Goddess of Victory Nikke

How to Spend Gems Wisely in Nikke

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In Goddess of Victory: Nikke, gems are your most precious resource, so every pull should count. First, understand that there are two kinds of gems, free and charged, and each has distinct uses. Prioritize spending free gems on rate-up banners with a clear goal in mind, such as limit-breaking (LB) key units via the Ordinary Recruit banner and Wishlist, which grants silver mileage toward sparks. Reserve charged gems for high-value guaranteed pulls, like the New Commander Special Recruitment banner that guarantees two SSRs. Finally, avoid impulse spends on minor conveniences—save up for the banners that truly move the needle in your progression.

Understanding Gem Types

Free vs. Charged Gems

Nikke features two gem types: free gems, earned through missions and events, and charged gems, acquired only via the 30-Day Supply Pack or direct purchase. Free gems can be used on Ordinary, Special, and Limited-Time Recruitment banners, as well as shop refreshes and outpost features. Charged gems, however, are the only currency valid for the New Commander Special Recruitment banner with its two-SSR guarantee.

Why the Distinction Matters

By segregating your gem pool, you ensure free gems fuel your everyday pulls without diluting the guaranteed-SSR banner, while charged gems remain earmarked for those pivotal, high-value summons.

Prioritizing Pulls: Ordinary vs. Special Banners

Ordinary Recruit & Wishlist

For rapid progression and limit breaks, spend free gems on the Ordinary Recruit banner while using your Wishlist to target up to 15 desired units. Every pull nets you a Silver Mileage Ticket, and once you accumulate enough, you can spark the units you want most, effectively mitigating RNG variance over the long term.

Special & Limited-Time Banners

If chasing a rate-up character, especially Limited or Pilgrim units, save your free gems rather than depleting them on normals. This approach maximizes your chance to snag coveted units when they reappear on banner, rather than scattering pulls across low-probability targets.

Maximizing Value with Charged Gems

SSR Guarantees

Charged gems unlock the New Commander Special Recruitment banner, which guarantees two SSRs (one directly, another via mold), making it the highest-value spend in the game. Always bank charged gems for these events rather than using them on everyday pulls.

30-Day Supply Pack Bonus

Consistently purchasing the 30-Day Supply Pack not only grants charged gems but also provides weekly allotments that bolster your gem reserves over time, turning a recurring purchase into a reliable resource stream.

Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Shop & Outpost Refreshes

Resist spending gems to refresh the in-game shop or dispatch timers; the boon is minor compared to a single summon fighting the 160-level wall requires five MLB SSRs, and gem-draining conveniences only delay your pulls.

Synchro Slot Expansion

While Synchro Device slots can be expanded with 500 gems, only consider this after you establish a core team of five MLB units and have a stable gem income, as early expansions can siphon resources from more impactful pulls.

Timing Your Spending

Monthly & Seasonal Events

Save a cushion of at least 300 free gems for mid-month banners and seasonal events, which often introduce new Limited units or special rates. This strategy ensures you never miss a banner that could redefine your roster.

Milestone Bonuses

Aim to accumulate around 1,000 free gems between major banners: this allows for ten-pulls, maximizing odds and mileage gains while avoiding sub-optimal single pulls.

By clearly segmenting your gem types, focusing free gems on high-impact pulls with Wishlist and mileage, sparing charged gems for guaranteed SSR events, and avoiding low-value spends, you’ll optimize your progression and build a dream team without succumbing to impulse pulls. Happy summoning, Commander!

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