Today I want to tell you about a very popular mobile and PC game called GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE. In this game, you collect characters called Nikkes and build a team to fight enemies and clear missions. Every Nikke uses a different weapon, has a different role, and helps the team in a special way. Many new players ask one simple question: Which Nikkes are actually good and worth using? That is why people create something called a tier list.
A tier list is just a ranking. It shows which characters are very strong, which ones are good, and which ones are mostly useful only in special situations. This article is written in a very simple and friendly way, like a school report, so even beginners can understand it easily.
I made this NIKKE tier list based on three main things. First, how useful the character is in most game modes, like story missions, bosses, and events. Second, how easy the character is to use for normal players, not only for experts. And third, how well the character helps the whole team, not only themselves.
Before we start, I want to say one important thing. In NIKKE, almost every character can work if you build your team well. This tier list is only a guide to help you make easier choices, especially if you are free-to-play or have limited resources.
Best overall Nikkes (S Tier and A Tier)
This first list shows the strongest and most useful Nikkes for most players. These characters work well in many game modes and are easy to fit into different teams.
Top characters you should build first
- Liter
- Modernia
- Scarlet
- Red Hood
- Blanc
- Noir
Very strong and safe picks
- Dorothy
- Privaty
- Rapunzel
- Snow White
- Drake
- Volume
These Nikkes are usually recommended when someone asks, “Who should I invest in first?” They give very strong damage, great buffs, or important support skills.
Main tier overview
| Tier | Nikkes | Why they are strong |
| S Tier | Liter, Modernia, Scarlet, Red Hood, Blanc, Noir | Very strong in many modes, easy to use, and very good team support |
| A Tier | Dorothy, Privaty, Rapunzel, Snow White, Drake, Volume | High damage or strong utility, but slightly more situational |
Now I will explain this list in a more human and simple way.
Liter is one of the best support Nikkes in the entire game. She reduces skill cooldowns and gives very important attack buffs. Almost every team becomes better when Liter is inside it. That is why many players call her a “must-have” character.
Modernia is a powerful attacker who can clear large groups of enemies very easily. She feels very comfortable to use, especially in story stages where many enemies appear at the same time. She is also very strong in long fights.
Scarlet is famous for her high damage. She can remove enemies very fast and is especially good when your team is built to support her. Many players love using Scarlet because she makes battles feel faster and smoother.
Red Hood is a flexible character who can switch between different roles and deal very strong damage during burst phases. She is very useful in both story and boss content, which makes her a very safe investment.
Blanc and Noir are usually mentioned together because they work extremely well as a pair. Blanc gives strong defensive and healing support, while Noir helps boost damage and burst performance. When used together, they make the whole team much more stable.
In A Tier, Dorothy is very strong in boss fights because her skills are focused on long-term damage. Privaty helps with stun and control, which is very helpful in difficult stages. Rapunzel is one of the best healers and can even revive teammates, which saves many runs. Snow White is very powerful for players who like preparing one big attack and deleting bosses. Drake and Volume are also very useful damage and support units that can easily fit into many teams.
Good situational and beginner-friendly Nikkes (B Tier and C Tier)
This second list is not about bad characters. It is about characters that work well in specific situations or are more helpful in the early and mid game than in very late content.
Good in many teams, but not top priority
- Helm
- Sugar
- Yan
- Aria
- Maiden
- Diesel
Useful mostly in early game or special builds
- Neon
- Epinel
- Solene
- Julia
- Emma
These Nikkes can still help you progress, especially if you do not own many top characters yet. For players who prefer letting their team slowly farm and gain resources, NIKKE has some idle-friendly mechanics, similar to other best idle games.
Situational tier overview
| Tier | Nikkes | Best use cases |
| B Tier | Helm, Sugar, Yan, Aria, Maiden, Diesel | Story progress, early boss fights, specific team needs |
| C Tier | Neon, Epinel, Solene, Julia, Emma | Early game, niche team setups, temporary replacements |
Let me explain this list in a very simple way.
