Ann Takamaki, aka Panther, is undoubtedly one of the easiest 5-star characters to obtain inPersona 5 The Phantom X, and investing your in-game resources in her is well worth it.
Obtaining a 5-star character is only the first step of building a strong team. Every character can be levelled up, awakened, and made stronger by using their signature weapon. Let’s check out how to build Panther up from scratch and why she’s worth the investment.

All Panther abilities in Persona 5 The Phantom X
Panther specializes in dealing damage with her abilities, and some of them also provide self-buffs.
Let’s take a look at the best possible cards and potential teammates who do well with Panther.

Best cards and weapons to use with Panther in Persona 5 The Phantom X
My favorite card to use with Panther isStrife. It’s best to go for an aggro build with Ann to maximize her damage potential.
The best weapon for her is the 5-starRosethorn, which boosts her base Fire damage. Additionally, you’ll also gain more buffs when she’s in herLa Vie En Rosestate. As an alternative, chooseMasquerade Ribbonas a 4 star weapon as it’s easier to get.

Best partners for Panther in Persona 5 The Phantom X
Panther’s La Vie en Rose is an extremely strong state, but you may’t control when to trigger it. The best thing is to build her with other fire-based characters, since it will trigger herLa Vie En Rosestate frequently.
When you’re just starting out, you won’t have too many options. 4-star characters like Leon are great choices as they’re decent on their own, and gel well with Panther. Ultimately, try building an all-fire team when you focus on Panther as your main DPS.

She’s one of the three available 5-star choices you get after multi-opening the Beginner banner five times. She’s the best Fire-type DPS available right now in Persona 5 The Phantom X. Just keep pairing more Fire characters with her to trigger her La Vie en Rose to get better returns. That’s how easy it is to master Panther against both mobs and bosses.





