Who Is Levi in Goddess of Victory NIKKE? Character Backstory
In Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, “Levi” is a shortened alias for Leviathan, a mysterious and pivotal character who plays a major antagonistic role in the later arcs. Below is the full rundown of who Levi is, her background, motivations, and how she shapes the story.
Who Is Levi / Leviathan?
Levi (Leviathan) is one of the Four Beasts, a group of Heretics with obscure motives. Though she is grouped with powerful adversaries like Behemoth, Ziz, and Bahamut, Levi occupies a unique niche: she is less physically imposing but wields dangerous and insidious control over Dark Matter.
She is sometimes referred to simply as “Levi” by her peers (e.g. by Behemoth or Little Mermaid) in the lore.
Character Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name / Alias | Levi / Leviathan (alias LEV‑20765, “Girl Drenched in Black Water”) |
| Affiliation | Four Beasts (Heretic faction) |
| First appearance (voice / cameo) | Chapter 32 (voice) |
| Role in story | Secondary antagonist (Ch.33–34), later main antagonist (Ch.35–36) |
| Powers / Abilities | Manipulation of Dark Matter, trapping others in viscous liquid, data absorption |
| Personality traits | Sardonic, impatient, condescending; occasionally shows empathy towards teammates |
Levi’s Backstory & Motivations
Early Experiments and Heretic Creation
Leviathan is obsessed with the challenge of creating new Heretics and pushing the boundary between Nikkes and Raptures. She conducts experiments using Dark Matter, an ominous, viscous substance made of nanomachines, to absorb data from Nikkes and Raptures, and to encase cores in “eggs” for transformation.
However, her attempts are largely failures, yielding only “abominations” rather than stable new beings. She also expresses interest in capturing Cinderella (a former Heretic / prototype Nikke) to further her experiments.
Clash with the Four Beasts & Story Role
In the canonical story, Levi often clashes with her fellow Four Beasts, especially Behemoth, over strategy and intent. Though physically weaker than some, she commands respect by virtue of her intellect, manipulation, and control over Dark Matter.
At times, Levi displays vulnerability: for instance, when Behemoth is defeated, Levi retrieves her core and forges a temporary truce with the Counters (the player’s squad) to exchange information.
She is resentful of the Offsprings, Nikkes created as part of the Ark system, and thrives on mocking them for what she perceives as arrogance or weakness.
Key Relationships & Impact
- Behemoth: Levi and Behemoth share a tense partnership. Levi sees Behemoth’s recklessness as irritating, though she sometimes must cooperate with her.
- Little Mermaid: This character refers to Levi using the shortened alias “Levi”.
- Counters / Protagonist: Levi attempts to capture the Commander (or protagonist) to extract his blood, since his blood type can control Vapaus, and might break down her Dark Matter manipulation.
- Fellow Four Beasts: Though she is one of the Four, she is often looked at as the outlier—less brute force, more cunning.
Why Levi Matters in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE
Levi acts as a bridge between many threads in the plot: the mystery of Heretics, the fate of Raptures, and the blurred lines between machine, human, and hybrid. Her experiments threaten to upend the balance between Nikkes, Raptures, and the Ark.
Because she is less focused on direct confrontation and more on manipulation, Levi often feels more sinister than raw-power villains. Her presence forces protagonists (and players) to question what counts as life, what counts as weapon, and whether the borders between factions can ever be truly maintained.
