In Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal, Luck is a vital stat influencing a Persona's combat performance. A high Luck stat increases the chances of landing critical hits, which can turn the tide of battle by inflicting the Down status ailment on enemies or allies, granting the attacker an extra turn.
Critical hits are primarily triggered by melee weapons or Physical Skills in the mentioned Persona games. Passive Skills can also boost critical hit rates, making them valuable for characters with lower Luck stats. Unlike the protagonist, other characters like SEES, IT, and Phantom Thieves members have fixed Luck stats on their initial and ultimate Personas. Characters with subpar Luck stats often possess balanced overall stats or focus more on Physical Skills than Magical ones.
7 Makoto Niijima
Personas: Johanna, Anat, Agnes (P5 Royal)
Makoto Niijima boasts well-rounded stats, with Luck being her weakest at 49 when maxed. Even with her ultimate Persona Agnes in Persona 5 Royal, her Luck fails to surpass 50. Makoto's skill set includes Physical and Nuke Magic Skills, Healing/Support abilities, and Passive Skills, making her effective in targeting Nuke-weak Shadows or fulfilling support roles.
6 Akihiko Sanada
Personas: Polydeuces, Caesar (P3 Reload)
Akihiko excels in Agility and Strength and gains access to Zio Skills to target Electric-weak Shadows. However, his Luck could be improved. Equipping Akihiko with accessories that boost critical hit rates can enhance his combat performance, especially since he primarily uses Physical Skills. His skill set includes Healing and Support abilities, with Theurgy Characteristics in Persona 3 Reload focusing on enhancing buffs for himself and the party.
5 Aigis
Persona: Palladion, Athena (P3 Reload)
Aigis shares a low Luck stat with another character in Persona 3/Reload but compensates with her endurance. Her Personas focus on Pierce/Strike Skills and support abilities, allowing her to sustain hits in combat. Despite her poor Luck, Aigis' multi-target Physical Skills make her a valuable asset in battles.
4 Shinjiro Aragaki
Persona: Castor (P3 Reload)
Shinjiro Aragaki re-joins SEES in September but becomes unavailable after October 4th due to story events. With a Luck stat tied with Aigis at 45, Shinjiro lacks Magical Skills and relies on Physical attacks. His Bloody Charge skill in Persona 3 Reload boosts his critical rate and physical attack power at the cost of HP, making him a formidable but risky combatant.
3 Yusuke Kitagawa
Personas: Goemon, Kamu Susano-o, Gorokichi (P5 Royal)
Yusuke Kitagawa in Persona 5/Royal possesses the lowest base Luck stat despite excelling in Strength. With strong Bufu-Skills and Physical abilities, he is adept at attacking Ice-weak Shadows. Despite his low Luck, Yusuke's endurance and speed make him a reliable front-line Physical Attacker, complemented by his Masukukaja skill that improves party evasion and accuracy.
2 Kanji Tatsumi
Personas: Take-Mikazuchi, Rokuten Maou, Takeji Zaiten (P4 Golden)
Kanji Tatsumi in Persona 4/Golden boasts exceptional Strength and Endurance but lacks in Magic and Luck. Despite his poor Luck, his physical prowess allows him to effectively utilize Physical Skills, especially when supported by buffs like Charge or Tarukaja. His strength compensates for his low Luck, ensuring he remains a formidable combatant.
1 Yosuke Hanamura
Personas: Jiraiya, Susano-o, Takehaya Susano-o (P4 Golden)
In Persona 4/Golden, Yosuke Hanamura struggles with consistently low Luck, contrasting with his other impressive stats. Despite his poor Luck, Yosuke excels in versatile roles, focusing on Magic and Support rather than pure physical combat. While his Luck may hinder critical hits, his diverse skill set allows him to contribute effectively to the team's success.