Ann Takamaki, aka Panther, is undoubtedly one of the easiest 5-star characters to obtain in Persona 5 The Phantom X, and investing your in-game resources in her is well worth it.
Obtaining a 5-star character is only the first step of building a strong team. Every character can be levelled up, awakened, and made stronger by using their signature weapon. Let’s check out how to build Panther up from scratch and why she’s worth the investment.
All Panther abilities in Persona 5 The Phantom X
Panther specializes in dealing damage with her abilities, and some of them also provide self-buffs.
| Ability Name | Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Crimson Rose | 20 SP | Deal Fire damage to all foes equal to 94.8 percent of Attack, and increase Ann’s Attack by 20 percent for two turns. When Ann has La Vie en Rose, for 2 turns, decrease foes’ Attack by eight percent of Ann’s Attack and increase her Attack by the same amount. |
| Trifire | 20 SP | Deal Fire damage to one foe equal to 134.2 percent of Attack, with a 75 percent chance to inflict Burn. When Ann has La Vie en Rose, and the foe’s HP is below 50 percent, deal 30 percent bonus damage. |
| Falling Sun | 22 SP | Deal Fire damage to all foes equal to 96.3 percent of Attack, with a 30 percent chance to inflict Burn. When Ann has La Vie en Rose, deal 30 percent more damage. |
| Thief Tactics | Ultimate | Deal Fire damage to all foes equal to 195.2 percent of Attack. Increase damage of Ann’s Fire skills by 78.1 percent for one turn. |
| Rising Tension | Passive | Activate a Fire technical when using a skill or Highlight. When Fireburn activates, increase that skill or Highlight‘s damage by 30 percent. |
| Carrot and Stick | Passive | When La Vie en Rose ends, restore HP to the ally with the lowest remaining HP by 45.0 percent of Ann’s Attack. |
Let’s take a look at the best possible cards and potential teammates who do well with Panther.
Best cards and weapons to use with Panther in Persona 5 The Phantom X
My favorite card to use with Panther is Strife. It’s best to go for an aggro build with Ann to maximize her damage potential.
- 2 set effect: Fire damage increased by 10%.
- 4 set effect: Attack increased by 15%. If the enemy is weak to fire, the attack will be increased by an additional 15%.
The best weapon for her is the 5-star Rosethorn, which boosts her base Fire damage. Additionally, you’ll also gain more buffs when she’s in her La Vie En Rose state. As an alternative, choose Masquerade Ribbon as a 4 star weapon as it’s easier to get.
Best partners for Panther in Persona 5 The Phantom X
Panther’s La Vie en Rose is an extremely strong state, but you can’t control when to trigger it. The best thing is to build her with other fire-based characters, since it will trigger her La Vie En Rose state frequently.
When you’re just starting out, you won’t have too many options. 4-star characters like Leon are great choices as they’re decent on their own, and gel well with Panther. Ultimately, try building an all-fire team when you focus on Panther as your main DPS.
She’s one of the three available 5-star choices you get after multi-opening the Beginner banner five times. She’s the best Fire-type DPS available right now in Persona 5 The Phantom X. Just keep pairing more Fire characters with her to trigger her La Vie en Rose to get better returns. That’s how easy it is to master Panther against both mobs and bosses.
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