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NIKKE Tier List Maker

Rank every Goddess of Victory: NIKKE character on your own terms. Start with 165 supplied Nikke images, compare the dated raid snapshot below, then drag units into your own S, A, B, C or D tiers and export the result as a PNG.

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Dated meta reference

NIKKE Tier List 2026: Current Character Rankings

This reference follows the current community raid meta. It is a dated snapshot for comparison, not an official Shift Up verdict — NIKKE balance updates, new SSR releases and Favorite Item changes move units between tiers regularly. The two linked sources use different scales: Nikke.gg describes its combined list as 60% Boss and 40% Campaign, with PvP kept separate, while Prydwen rates campaign and tower stages performed at more than a 25% CP deficit. Rankly normalizes the supplied-source signals into S through D display bands, and only shows a reference card when a matching supplied image is available.

165supplied units

S–Ddisplay scale

Top-50 Union Raid & top-200 Solo Raidsource context

September 2026snapshot

S Tier

Ranks 1–21

21 supplied

#1 · SAnis: StarElectric · Defender

#2 · SCrownIron · Defender

#3 · SRapi: Red HoodFire · Attacker

#4 · SVesti: Tactical UpgradeFire · Attacker

#5 · SMast: Romantic MaidWater · Supporter

#6 · SNayutaWind · Supporter

#7 · SCinderella: Crystal WaveIron · Attacker

#8 · SLaplace: Ultimate HeroWind · Attacker

#9 · SPrivatyWater · Attacker

#10 · SScarlet: Black ShadowWind · Attacker

#11 · SSnow White: Heavy ArmsWater · Attacker

#12 · SMintIron · Supporter

#13 · SPrikaWater · Supporter

#14 · SAliceFire · Attacker

#15 · SEinElectric · Attacker

#16 · SLiberalioWind · Attacker

#17 · SMilk: Blooming BunnyIron · Attacker

#18 · SNeon: Vision EyeElectric · Attacker

#19 · SRed HoodIron · Attacker

#20 · SAnchor: Innocent MaidWater · Supporter

#21 · SHelmWater · Attacker

A Tier

Ranks 22–41

20 supplied

#22 · AD: Killer WifeFire · Supporter

#23 · AEmma: Tactical UpgradeFire · Supporter

#24 · ALiterIron · Supporter

#25 · ARougeElectric · Supporter

#26 · AAde: Agent BunnyIron · Supporter

#27 · ABlancWind · Defender

#28 · ABrid: Silent TrackFire · Supporter

#29 · AEunhwa: Tactical UpgradeFire · Attacker

#30 · AGraveFire · Supporter

#31 · ANagaElectric · Supporter

#32 · AArk Ranger BlackWind · Attacker

#33 · AAsukaFire · Attacker

#34 · AAsuka: WILLEWind · Attacker

#35 · ACinderellaElectric · Defender

#36 · ADorothy: SerendipityWater · Attacker

#37 · AModerniaFire · Attacker

#38 · AScarletElectric · Attacker

#39 · AAnis: Sparkling SummerElectric · Supporter

#40 · AYukiko AmagiFire · Attacker

#41 · AMaxwell: Ordinary MechanicWind · Supporter

B Tier

Ranks 42–59

18 supplied

#42 · BLabelIron · Defender

#43 · BVolumeWind · Attacker

#44 · BHelm: AquamarineIron · Attacker

#45 · BCrustWater · Supporter

#46 · BDelta: Ninja ThiefWater · Defender

#47 · BDollaWind · Supporter

#48 · BRosanna: Chic OceanWind · Supporter

#49 · BTrinaElectric · Supporter

#50 · BBreadyWater · Attacker

#51 · BChisato NishikigiIron · Attacker

#52 · BDiesel: Winter SweetsFire · Attacker

#53 · BDrake: Great VillainWind · Defender

#54 · BE.H.Wind · Attacker

#55 · BLaplaceIron · Attacker

#56 · BNoirWind · Attacker

#57 · BRei (Tentative Name)Wind · Attacker

#58 · BSnow WhiteIron · Attacker

#59 · BMarciana: Marine StudyIron · Attacker

C Tier

Ranks 60–82

23 supplied

#60 · CAlice: Wonderland BunnyWater · Supporter

#61 · CMary: Bay GoddessWater · Supporter

#62 · CDorothyWater · Supporter

