Following the limited-time collaboration character 'Makoto (Niijima Makoto)' in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, the recruitment for 'Yukiko Amagi (hereinafter referred to as Yukiko)' has officially begun. Commanders across the globe were quick to dissect the stats, flooding community hubs with their findings. With the Solo Raid currently live, it is the perfect time to put Makoto and Yukiko through their paces. Questions regarding the priority of 'Treasures' have been popping up on the official lounge; let us dive into the consensus.

Solo Raid: 'Extravagant Spider'

Solo Raid Season 40, 'Extravagant Spider', is now underway. To tackle this, you will want units with the Fire Code, specifically shotguns and machine guns. This stage is essentially a showcase for the collaboration limited characters, Makoto and Yukiko. Be wary of the 'NIKKE Damage Increase' pattern—evasion or using cover is your best bet for survival. You must also prioritize clearing the adds summoned by the boss. The Challenge difficulty unlocks on August 22, so keep an eye on the top-tier rankings to refine your squad.

Yukiko Performance Review

The NIKKE community is currently ablaze with performance reviews of the collaboration character Yukiko. This sentiment is echoing from domestic forums to the global BlaBla chats. Since the skill effects for Makoto and Yukiko were revealed early, many commanders anticipated a powerful synergy between the two. In practice, pairing them together significantly boosts damage output.

However, a word of caution: unlike Yukiko, who wields a machine gun, Makoto is a shotgun user, meaning you may need to compensate for accuracy unless using a specific team composition. Shotguns suffer from significant spread, and neither character provides innate accuracy buffs. That said, experimental data suggests Yukiko has solid base stats, making the character viable even in isolation. We will have a clearer picture once the high-end leaderboard compositions drop on August 22.

Miranda vs. Zwei: Treasure Priority

Treasures, which drastically enhance the performance of select NIKKEs, are a constant source of debate. Given how stingy the game is with the necessary materials, choosing the right target is crucial. A common query appearing in the official lounge involves a commander asking: 'Between Miranda and Zwei, which Treasure should I prioritize?'

The community has been quick to weigh in. 'Zwei' is generally seen as a piece of a high-end setup, particularly when paired with 'Mint' and 'Snow White'. Because it is a high-ceiling component, it relies heavily on the specs of Snow White. 'Miranda', on the other hand, boasts greater versatility, as the character can be paired with Snow White and various 'Damage over Time' units. The consensus? Build Miranda's Treasure first. If you are a newcomer to Treasures, do not hesitate to ask the community before committing your resources.

The Creator of 'Object X': Yukiko Amagi

Today, we are taking a closer look at Yukiko. Hailing from the 'Persona 4' main party, the 'Investigation Team', Yukiko is the heir to the renowned 'Amagi Inn'. Popular at school, Yukiko famously turned down every confession received, earning the nickname 'The Amagi Cliff'. True to the character’s signature colour, Yukiko arrives in NIKKE clad in striking red.

Yukiko shares a potent synergy with Makoto, as both provide a 'Caster's Attack Increase' buff to one another. Beyond that, the base kit is impressive. Skill 1, 'Persona: Konohana Sakuya', heals the entire team every 3 seconds, and Skill 2, 'Crimson Flower', adds another team-wide heal every 3 seconds upon using a Burst Skill. At level 10, the combined effect heals for 15.4% of the character’s final Max HP every 3 seconds. Furthermore, the Skill 2 effect provides a 10-second buff to 'Code Damage' when entering Burst Stage 3.

Being a machine gunner—arguably the best weapon type in NIKKE—is a massive plus. You will definitely want to prioritize 'Max Ammunition Capacity' on your Overload gear. Recommended Overload stats are: 'Code Damage Increase - Attack Increase - Max Ammunition Capacity - Critical Hit Rate Increase'. Given the utility against Fire-weak Solo Raid bosses, this is a banner you do not want to miss.

Despite the popularity and near-perfect kit, perfection is rarely found in humans. Yukiko’s greatest flaw is abysmal cooking skills. In the original series, the character’s creations were dubbed 'Object X'. Naturally, NIKKE has leaned into this with a disastrous collaboration involving 'Emma'. The story event saw the A.C.P.U., Makoto, and Mona as victims, while the individual story targeted the Absolute Squad—with the exception of the commander and Emma. You are presented with two choices, and both force you to 'Eat'. The commander’s consciousness fades shortly after. Be sure to experience the story for yourself.

Recruiting for the Social Union 'Jocheong-Yugwa'

The new social-focused union 'Jocheong-Yugwa' is looking for founding members to join for the long haul. As of the latest recruitment post, they have 9/20 members and are welcoming everyone from 'newbies to veterans'. Their philosophy for future Union Raids is simple: 'Just try your best to hit three times!' Note that they are only recruiting adult commanders. For more details, check the recruitment image above and head over to the official lounge link provided to apply.