Early Growth - Squad Building Guide

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Overview

Nikke combat is based on the Burst Chain system.

Burst Skills are used in the following order.

Burst I → Burst II → Burst III

Completing this order triggers Full Burst status,
which greatly increases allied firepower for a set time.

So when building a team,
the most important thing is arranging it so the Burst stages don't break.

Basic Squad Structure

Nikke squads are usually built in the following forms.

12333 Structure

The most common form.

Burst I: 1 Nikke
Burst II: 1 Nikke
Burst III: 3 Nikkes

Burst III characters mostly take on the main DPS role, so
this structure is the most stable one early on.

12233 Structure

A form that uses one more Burst II character.

Burst I: 1 Nikke
Burst II: 2 Nikkes
Burst III: 2 Nikkes

Many Burst II characters
have powerful buffs or utility,
so this structure is also used often depending on the situation.

Key Combo Examples

Naga + Tia Combo

Tia / Burst I / Naga / Burst III / Burst III

Naga and Tia are a signature combo used together.

The two provide attack buffs and extra effects through each other's skills,
and their combat efficiency rises greatly when used together.

It's a combo often used for campaign progress and boss fights.

Blanc + Noir Combo

Burst I / Blanc / Burst III / Noir / Burst III

Blanc and Noir are a signature set combo.

Blanc provides an increased damage taken debuff and healing,
while Noir provides attack-related buffs.

Their performance rises greatly when they're used together, so
using them as a set is recommended whenever possible.

Liter-Based General Combo

Liter / Burst II DPS / Burst III DPS / Burst III DPS / Support character

Liter is a signature Burst I Supporter
who provides Burst cooldown reduction and attack buffs.

She is also offered as a borrowed Nikke in the early stages, so she's a useful Nikke for newcomers who don't have Little Mermaid (Siren).

Notes on Using Combos

Nikke has set combo characters.

Signature examples

Blanc + Noir
Naga + Tia

These characters can perform much worse when used alone without their partner.

So if you only own one of them,
it's best to check whether the combo is still incomplete before using it.

Early Squad Building Tips

Arrange your team so the Burst I / II / III structure doesn't break
DPS roles are usually handled by Burst III characters
Use set combo characters together whenever possible
Elemental Advantage and enemy types can vary by stage, so adjust your squad flexibly

Especially early on, just getting your Burst structure right makes campaign progress much easier.