The curtain has fallen on Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Champion Arena Season 32. This time around, we saw a noticeable shift as rankers moved beyond the long-standing 'Vesti: Tactical Up' (hereafter 'Tactical Vesti') meta, opting instead to field the 'Absolute Deck'—a synergy pairing Tactical Vesti with fellow squad members 'Eunhwa: Tactical Up' and 'Emma: Tactical Up'. While this composition has been whispering in the background for some time, it is clearly gaining traction among the elite. Naturally, the community is already busy crowdsourcing the optimal builds. KookminTree has broken down the current Arena landscape just in time for the summer event.

Champion Arena Top 8 Ranker Squad Nikke Pick Rates

※ Based on data from 40 squads across the Top 8 rankers in Champion Arena Season 32.
※ Please note that the aggregation groups shift every season.

Here is the current state of Nikke pick rates for the Top 8 in Champion Arena Season 32. A total of 13 Nikkes were adopted by every single ranker. For Burst 1, we saw 'Jackal - Rosanna - Treasured Item Maiden - Anis: Sparkling Summer (hereafter 'Sparkling Anis')', while Burst 2 featured 'Noah - Biscuit - Trony - Blanc - Centi'. Burst 3 was dominated by 'Scarlet - Treasured Item Helm - Snow White: Innocent Days (hereafter 'Innocent Days') - Tactical Vesti'.

While Sparkling Anis, Innocent Days, and Tactical Vesti remain the usual suspects, the friends of Tactical Vesti are rapidly stealing the spotlight. Specifically, Eunhwa: Tactical Up and Emma: Tactical Up. This all-Tactical-Up synergy, dubbed the 'Absolute Deck', has been lurking on the fringes for a while. Back then, it was still a work in progress, and only a handful of bold rankers dared to take it into the Arena. Now, however, the testing phase is over, and the community is actively sharing the optimal setups. Be warned: you will need to invest significantly in all three Nikkes to make this viable in the heat of battle.

Interestingly, the pick rate for 'Cinderella' among Burst 3 units has taken a nosedive, even without her counter, 'Label', being prevalent. Conversely, Scarlet continues to reign supreme at 100% usage. Meanwhile, shotgun-wielding Nikkes have seen their popularity wane, generally hovering between 20-39%. Looking ahead, new summer-themed Nikkes are set to arrive on July 2. While their machine gun and rifle loadouts suggest they might struggle to find a niche in the current Arena, we shall see if they manage to shift the status quo.

Let's take a closer look at the winning composition from Artmis, who conquered the Champion Arena group. Their record from the quarter-finals to the grand finale was 'Win-Loss-Win-Loss-Win', followed by 'Loss-Win-Win-Win-Win', and finally 'Loss-Win-Win-Win-Loss'. They nearly stumbled in the quarter-finals, but after surviving that scare, they coasted to victory.

The squad that achieved an undefeated streak was the third lineup: 'Sparkling Anis - Blanc - Anis: Sparkling Summer (hereafter 'Summer Anis') - Biscuit - Maiden: Ice Rose (hereafter 'Ice Rose Maiden')'. The standout feature is that, excluding Blanc, every Nikke here deals Electric code damage—you could practically call it an 'Electric Deck'. Although Summer Anis usage has dipped compared to her debut, her ability to target the two enemies with the highest attack can effectively bypass taunts depending on the timing. While this isn't necessarily the only 'correct' answer, its dominance in the finals proves it is a force to be reckoned with. You might want to try it out in the next Arena.

Squad 5—'Noah - Rumani - Neon: Blue Ocean - Libero - Treasured Item Centi'—secured Artmis the win by besting the 'Nero + Maiden' combination in the final battle of the Top 8. This same squad posted a 'Win-Loss' record in the semi-finals and finals. Since they had already secured three wins before their turn, these results did not impact the overall outcome.

Arena Meta Analysis

Treasured Item Nikkes Preview for July 23

During the summer special broadcast on June 27, four new Treasured Item Nikkes were revealed, scheduled to arrive in the July 23 update. The lineup includes 'Phantom - Sugar - Rosanna - Flora'. Arena enthusiasts are particularly excited about Rosanna, given her existing utility in PvP.

However, if the case of 'Maiden' is any indication, Rosanna might also receive a significant PvE buff, potentially shifting her role from a pure buffer to a sub-DPS. The other three have never really seen play in the Arena, so a meta-shaking impact seems unlikely. Detailed stats will emerge after the July 23 update, so it is highly recommended to start hoarding those collection materials now.

Solo Raid Meta Analysis

Ark Ranger Black and Summer Sakura Set to Shine

The 'Annihilio' Solo Raid kicks off on July 2. Given the boss features regenerating parts, Nikkes with 'part destruction' bonuses will be vital. As of July 2, there are 28 Wind Code Nikkes, among which 'E.H. - Rosanna: Sea Side - Sakura: Bloom in Summer - Velvet - Ark Ranger Black - Scarlet: Black Shadow - Little Mermaid - Mana - Blanc - Noir - Volume - Nayuta - Libero - Asuka: WILLE - Rei (tentative)' are considered viable. Since you need five teams totaling 25 Nikkes, I suggest you check your roster and their investment levels immediately.

The aforementioned part-destruction specialists are 'Ark Ranger Black' and 'Sakura: Bloom in Summer'. While Ark Ranger Black will be available via the ordinary recruit wishlist after the July 2 update, Sakura: Bloom in Summer just finished her rerun, so players starting on July 2 might be out of luck. Sakura: Bloom in Summer boosts 'damage over time' and duration upon part destruction, while Ark Ranger Black charges her 'battery' to extend transformation time—both are essential for pushing high scores in this raid. Do not overlook the raw power of the Tier-0 Scarlet: Black Shadow and Libero teams, either. Use them to crush Annihilio.

Nikke News

2026 Orchestra Concert Now Available Online

The 'UNBREAKABLE MEMORIES' orchestra concert, which took place in Korea last March 28-29, is now available to watch on the official NIKKE YouTube channel. The video went live on July 1 at 8 PM, which is fantastic news for those who couldn't make it in person. To celebrate the release, 300 Jewels and a commemorative title will be distributed via exchange codes following the July 2 update.The concert footage will remain available until June 30, 2027, so if you haven't watched it yet, head over to the official YouTube channel and enjoy the performance.