A Guide to Equipping and Enhancing Weapons in Persona 5: The Phantom X

Persona 5: The Phantom X revisits the thrilling combat systems familiar to longtime fans, even though certain user interface elements associated with inventory management and equipment changes may be slightly altered, potentially confusing returning players and newcomers alike. To help facilitate a smoother experience, here is an in-depth guide on how to switch and enhance your weapons in P5: Phantom X.

How to Change Weapons in Persona 5: The Phantom X

During your adventure in P5X, players will collect an assortment of weapons through in-game tasks or by utilizing the Gacha pull mechanics. Regardless of how these weapons are acquired, they will be stored in the inventory of the applicable character. To access and modify these weapons, navigate to the Thieves’ menu via the phone interface.

Once inside, select the Phantom Thief whose weapon you wish to change, then click on the Weapon icon on the right-hand side. To enter the character’s weapon inventory, select the Armory option. After this, you can choose your desired weapon and confirm your selection to equip it easily. Additionally, players will have the option to dismantle some unused weapons in the game.

How to Enhance Weapons in P5: Phantom X

Upgrading your weapons to their maximum potential is critical for maintaining effectiveness in combat. To do so, select the Enhance option from the weapons menu. You will be presented with various consumable materials available for weapon enhancement. The main materials needed include metal, silver, and gold parts, which can be gathered from the Realm of Repression.

Metal Parts provide 100 XP to a weapon.
Silver Parts offer 500 XP to a weapon.
Gold Parts grant 2000 XP to a weapon.

It’s essential to utilize these parts strategically to prevent unnecessary XP expenditure. Should you accumulate more XP than needed for a level up, the excess amount will be refunded in the form of the parts, depending on how much was exceeded.

Once a weapon reaches designated level thresholds, such as levels 10 or 20, it will require overclocking, which will further enhance the weapon’s capabilities in Persona 5: Phantom X.