Persona 5 Royal is a favorite among JRPG fans and has found its way into the conversation of being one of the best JRPGs of a generation. The original Persona 5 launched 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.
With excellent character development, Persona 5 Royal stands the test of time with standouts like Ann, also known as Panther. She's a fan favorite with a compelling backstory and is a romance option in Persona 5 for 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 in Persona 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 game Persona 5 Royal in 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 of the Top Tier gear which is accessed via Itemization and Fusion is at the bottom of the list.
As the player progresses through Persona 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.
Ann's Weapon Choices
Weapon Name | Attack Power | Accuracy | Effect | Palace/Stage | Why It's The best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heat Whip | 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. |
Goat Leather Whip | 86 | 99 | None | Madarame's Palace | Despite its lack of effects, the Goat Leather Whip is vastly superior to the Skin Ripper |
Burn Whip | 98 | 97 | Burn | Kaneshiro's Palace | It has lower physical stats than the Warrior Whip, but the Burn effect makes it superior. |
Hero Whip | 126 | 97 | +10HP | Futaba's Palace | It has slightly lower stats than the Whip Sword, but the boost to HP makes it the best choice. |
Electromag Whip | 150 | 97 | Shock | Okumura's Palace | Lower stats than the Mirage Whip, but the Shock effect has better all-around use in battle than Forget. |
Strike Tail | 200 | 97 | Strength +3 | Nijima's Palace | Lower stats than the Great Whip Sword, but the boost in strength is better in the long run. |
Chain Whip | 234 | 99 | None | Shido's Palace | The Chain Whip's high stats, make it a better choice than the Fear of Pain. |
Hard Branch | 276 | 99 | Sleep | December | The Hard Branch has much higher stats than the Spike Whip, and a low chance of casting sleep. |
Barog Whip | 292 | 97 | Burn | 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 to one new ranged weapon per Palace/Stage. So she always has access to the best purchasable weapon for each Palace. Their stats are as follows:
Weapon Name | Attack | Accuracy | Rounds | Palace/Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sterlidge | 55 | 93 | 12 | Kamoshida |
Trooper | 91 | 90 | 12 | Madarame |
Blitz MG | 115 | 90 | 12 | Kaneshiro |
Tarantula | 145 | 90 | 12 | Futaba |
No Mercy | 175 | 90 | 12 | Okumura |
Western SMG | 205 | 90 | 12 | Niijima |
H. Renhappou | 235 | 90 | 12 | Shido |
Phantom Killer | 275 | 90 | 12 | December |
Balalaika | 315 | 90 | 11 | January |
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.
Ann's Armor List
Armor Name | Defense | Evasion | Effect | Palace/Stage | Why It's The Best Choice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cat Sweater | 34 | 15 | None | Kamoshida's Palace | The Cat Sweater has the highest stats for evasion and good defense making it the best all-rounder. |
Lady's Dress | 68 | 10 | None | Madarama Palace | The best all-rounder for defense and evasion. |
Athletic Shirt | 108 | 9 | None | Kaneshiro's Palace | It has decent evasion but the highest defense stats in Kaneshiro. |
Retention Vest | 128 | 10 | Resist the Forget effect | Futaba's Palace | A good balance of defensive stats with the added bonus effect to resist Forget. |
Dieting Wrap | 157 | 20 | None | Okumura's Palace | The best balance of defense and evasion stats in Okumura's Palace |
Brave Waistcoat | 192 | 12 | 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. |
Kampf Collar | 224 | 22 | None | Shido's Palace | It has the second-highest defense stats and the highest evasion, making it the best all-rounder. |
Sublime Collar | 260 | 24 | None | December 22 | The Sublime collar has high defense and the highest evasion stats on December 22. |
Divine Guard | 324 | 17 | None | January 9 | It has low evasion but the highest defense stats in the game next to the top-tier armor below. |
Philosophical Scarf | 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 in Persona 5 Royal and some can be used in all Palaces. The below table will outline the best accessories that are unique and only found or created in or after Palaces have been completed. However, not all Palaces have accessories that are unique to them.
Ann's Best Unique Accessories
Accessory Name | Effect | Palace/Stage | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Breath Ring | Life Bonus | Kamoshida | Found in a chest in the Central Tower |
Red String R | Atk Master Lu+13 | Futaba | Electric Chair Fusion with the Ariadne demon |
Koh-i-Noor R | Bless Amp All Stats +3 | Kaneshiro | Electric Chair Fusion with the Koh-i-Noor demon |
Graceful Harp | Null Brainwash and Ma+5 | Madarame | 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 in Persona 5 Royal. Ann's best of the best equipment and how to get them are as follows:
- Melee Weapon: Dainaraka Whip
- Long-Range Weapon: Gungnir R
- Best Armor: The Lovely Witch’s Robe
- Best Accessory: Orichalcum R
Dainaraka Whip Stats
The Dainaraka Whip has the highest overall stats in Ann's melee weapons. It is acquired by Executing the Black Frost demon in the Velvet Room during a Fusion Alarm in Persona 5 Royal.
- Attack: 320
- Accuracy: 90
- Effect: High Freeze
Gungnir R Stats
Named after Odin's Spear, the Gungnir R is Ann's best long-range/gun-type weapon. It is obtained by placing Odin, the Ultimate Persona of Emperor Arcana, on the Electric Chair Execution.
- Attack: 340
- Accuracy: 90
- Rounds: 12
- Effect: Medium Despair
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 the Yongen-Jay Laundromat by washing the Sooty Dark Armor.
- Def: 324
- Evade: 20
- Effect: Magic +8
Orichalcum R
The Orichalcum R is an equitable accessory that boosts Ann's stats by +7. The Orichalcum R is obtained by performing an Electric Char Execution on the Orichalcum Treasure demon.
- Effect: All Stats boosted by +7.
Persona 5 Royal is available now for the PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S