Helm is good when your team needs both some healing and damage. She is comfortable to use and helps beginners survive longer in story stages. Sugar is strong with shotgun teams and works well in short and aggressive fights. Yan helps with buffs and can improve team damage in the right setup. Aria is useful when shields and defensive effects are needed. Maiden and Diesel are good frontline characters that help hold enemies back and protect the team.
In C Tier, characters like Neon and Epinel are fun and easy to use early on, but later in the game they are usually replaced by stronger options. Solene and Julia can still work in special teams, but they are not flexible enough for most content. Emma is a healer, but her healing style is slow and not always reliable in hard stages.
How roles work in NIKKE
In NIKKE, every character has a role. Some are made to deal damage, some are made to protect the team, and some are made to support others. You usually build a team with one Burst I unit, one Burst II unit, and one or two Burst III units. This structure is very important. Even the strongest character will not perform well if your burst rotation is broken.
This is one of the biggest mistakes new players make. They choose only characters they like, but forget about burst order and team balance. A good team needs damage, survivability, and proper skill timing.
Why S Tier characters feel so much stronger
When I tested and compared different teams, I noticed one very clear thing. S Tier characters are not only stronger on paper. They are also easier to use and more forgiving. If you make a small mistake during combat, these characters still help you recover.
For example, when using Liter, you feel the difference almost immediately. Skills recharge faster, damage becomes more stable, and the team feels smoother. With Modernia, you do not need to carefully aim every single enemy. Her kit naturally clears the field. This makes gameplay feel less stressful, especially during long sessions.
This is very important for normal players, because not everyone wants to restart stages many times just to get perfect results.
How to use this Nikke tier list as a real player
You should not rebuild your whole account just because one character is in S Tier. Instead, you should use this list to decide who to level up next, who to give better gear to, and who to slowly replace in your main team.
If you already use a B Tier character and you clear stages without problems, that is completely fine. The real goal of a tier list is to help you save time and resources, not to tell you that your favorite character is useless.
A simple beginner team example
A very easy beginner-friendly team can look like this:
Liter as your main support, Blanc as your defensive and healing unit, and two damage dealers like Modernia and Scarlet. For the remaining slot, you can use almost any flexible Burst III character you already own. This type of team is very safe and easy to play and works well for story content.
If you do not own these characters, you can simply replace them with similar roles from A or B Tier. The structure of the team is more important than having the exact same names.
Why tier lists change over time
One more important thing I learned while preparing this report is that NIKKE tier lists are not permanent. New characters are added regularly, and balance updates sometimes change how strong older characters feel. A character that is only average today can become very useful in the future because of new team synergies.
That is why it is always good to stay flexible and not fully lock yourself into only one team forever.
My personal thoughts after reviewing many teams
While writing this article, I realized that NIKKE is not only about having the strongest characters. It is also about understanding how skills work together. When two characters support each other well, the team feels much stronger than when you simply put together random powerful units.
I also noticed that many players underestimate support characters. Damage dealers look more impressive, but without good buffs, healing, and cooldown reduction, even the best attackers struggle in harder stages.
So, what to pick?
This NIKKE tier list is made to help you make better and easier decisions, especially if you are still learning the game. S Tier characters like Liter, Modernia, Scarlet, Red Hood, Blanc and Noir are extremely strong and flexible, and they are very safe investments. A Tier characters are also excellent and can carry your account for a long time. B Tier and C Tier characters still have value, especially in early game and in special team setups.
In my opinion, the best way to enjoy NIKKE is not to chase every new character, but to slowly build a stable and comfortable team that matches your play style. Some players like fast and aggressive damage, others prefer safe and defensive teams. Both styles can work.
I hope you now understand how a NIKKE tier list works and makes your team building easier and more fun. If you want more fun game guides like this one, you can check out the PinkCrow Blog for tips, news, and other character lists.
