[Top 10] Persona 5 Best Weapons and How To Get Them

These are the best weapons guaranteed to give you the upper hand in battles against even the most powerful opponents!

 

Throughout every amazing installment of Persona, defeating shadows is a necessary task in order to progress the main storyline. Whether it’s solving a string of murders within a TV world or stealing the hearts of corrupted minds, the common foe is always present and ready to stop you in your tracks. That being said, if you want to get an upper hand and dominate your foes, this list will give you the best options and how to acquire them. 

Please note that Execution-produced items require either the Black Kogatana or the Model Gun. Black Kogatanas can be purchased from the second-hand shop in the street next to LeBlanc. By getting a Mothman figurine from a capsule in Akihabara, you can trade it to the man next to the capsule machines who will give you the Model Gun. Also, note that itemizations can only be performed once a day, so please plan accordingly.

 

10. Paradise Lost 

“A dagger used to drive angels from Paradise.”

Paradise Lost is a melee weapon that can be used by the protagonist of Persona 5. With high attack, accuracy, and curse damage reduction, it is the best melee weapon available to the Protagonist. A curved, silver blade with a handle bearing a silver skull, it holds quite the unique look along with the high-end stats that come with it.

Weapon Stats:

• Attack: 290
• Accuracy: 92
• Effect: Reduce Curse Damage (High)
• Price: N/A
• Means Of Acquiring: Electric Chair Execution - Satanael

What Makes Paradise Lost Awesome:

• Highest attack/accuracy ratio for the Protagonist
• Reduces Curse Damage 
• Has a cool aesthetic and transformation scene
• Fusing Satanael to create Paradise Lost also gives you a hidden achievement 

Guide on how to obtain Paradise Lost: [0:00-1:54]

How to Get Paradise Lost:

• Requires the game to be completed once (New Game +)
• Requires Black Kogatana
• Level 10 Confidant rank with the following people:
• > Ann Takamaki (Lovers)
• > Hifumi Togo (Star)
• > Sae Niijima (Judgement)

The Persona Satanael is required for itemization by Electric Chair. His recipe is:

• > Arsene (Fool)
• > Michael (Judgement)
• > Satan (Judgement)
• > Ishtar (Lovers)
• > Lucifer (Star)
• > Anzu (Hierophant)

Paradise Lost Details

9. Usumidori

 

“The renowned sword from the Tale of Genji.”

Usumidori is a red-handled sword wielded by the legendary Persona, Yoshitsune. Now able to be wielded by Yusuke, it boasts high accuracy, power, and the ability to strike fear into enemies who come across it. This, accompanied by Yusuke’s insanely large physical attack, can provide a massive boost in attack power for fights.

Weapon Stats:

Attack: 292

Accuracy: 88

Effect: +Fear (High)

Price: N/A

Means of Acquiring: Electric Chair Execution - Yoshitsune

What Makes Usumidori Awesome:

Enhances Yusuke’s high-end physical power stats

Can make opponents fearful, which could render them incapable of acting during their turn

Can be acquired through Execution, rather than purchasing it

Highest attack/accuracy ratio available for Yusuke

Guide on how to obtain Usumidori: [4:53-5:20]

How to Get Usumidori:

Requires Black Kogatana

Electric Chair Execution with Yoshitsune, who requires the following Personas to fuse:

> Arahabaki (Hermit)

> Shiki-Ouji (Chariot)

> Futsunushi (Magician)

> Okuninushi (Emperor)

> Yatagarasu (Sun)

Usumidori Details

8. Fleurs Du Mal

 

“An axe that produces a bedazzling, floral aroma.”

Translated into ‘Flowers of Evil’, Fleurs Du Mal is a black scythe wielded by Haru as her strongest weapon. Not only is it the melee weapon with the highest physical attack value, but it also grants Haru an extra magic boost. 

