Goddess of Victory: NIKKE features 'Treasures,' a high-end exclusive equipment tier that can be upgraded via the Collection system. These items grant additional skill effects or significantly boost scaling for the equipped Nikke. While we have seen 13 Nikkes receive these upgrades, effectively turning 'rags into riches' for some, the sheer volume of choices can be overwhelming for new or returning players who joined during the summer events. To clear the air, KookminTree has ranked these Treasure production priorities as of Season 4.

Helm, Drake, and Tove - The essential treasures for a smoother ride

If you are looking for the absolute top-tier priorities in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, look no further than Helm, Drake, and Tove—in that exact order. The difference these items make is staggering; they are often the deciding factor in clearing end-game content like Solo Raid.

Helm, for one, vaulted into S-tier status solely because of this item. Before the treasure, Helm was a bit of a 'jack of all trades, master of none.' Post-upgrade, however, Helm has cemented a spot as a staple in both PvE and PvP. The biggest shift is the addition of an all-ally heal and instant burst gauge charge to the 'Commanding Presence' Skill 1. The former helps meet the passive activation criteria for the top-tier Nikke Crown, while the latter smooths out the Full Burst cycle. It’s no surprise that every ranker is running this setup in Solo Raid and the Arena.

Drake and Tove are the backbone of the current shotgun meta. Drake serves as a hybrid buffer and primary dealer, while Tove acts as the main support. Thanks to the 'ROAD TO VILLAIN' event, Drake is arguably the easiest to deck out right now. Through ongoing daily, weekly, and achievement missions, you can snag enough materials to max out the treasure. Reaching rank 60 out of 99 provides Drake with two limit breaks and all the necessary materials for a level 3 treasure.

Drake buffs fellow shotgun Nikkes and deals additional damage based on the number of attacks. This allows Drake to function as a 'totem' buffer without even needing to trigger a burst. Since shotgun decks are currently mandatory for pushing high scores in Solo Raid, if you are chasing the leaderboard, this is non-negotiable.

Tove, also receiving a Treasure in Season 4, follows a similar path. While Tove has always been a dedicated shotgun buffer, the notoriously low activation rate for buffs previously made Tove a bit of a liability. The new Treasure changes the trigger condition from a random chance to 'after 10 normal attacks.' That major headache is finally gone. Just remember, since Tove lacks a burst cooldown reduction, you will need to pair Tove with another Nikke who handles that duty.

Furthermore, you really only need to push Tove to level 2. The core skill enhancement concludes there. At level 3, the Skill 2 'Modification Success' increases crit rate from 3.32% to 10.08% at level 10—a 10% buff isn't exactly game-changing. For the sake of your resources, stop at level 2 and save the materials for someone else.

Laplace, Miranda, and Viper - A choice based on your roster and main squad

Next, let's look at situational picks based on your main squad. If you have already finished the aforementioned treasures, turn your attention to Laplace, Miranda, and Viper. Laplace, an early-game veteran, suffers from a clunky buff trigger condition—requiring the 'last bullet' to hit—and a mismatch between burst duration and the Skill 1 'Hero Vision' uptime.

The Treasure fixes this entirely. Once equipped, the condition changes to hitting with a full-charge attack. The Skill 1 duration extends from 5 to 15 seconds, and the burst duration from 5 to 10 seconds. It makes Laplace a dominant force in the Missilis Tower. For those lacking Red Hood or Rapunzel: Red Hood, Laplace can serve as a substitute in the Ultra Special Interception, though keep in mind, it is still a substitution.

Miranda becomes significantly stronger as a dedicated buffer for Snow White. To put it bluntly, this is only useful for players who have heavily invested in Snow White. Miranda’s buff significantly boosts crit rate for only 'one hit' on the Nikke with the highest attack power. Snow White and Maxwell are the primary candidates here. Snow White, in particular, is a hallmark of veteran players who have pushed the unit to its absolute limit.

The situation shifted slightly with the arrival of Mihara: Bonding Chain. Since the crit buff only applies to a single hit and does not apply to damage-over-time effects, players discovered that Mihara: Bonding Chain could be optimized to ensure that all DoT ticks crit after receiving the buff.

As a result, Miranda now supports Mihara: Bonding Chain in addition to Snow White. However, because the buff targets the character with the highest attack, you need both to be heavily invested. If you lack these two or haven't built them, there is no need to rush for Miranda's treasure.

Viper serves as a sub-dealer. The Treasure grants a '2-burst re-entry,' making Viper useful in water-code weak shotgun decks or niche teams. Keep this one on the back burner until you have finished the priority list.

Bay and Poli - So you want to be an Arena master!

Next are the Arena-only specialists. Since the core of the game is PvE, these have the lowest priority. Bay and Poli are frequently seen in the Champion Arena, though the meta is still evolving. Among top rankers, Bay sees the most use. The treasure adds an all-ally heal and a cover revival effect, which can be a game-changer in an environment where the first Full Burst cycle decides the outcome.

Poli is seen less frequently than Bay. While the treasure adds an 'Indomitable' effect and a shared shield, it has yet to make a significant dent in the established meta. This may change as the game evolves.

Julia - A high-investment project

Finally, we have Julia. As a Season 4 recipient and a Burst 3 Iron-code dealer, Julia has recently gained renewed attention. There are 11 Burst 3 Iron-code dealers currently, including collaborations. Excluding limited characters like Eve and Raven, we are down to six. Julia is among them.

However, obtaining the Treasure is just the beginning. Julia requires heavy investment to perform effectively. Much like Eve, Julia is heavily dependent on crit rate and damage stats. Every Nikke starts with a base 15% crit rate. With the Treasure at level 10, Julia gains 26.04% crit rate and 36.16% normal attack crit rate, bringing the total for normal attacks to 77.2%.

The remaining 22.8% must come from Overload gear options. Since each crit rate option ranges from 2.3% to 7.07%, you need to roll high on at least four slots to hit 100%. Factor in the need for elemental damage, attack, and max ammo capacity, and the difficulty spikes sharply. Naturally, this will drain your supply of Custom Modules.

The good news is that no Iron-code weak Solo Raid has been announced yet. While investing in the future is fine, over-investing can be a trap. Don't neglect your other units. Build your top-priority treasures first, and only consider Julia once you have the spare resources and the performance has been fully validated.