Goddess of Victory: Nikke has seen the arrival of the new Nikke 'Mint', alongside the much-anticipated rerun of the Stellar Blade collaboration. With Mint showing potential and limited-time characters returning, commanders are finding themselves in a bit of a dilemma. The community is buzzing with questions, and over on BlaBla, the theory-crafting on Mint's performance is already in full swing. Dive into the details below.

Eve and Raven Rerun

Shift Up, the developer behind Goddess of Victory: Nikke, has officially launched the rerun for the Stellar Blade collaboration. Recruitment for 'Eve' opened on May 14th, followed by 'Raven' on May 21st. The story event MEMORIES TELLER is now available in the Archive, complete with its dedicated map for your viewing pleasure. Furthermore, unlocking the Archive grants you the SR character 'Lily' along with costumes for Eve and Raven. Do keep in mind that the 'Memory Film' needed to unlock the Archive can be earned through the ongoing 'B-SIDE IDOL' story event.

Analyzing Mint's Performance

Beyond the Stellar Blade rerun, the performance of the new arrival, Mint, is a hot topic. Ever since the May 14th update went live, the official community BlaBla has been filled with performance verification tests. The general consensus among those who have put her to the test? 'She's more of a luxury for veteran commanders than a necessity for newcomers.' This is because squeezing the most out of Mint requires specific Treasure-equipped Nikkes and certain Pilgrims.

The required Treasure Nikke is 'Zwei', and the Pilgrims are 'Snow White: Innocent Days' (hereafter 'SW:ID') and 'Snow White' (hereafter 'SW'). With her Treasure, Zwei significantly boosts the crit rate for the entire squad; pair that with Mint's kit, and you’re looking at a near 100% critical hit rate. Plus, she provides a 'Piercing Damage' buff that bolsters the firepower of piercing units like SW:ID and SW, which should see your high-score potential in Iron or Water Code Solo Raids soar. The catch? Prioritizing the investment in Treasure Zwei and SW is a tall order for a fresh commander. If you started during the 3.5-year anniversary, stick to building 'Anis: Sparkling Sunshine' and 'Neon: Blue Ocean' first and save your resources for later.

Mint vs. Eve: Who gets the priority?

The simultaneous arrival of the Stellar Blade rerun and Mint has left 3.5-year anniversary newcomers in a bind. 'Should I pull for Mint? Or go for Eve and Raven?' The veterans have offered a simple answer: 'It's a clash between a permanent and a limited unit—the latter obviously takes priority.' Eve and Raven perform admirably in Iron Code Solo Raids, and since they are limited-time characters, there is no telling when, or if, they will ever return.

Mint, on the other hand, will join the 'Ordinary Recruit' pool once her banner ends. There is no need to burn through all your Gems and Advanced Recruit Vouchers right now. With the summer event season just around the corner, we highly recommend that newcomers hoard their resources for the upcoming festivities.

The High-Confidence Idol, 'Mint'

Let's talk about Mint. She debuted as part of the idol group T.T. STAR alongside 'Anis' and 'Frima'. She is known for her loyalty, having waited patiently for Anis when she left the group due to past events. Since the 3.5-year anniversary, she has returned to the idol scene alongside Frima. Her defining traits? A level of self-confidence that borders on the extreme and an unshakable mental fortitude.

Mint's skills are divided into 'Vocal' and 'Dance' modes, fitting for an idol. In Vocal mode, she grants the entire team buffs based on her attack power, including increased critical hit rate, projectile explosion damage, and piercing damage. In Dance mode, she switches to providing continuous healing for the whole squad. Note that these modes trigger on odd and even Full Burst cycles, respectively. Crucially, Vocal and Dance cannot be active simultaneously; the mode switches whenever a Burst is activated. Keep this in mind to avoid confusion during combat.

Mint is receiving positive feedback from commanders. As mentioned, her ability to push critical hit rates toward 100% when paired with specific units is quite the asset. We’ll see her true potential once an Iron-weakness Solo Raid hits. Furthermore, with Frima expected to appear later, some are speculating they might be a 'set' of units. Mint is already quite strong on her own, but if they prove to be a set, it could signal a major shift in the Nikke meta.

Since her debut in the main story, Mint's visuals have won over the hearts of many commanders. In the post-3.5-year anniversary story B-SIDE IDOL, she has already cemented herself as a mega-popular idol. She is refreshingly blunt about her own worth, frequently remarking things like, 'The wall that is me is too high,' and calling herself an 'incredibly beautiful and perfect idol.' It’s a level of self-love we could all learn from. When she happens to run into the Commander at the Outpost and finds them unimpressed, she takes it as a challenge—which sets the stage for the story event. Make sure to catch their full interactions in the event story.

Your Final Union: 'FIN'

The Union 'FIN', which placed 21st in the last Union Raid, is currently looking for new recruits. They are seeking players who can 'do their part,' enjoy the raids, share information, and have a good time together. A Synchro Level of 661 or higher is the base requirement, and those with well-built meta Nikkes will be given preference. The current average level of the Union is over 690, and they mention that they only really enforce 'traffic control' during Union Raids. For inquiries, please reach out via the recruitment post by Gun01 on the official lounge.