Talk:Makoto Niijima vs Yang Xiao Long/@comment-26817192-20191120035920

Makoto takes this.

Attack Strength/Power Output: While it's kinda vague to calculate strength for Persona characters. We can estimate based on the enemies. Makoto by herself is probably close to the same strength level as Yang, who can destroy a giant robot and fight other strong enemies and grimm. though Yang's semblance could give her a slight advantage. However, Makoto's Persona is a different story: It is strong enough to deal damage to giant Sphinx, not to mention Yaldabaoth. Even with semblance, Yang has not displayed this potency that can help take down a god.

Durability: Makoto also takes this. Yang may survive being knocked into the air and being punched through a pillar, but she can also be knocked out by being kicked into the roof by Neo. Makoto can survive being rolled over by a giant metal pig that's about the size of a small building. She can take a full-on sky-dive attack from a Sphinx that's almost the size of a whole pyramid. And the biggest feat is able to survive a direct explosive attack from Yaldabaoth, an attack which engulfed the entire arena where the Phantom Thieves fought.

Speed: This is basically a tie. Makoto can dodge Lighting, and Yang has displayed feats of speeds when fighting other quick opponents, such as her second fight with Adam, and againts other grimm, especially when she propels herself with her gauntlets.

Skill/Experience: Also a tie. Makoto is trained in Aikido, and has some experience from her time as a Phantom Thief. Yang has experience from being a huntress in training and from the many fights she's racked up.

Weapons: This is pretty even, although Makoto by herself doesn't have much on Yang. Her knuckle weapons and gun don't really compare to Yang's gauntlets. But once again, her Persona more than makes up for this with much more powerful attacks and abilities.

Overall, Makoto and her Persona's power output far surpasses Yang. Not to mention, Makoto can increase her durability, evation, and nuclear skills to go beyond Yang's semblance. And any damage Yang does can be fixed with Johanna/Anat's healing skills. Durability wise, Makoto has survived enemies who deal far more damage than Yang. And Yang really has no way to counter Makoto's Persona, whether it's Johanna or Anat, much less exploit her weakness to Psy attacks.