bonus, consider her true strength lies in supporting her teammates. Therefore, the most effective combination for Chord is Prosperity & Trust. Prosperity serves as a strong foundation, boosting your team’s Highlight gauge at the start and reducing the damage Chord takes to keep her protected. However, it’s when paired with Trust that she truly excels, enabling Chord to amplify the entire party’s attack power by 8% whenever she uses a skill on an ally, which should be almost every turn.

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