NIKKE Tier List (March 2026) Character Rankings Guide

Welcome to the most comprehensive NIKKE tier list you’ll find anywhere! As someone who’s spent countless hours analyzing the meta and testing every character, I’m here to help you understand which Nikkes will carry you to victory in 2026. Whether you’re a new Commander just starting your journey or a veteran player looking to optimize your squad, this tier list has everything you need to dominate the battlefield.

What Makes This NIKKE Tier List Different?

Unlike other tier lists that focus purely on damage numbers, I’ve evaluated each Nikke based on their actual performance in real gameplay scenarios. This includes Campaign progression, Boss content, Interception battles, and even PvP situations. I’ve personally tested each character in various team compositions and CP deficit situations to give you the most accurate rankings possible.

Quick Answer: The current NIKKE meta is dominated by Crown, Red Hood, and Helm in SSS tier, with Liberalio and Alice being top-tier supports that can single-handedly carry your team through the hardest content.

NIKKE Character Ranking Factors (March 2026)

Before diving into the rankings, here’s what I consider when evaluating each Nikke:

• Burst Damage Output: How much damage they can unleash during their burst phase
• Sustained DPS: Consistent damage output outside of burst windows
• Team Synergy: How well they work with other characters
• Elemental Advantage: Performance against specific enemy types
• Skill Investment Value: Worth the resources to upgrade
• Manual Play Requirement: How much skill they need to reach their potential
• CP Deficit Performance: How they perform when underpowered

NIKKE Tier List Table – Complete Character Rankings

SSS Tier – Game Breaking Units

Character	Class	Element	Weapon	Key Strength
Crown	Attacker	Iron	MG	True Damage Meta
Rapi: Red Hood	Attacker	Iron	AR	Balanced DPS
Helm (Treasure)	Attacker	Fire	RL	Burst Damage
Little Mermaid	Attacker	Water	SG	AoE Clear
Nayuta	Supporter	Electric	SMG	Team Buffs
Liberalio	Supporter	Wind	SR	Skill Damage
Snow White: Heavy Arms	Attacker	Iron	MG	Tanky DPS

SS Tier – Elite Meta Characters

Character	Class	Element	Weapon	Key Strength
Red Hood	Attacker	Iron	AR	Consistent DPS
Liter	Supporter	Electric	SMG	Burst Gen
Naga	Supporter	Water	SG	ATK Buffs
Alice	Attacker	Fire	RL	Single Target
Scarlet: Black Shadow	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical Damage
Ein	Attacker	Electric	AR	True Damage
Mari	Supporter	Water	SMG	Healing
Asuka	Attacker	Fire	MG	AoE Damage
Rouge	Supporter	Wind	SG	Team Support
Cinderella	Attacker	Iron	AR	Neutral DPS
Grave	Attacker	Electric	RL	Burst Damage
Mast: Romantic Maid	Supporter	Water	SMG	Utility
Anchor: Innocent Maid	Attacker	Iron	AR	Balanced
Vesti: Tactical Upgrade	Attacker	Fire	MG	Damage Output
Ade: Agent Bunny	Supporter	Electric	SMG	Debuffs
Milk: Blooming Bunny	Attacker	Fire	SG	AoE Clear
Diesel: Winter Sweets	Attacker	Water	MG	Sustained DPS

