#. Snow White: Heavy Arms – A New Top-Tier Damage Dealer

The first Nikke to kick off 2026 was 'Snow White: Heavy Arms.' New Year Nikkes—including Modernia, Red Hood, and Rapunzel: Red Hood—have always been powerful, and this one certainly didn't disappoint players' expectations.

She is strong enough to be used regardless of code and has a fast Burst generation speed. On top of that, she fits into flexible party compositions and excels in PVP. It's become hard to imagine a team without Snow White: Heavy Arms now.

#. Label – A Counter to Strong PVP Opponents

Label's Skill 2 reduces damage taken from Electric code enemies. This allows her to counter powerful PVP Nikkes like Scarlet and Rosanna. She is primarily used to counter specific units when the opponent's defensive team is known. While her versatility is limited, she is nearly essential for top-tier players.

#. Velvet – A Solid Wind-Code Totem Supporter

Velvet is a Burst 2 Supporter who boosts the entire party's firepower. As a Wind-code unit, she pairs well with key Wind Nikkes like Little Mermaid, Nayuta, and Scarlet: Black Shadow. She is frequently deployed in content like 'Union Raid,' which requires multiple Wind-code units. She has excellent base stats and is also useful for climbing the Tetra Tower.

#. Chisato and Takina – Valuable Iron-code Damage Dealers from Lycoris Recoil

Released during the first half of 2026, the 'Lycoris Recoil' collaboration Nikkes 'Chisato' and 'Takina' belong to the Iron code, a category often criticized for lacking damage dealers.

Chisato is a solid damage dealer based on defense-ignoring mechanics. Since there aren't many Nikkes with this mechanic yet, she has great potential and could see her value rise as more units are added.

Takina is more of a damage-support hybrid than a pure damage dealer. She possesses a high-value debuff that increases damage taken and provides a buff that increases defense-ignoring damage. She pairs well with Chisato, but due to her limited versatility, she isn't used very often right now.

#. E.H – A Wind-code Damage Dealer with Mediocre Stats

E.H is a Burst 3 Wind-code damage dealer. Because Wind-code damage dealers are so scarce, even units with decent performance usually find a spot on teams. However, E.H is rarely used due to the limitations of being an SMG user and her underwhelming base stats.

#. Arcana: Fortune Mate – The Final Piece of the Shotgun Deck!

Arcana: Fortune Mate made every Commander fall in love during the 2X2 LOVE event, and her performance is just as impressive. She is considered the final piece of the 'Shotgun deck,' a highly versatile raid party. With both looks and performance, she remains highly regarded.

#. White Crane – Top-Tier Healing, but a Difficult Skill Kit

White Crane possesses some of the best healing abilities in the game, including continuous DOT healing, instant healing, and additional shields. In terms of raw healing power, she is unmatched. However, it is difficult for her to break into the competitive Burst 2 lineup. With a 40-second Burst Cooldown and a lack of additional firepower buffs, she is rarely deployed.

#. Anis: Star – The Most Perfect Burst 1 Nikke

Anis: Star needs no introduction; she is the best Nikke in the current meta. It is no exaggeration to say she is the best not only among Burst one units but across all Burst stages. With damage-dealer-level stats, high buff values, and the versatility to act as a healer when needed, she is truly the Star of the Ark.

#. Neon: Vision Eye – Our Third Member is Back in Top Form!

Neon: Vision Eye clears away the performance disappointments of the previous Neon variant, Neon: Blue Ocean. True to her character's obsession with 'firepower,' her base stats as a pure damage dealer are high. While the Electric code already has many strong damage dealers, Neon's arrival has shifted the entire Tier list.

#. Mint and Frika – The Ultimate Duo for Firepower and Survivability

Mint and Frika were designed as a set. Given that set Nikkes typically occupy two slots, versatility is a given, but this pair is on another level. Along with top-tier firepower buffs, their infinite healing pushes party stability to new heights.

Mint and Frika are currently considered the best set Nikkes, used wherever firepower or survivability is needed.

#. Arc Ranger Black – A Hero Arriving to Save the Depleted Wind-code Lineup

Arc Ranger Black, currently available in the pickup, is a valuable Wind-code damage dealer. As mentioned, Wind-code damage dealers are scarce, so any unit with decent stats immediately becomes a starter. Arc Ranger Black relies on DOT damage and boasts excellent stats, performing at about 80% of Liberellio's level.