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

Updated:

16 May 2022

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

“The unstoppable force has lost the moment it failed to pierce the immovable object.”

By Chris Park

It can be said that the best offense is a good defense. Armor is essential for keeping you and your teammates up while making battles much easier to win. That being said, these are the best pieces of armor in Persona 5, ranked on stats and ability.

10. Archangel Bra

Archangel Bra is a female exclusive armor that can be obtained by itemizing Sraosha. Not only does it have high defense stats, but it also allows its wearers to resist electric magic, which can come in handy much more than you’d expect.

Archangel Bra Stats:

200 DEF
18 EVA
Reduce Elec DMG (High)

What Makes Archangel Bra Awesome:

Highly reduces electric damage
Can be acquired by itemization

How to Get Archangel Bra:

Requires Black Cloth
Requires Sraosha
Sraosha must be itemized through Electric Chair Execution

Archangel Bra Details

9. Soul Vest +

Soul Vest is a unisex armor piece that grants the user an extra 40 SP when wearing. This is great for magic oriented team members who will definitely put the extra SP to good use when fighting enemies and supporting teammates.

Soul Vest + Stats:

263 DEF
16 EVA
+40 SP

What Makes Soul Vest + Awesome:

Is a unisex armor piece
Raises SP by 40 points

How to Get Soul Vest +:

Requires Unholy Armor
Wash the armor at the laundromat for a chance to obtain the Soul Vest

Soul Vest + Details

8. Over Guard

Over Guard is a male-exclusive armor that can be obtained in the Path to the Holy Grail, located in the Qliphoth World of Mementos. While it does not have any special effects, it is still a high-tier armor that can be acquired last minute.

Over Guard Stats:

284 DEF
15 EVA

What Makes Over Guard Awesome:

High defense and evasion stats
Can be acquired as an item drop after battles, meaning you won’t have to go out of your way to obtain it

How to Get Over Guard:

Can be acquired as an item drop in the Path to the Holy Grail, which is in the Qliphoth World

Over Guard Details

7. Demon’s Jacket +

Demon’s Jacket is a male-exclusive armor with the highest base stats available. It is also perfect for enabling the attack power of its wearer, by increasing their current strength value by five points.

Demon’s Jacket + Stats:

304 DEF
21 EVA
ST +5

What Makes Demon’s Jacket + Awesome:

Highest base armor stat
Raises strength points by five

How to Get Demon’s Jacket +:

Requires Unholy Armor
Wash armor at the laundromat for a chance to obtain Demon’s Jacket

Demon’s Jacket + Details

6. Haten Robe +

Haten Robe is a female exclusive armor that grants its wearer high defense, evasion, and an increase in magic skill. This is perfect for teammates who use magic-based attacks rather than physical.

Haten Robe + Stats:

275 DEF
25 EVA
Mag +5

What Makes Haten Robe + Awesome:

Highest base stats for female exclusive armor
Increases Magic by five

How to Get Haten Robe +:

Requires Unholy Armor
Wash the Unholy Armor at the laundromat for a chance to obtain the Haten Robe

Haten Robe + Details

5. Karna’s Robe +

Karna’s Robe is an excellent armor piece that is exclusive to female party members. With high base stats and reduction of physical damage, this is not only perfect for normal battles but also facing enemies who deal heavy physical attacks.

Karna’s Robe + Stats:

273 DEF
20 EVA
Reduce Physical DMG (Med)

What Makes Karna’s Robe + Awesome:

Reduces physical damage by a medium amount
Can be acquired relatively easily by washing gear

How to Get Karna’s Robe +:

Requires Desecrated Gear
Wash Desecrated Gear at the laundromat

Karna’s Robe + Details

4. Immortal Vest

The Immortal Vest lives up to its name, as one of two armor pieces with the highest defense. This male-exclusive armor is perfect for melee-oriented characters such as Skull and Fox.

Immortal Vest Stats:

304 DEF
16 EVA
HP +30

What Makes Immortal Vest Awesome:

Highest base defense
Grants wearer +30 HP

How to Get Immortal Vest:

Successfully complete request: “The Head of Honcho Showbiz”

Immortal Vest Details

3. Titanium Set +

Titanium Set + is a female exclusive armor that has a good mix of high defense and evasion rate. Offering resistance to hunger, which is an ailment that can lower attack and double skill cost, this can be a lifesaver against enemies who have attacks that can inflict that status ailment.

Titanium Set+ Stats:

247 DEF
24 EVA
Resist Hunger

What Makes Titanium Set + Awesome:

Resists Hunger Ailment
Can be acquired by washing gear

How to Get Titanium Set +:

Requires Desecrated Gear
Wash at the laundromat for a chance to obtain

Titanium Set + Details

2. Tantric Oath

Tantric Oath debatably the strongest male-exclusive armor for a similar reason as Lucifer Guard. Along with boasting high armor stats and magic damage reduction, Tantric Oath is a much more accessible option for those who do not have the Messiah DLC Pack.

Tantric Oath Stats:

272 DEF
18 EVA
Reduce Magic DMG High

What Makes Tantric Oath Awesome:

High defense and evasion stats
Highly decreases all magic damage

How to Get Tantric Oath:

Requires Satan
Requires Black Clover
Itemize Satan through Electric Chair Execution

Tantric Oath Details

1. Lucifer Guard

Lucifer Guard is a high tier armor that is debatably the best choice for combat all around. With a high base defense, the Lucifer Guard also allows the wearer to resist magic attacks, making it a much more optimal choice than other pieces of armor.

Lucifer Guard Stats: