Encounters are on-map; you ambush enemies by striking first. The turn-based combat is classic Press Turn System : hitting an enemy's weakness grants an extra "More" (one more) turn, while missing gives the enemy an advantage.
You can preset tactics for each party member (e.g., “prioritize weakness hits,” “focus on healing,” “conserve SP”), then activate auto-battle. The AI will follow those rules, which is especially helpful for farming easy mobs or grinding in Mementos-like areas without micromanaging every turn. p5x gameplay
The most engaging P5X gameplay comes from and Event Deadlines . Encounters are on-map; you ambush enemies by striking first
New to P5X, "Highlights" act similarly to the "Showtime" attacks from Royal, dealing massive damage once all enemies are knocked down. A "Burst Gauge" also allows characters to use enhanced versions of their skills once filled. The AI will follow those rules, which is