Goro Akechi — Crow, The Detective
High threatUpdated 2026-06-03
Goro Akechi — codename "Crow" — is a fan-favorite character from Persona 5 who returns in The Phantom X as a limited 5-star DPS. He is the "detective prince" with a dark side, wielding the Persona Loki. In Phantom X, Akechi is a ruthless fighter who excels at breaking enemy defenses and landing critical hits.
Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Rarity | 5-star (limited) |
| Role | DPS / Breaker |
| Element | Dark / Void / Physical |
| Persona | Loki |
| How to Obtain | Limited Character Banner (Version 4.0) |
| Tier | S-Tier (PVE), S-Tier (PVP) |
Abilities & Playstyle
Akechi's core skill is "Lucky Punch" — a physical attack that ignores 50% DEF with a 35% base crit rate. His passive "Crow's Instinct" gives him a follow-up attack every time he crits, dealing 80% bonus damage. His ultimate "Loki's Curse" is a Dark-element AOE with a 20% instant-kill chance on non-boss enemies. Akechi's playstyle is simple: spam Lucky Punch, crit everything, watch enemies melt.
Best Team Synergies
Akechi + Joker + Sophia is the "Crit Squad" — Sophia buffs crit rate, Akechi shreds DEF, Joker cleans up. For a budget version, replace Joker with Ann and Sophia with Morgana. Akechi also works well with any character that applies DEF debuffs.
FAQ
- Is Akechi canon to the Phantom X story?
- Yes. He appears as a supporting character in Version 4.0's story arc, investigating the Echo organization from a different angle.
- Does Akechi have his royal outfit?
- His default outfit is the black Crow suit from Persona 5. A "Royal" variant (white suit) is available as a paid cosmetic.
- Can I get Akechi for free?
- No. He is a limited gacha character. However, after Version 5.0, he will enter the standard pool at lower rates.