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Best Nikkes for Solo Raid and Boss Damage

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Whether you’re aiming to climb the Solo Raid leaderboards or one-shot raid bosses, choosing the right Nikkes is critical. We’ve analyzed Solo Raid mechanics, damage profiles, and community consensus to surface the absolute best picks. From burst-heavy fraggers to offensive buffers, these top Nikkes deliver unparalleled single-target damage and team synergy to maximize your DPS and ranking. Read on for our top recommendations, gear tips, and team-building notes so you can dominate solo challenges and secure your spot among the elite commanders.

Understanding Solo Raid & Boss Damage Mechanics

Before diving into character picks, it helps to understand Solo Raid Challenge Mode. In Challenge Mode, all Nikkes are level-synced to 400 and you get up to five attempts per entry, with total damage across all attempts determining your rank and rewards. Boss HP scales from ~17 million at Level 1 to ~329 million at Level 7, so raw burst and sustained damage both matter. Optimal teams balance instant high-damage bursts for nuking cores with consistent off-burst damage to whittle down remaining HP.

Key Damage Roles

  • Burst DPS (B3): Delivers massive core bursts to one-shot phases.
  • Core Buffers (B2): Enhance burst and core hit damage multipliers.
  • Cooldown Reduction (B1): Speeds up burst availability for multiple attempts.

Top 5 Nikkes for Solo Raid & Boss Damage

1. Crown

Role: Core Buffer (B2)
Crown is widely regarded as the best offensive buffer, boosting core damage by +50 percent for all allies and adding an additional +25 percent to burst damage. Her utility in virtually every raid and boss team makes her a must-have for elite commanders.

2. Red Hood

Role: Burst DPS (B3)
Red Hood’s burst delivers oppressive single-target damage, ideal for boss cores. With her “Oppressive Single Target Burst” and wave-clearing secondary, she shines in both solo and group raids. Many top players report Red Hood carrying Solo Raid runs thanks to her high scaling burst multiplier.

3. Scarlet: Black Shadow

Role: Burst DPS (B3)
Scarlet’s Black Shadow variant trades some AoE for enormous burst damage. Her skill scales with missing HP and critical hits, making her unbeatable for finishing off boss cores. For commanders who can manual-play and time bursts precisely, Scarlet Black Shadow consistently ranks in top DPS teams.

4. Naga

Role: Core Buffer (B2) & Healer
Naga’s core buff and healing utility make her an excellent backup buffer if Crown is unavailable. She provides +40 percent core hit damage and +25 percent ATK, along with emergency heals, ensuring your DPS units stay alive through prolonged fights.

5. Modernia

Role: Off-Burst & Wave Clear (B3)
Modernia brings reliable off-burst damage and AoE, pairing well with burst-focused teams for consistent DPS across all waves. Use her to chip away at HP before unleashing main burst units.

Honorable Mentions

  • Alice (High-Investment Burst DPS): Manual-play heavy but top-tier single-target nuker when fully skilled and overloaded.
  • Emilia (Consistent AoE & Burst): Great against multi-phase bosses with water-weak mechanics.
  • Privaty (Reload Support): Enables infinite-ammo loops with Crown + Alice for sustained burst cycling.

Team-Building Tips

  1. Balance Buffs & DPS: Aim for at least one core buffer (Crown/Naga), one CD-reducer (Liter/Dolla), and two burst DPS.
  2. Manual Play: Practice manual aiming and burst timing—auto-play greatly underperforms in top-tier Solo Raids.
  3. Skill Priority: Max core/burst skills on DPS units first, then CD-reduction and buff durations.

By focusing on these top Nikkes and team synergies, you’ll maximize your Solo Raid and boss damage potential and climb the leaderboards in no time. Good luck, Commander!

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