Joker arrives in Persona 5: The Phantom X as a five-star Trickster with one of the most explosive cursed AoE DPS kits in the current meta. With Global players finally able to pull him, this guide covers everything needed to build him correctly, including dupes, skill priorities, weapons, gear, and team comps. Joker is a reliable long-term investment, and here’s how to maximize his value.
Kit Breakdown and Passive Synergy
Joker excels at building Fury stacks, which grant bonus attack and enable his unique extra turn mechanic. His first passive, Revenge, increases attack by 18% per Fury stack (up to five). When three or more stacks are active, he triggers an extra turn, enhanced by his second passive, Devour, which boosts damage by 72%.
His Skill 1 and Skill 3 help build stacks quickly while also applying Curse and debuffs. During extra turns, Skill 3 benefits from bonus damage based on enemy debuffs. The synergy between passive stacking and extra turns makes Joker a reliable nuker, especially in multi-target content.
Joker Dupes and Awareness Levels
While dupes aren’t required, some offer meaningful boosts:
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A0 – Showtime: Gains Fury stacks at the end of turns if enemies are under 60% HP. Helps trigger extra turns efficiently.
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A1: Adds 30% more damage to main targets and 10% to others.
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A3 – Unpredictability: Reduces SP cost by 80% during extra turns and boosts attack by 50% if SP stays above 60%.
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A6 – Grand Finale: Executes enemies under 25% HP at 250% attack. Also applies 50% splash damage to all enemies during extra turns.
A3 and A6 offer the most impactful bonuses for players who want maximum burst potential.
Weapon Options and Recommendations (Persona 5: The Phantom X)
Players on a budget can rely on the Machete (4★), which offers:
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12–24% attack (based on dupes)
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Up to 36.2% extra attack against debuffed enemies
The Phoenix (5★) weapon is optimal and includes:
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Base 30% attack
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Curse damage up to 30% (with Fury stacking)
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23% bonus damage on next attack if three Fury stacks are active
While the 5★ provides superior damage potential, the 4★ Machete remains viable for most content. Choose based on your investment goals.
Gear Set and Stat Priorities
The Interference Set is best-in-slot for Joker:
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2-set: +10% curse damage
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4-set: +20% skill damage to debuffed enemies
Pair it with the Universe Card: Departure, which grants 30% attack for three turns (refreshed on kill).
Main Stats:
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Moon: Damage Bonus
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Star: Crit Rate
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Planet: Attack %
Sub Stats:
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Crit Rate, Crit Damage, Pin, and Damage Bonus
Baseline Recommendations:
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30% Crit Rate
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200% Crit Damage
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+10% Pin and Damage Bonus
Meeting this baseline unlocks Joker’s full DPS potential in most content.
Best Team Comps and Persona Choices (Persona 5: The Phantom X)
CN Meta Team:
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Windvast, Turbo, and An
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An helps extend Joker’s turns.
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Windvast and Turbo provide strong buffs and scaling.
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Global-Friendly Team:
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Ren, Leon, and Okon
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Swap Leon for Lupel if healing is needed.
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Use Puppet instead of Navigator for shielding if survivability becomes an issue.
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Recommended Personas:
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Alice: Boosts curse damage and overall attack output.
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Dionysus: Increases crit rate and crit damage on the main target.
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(Optional): Consider Thanatos or Black Frost if further synergy is required.
Stick with Joker if you want a strong start in P5X. Build around his Fury stacks to trigger massive damage turns. Equip the right gear and set up the right team to unlock his full potential. Keep farming, stay consistent, and let your setup carry the fights.