S Tier – Strong Meta Characters

Character	Class	Element	Weapon	Key Strength
Tia	Supporter	Water	SG	Healing
D: Killer Wife	Attacker	Iron	AR	DPS
Scarlet	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical
Volume	Supporter	Electric	SMG	Buffs
Ludmilla: Winter Owner	Attacker	Water	MG	Tank
Anis: Sparkling Summer	Attacker	Iron	AR	Balanced
Rosanna: Chic Ocean	Supporter	Water	SMG	Support
Rei Ayanami	Attacker	Wind	SR	Damage
Quency: Escape Queen	Attacker	Fire	RL	Mobility
Maiden: Ice Rose	Supporter	Electric	SG	Debuffs
Miranda (Treasure)	Supporter	Water	SMG	Healing
Exia (Treasure)	Attacker	Iron	AR	DPS
Laplace (Treasure)	Attacker	Fire	MG	Damage
Asuka: WILLE	Attacker	Fire	MG	AoE
Rei Ayanami (Tentative)	Attacker	Wind	SR	Damage
Trina	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs
Bready	Supporter	Water	SMG	Healing
Mihara: Bonding Chain	Attacker	Electric	AR	DPS
EVE	Attacker	Iron	AR	Balanced
Raven	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical
Tove (Treasure)	Supporter	Water	SG	Defense
Dorothy: Serendipity	Attacker	Fire	RL	Damage
Emma: Tactical Upgrade	Supporter	Water	SMG	Support
Eunhwa: Tactical Upgrade	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs
Ada	Attacker	Iron	AR	DPS
Brid: Silent Track	Supporter	Water	SMG	Utility

A Tier – Viable Characters

Character	Class	Element	Weapon	Key Strength
Modernia	Attacker	Electric	AR	DPS
Blanc	Supporter	Wind	SG	Buffs
Noir	Attacker	Wind	SR	Damage
Maxwell	Attacker	Fire	MG	AoE
Dorothy	Attacker	Fire	RL	Single Target
Emilia	Supporter	Water	SMG	Healing
Snow White	Attacker	Iron	AR	Balanced
A2	Attacker	Iron	AR	DPS
Privaty: Unkind Maid	Attacker	Iron	AR	Damage
Privaty	Attacker	Iron	AR	DPS
Dolla	Supporter	Water	SMG	Support
2B	Attacker	Electric	AR	Damage
Helm: Aquamarine	Attacker	Fire	RL	Burst
Tove	Supporter	Water	SG	Defense
Isabel	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs
Soda: Twinkling Bunny	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Phantom	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical
Guillotine: Winter Slayer	Attacker	Water	MG	DPS
Mana	Supporter	Electric	SMG	Support
Drake (Treasure)	Attacker	Water	MG	Tank
Arcana	Supporter	Electric	SG	Debuffs
Elegg: Boom and Shock	Attacker	Electric	RL	AoE
Jill	Supporter	Water	SMG	Healing
Soline: Frost Ticket	Attacker	Water	MG	Damage
Label	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs

B Tier – Situational Characters

Character	Class	Element	Weapon	Key Strength
Centi	Supporter	Water	SG	Defense
Snow White: Innocent Days	Attacker	Iron	AR	DPS
Helm	Attacker	Fire	RL	Damage
Mica: Snow Buddy	Supporter	Water	SMG	Support
Noise	Attacker	Electric	AR	DPS
Elegg	Attacker	Electric	RL	AoE
Drake	Attacker	Water	MG	Tank
Biscuit	Supporter	Water	SMG	Healing
Rapunzel	Supporter	Wind	SG	Buffs
Pepper	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Miranda	Supporter	Water	SMG	Healing
Marciana	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs
Guillotine	Attacker	Water	MG	DPS
Mary: Bay Goddess	Attacker	Water	MG	Tank
Poli	Supporter	Electric	SG	Support
Soline	Attacker	Water	MG	Damage
Rem	Supporter	Wind	SG	Buffs
Alice: Wonderland Bunny	Attacker	Fire	RL	Damage
Sakura: Bloom in Summer	Attacker	Electric	AR	DPS
Zwei	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical
Viper (Treasure)	Attacker	Water	MG	Poison
Crust	Supporter	Electric	SG	Defense
Julia (Treasure)	Attacker	Fire	MG	Damage
Poli (Treasure)	Supporter	Electric	SG	Support
Delta: Ninja Thief	Attacker	Wind	SR	Stealth
Chime	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs

