Best characters to reroll for in Persona 5: The Phantom X

Persona 5: The Phantom X launched globally on June 25, 2025, introducing gamers to the standalone title from the popular Japanese urban fantasy series. Fans can experience the metaverse with their favorite avatars, which apparently can be acquired from the banners. Yes, there’s a gacha system in The Phantom X, so players will likely consider rerolling their account to begin their adventure with the strongest character roster.

This article further explores some of the best characters to reroll for in Persona 5: The Phantom X.

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Best Persona 5: The Phantom X characters to reroll for

1) Yaoling Li

Yaoling Li (Image via ATLUS)

Rerolling an account in Persona 5: The Phantom X can be quite the hassle. However, the effort will be rewarded if you can snag Yaoling Li, a 5-star Curse character obtainable from standard banners.

Yaoling Li, also known by the codename Rin, excels at dealing targeted AoE damage. She can further decrease the opponent’s DEF and make them susceptible to incoming attacks. Her ability to debuff targets and deal splash damage makes her a strong companion for various team compositions.

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2) Ann Takamaki

Ann Takamaki (Image via ATLUS)

Ann Takamaki, a powerful 5-star unit, is available in the newcomer banner, where eight Gold Tickets yield 10 contracts. Completing 50 wishes on this banner will unlock a five-star Phantom Thief. She stands out at one of the best characters and is well worth rerolling for.

Ann Takamaki wields the Fire element to inflict Burn on targets and has the ability to snatch a target's ATK stat and increase her own by the same amount. She also deals bonus damage upon obtaining the La Vie en Rose effect and can let go of the buff to further heal allies, helping them sustain throughout the battle.

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3) Ren Amamiya

Ren Amamiya (Image via ATLUS)

ATLUS has changed the protagonist in Persona 5: The Phantom X. So, fans won't be able to play as Ren Amamiya during the story quest. However, Joker can be obtained from the limited-time banner, and is worth rerolling for.

In The Phantom X, Ren Amamiya hails from the Curse element and is assigned the Sweeper job. His gameplay involves generating Will of Rebellion by attacking targets with his abilities. Joker’s passive then increases his Attack based on the accumulated stacks.