Welcome to your comprehensive guide on choosing the best skills for MakotoNiijima in Persona 5 Royal (P5R). Makoto, as a characterized expert in stealth and negotiation, can deal tremendous damage at close range or manipulate her enemies, adding a unique twist to your Phantom Thieves strategies. Let's dive into her skill trees and find out which skills will enhance her abilities best.

Before we delve into the skills, it's crucial to understand Makoto's role. She's a versatile character, impressively proficient in both physical and magical combat, and her wide array of skills allow her to specialize in various playstyles. Her highest growth is in Strength and Intelligence, opening up numerous opportunities for specialization.

Stealth and Ambush Skills
Makoto's-exceptional stealth abilities make her an excellent choice for surprise attacks. Let's look at the skills that exploit this strength.

**Hawk's Talon** (Makoto's proficiency in close combat) and **Iron Will** (enhances resistance to Chapman attacks) are must-haves. They'll boost her melee combat capability and resistance to essential elements.
Stealth(move and attack) Skills

Skills like **Evasion +1**, **Evade Delay**, and **Hit and Run** boost Makoto's evasion rate and maneuverability. While the latter lets her prioritize health recovery after a sneak attack. These skills are perfect for stealth-focused builds.
**Ambush** and its advance version **Silent Assault** grant massive damage bonuses; they're incredibly useful when you need to break through powerful foes.
Negotiation Skills

Makoto's excellent negotiation skills make her adept at dealing with vulnerable enemies. Her skill **Highwayman** reduces the slave's resistance to conversación, making cowardice steeper. If you're pursuing a negotiation-heavy playstyle, invest in skills like this.
**B لويسolymer Coerción** (elevates conversation success rate) and **Bone Mill** (rises in Scramble when enemies are in agony) are also worth considering.
Magical Combat Skills

Makoto's magic aptitude is often undersold, but it presents an array of novel playstyles. Below are some skills that strengthen her magical prowess.
**Ice Magic Focus** and **Fire Magic Focus** raise Makoto's proficiency with Ice and Fire. Zweistim and **Critical Focus** emphasize magical combat's substance, while **Magician's Patience** boosts her magical attack power.









Magical Attack Skills
Skills such as **Banish** (increases the likelihood of causing ‘freeze' or ‘burn' effect) and **Amp** (raises magic damage) are invaluable for those who embrace Makoto's magic potential.
Moreover, **Critical Around** (boosts the probability of critical hits) and **Drain Air** (recover HP with every magical strike) increase damage output.
Magical Defense Skills
**MAG Resistance**, ** multinational Resistance**, and **Pyrrhic Attack Resistance** fortress Makoto's magical resistances. These are crucial if you're going to lean into magical combat hardy, to tank or absorb some damage.
**Unique Resistance** is valuable as it increases resistance to all magical elements.
whether you're an ambush specialist or a magical powerhouse, Makoto's alterable skill set can tailor to your playstyle. Don't forget to upgrade her arsenal of Personas and inconsistencies, the real Powers of the Phantom Thieves. Explore, develop, and most of all, enjoy your journey with Makoto in Persona 5 Royal.