Persona 5Royalis a favorite among JRPG fans and has found its way into the conversation of being one of the best JRPGs of a generation. The originalPersona 5launched on the PS3 and PS4 in 2016, and the enhanced and expanded version hit the shelves worldwide in 2020. Now, owners of the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch will finally get to see what the fuss was all about.
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With excellent character development,Persona 5 Royalstands the test of time with standouts like Ann, also known as Panther. She’s a fan favorite with a compelling backstory and is aromance option inPersona 5for the protagonist. In combat, Ann is a martial artist that implements a whip and has a good balance of strength, stamina, and durability. Like other main characters inPersona 5, there is equipment that she utilizes for the best chance to win in combat.
Ann AKA Panther’s Best Weapons
If one is a new or a returning player wanting to experience the gamePersona 5 Royalin 60FPS, they will want to know what the best equipment for Ann, AKA Panther is to get her to perform at her best. Ann has access to the majority of her weapons in the shop, they are purchasable but considered untouchable and cannot be upgraded. This guide will focus on the best of the purchasable equipment, but the best ofthe Top Tier gear which is accessed via Itemization and Fusion is at the bottom of the list.
As the player progresses throughPersona 5 Royal,they will gain access to various weapons to use in the Palaces. Each palace/stage in the game has the best weapon to use for the job. The below table outlines the best purchasable weapons, the palace they are available in, and why the player should use them.
48
97
Burn
Kamoshida’s Palace
The Heat Whip has lower stats than the Fundo-Kusari, but the Burn effect is more useful in combat.
86
99
None
Madarame’s Palace
Despite its lack of effects, the Goat Leather Whip is vastly superior to the Skin Ripper
98
Kaneshiro’s Palace
It has lower physical stats than the Warrior Whip, but the Burn effect makes it superior.
126
+10HP
Futaba’s Palace
It has slightly lower stats than the Whip Sword, but the boost to HP makes it the best choice.
150
Shock
Okumura’s Palace
Lower stats than the Mirage Whip, but the Shock effect has better all-around use in battle than Forget.
200
Strength +3
Nijima’s Palace
Lower stats than the Great Whip Sword, but the boost in strength is better in the long run.
234
Shido’s Palace
The Chain Whip’s high stats, make it a better choice than the Fear of Pain.
276
Sleep
December
The Hard Branch has much higher stats than the Spike Whip, and a low chance of casting sleep.
292
January
Despite the lower stats compared to the Grapnel, the Barog Whip makes up for it with a medium Burn effect.
Ann’s Long-Range Weapons
Ann only has access toone new ranged weapon per Palace/Stage. So she always has access to the best purchasable weapon for each Palace. Their stats are as follows:
55
93
12
91
90
115
145
175
205
235
275
315
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The Best Armor For Ann
Ann will have access to various pieces of armor that will raise her defenses in combat. The table below outlines the best choices of purchasable armor and the Palaces, stats, and effects of each piece.
34
15
The Cat Sweater has the highest stats for evasion and good defense making it the best all-rounder.
68
10
The best all-rounder for defense and evasion.
108
9
It has decent evasion but the highest defense stats in Kaneshiro.
128
Resist the Forget effect
A good balance of defensive stats with the added bonus effect to resist Forget.
157
20
The best balance of defense and evasion stats in Okumura’s Palace
192
Resist the Fear effect
Niijima’s Palace
The high defense makes up for the lack of evade stats. It has the bonus of Resisting Fear.
224
22
It has the second-highest defense stats and the highest evasion, making it the best all-rounder.
260
24
December 22
The Sublime collar has high defense and the highest evasion stats on December 22.
324
17
January 9
It has low evasion but the highest defense stats in the game next to the top-tier armor below.
268
23
Resist the Brainwash effect
January 13
Despite its average stats at this point of the game, the resist Brainwash Effect is useful.
Ann’s Best Accessories
Ann has access to a variety of accessories inPersona 5 Royaland some can be used in all Palaces. The below table will outlinethe best accessoriesthat areunique and only found or created in or after Palaces havebeen completed. However, not all Palaces have accessories that are unique to them.
Found in a chest in the Central Tower
Null Brainwash and Ma+5
Electric Chair Fusion with the Orpheus.
Ann’s Top Tier Weapons, Armor, And Accessory
In addition to purchasable equipment, there are unique and top-tier weapons inPersona 5 Royal. Ann’s best of the best equipment and how to get them are as follows:
Dainaraka Whip Stats
The Dainaraka Whip has the highest overall stats in Ann’s melee weapons. It is acquired byExecuting the Black Frost demon in the Velvet Room during aFusion AlarminPersona 5 Royal.
Gungnir R Stats
Named after Odin’s Spear, the Gungnir R is Ann’s best long-range/gun-type weapon. It is obtained by placingOdin,the Ultimate Persona of Emperor Arcana, on the Electric Chair Execution.
The Lovely Witch’s Robe
With a boost in Magic stats for Ann, The Lovely Witch’s Robe is an excellent choice for her. It is acquired for 400 Yen in theYongen-Jay Laundromatbywashing the Sooty Dark Armor.
Orichalcum R
The Orichalcum R is an equitable accessory that boosts Ann’s stats by +7. The Orichalcum R is obtained byperforming an Electric Char Execution on the Orichalcum Treasure demon.
Persona 5 Royalis available now for the PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S
