NikkeHubEarly Progression - 160 Wall Guide (Synchro Device)
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Overview
This page explains the 160 Wall, the most frequently mentioned stage in early Nikke progression.
The 160 Wall refers to a growth cap caused by how the character level system works, and most players run into it at least once.
Details
What is the 160 Wall?
In NIKKE, a character's max level is capped by their Limit Break (Core Enhancement) stage.
The base max level of an SSR Nikke is level 160, and to go higher you must Limit Break that Nikke 3 times (3 Limit Breaks).
However, early on it is hard to get duplicates of the same character, so most players hit a stretch where growth slows sharply around level 160.
This stretch is commonly called the 160 Wall.
Why does it happen?
It comes from how the character level system works.
| Limit Break stage | Max level |
|---|---|
| 0 LB | 160 |
| 1 LB | 200 |
| 2 LB | 200 |
| 3 LB | 200 |
To raise levels further, you need 5 SSR characters at 3 LB.
Also, the Synchro Device aligns overall levels based on the 5 lowest-level characters,
so securing 5 SSR characters at 3 LB ends up being the key goal.
How to get past the 160 Wall
1. Secure 5 SSR characters at 3 LB
This is the most common method.
- Recruitment (gacha)
- Molds
- Event rewards
- Shop exchanges
The goal is to collect SSR duplicates through these and build 5 characters at 3 LB.
2. Use the Wishlist
In Standard Recruitment, you can use the Wishlist system.
If you set the characters you want for each manufacturer,
the chance of getting those characters rises when an SSR appears.
This lets you aim for Limit Breaks on specific characters.
3. Shop exchanges
Some shops let you exchange Nikke fragments or characters.
Typical examples
- Body Label Shop
- Event Shop
and similar shops where you can get the characters you need.
Tips for getting past the 160 Wall quickly
- Rather than focusing on one specific character, it is better to take SSRs you can Limit Break to 3 LB first.
- Set your Wishlist mainly to characters you already own.
- Keep using the Molds and tickets you get from events.
- Use Synchro slots to rotate your main characters.