Persona5: The Phantom X Goro Akechi Guide — Crow
Updated 2026-06-03
Goro Akechi — Crow — is the star of Version 4.0 and arguably the strongest DPS unit in Persona5: The Phantom X right now. This guide covers his best builds, team compositions, and skill priority.
Why Akechi Is Broken
Akechi's kit is built around three things: defense shred, critical hits, and follow-up attacks. His skill "Lucky Punch" ignores 50% of the target's defense and has a base 35% crit rate. When he crits, his passive triggers a free follow-up attack that deals 80% of his ATK. In practice, Akechi can solo most boss fights if properly built.
| Skill | Effect | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|
| Lucky Punch | 150% damage, ignore 50% DEF, 35% crit | 0 (spammable) |
| Shadow Stitch | 200% damage, apply Bleed (3 turns) | 3 turns |
| Crow's Gambit | Boost team crit rate by 20% for 2 turns | 5 turns |
| Persona: Loki | Dark-element AOE, 20% insta-kill on weak | 4 turns |
Best Build: Crit Machine
For weapons, equip the "Razor Edge" (crit damage +35%). For armor, "Shadow Coat" (ATK +12%, HP +8%). Accessory slot wants "Crimson Ring" (crit rate +10%). Substats to prioritize: Crit Rate > ATK% > Speed > HP%. Do not bother with DEF — Akechi is a glass cannon and you should build him as one.
FAQ
- Is Akechi worth pulling?
- Absolutely. He is the best single-target DPS in Version 4.0 and fits into almost any team.
- Do I need his signature weapon?
- Not required, but "Razor Edge" boosts his damage by about 25%. If you have spare weapon pulls, go for it.
- Is Akechi good for new players?
- He is not beginner-friendly due to his low survivability. New players should focus on getting Joker or Wonder first.