#63 · CFrimaIron · Supporter

#64 · CMirandaFire · Supporter

#65 · CRapunzelIron · Supporter

#66 · CSakuraFire · Supporter

#67 · CToveWater · Supporter

#68 · CAdmiWind · Supporter

#69 · CArcana: Fortune MateFire · Attacker

#70 · CCentiIron · Defender

#71 · CPoliWater · Defender

#72 · CRemWater · Supporter

#73 · CA2Fire · Attacker

#74 · CDrakeFire · Attacker

#75 · CEVEIron · Attacker

#76 · CGuillotineElectric · Attacker

#77 · CHarranElectric · Attacker

#78 · CManaWind · Attacker

#79 · CPrivaty: Unkind MaidElectric · Attacker

#80 · CSoda: Twinkling BunnyIron · Attacker

#81 · CSugarIron · Attacker

#82 · CMarcianaIron · Supporter

D Tier

Ranks 83–125

43 supplied

#83 · DAvistarElectric · Supporter

#84 · DExiaElectric · Supporter

#85 · DJackalIron · Defender

#86 · DLudmillaWater · Defender

#87 · DMoranElectric · Defender

#88 · DNoiseElectric · Supporter

#89 · DPepperWind · Supporter

#90 · DRapunzel: Pure GraceIron · Defender

#91 · DRumaniFire · Defender

#92 · DSodaFire · Supporter

#93 · DYanFire · Supporter

#94 · DAdeWind · Supporter

#95 · DBiscuitElectric · Supporter

#96 · DChimeIron · Supporter

#97 · DClayElectric · Supporter

#98 · DEleggElectric · Supporter

#99 · DFloraElectric · Supporter

#100 · DMakimaWater · Defender

#101 · DMastElectric · Supporter

#102 · DNoahWind · Defender

#103 · DQuencyElectric · Supporter

#104 · DRupeeIron · Attacker

#105 · DSnow CraneWater · Defender

#106 · D2BFire · Defender

#107 · DEpinelWind · Attacker

#108 · DJuliaIron · Attacker

#109 · DKiloFire · Defender

#110 · DRavenIron · Attacker

#111 · DSakura: Bloom In SummerWind · Attacker

#112 · DVestiWater · Attacker

#113 · DCocoaFire · Supporter

#114 · DEmmaFire · Supporter

#115 · DMaryWater · Supporter

#116 · DMilkWater · Attacker

#117 · DSoraWind · Supporter

#118 · DDieselWind · Defender

#119 · DGuiltyWind · Attacker

#120 · DNihilisterFire · Attacker

#121 · DPowerFire · Attacker

#122 · DNeon: Blue OceanWater · Attacker

#123 · DIsabelElectric · Attacker

#124 · DMaidenElectric · Attacker

#125 · DYulhaFire · Attacker

Ranking sourcesNikke.gg Tier List · Prydwen NIKKE Tier ListSnapshot checked September 18, 2026. Nikke.gg's page was last modified August 28, 2026; Prydwen's current tier page was last updated September 9, 2026. These are independent community references, not an official Shift Up ranking. Element and role labels for the editor follow the current nikkers.cc character-list taxonomy.

Why the high picks stand out

Current NIKKE meta picks in context

A single NIKKE tier list cannot settle every mode. The short notes below explain why these supplied units appear in the upper part of the dated PvE reference and where the context matters. A bossing account, a high-deficit campaign push, a Favorite Item upgrade, and a personal investment level can all change the answer.

Crown

Crown remains the clearest Burst II anchor in the current conversation. Prydwen's current guide places her at the top of campaign usage and describes her as a general Burst II option; Nikke.gg's combined raid-and-campaign framing also keeps her among the names players compare first. Her value is still team and mode dependent, so use the card as a starting point, not an instruction to build one fixed squad.

Rapi: Red Hood

Rapi: Red Hood is repeatedly treated as a high-value flexible carry because she can fill a Burst I or Burst III job and remains relevant across campaign and boss discussions. The exact tier depends on burst mode, investment, elemental matchup, and the rest of the team. That flexibility is why she is a useful anchor for a personal list.