Weapon Stats:

Attack: 308

Accuracy: 86

Effect: Mag +5 / Inflict Dizzy (High)

Price: N/A

Means of Acquiring: Electric Chair Execution - Beelzebub

What Makes Fleurs Du Mal Awesome:

Highest physical attack value out of all melee weapons

Grants Haru a magic boost and can make opponents dizzy

Does not cost money, but can instead be fused using Beelzebub

Has a wicked cool design resembling the Reaper’s Scythe

Guide on how to obtain Fleurs Du Mal: [6:41-7:01]

How to Get Fleurs Du Mal:

Requires Black Kogatana

Requires the Devil Confidant, Ichiko Ohya, to be maxed out

Beelzebub has many recipes for fusion, though the three cheapest are:

> Belial (Devil) and Queen’s Necklace (Empress)

> Nebiros (Devil) and Emperor’s Amulet (Hanged Man)

> Belial (Devil) and Koh-i-Noor (Priestess)

Fleurs Du Mal Details

7. Megido Fire

 

“Model gun based on one with incendiary power.”

Megido Fire is Ryuji’s ultimate ranged weapon, sharing the name of the almighty power, Megido. With high attack and accuracy, along with its relatively easy acquisition process, Megido Fire is most definitely a viable option for early domination on the battlefield.

Weapon Stats:

Attack: 380

Accuracy: 98

Effect: Critical Rate Up (Low)

Price: N/A

Means of Acquiring: Electric Chair Execution - Shiva

What Makes Megido Fire Awesome:

Insanely high damage and accuracy

Increases Ryuji’s ability to land critical blows

Is able to be acquired by Shiva, who is a relatively easy Persona to fuse

Guide on how to obtain Megido Fire: [3:03-3:17]

How to Get Megido Fire:

Requires Model Gun

Needs to be fused with Shiva, who can be created by fusing:

> Rangda (Magician) and Barong (Emperor)

Megido Fire Details

6. Heaven’s Gate

 

“Model gun inspired by a watchman of the Heavens.”

Heaven’s Gate is the most powerful ranged weapon Yusuke can possess, granting him a large attack and agility increase from the next best option available. As this weapon doesn’t require the maximization of social links or a second playthrough of the game, Heaven’s Gate is one of the easier weapons to acquire, with many different recipes for itemization.

Weapon Stats:

Attack: 378

Accuracy: 88

Effect: Agility +10

Price: N/A

Means of Acquiring: Electric Chair Execution - Uriel

What Makes Heaven’s Gate Awesome:

Highest attack/accuracy ratio available for Yusuke’s ranged weapons

Can be acquired by itemizing Uriel, who was multiple fusing recipes

Grants Yusuke a boost in Agility, which can prove fruitful in fights

Guide on how to obtain Heaven's Gate: [5:24-5:37]

How to Get Heaven’s Gate:

Requires Model Gun

Requires Uriel, who can be obtained by fusing. Here are the three cheapest recipes:

> Melchizedek (Justice) and Koh-i-Noor (Priestess)

Heaven’s Gate Details

5. Claíomh Solais

 

“A sword with a luminous blade.”

Claíomh Solais, or Sword of Light, is the strongest melee weapon available to Mona. Originally wielded by Nuadha, it is one of the four sacred treasures of Tuatha Dé Danann. Providing a large increase in attack, the sword also grants Mona extra SP for spells. 

Weapon Stats:

Attack: 280

Accuracy: 90

Effect: SP +50

Price: N/A

Means of Acquiring: Electric Chair Execution - Mother Harlot

What Makes Claíomh Solais Awesome:

High attack and accuracy values

Grants Mona a 50 SP boost, which can be used to perform a variety of extra spells

Has multiple recipes to gain Mother Harlot for Execution

Guide on how to obtain Claíomh Solais: [3:17-3:42]

How to Get Claíomh Solais:

Requires Black Kogatana

Requires Empress Confidant (Haru Okumura) to be maximized

Needs Execution using Mother Harlot, who can be summoned by fusing:

> Titania (Empress) and Queen’s Necklace (Empress)

> Kali (Empress) and Koh-i-Noor (Empress)

> Kali (Empress) and Orlov (Strength)

Claíomh Solais Details

4. Sabazios

“Gloves styled after the nomadic sky father.” 

Makoto’s strongest melee weapon, created by executing the Persona Cybele, using the Electric Chair. With heavy attack paired with the largely increased critical rate, Sabazios makes Makoto a deadly force against late-game enemies who have no weaknesses.

