Tips to progress quickly in the game

SEGA and ATLUS have launched the turn-based ARPG, Persona 5: The Phantom X, a complete alternative timeline following the Persona 5 game. You play as the Protagonist, codename Wonder, as you navigate your Phantom Thief life and high school life. So here in this Persona 5: The Phantom X progress guide, we will provide you with all the tips to level up and progress quickly in the game. If you are recently starting, make sure to check our beginner’s guide, reroll guide, tier list, and redeem code articles to get a kickstart in the game.

How to level up and progress quickly in Persona 5: The Phantom X

1. Level up Eight Characters to Level 30

The early game is all about completing the beginner plan that asks you to raise eight Phantom Thieves to level 30. This unlocks important content and sets you up for endgame battles. But don’t just level up any eight; choose smartly. Level up your 5-Stars, especially Ann, if you end up choosing her in the Beginner’s Banner.

2. Check Velvet Trials and Rankings for Meta Units

Head into the Velvet Trials and look at the top-ranking teams. This shows which characters are carried in endgame content. You’ll notice some teams revolve around Curse damage (so Joker is popular), but don’t worry if you don’t have him, you can build a Curse Persona for Wonder instead.

3. Choose the Right 8 Characters to Invest In

Here’s how I’d break it down:

• Both Navigators are a must; there are only two available early on.
• Include at least one lower-rarity support like Tomoko or the Nuclear buff unit (both are solid picks).
• Save a slot for Soy, the best healer in the game. She unlocks later in the story, so don’t go overboard before you get her.

• Pick up Skull and Panther, you’ll get both from the beginner banner and progression rewards. Skull is a strong boss killer, and Panther helps with Fire element coverage.
• Use a flex spot for someone like Shiratori or Cattle if you don’t have full teams yet. Just make sure your eight cover a variety of elements so you can trigger all-out attacks.

4. Don’t Over-Invest in too many Characters

Only focus on your chosen eight units. Don’t spread your resources thin by trying to level everyone. Be patient, resources get tight around level 30.

5. Prioritize Ascension over Leveling

Before pushing past level 30, ascend your characters. Ascension gives more raw stats than just leveling up. It’s more efficient to get eight characters to Ascension 1 (or 2) than to push a few to level 35+ early on.

6. Upgrade Wisely: Only What You’ll Use

When it comes to skill upgrades:

• Only enhance skills you plan to use.
• DPS units like Skull and Panther? Yes, upgrade their main attack skills.
• Navigators and supports? Wait until later.

Same goes for Persona skills, upgrade only your go-to abilities until you have a surplus of materials.

7. Focus Weapon EXP on DPS Units First

Weapon EXP runs out fast. The good news? You can switch weapons and keep the levels, so you won’t waste your resources. Prioritize leveling blue or purple weapons for your main attackers and Wonder. Support units can wait.

8. Make Wonder your Star Player

Wonder is the most flexible and important unit in the game. Build him up completely: skills, weapon, ascension, all of it. He can fill in your team’s elemental gaps thanks to customizable Personas, so he’s your best friend when your roster is still growing.

9. Re-evaluate every 5 Levels

Every time your characters hit a new level milestone (like 30, 35, or 40), check back in on their ascension and skill needs. Especially for Wonder, keep him fully optimized at each tier.

10. Enjoy the Story while staying efficient

Once your eight core units are in place and upgraded efficiently, the rest of the game opens up smoothly. You’ll have a strong foundation to tackle harder content without needing meta pulls. And best of all, you can focus on what makes Persona games great, the amazing story and characters.

Final Thoughts

Getting a strong start in Persona 5: The Phantom X means balancing your love for the story with some smart strategy. Whether it’s focusing your stamina on grinding Personas in the Realm of Repression, unlocking valuable Synergy bonds like Merope for better Fusion recipes, or building a strong early team with picks like Ann Takamaki, every decision counts in these first few weeks.

Remember to level your weapons early, prioritize Wonder’s growth, and carefully plan your City Life stamina so you don’t fall behind. With the right fusion combos, good resource management, and a bit of patience, you’ll have a powerful and flexible roster ready for anything the Metro throws at you.

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