C Tier – Limited Use Characters

Character	Class	Element	Weapon	Key Strength
Harran	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Rupee	Supporter	Wind	SMG	Speed
Admi	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs
Laplace	Attacker	Fire	MG	DPS
Anne: Miracle Fairy	Supporter	Water	SMG	Healing
Power	Attacker	Iron	AR	Damage
Mast	Supporter	Water	SMG	Support
Ade	Attacker	Electric	RL	AoE
Moran	Attacker	Water	MG	Tank
Quency	Attacker	Fire	RL	Mobility
N102	Attacker	Electric	AR	DPS
Sugar	Supporter	Water	SMG	Healing
Quiry	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical
Guilty	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Yulha	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs
Leona	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical
Noah	Supporter	Water	SMG	Support
Sakura	Attacker	Electric	AR	DPS
Novel	Supporter	Wind	SG	Buffs
Bay	Attacker	Water	MG	Tank
Kilo	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Trony	Supporter	Electric	SG	Support
Rumani	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical
Rapunzel: Pure Grace	Supporter	Wind	SG	Buffs
Diesel (Treasure)	Attacker	Water	MG	Tank
Milk (Treasure)	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Sakura Suzuhara	Attacker	Electric	AR	DPS
K	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Bay (Treasure)	Attacker	Water	MG	Tank
Claire	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs

D Tier – Underwhelming Characters

Character	Class	Element	Weapon	Key Strength
D	Attacker	Iron	AR	DPS
Viper	Attacker	Water	MG	Poison
Nihilister	Attacker	Fire	RL	Damage
Jackal	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical
Milk	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Epinel	Attacker	Iron	AR	DPS
Makima	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical
Soda	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Vesti	Attacker	Fire	MG	DPS
Maiden	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs
Diesel	Attacker	Water	MG	Tank
Yuni	Supporter	Wind	SMG	Speed
Folkwang	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Cocoa	Supporter	Water	SMG	Healing
Frima	Attacker	Electric	AR	DPS
Neon: Blue Ocean	Attacker	Water	MG	DPS
Exia	Attacker	Iron	AR	Damage
Aria	Supporter	Wind	SG	Buffs
Emma	Supporter	Water	SMG	Support
Neve	Attacker	Electric	AR	DPS
Nero	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Ludmilla	Attacker	Water	MG	Tank
Sin	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs
Pascal	Supporter	Wind	SG	Defense
Himeno	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Ram	Supporter	Water	SMG	Support
Clay	Attacker	Iron	AR	DPS
Misato	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs
Flora	Supporter	Water	SMG	Healing
Mori	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical
Sora	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs

E Tier – Very Limited Use

Character	Class	Element	Weapon	Key Strength
Anchor	Attacker	Iron	AR	DPS
Anis	Attacker	Iron	AR	Damage
Belorta	Supporter	Wind	SG	Buffs
Brid	Attacker	Water	MG	DPS
Mihara	Attacker	Electric	AR	Damage
Julia	Attacker	Fire	MG	DPS
Mary	Supporter	Water	SMG	Support
Yan	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Rapi	Attacker	Iron	AR	DPS
Rei	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical
Rupee: Winter Shopper	Supporter	Wind	SMG	Speed
Eunhwa	Supporter	Electric	SG	Buffs
Signal	Supporter	Water	SMG	Support
Neon	Attacker	Water	MG	DPS
Rosanna	Supporter	Water	SMG	Healing
Ether	Attacker	Electric	AR	DPS
Lily	Supporter	Water	SMG	Healing

F Tier – Avoid Using

Character	Class	Element	Weapon	Key Strength
iDoll Ocean	Attacker	Water	MG	DPS
Crow	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical
Mica	Supporter	Water	SMG	Support
Delta	Attacker	Wind	SR	Stealth
Product 23	Attacker	Iron	AR	DPS
Soldier FA	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
iDoll Flower	Supporter	Water	SMG	Support
iDoll Sun	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Product 08	Attacker	Iron	AR	DPS
Product 12	Attacker	Fire	SG	Damage
Soldier EG	Attacker	Electric	AR	DPS
Soldier OW	Attacker	Wind	SR	Critical

Detailed Character Analysis

SSS Tier Characters

Crown

Crown stands at the absolute pinnacle of the NIKKE meta with her game-breaking true damage capabilities. What makes Crown truly special is her ability to bypass enemy defenses entirely, making her invaluable in high CP deficit situations where regular damage dealers struggle. Her burst skill delivers devastating true damage that scales incredibly well, and her passive provides consistent damage output even outside burst windows. Crown excels in both Campaign progression and Boss content, making her the most versatile and powerful character in the current meta. She pairs exceptionally well with supports like Tia and Naga who can boost her damage output even further.

