'Goddess of Victory: NIKKE' is currently running a high-stakes event featuring two new summer Nikkes and two returning swimsuit units. Given their formidable performance, grabbing at least one copy is essentially mandatory; miss this window, and you are staring down a wait of over a year. Naturally, resources are tight, and Commanders are flooding the Lounge and BlaBla with existential crises regarding their spending. KookminTree has compiled the key community chatter for the second week of July.

Union Raid Begins

The Union Raid officially launched on Friday, July 10. This rotation features the bosses 'Durian - Doctor - Alteisen - Rebuild Obelisk - Kraken,' with corresponding weaknesses in 'Water - Iron - Electric - Fire - Wind.' The event runs until July 16, so make sure to clear every stage and push into the hard difficulty. It is the perfect time to farm 'Union Chips' to unlock spare bodies for your Nikkes and stock up on essential 'Cube' upgrade materials.

Story Voice Message Easter Egg Event

The hunt is on for voice messages hidden throughout BlaBla as part of the 'WAVE TO YOU' summer story event. There are 10 hidden Easter eggs to uncover, and finding them rewards you with 500 LIPass Coins, an exclusive BlaBla profile background, and comment speech bubbles. Plus, if you post about your findings on BlaBla, 30 lucky winners will be selected to receive 100 Gems. Don't miss out on these rewards—or the chance to revisit those story moments.

The Swimsuit Nikke Gacha Dilemma

Many Commanders are currently sweating over the summer banners. The presence of limited Pilgrims like 'Cinderella: Crystal Wave' and 'Dorothy: Serendipity' makes the decision-making process incredibly taxing, especially for those who joined during the 3.5-year anniversary or are just starting their journey during this summer event.

The community boards are packed with Commanders seeking advice on how to allocate their limited resources. The consensus from veterans? Prioritize the Pilgrims. Because the drop rates are notoriously stingy, veterans suggest using 'Gold Mileage' to secure at least one copy. While units like 'Marciana: Marine Study' (hereafter 'Summer Marciana') or 'Elegg: Boom & Shock' are limited, they are generally considered lower priority than the Pilgrims. If you are still torn, don't hesitate to drop a question in the Lounge or on BlaBla.

Penguin Teacher: 'Marciana: Marine Study'

Today’s spotlight is on Marciana: Marine Study. Like Cinderella, the name is a mouthful, so she is affectionately called 'Summer Marciana.' The concept is that she is wearing a swimsuit prepared by Tia and Naga, but the design is apparently so daring that she felt compelled to cover up with a penguin outfit. The real trouble, however, is that the accompanying penguin robots keep tugging at the costume.

Summer Marciana shines as a primary damage dealer in Solo Raids against Iron-weak enemies. Her Burst skill, 'Penguin Spiral,' has a debuff condition that specifically targets 'Electric code' enemies, which is required to trigger the bonus damage from her 1st skill, 'Emergency Whistle.' If you are aiming for a high score in the Solo Raid starting July 16, grabbing at least one copy of Summer Marciana is a solid choice.

Meanwhile, some Commanders are suggesting that Summer Marciana might actually have utility in regular stages. Her 2nd skill, 'Penguin Emergency Dispatch,' scales its effect based on the number of Raptures on the field; when facing six or more enemies, she unleashes an AOE attack, making her quite effective in stages with Iron-weak mobs.

In this story, Marciana heads out on a graduation trip with Tia and Naga. Having been treated like mere cogs in the machine by the Mimir School of Engineering, they were skeptical when told to go on a trip in the first place. Naturally, things go sideways, they get caught in a whirlpool, crash-land on an island, and eventually run into the Old Tales members, Rapi, and the Commander.

Marciana ends up in a swimsuit that inevitably draws the eyes of every Commander in the vicinity. However, Marciana is deeply conflicted about the situation throughout the latter half of the story. Watching Marciana overcome this internal struggle is genuinely touching, so make sure to experience the event yourself. Just a heads-up: watch your surroundings when Marciana is on screen!

Looking for reliable allies in 'Ori-Dung-Jeol & Ori-Beo-Ri'!

The Challenger guild 'Ori-Dung-Jeol' and its secondary guild 'Ori-Beo-Ri' are currently recruiting. Ori-Dung-Jeol is an upper-tier guild aiming for the top of the Union Raid rankings, requiring a 'Synchro Level of 750-800 or higher' and mandatory participation in Union Raids.

The secondary guild, Ori-Beo-Ri, has much more accessible requirements, operating under the slogan 'Laugh together, grow together!' Members of Ori-Beo-Ri even receive support to reach the top 10% in Coordinated Operations. If you are looking for a new Union, definitely reach out to these groups.