Physical Skills in the Persona games require HP instead of SP, allowing characters to deal damage with melee weapons. Party members with high HP usually acquire Physical Skills as they level up.

Persona: Best Party Members for Physical Strength

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Evaluating a party member's 'strength' in Persona can be challenging. As party members' Personas evolve into Ultimate Personas, their stats may receive boosts, enhancing their physical attack capabilities. Across Persona 3 (Reload), Persona 4 (Golden), and Persona 5 (Royal), several members exhibit noteworthy Strength stats suitable for frontline combat.

10 Haru Okumura (Noir)

Personas: Milady, Astarte, Lucy

Despite Haru Okumura's Strength not surpassing 70 with Astarte and Lucy (excluding modifiers), it stays above 65. Her Skills focus on Psy and Passive Skills, with some enhancing Gun damage like Gun Amp. While adept at exploiting Psy weaknesses, her Strength surpasses her Magic, allowing versatility in using Gun Skills and Melee attacks. Though a well-rounded character, her late introduction limits her usefulness, somewhat remedied in Persona 5 Royal's extended gameplay.

9 Goro Akechi (Crow)

Personas: Robin Hood, Loki, Hereward

Goro Akechi slightly edges out Haru Okumura in Strength, with his Persona Loki in Royal featuring the exclusive Physical Skill: Laevateinn. Transitioning to Hereward grants him Rebellion Blade, dealing immense Almighty damage. Although lacking in Passive Skills, Akechi excels in Almighty Skills and Debilitate, making him a strategic but limited character available only for specific segments.

8 Kasumi Yoshizawa (Violet)

Personas: Cendrillon, Vanadis, Ella

Exclusive to Persona 5 Royal, Kasumi Yoshizawa shines in the third semester's Mementos. Ranking high in Strength, Agility, and Magic, she excels in physical combat due to her exceptional Skills like Vorpal Blade, Sword Dance, and the devastating Masquerade. Her toolkit includes Brave Step, enhancing the party's critical hit rate, making her a formidable physical attacker.

7 Chie Satonaka

Personas: Tomoe, Suzuka Gongen, Haraedo-no-Okami

Known for her Strength and Agility, Chie excels in Persona 4 Golden, specializing in Bufu Skills to exploit Ice weaknesses. While overshadowed by later party members like Kanji, her heavy-hitting Physical Skills and team support with Dragon Hustle make her a valuable asset in battles.

6 Ryuji Sakamoto (Skull)

Personas: Captain Kidd, Seiten Taisei, William

Among the Phantom Thieves, Ryuji stands out with a robust Strength stat, learning potent Physical Skills like God's Hand and Agneyastra. Complementing his offensive capabilities are Support Skills like Charge and Matarukaja, enhancing the party's Attack. His resilience, thanks to high Endurance, makes him a reliable Physical Attacker in Persona.

5 Yosuke Hanamura

Personas: Jiraiya, Susano-o, Takehaya Susano-o

Despite holding the second-highest Strength in Persona 4 Golden, Yosuke's skill set leans towards Support rather than direct offense. With Skills like Magarudyne and Garudyne for Wind damage, he aids the party with buffs and healing through Youthful Wind. Yosuke's versatility shines when targeting Wind weaknesses or providing crucial Support in battles.

4 Yusuke Kitagawa (Fox)

Personas: Goemon, Kamu Susano-o, Gorokichi

Yusuke excels in Strength in Persona 5 Royal

3 Junpei Iori

Personas: Hermes, Trismegistus

Junpei serves as a reliable Physical Fighter initially in Persona 3, excelling with his second Persona, Trismegistus. Players appreciate Junpei's Strength and subsequent Skills, making him a solid choice for physical-oriented combat when the protagonist lacks in this aspect. Buffs, debuffs, and critical hit-enhancing Skills further enhance his combat effectiveness.

2 Shinjiro Aragaki

Persona: Castor

Shinjiro stands out in Strength among SEES members, albeit available for a limited time in Persona 3 Reload. His Bloody Charge enhances Attack at the cost of HP, synergizing with his healing Theurgy. Shinjiro's lack of Affinity weaknesses makes him resilient, and with Skills like Akasha Arts and Debilitate, he becomes a formidable force in battle.

1 Kanji Tatsumi

Personas: Take-Mikazuchi, Rokuten Maou, Takeji Zaiten

Kanji Tatsumi reigns supreme in Strength among party members, boasting exceptional stats across his Personas. With high Endurance complementing his Strength, Kanji excels in single-target Physical Skills. Despite limitations in targeting multiple foes, his offensive capabilities make him a potent force in battles, especially against single adversaries.