Rapi: Red Hood

Red Hood represents the perfect balance of sustained damage and burst potential. Her kit is designed around consistent DPS output with her skill 1 providing attack buffs and her burst delivering massive damage to single targets. What makes Red Hood particularly valuable is her flexibility – she performs well in virtually any content type and doesn’t require specific team compositions to shine. Her Iron element gives her good neutral coverage, and her AR weapon type provides excellent sustained fire. For players looking for a reliable damage dealer that can carry them through all content types, Red Hood is an outstanding choice.

Helm (Treasure)

Helm is a burst damage specialist who excels at eliminating high-priority targets quickly. Her Treasure variant significantly enhances her already impressive damage output, making her one of the best single-target damage dealers in the game. Helm’s burst skill focuses devastating damage on a single target, perfect for boss fights and elite enemies. Her Fire element gives her excellent coverage against Ice-weak enemies, and her Rocket Launcher provides massive burst potential. While Helm requires more careful positioning compared to other damage dealers, her damage output more than justifies the investment.

Little Mermaid

Little Mermaid dominates AoE content with her incredible area damage capabilities. Her burst skill creates a massive damage zone that can clear waves of enemies effortlessly, making her invaluable for Campaign progression and mob-heavy content. Little Mermaid’s Water element gives her excellent coverage against Fire-weak enemies, and her Shotgun provides devastating close-range damage. What makes Little Mermaid particularly special is her ability to maintain high damage output even in high CP deficit situations, where other AoE characters might struggle.

Nayuta

Nayuta is a premier support character who excels at boosting team damage output through her various buffs and utility. Her kit focuses on providing attack buffs, burst generation, and critical rate increases to the entire team. Nayuta’s Electric element gives her good neutral coverage, and her SMG provides excellent sustained fire. What makes Nayuta invaluable is her ability to enable other damage dealers to reach their full potential, making her a staple in virtually any team composition.

Liberalio

Liberalio has revolutionized the support meta with his skill damage amplification capabilities. His kit is designed around maximizing skill damage output, making him the perfect partner for skill damage-focused characters like SBS. Liberalio’s Wind element provides excellent neutral coverage, and his Sniper Rifle offers precise damage output. What makes Liberalio truly special is his ability to dramatically increase the damage output of skill damage dealers, making him essential for high-end content.

Snow White: Heavy Arms

Snow White: Heavy Arms combines impressive damage output with exceptional tankiness, making her one of the most durable damage dealers in the game. Her kit focuses on sustained damage output while providing defensive utility to the team. Snow White’s Iron element gives her excellent neutral coverage, and her Machine Gun provides consistent damage output. What makes Snow White: Heavy Arms particularly valuable is her ability to survive in high-damage situations while maintaining impressive damage output.

SS Tier Characters

Red Hood

Red Hood offers consistent damage output with excellent utility in various content types. Her balanced kit makes her suitable for both single-target and AoE situations, though she excels more in sustained damage scenarios. Red Hood’s Iron element provides good neutral coverage, and her Assault Rifle offers reliable damage output. While she may not have the raw damage output of some SSS tier characters, her consistency and versatility make her a valuable addition to any team.

Liter

Liter is a premier support character who excels at burst generation and team utility. Her kit focuses on providing burst gauge generation and various buffs to the team, making her invaluable for maintaining high damage output. Liter’s Electric element gives her good neutral coverage, and her SMG provides excellent sustained fire. What makes Liter particularly special is her ability to keep the team’s burst gauge full, enabling more frequent burst usage.

