There are a variety of skills within Persona 5 Royal, from Fire and Ice to Bless and Curse, but by far the most powerful are those of the Almighty set. The other elemental skills are able to be nulled or repelled by certain types of enemies. However, Almighty skills are non-elemental in property and aren’t susceptible to elemental defenses by enemies making it the most useful and powerful skill type.
10. Megidola
Megidola is the perfect middle ground between Megido and Megidolaon. It deals just enough Almighty damage to finish off an enemy when they are close to death without wasting too much SP. The skill can be utilized by practically every Persona making it extremely versatile and useful
Why Megidola is Great:
- Able to finish off a group of enemies when they are on low health without using too much SP.
- Base Almighty attack that comes innately with some Personas like Pale Rider.
- Skill can be passed on to other Personas during fusion.
- It can be boosted with Almighty Amp.
- Satanael exclusive, boosted with Pagan Allure and Tyrant’s Mind.
Megidola Details:
- Deals heavy Almighty damage to all foes.
- Costs 24 SP.
9. Foul Breath
Foul Breath is an extremely useful support skill to utilize against enemies who have no elemental weaknesses such as a single boss. Using Foul Breath in combination with skills such as Dormina can turn the tide of a tough boss fight to your favor.
Why Foul Breath is Great:
- Able to stun an enemy for one whole turn if used effectively in combination with ailments like Dormina.
- Comes in combination with ailments innately with some Personas like Mothman.
- Skill can be passed on to other Personas during fusion.
- It can be boosted with Almighty Amp.
- Low SP cost.
Foul Breath Details:
- Increase susceptibility to all ailments of 1 foe.
- Costs 8 SP.
8. Stagnant Air
Stagnant Air is the upgraded version of Foul Breath an extremely useful support skill to utilize against large groups of enemies who have no elemental weaknesses. Using Stagnant Air in combination with skills such as Lullaby can help save your party when you are surrounded by enemies during an ambush.
Why Stagnant Air is Great:
- Able to stun all enemies for one whole turn if used effectively in combination with ailments like Lullaby.
- Comes in combination with ailments innately with some Personas like Black Ooze.
- Skill can be passed on to other Personas during fusion.
- It can be boosted with Almighty Amp.
- Low SP cost.
Stagnant Air Details:
- Increase susceptibility to all ailments of all foes and allies.
- Costs 5 SP.
7. Black Viper
Black Viper is the version of Megidolaon that targets one singular enemy. It deals a severe amount of Almighty damage to give you a great head start when in combat against a boss without elemental weaknesses.
Why Black Viper is Great:
- Able to give you a head start or finish off a strong enemy or boss with no elemental weaknesses.
- Slightly more damage compared to Megidolaon as it is specifically targeted to one enemy.
- Skill can be passed on to other Personas during fusion.
- It can be boosted with Almighty Amp.
- Satanael exclusive, boosted with Pagan Allure and Tyrant’s Mind.
Black Viper Details:
- Severe Almighty damage to 1 foe.
- Costs 48 SP.
6. Morning Star
A version of Megidolaon that is unique to the Persona Lucifer. Deals a severe amount of Almighty damage that is able to give a head start or finish off a group of enemies that have no elemental weaknesses. It can be cheaper to use than Megidolaon when used with Lucifer’s Forbidden Knowledge skill.
Why Morning Star is Great:
- Able to give head start or finish off a large group of enemies with no elemental weaknesses.
- Comes as an innate skill unique to Lucifer.
- It can be boosted with Almighty Amp.
- The exclusive trait of lucifer, Forbidden Knowledge, reduces the cost of skill by 75%.
Morning Star Details:
- Severe Almighty damage to all foes.
- Unique to Lucifer.
- Costs 52 SP.
5. Ghastly Wail
Ghastly Wail is a useful alternative to Megidolaon attacks when used in combination with the Fear Ailment. It instantly kills foes under the Fear ailment which can effectively end a fight without using too much SP. The skill can be utilized by practically every Persona making it extremely versatile and useful.
Why Ghastly Wail is Great:
- Extremely effective and powerful when used with Fear ailment and can be a cheaper alternative when you don’t have enough SP for Megidolaon.
- Comes in combination with ailments innately with some Personas like Skadi.
- Skill can be passed on to other Personas during fusion.
- It can be boosted with Almighty Amp.
- Low SP cost to target all foes.
Ghastly Wail Details:
- Instantly kill all foes under Fear.
- Costs 28 SP.
4. Life Drain
Life Drain is a useful support skill that can help save you in a dire situation. It allows you to gain HP while draining an enemy’s HP which may be able to finish off the enemy while saving yourself at the same time. The skill can be utilized by practically every Persona making it extremely versatile and useful.
Why Life Drain is Great:
- One of the first Almighty skills you gain within the beginning of the game and can save you when you have low HP and SP.
- Comes innately with most Personas like Incubus.
- Skill can be passed on to other Personas during fusion.
- It can be boosted with Almighty Amp.
- Low SP Cost.
Life Drain Details:
- Drains Hp from 1 foe.
- 3 SP.
3. Door of Hades
A version of Megidola unique to Thanatos with the added perk of a medium chance to instant kill. It deals just enough Almighty damage to finish off an enemy when they are close to death without wasting too much SP and gives you a chance to instantly kill enemies. It can cost less SP than Megidola skill with Thanatos trait, Iron Heart.
Why Door of Hades is Great:
- Able to deal enough damage to finish off a group of enemies that has no elemental weaknesses.
- Comes as an innate skill unique to Thanatos.
- It can be boosted with Almighty Amp.
- Thanatos trait, Iron Heart, halves the cost of skill after a Baton pass.
Door of Hades Details:
- Heavy Almighty damage to all foes with a medium chance of instant kill.
- Unique to Thanatos.
- Costs 32 SP.
2. Spirit Drain
Spirit Drain is a useful support skill that can help save you in a dire situation. It allows you to gain SP while draining an enemy’s SP which may give you back enough SP to use an attack such as Megidolaon and finishing off foes. The skill can be utilized by practically every Persona making it extremely versatile and useful.
Why Spirit Drain is Great:
- One of the first Almighty skills you gain and can be used in combination with the SP adhesive to give you almost unlimited SP.
- Comes innately with most Personas like Hariti.
- Skill can be passed on to other Personas during fusion.
- It can be boosted with Almighty Amp.
- Low SP Cost.
Spirit Drain Details:
- Drains SP from 1 foe.
- Costs 3 SP.
1. Megidolaon
Megidolaon is the most popular and famous of the Almighty skills. It deals a severe amount of Almighty damage that is able to give a head start or finish off a group of enemies that have no elemental weaknesses. The skill can be utilized by practically every Persona making it extremely versatile and useful.
Why Megidolaon is Great:
- Able to give head start or finish off a large group of enemies with no elemental weaknesses.
- Comes innately with some Personas like Mot.
- Skill can be passed on to other Personas during fusion.
- It can be boosted with Almighty Amp.
- Satanael exclusive, boosted with Pagan Allure and Tyrant’s Mind.
Megidolaon Details:
- Severe Almighty damage to all foes.
- Costs 38 SP.
