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

Regardless of whether you’re a paying or non-paying player, Panther is an essential character to have in P5X. Apart from the Joker, she is arguably the most potent Sweeper, able to effortlessly clear the entire battlefield when skillfully developed. Furthermore, she’s one of the 5-Star characters found in the standard pool and can be acquired at no cost if you complete Lufel’s Plan 1. This means free players can easily obtain her and construct a team centered around her too.

All Panther skills and abilities in P5X

Carmen Skills

Crimson Rose – Deal Fire damage to all foes equal to 62.1% of Attack, and increase Ann’s Attack by 20% for 2 turns. When Ann has La Vie en Rose, for 2 turns, decrease foes’ Attack by 8% of Ann’s Attack and increase her Attack by the same amount.
Trifire – Deal Fire damage to 1 foe equal to 88% of Attack, with 75% chance to inflict Burn. When Ann has La Vie en Rose and the foe’s HP is below 50%, deal 30% bonus damage.
Falling Sun – Deal Fire damage to all foes equal to 63.2% of Attack, with 30% chance to inflict Burn. When Ann has La Vie en Rose, deal 30% more damage.
Thief Tactics – Highlight: Deal Fire damage to all foes equal to 128% of Attack. Increase damage of Ann’s Fire skills by 51.2% for 1 turn.

Hidden Abilities

Rising Tension (HA Lvl 1) – Activate a Fire technical when using a skill or Highlight. When Fireburn activates, increase that skill or Highlight’s damage by 10%.
Carrot and Stick (HA Lvl 4) – When La Vie en Rose ends, restore HP to the ally with the lowest HP by 15% of Ann’s Attack.

Awareness levels and abilities

A1: Sguidilla – When La Vie en Rose is active, increase the party’s Attack by 25% for 1 turn.
A2: Marriage of Flames – When La Vie en Rose ends, activate 2 follow-up attacks, dealing Fire damage equal to 66% of Ann’s Attack to random foes.
A3: Beautiful Sins – Increase the skill level of Falling Sun and Thief Tactics by 3.
A4: Hearts on Fire – Highlight Enhanced: When Ann uses a Highlight, increase her Attack by 100% for 1 turn.
A5: Makeup – Increase the skill levels of Crimson Rose and Trifire by 3.
A6: Time for Punishment – When attacking foes with Fire skills, 60% chance to gain 1 Passion stack. When Ann has La Vie en Rose, increase Fire damage by 11% per Passion stack.

What does La Vie en Rose do?

In simpler terms, the distinctive feature of Panther is called La Vie en Rose. To activate this ability, you must amass Passion points by triggering her Fire-damaging skills. Every time she does so, she gains 1 Passion point. Once she accumulates 4 Passion points, she can activate La Vie en Rose for one turn, amplifying her Attack and enhancing the effects of all her skills. This is essential to reach Ann’s maximum damage output.

How to use Panther in P5X

Build Passion with Crimson Rose

In general combat scenarios, excluding one-on-one battles with a boss character, Crimson Rose is your primary move to utilize frequently, and it’s best to deploy it at the start of every battle. This strategy significantly increases Ann’s attack power for the subsequent two turns, making her following actions exceptionally strong. Additionally, using Crimson Rose helps build up Passion stacks swiftly, enabling the activation of La Vie en Rose.

Use Trifire if you need to Burn

When it comes to inflicting the Burn status, Trifire’s 75% probability is the most effective tool that Ann has. If your goal is to activate this affliction, particularly for setting up Technical damage, you should definitely utilize this skill. Moreover, if you are facing a single opponent, then using this skill is the optimal choice since it deals more damage in such situations.

Use Falling Sun with La Vie en Rose

When Ann uses the moves “Falling Sun” followed by “La Vie en Rose,” it deals significant damage. “La Vie en Rose” increases its base attack by 30%. Additionally, there’s a 30% chance for each enemy hit to also sustain a Burn effect for added harm. However, it’s unlikely that the enemies will survive this powerful attack.

Best team composition for Panther in P5X

In various scenarios, Ann proves to be a multi-talented entity. There are several effective strategies available in this case, yet I’d like to share our preferred team setup that maximizes Panther’s power:

1. Versatile Unit Strategy Optimization for Max Powering Up Panther
2. The Team Setup We Favor Most When Aiming to Bolster Panther as Much as Possible
3. Our Preferred Team Composition for Exerting Maximum Force on Panther
4. The Ideal Team Configuration for Supercharging Panther (When Possible)
5. Our Top Pick for a Team Setup when the Goal is to Boost Panther’s Power Levels (as much as possible)

Panther
Fox OR Soy
Moko
Okyann

Fox/Soy serves as a distraction for the Panther by provoking enemies. While Fox has a more aggressive role, Soy is more of a defensive tank. On the other hand, Moko continuously boosts Panther’s attack with her Cheer You On ability. Lastly, Okyann focuses on amplifying Panther’s power even further by applying additional attack buffs to her, making her strikes stronger than ever.

With Panther, you have multiple strategies to consider. You could opt for a full Fire team featuring Key and Cattle which increases Fire damage by 12%. Alternatively, you might choose to swap Moko with Leon, introducing a distinct array of attack enhancements as well as providing shields to your team.

Best weapon for Panther in P5X

The advancement of weapons in this game follows a straightforward pattern: the higher the number of stars on a weapon, the superior it becomes in both its statistical attributes and special abilities. Therefore, it’s always recommended to aim for the best weapon obtainable when crafting a character. Here are the stats and effects for all of Panther’s weapons:

In this game, the betterment of weapons is easy to grasp: the more stars a weapon carries, the stronger it gets in both its performance metrics and unique abilities. It’s advisable to strive for the top-tier weapon while developing a character. Here are the specifications and effects of each weapon wielded by Panther:

Leather Whip (2-stars) – HP: 86, ATK: 32, DEF: 16 – Increase Attack by 11.3%.
Spike Whip (3-stars) – HP: 103, ATK: 38, DEF: 19 – Increase chance of inflicting Burn by 21.8%.
Masquerade Ribbon (4-stars) – HP: 138, ATK: 51, DEF: 19 – Increase Attack by 12%. When attacking a Burning foe, increase Attack by 23.7%.
Rosethorn (5-stars) – HP: 172, ATK: 64, DEF: 33 – Increase Fire damage by 24.2%. When La Vie en Rose is active, inflict Burn on 1 random foe. Increase Fire damage 25.5% for each Burning foe. Maximum of 76%.

Best Revelation Cards for Panther in P5X

According to our guide on optimal Revelation Cards for characters in P5X, the only combination that benefits Panther is Strike & Acceptance. Strife provides a straightforward 10% enhancement to Fire damage, followed by a 15% boost to attack, and an additional 15% increase to attack if the enemy is weak to Fire. Placing Acceptance at the top enhances Ann’s attack by 8% for each enemy on the field, which aligns well with her role as a Sweeper.

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