Naga

Naga is a support character who specializes in attack buffs and team damage amplification. Her kit is designed around maximizing team damage output through various attack buffs and utility. Naga’s Water element gives her excellent coverage against Fire-weak enemies, and her Shotgun provides good close-range damage. What makes Naga particularly valuable is her ability to dramatically increase the team’s damage output, making her essential for high-end content.

Alice

Alice is a single-target damage specialist who excels at eliminating high-priority targets quickly. Her kit focuses on delivering massive damage to single targets, making her perfect for boss fights and elite enemies. Alice’s Fire element gives her excellent coverage against Ice-weak enemies, and her Rocket Launcher provides devastating burst damage. While Alice may struggle in mob-heavy content, her single-target damage output is among the best in the game.

Scarlet: Black Shadow

Scarlet: Black Shadow is a critical damage specialist who excels at delivering devastating critical hits. Her kit focuses on maximizing critical damage output through various buffs and passive effects. Scarlet’s Wind element gives her excellent neutral coverage, and her Sniper Rifle provides precise damage output. What makes Scarlet particularly special is her ability to consistently deliver critical hits, making her invaluable for high-damage scenarios.

Ein

Ein is a true damage specialist who excels at bypassing enemy defenses. Her kit focuses on delivering true damage that ignores enemy defenses, making her invaluable in high CP deficit situations. Ein’s Electric element gives her good neutral coverage, and her Assault Rifle provides consistent damage output. What makes Ein particularly special is her ability to maintain high damage output even when underpowered, making her essential for difficult content.

Mari

Mari is a premier healing support who excels at keeping the team alive in difficult situations. Her kit focuses on providing consistent healing and defensive utility to the team. Mari’s Water element gives her excellent coverage against Fire-weak enemies, and her SMG provides good sustained fire. What makes Mari particularly valuable is her ability to sustain the team through high-damage situations, making her essential for difficult content.

Asuka

Asuka is an AoE damage specialist who excels at clearing waves of enemies quickly. Her kit focuses on delivering devastating area damage, making her perfect for mob-heavy content. Asuka’s Fire element gives her excellent coverage against Ice-weak enemies, and her Machine Gun provides excellent sustained damage output. What makes Asuka particularly special is her ability to clear large groups of enemies efficiently, making her invaluable for Campaign progression.

Rouge

Rouge is a support character who excels at providing team utility and buffs. Her kit focuses on enhancing team performance through various buffs and defensive utility. Rouge’s Wind element gives her excellent neutral coverage, and her Shotgun provides good close-range damage. What makes Rouge particularly valuable is her ability to enhance the team’s overall performance, making her a staple in many team compositions.

Cinderella

Cinderella is a neutral damage dealer who excels in various content types. Her kit provides balanced damage output with good utility, making her suitable for different situations. Cinderella’s Iron element gives her excellent neutral coverage, and her Assault Rifle provides consistent damage output. While she may not specialize in any particular area, her versatility makes her a valuable addition to many teams.

Grave

Grave is a burst damage specialist who excels at delivering devastating damage during burst phases. His kit focuses on maximizing burst damage output through various buffs and passive effects. Grave’s Electric element gives him good neutral coverage, and his Rocket Launcher provides excellent burst damage. What makes Grave particularly special is his ability to deliver massive damage during burst phases, making him invaluable for high-damage scenarios.

Mast: Romantic Maid

Mast is a utility support who excels at providing team buffs and defensive utility. Her kit focuses on enhancing team performance through various buffs and defensive effects. Mast’s Water element gives her excellent coverage against Fire-weak enemies, and her SMG provides good sustained fire. What makes Mast particularly valuable is her ability to enhance the team’s overall performance while providing defensive utility.

Anchor: Innocent Maid

Anchor is a balanced damage dealer who excels in various content types. Her kit provides consistent damage output with good utility, making her suitable for different situations. Anchor’s Iron element gives her excellent neutral coverage, and her Assault Rifle provides reliable damage output. While she may not specialize in any particular area, her consistency makes her a valuable addition to many teams.

