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NIKKE Beginner Guide — Squad Building & Progression Tips

Published: January 10, 2026Updated: Mar 7, 2026

Start your journey in NIKKE: Goddess of Victory with this comprehensive beginner guide covering squad composition, progression, and resource management.

Welcome, Commander

NIKKE: Goddess of Victory is a third-person shooter RPG where you command a squad of android soldiers (NIKKEs) against alien Raptures.

Squad Composition

Build a squad of 5 NIKKEs. A balanced team includes:

  • 2 DPS NIKKEs — Your primary damage dealers
  • 1 Tank/Shield — Protects the squad from damage
  • 1 Support/Healer — Keeps the team alive
  • 1 Flex Pick — Another DPS, buffer, or utility NIKKE

Burst Skills

The burst system is key to combat success. NIKKEs have Burst I, II, or III skills:

  • Burst I — Activates first, usually defensive or supportive
  • Burst II — Follows Burst I, often provides buffs
  • Burst III — Final burst, typically the strongest damage skill

Progression Tips

  1. Push through the Campaign for level cap increases.
  2. Invest in NIKKEs you actually use — don't spread resources thin.
  3. Join a Union for daily rewards and co-op content.
  4. Complete daily tasks and Simulation Room for upgrade materials.