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