Vesti: Tactical Upgrade

Vesti is a damage dealer who excels at delivering consistent damage output. Her kit focuses on sustained damage with good burst potential, making her suitable for various content types. Vesti’s Fire element gives her excellent coverage against Ice-weak enemies, and her Machine Gun provides excellent sustained damage. What makes Vesti particularly valuable is her ability to maintain high damage output over extended periods.

Ade: Agent Bunny

Ade is a debuff support who excels at weakening enemies and enhancing team damage output. Her kit focuses on providing various debuffs to enemies while buffing the team. Ade’s Electric element gives her good neutral coverage, and her SMG provides good sustained fire. What makes Ade particularly valuable is her ability to weaken enemies while strengthening the team, making her essential for difficult content.

Milk: Blooming Bunny

Milk is an AoE damage specialist who excels at clearing waves of enemies. Her kit focuses on delivering devastating area damage, making her perfect for mob-heavy content. Milk’s Fire element gives her excellent coverage against Ice-weak enemies, and her Shotgun provides excellent close-range damage. What makes Milk particularly special is her ability to clear large groups of enemies efficiently.

Diesel: Winter Sweets

Diesel is a sustained damage dealer who excels at maintaining high damage output over extended periods. His kit focuses on consistent damage output with good durability, making him suitable for prolonged battles. Diesel’s Water element gives him excellent coverage against Fire-weak enemies, and his Machine Gun provides excellent sustained damage. What makes Diesel particularly valuable is his ability to maintain high damage output in extended battles.

FAQs

How often is this NIKKE tier list updated?

I update this tier list regularly to reflect the current meta, character balance changes, and new releases. Major updates typically occur after new character releases or significant balance patches. Always check the update date at the top of the article to ensure you’re viewing the most current rankings.

What’s the difference between Campaign and Boss tier rankings?

Campaign tier rankings focus on mob clearing, sustained damage, and progression through story content. Boss rankings prioritize single-target damage, burst potential, and performance against elite enemies. Some characters excel in both areas, while others specialize in one specific content type.

Should I only build S-tier characters?

While S-tier characters offer the best performance, building a balanced team is crucial. Consider your current roster, available resources, and the content you’re focusing on. Sometimes a well-built A-tier character can outperform an underinvested S-tier character.

How do I get more NIKKE codes for free resources?

You can find active NIKKE codes regularly updated on our Goddess of Victory Nikke Codes page. These codes provide free gems, recruit vouchers, and other valuable resources to help you build your ideal team.

What’s the best team composition for beginners?

For beginners, I recommend building a balanced team with one main damage dealer (like Red Hood or Liter), one healer/support (like Tia or Mari), and one flexible character that can fill multiple roles. Focus on building 2-3 core characters rather than spreading resources too thin across many characters.

How important are elemental advantages in NIKKE?

Elemental advantages provide significant damage bonuses (around 30% more damage) and are crucial for difficult content. While top-tier characters can perform well even without elemental advantage, having proper elemental coverage can make challenging content much easier.

What CP deficit level should I aim for?

For most players, aiming for 25-35% CP deficit provides a good balance of challenge and reward. Higher deficits (40%+) require significant investment and specific team compositions. Focus on building your core characters first before attempting high deficit content.

How do Treasure variants affect character rankings?

Treasure variants significantly enhance character performance and can boost their tier ranking by 1-2 tiers. These variants provide powerful additional effects that can completely change a character’s playstyle and effectiveness. If you have access to Treasure variants, prioritize those characters as they offer the best value for your investment.

Conclusion

As we wrap up this comprehensive NIKKE tier list, I want to emphasize that building the perfect team in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is both an art and a science. While the rankings I’ve provided are based on extensive testing and meta analysis, remember that the best team is ultimately one that fits your playstyle and available resources.

The current meta is clearly dominated by SSS-tier characters like Crown, Red Hood, and Helm, who can single-handedly carry you through the most challenging content. However, don’t discount the value of well-built A and B-tier characters – a fully invested Modernia or Blanc can often outperform an underdeveloped S-tier character.