Weapon Stats:

Attack: 280

Accuracy: 90

Effect: Critical Rate Up (High)

Price: N/A

Means of Acquiring: Electric Chair Execution - Cybele

What Makes Sabazios Awesome:

High attack and accuracy value

Grants Makoto a large increase in Critical Rate, proving especially useful against enemies who may not have any weaknesses

Cybele has multiple fusion recipes, granting multiple ways of acquiring her for fusion

Guide on how to obtain Sabazios: [5:33-6:06]

How to Get Sabazios:

Requires Black Kogatana

Requires max Priestess Confidant (Makoto Niijima)

Requires Cybele, who can be fused with:

> Sarasvati (Priestess) and Koh-i-Noor (Priestess)

> Skadi (Priestess) and Queen’s Necklace (Empress)

> Skadi (Priestess) and Orlov (Strength)

Sabazios Details

 

3. Tyrant Pistol

“Model gun imbued with the power of the Demon King.”

The Tyrant Pistol is the Protagonist’s most power ranged weapon in terms of attack and accuracy. Created through Execution using Lucifer, the pistol provides not only an increase in combat statistics, but grants the Protagonist a hefty boost in magic power. If you are orienteering him towards a more magic-heavy build, this pistol is certainly a good choice.

Weapon Stats:

Attack: 390

Accuracy: 98

Effect: Magic +10

Price: N/A

Means of Acquiring: Electric Chair Execution - Lucifer

What Makes Tyrant Pistol Awesome:

Highest attack/accuracy ratio for the Protagonist

Increases Protagonist’s magic stat by ten

If you choose to give the Protagonist a magic-oriented build, it certainly makes him a powerhouse with the correct buffs

Guide on how to obtain Tyrant Pistol: [1:58-2:22]

How to Get Tyrant Pistol:

Requires Model Gun

Requires Max Confidants for Judgement (Sae Niijima) and Justice (Goro Akechi)

> These are both story-based Confidants so they will be automatically completed as the game progresses

Max Knowledge Stat, as Lucifer is the ultimate Persona for Hifumi Togo (Star)

Requires Lucifer, who can be fused by these following Personas:

> Ananta (Star)

> Anubis (Judgement)

> Metatron (Judgement)

> Trumpeter (Judgement)

> Satan (Judgement)

> Michael (Judgement)

Tyrant Pistol Details

2. Nataraja

 

While Nataraja is technically weaker than Tyrant’s Pistol and is not an ultimate weapon, there is a clear reason for it to be ranked higher than Tyrant’s Pistol for this list. The attack and accuracy are still top-notch when compared to other weapons, and its stat-raiser is a total game changer. Adding 5 points to every stat value, it increases the Protagonist’s potential in battle by a long shot.

Weapon Stats:

Attack: 360

Accuracy: 94

Effect: All Stats +5

Price: N/A

Means of Acquiring: Electric Chair Execution - Metatron

What Makes Nataraja Awesome:

High attack and accuracy values

Adds 5 points to every stat

Only costs a fraction of Personas in comparison to what is needed to create the Tyrant’s Pistol

Rather than being oriented towards a single build, the stat buff allows wildcard players to enjoy the increase in abilities all around

How to Get Nataraja:

Requires Model Gun

Requires maximum Justice Confidant (Goro Akechi), though as it is a story Confidant, it levels up with the progression of the game

Requires Metatron, who can be fused with the following Personas:

> Power (Justice)

> Principality (Justice)

> Dominion (Justice)

> Sandalphon (Moon)

> Melchizedek (Justice)

Nataraja Details

1. Judge of the Dead

 

“Model gun named in the honor of a god of death.”

Judge of the Dead is easily Makoto’s strongest ranged weapon and highest stat raiser in the game. Adding a whopping ten points to every stat, Judge of the Dead is a must have for those who plan on having Makoto on their front line for battle. 

Weapon Stats:

Attack: 380

Accuracy: 92

Effect: All Stats +10

Price: N/A

Means of Acquiring: Electric Chair Execution - Michael

What Makes Judge of the Dead Awesome:

High attack and accuracy level

Highest stat raiser in the game, with +10 to every stat

The Persona needed for itemization, Michael, has a rather simple recipe and doesn’t require the maximization of any Confidants

Guide on how to obtain Judge of the Dead: [6:08-6:40]

How to Get Judge of the Dead:

Requires Model Gun

Requires Michael, who can be created by fusing the following Personas: 

> Raphael (Lovers)

> Gabriel (Temperance)

> Uriel (Justice)

Judge of the Dead Details

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