Anis: Star

Anis: Star appears in the current high-priority PvE conversation as a Burst I utility pick with cooldown and burst-generation value. A source snapshot can place her differently from a pure damage ranking, which is precisely why the page separates the dated reference from your own board.

Cinderella: Crystal Wave

Cinderella: Crystal Wave is one of the newer high-interest DPS entries in the September 2026 references. Her value changes with boss mechanics, elemental advantage, manual control, and investment, so compare the source placement with your own clear times instead of treating the tier as universal.

Snow White: Heavy Arms

Snow White: Heavy Arms is a strong example of why a bossing list and a campaign list can disagree. Prydwen's current guide highlights her bossing and PvP impact while explaining the trade-offs in high-deficit campaign play. Rank her separately if your list is about water-weak raids or Arena.

Liberalio

Liberalio is a recurring raid-meta name in the current source discussion and a useful neutral-DPS reference point. Her place depends on the boss pool and team support; a player building a campaign-only list may score her differently from someone optimizing Union Raid or Solo Raid teams.

Separate mode intent

NIKKE PvP Tier List

Boss and Campaign rankings are not PvP rankings. Nikke.gg explicitly treats PvP as a different game mode, and Prydwen keeps a separate PvP view because burst timing, burst generation, survivability, speed, and counter matchups matter more than a general raid score. Use this editor to build your own NIKKE PvP tier list: put Arena, server rules, investment level, and the date in your title so the result remains readable when the meta shifts.

Mode noteBoss and Campaign references do not automatically describe Arena performance.

Four practical steps

How to make a NIKKE tier list

Use the NIKKE tier list maker as a debate board rather than a fixed verdict. Decide whether you are ranking Campaign, Union Raid, Solo Raid, PvP, favorite design, or account value before you start dragging.

Start with the supplied roster

Search the 165 supplied Nikke images or upload a missing character image. The library is grouped by the Fire, Water, Wind, Electric, and Iron elements plus Attacker, Defender, and Supporter roles.

Choose the question

Write Campaign, Union Raid, Solo Raid, PvP, collection value, or personal favorites in the title. A clear rule makes disagreements useful instead of making every placement look contradictory.

Drag into S through D

Move characters into the five starting rows, rename a row when your scale needs a label, or add a tier for a special rule such as Treasure complete, low investment, or PvP only.

Save, share and export

Review the order, use Save & Share for a link, or download a PNG when your NIKKE tier list maker board is ready. No sign-up is required.

Frequently asked questions

NIKKE Tier List Maker FAQ

Who is the best Nikke right now?

The current community references rate different units top depending on the mode. Prydwen and Nikke.gg both maintain dated lists; Prydwen's September 9, 2026 page places Crown and Rapi: Red Hood among the highest-impact PvE names, while the broader September snapshot also highlights Anis: Star, Cinderella: Crystal Wave, Liberalio, Scarlet: Black Shadow, and Snow White: Heavy Arms. Treat any placement as a dated snapshot — a new SSR, Favorite Item, boss pool, or balance patch can move it, and PvP has its own separate list.

How do I make a NIKKE tier list?

Use the free NIKKE tier list maker above, filter the supplied roster by element or role, drag characters into S through D tiers, add rows if you want more, then export a PNG. No sign-up is required, and you can upload a missing image when your personal roster needs it.

Which NIKKE characters are included?

The starter library covers 165 supplied NIKKE images across the five elements and three broad combat roles, from launch-era units to newer SSR variants in the supplied pack. Missing one? Add it with the upload control. The reference board is intentionally limited to source-matched cards rather than inventing placements for unsupported images.

Is the tier list for PvE or PvP?

The reference above follows the raid and campaign conversation, with dated source notes and a normalized S–D display. PvP is a separate mode with different burst, speed, survival, and matchup rules — switch your board title to build a dedicated NIKKE PvP tier list instead.

Is this affiliated with Shift Up or NIKKE?

No. This is an independent fan tool. Character names, artwork, and game assets belong to their respective owners; every ranking you build here is your own opinion. The linked references are third-party community guides, and this page does not represent an official Shift Up verdict.

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