Just started Persona 5: The Phantom X and eyeing the Newcomer Banner? You’re not alone. With a guaranteed 5-star pull after 50 attempts, this banner gives you a choice between three iconic Phantom Thieves: Ann, Ryuji, and Morgana.

But if you want sheer power, smart mechanics, and one of the best Area-of-Effect (AoE) nukers in the early game, Ann is hands-down your best bet. Here’s why.

Unlike other banners, the Newcomer Banner is designed to give new players a strong head start. With a guaranteed 5-star character, it’s your first big decision in team building—and it really matters. You get one chance to pick between three solid options, but only one of them can melt enemy waves like butter.

Ann is a beast. Her kit is entirely fire-focused and scales beautifully into both early and mid-game content. She’s built to sweep, and sweep hard.

Ann isn’t just a pretty face with a whip. She’s built to destroy enemy lines, and fast. Her kit revolves around AOE (area-of-effect) fire damage, which is perfect for clearing waves in both daily grinds and tough boss fights.

Here’s where it gets spicy: every time Ann deals Fire damage, she stacks “Passion.” At 4 stacks, she activates La Vie en Rose, which amps up her Attack stat significantly.

This passive flows naturally into her combat rhythm—you attack, you build stacks, and then you go nuclear.

Once La Vie en Rose is live, Ann’s fire attacks not only deal more damage but can also lower enemy Attack and inflict Burn. It’s a devastating combo that softens enemy damage while boosting your own. Efficiency at its peak.

In the early stages of Persona 5: The Phantom X, fights are often about clearing groups quickly before they overwhelm you.

That’s where Ann shines the most. She’s low-maintenance, has a smooth damage ramp-up, and fits well in almost any team comp. Whether you’re tackling daily challenges, boss stages, or farming materials, Ann makes every fight feel easier and faster.If you're still wondering who to choose from the Newcomer Banner, stop overthinking it. Ann brings everything a beginner needs—damage, survivability, and ease of use. She’s the firestarter you’ll want by your side. Pick Ann. Burn everything. Don’t look back.