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CHARACTER INFO

Nicole Build Guide

B Tier

Ether
Strike
Support

Gentle House AKA Cunning Hares

Level: 1

Core Bonus Included

HP

ATK

DEF

Impact

88

CRIT Rate

5%

CRIT DMG

50%

PEN Ratio

0%

Anomaly Proficiency

90

Energy Regen

Anomaly Mastery

93

Nicole Overview

At the helm of the Cunning Hares, an odd-job agency that specializes in handling all sorts of Hollow-related commissions, is their leader. Having spent many years on the streets, she is revered among her peers for her exceptional cunningness. However, her all-or-nothing approach has resulted in her being blacklisted by several clients. Despite her love for money, she doesn’t possess the greatest money management skills, leading to the Cunning Hares regularly teetering on the brink of bankruptcy and with a mountain of debts to their name.

Nicole Skills

Nicole Skill Priority

Special
Special
Ultimate
Ultimate
Dodge
Dodge
Basic Attack
Basic Attack

Cunning Combo

Nicole Basic Attack

Press  to launch this attack. Unleashes up to 3 strikes, dealing Physical DMG.

Moveset

Press
Press
Press
DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Do As I Please

Nicole Basic Attack

After using a Special AttackEX Special AttackChain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, and her Basic Attack and Dash Attack are enhanced, increasing the power of her bullets.

Moveset

Press

OR

Press

OR

Press
Press
DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Nicole Dodge Skills

Speed Demon

Nicole Dodge

Press to dodge. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Hold to reload after dodging, enhancing Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks up to 8 times.

 

Moveset - Normal Dodge

Press

Moveset - Reload

Press
Hold

Jack in the Box

Nicole Dash Attack

When moving during a dodge press : Dashes in the target direction and strikes nearby enemies, dealing Physical DMG.
When not moving during a dodge, press : Vaults backward and launches a ranged attack against enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance her Basic Attack and Dash Attack, up to 8 times.

 

Moveset - Scatter

Move
Press
Press

Moveset - Focus

Press
Press
DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Diverted Bombard

Nicole Dodge Counter

Press  during a perfect dodge to activate. Dodge backwards and send ranged strikes at enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

Moveset

Press(Perfect Dodge)
DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Nicole Special Skills

Sugarcoated Bullet

Nicole Special Attack

Press  to activate. Unleashes a ranged strike against enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG. Anti-Interupt level is increased while using this skill. Atuomatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

Moveset

Press
DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Stuffed Sugarcoated Bullet

Nicole EX Special Attack

When Nicole has enough Energy, Press  to activate. A powerful ranged strike, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG.
Hold  down to charge up this attack, during which a small energy field is generated at the muzzle as Energy is consumed, dealing bonuns damage to enemies nearby. Character is invulnerable whil eusing this skill. A Reactive Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

 

Moveset - Normal

Cost Energy

Moveset - Charged

Cost Energy
Hold
DMG Multiplier & Cost

Lv:

Nicole Chain Skills

Ether Shellacking

Nicole Chain Attack

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the Agent to activate. Unleash powerful ranged strikes at enemies in a small area, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG. Character is Invulnerable while using this skill. A Reactive Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack, up to 8 times.

Moveset

Press
DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Ether Grenade

Nicole Ultimate

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate. Unleashes a powerful ranged strike at enemies in a small area, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. A Reactive Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

Moveset

Press (Maximum Decibel Rating)
DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Nicole Core Skills

Mechanical Case

Nicole Core Passive

After hitting an enemy with a Special AttackEX Special AttackChain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, enhancing her Basic Attack and Dash Attack. When her enhanced bullets or Energy Field hits an enemy, the target’s DEF is reduced by 20% for 2s.

Hare of Many Burrows

Nicole Additional Ability

When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction:

When Nicole’s Core Passive: Mechanical Case applies a debuff to an enemy, all squad members deal 25% more Ether DMG to the target for 3.5s.

Emergency Bombard

Nicole Quick Assist

When the on-field character is launched, press to activate. Dodge backwards and send a ranged strike at enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

Moveset

Press (Character is knocked up)
DMG Multiplier

Lv:

The Hare Strikes Back!

Nicole Defensive Assist

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate. Parries the enemy’s attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

Press (About to be attacked)
DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Window of Opportunity

Nicole Assist Follow-Up

Press  after a Defensive Assist to activate. Charge forward and bombard enemies, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

Press(After Defensive Assist)
DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Nicole Mindscape

Nicole Mindscapes Explanation

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Nicole Build

Nicole Best W-Engine

Nicole Best W-Engine Explanation

Top W-Engine Recommendations

Top Choice:

  • The Vault:
    • Provides a 20% energy regeneration boost, increasing Nicole’s usage rate of EX Special.
    • Effect: When EX Special, Chain, or Ult causes Ether damage, the entire team deals 15% more damage to that target and recovers 2 points of energy for the equipped character.
    • This makes it Nicole’s signature W-engine.

Second Choice:

  • Unfettered Game Ball:
    • Increases the team’s Crit Rate against the target by 12%.
    • Drawback: Requires the equipped character’s attribute to counter the enemy to trigger.

Early Game Transitional Options

  • [Reverb] Mark I:

    • Increases the team’s Impact.
  • [Reverb] Mark II:

    • Increases the entire team’s Anomaly Proficiency and Anomaly Mastery.

Nicole Best Disk Drives and Stats Priority

Option 1 - General Support Build

Option 2 - Anomaly Support Build

Main Stats - Specific slots

Slot  IV

Anomaly Proficiency

Slot  V

Ether DMG

Slot  VI

Anomaly Mastery

Sub Stats - All slots

Anomal Mastery > PEN > ATK%

Nicole Best Disk Drives Explanation

Primary Recommendation:

  • 4-Piece Chaotic Metal + 2-Piece Freedom Blues:
    • 4-Piece Chaotic Set Bonus: Triggered more frequently when teammates are Ether attribute.
    • 2-Piece Freedom Set Bonus: Increases Anomaly Proficiency (AP).

Alternative Recommendation:

  • 4-Piece Freedom Blues+ 4-Piece Chaotic Metal:
    • Increases Corruption DMG.

Stat Focus for Support Role

Main Stats:

  • Slot 4: Anomaly Proficiency (AP)
  • Slot 5: Ether DMG Bonus
  • Slot 6: Anomaly Mastery (AM)

Sub-Stats Prioritization:

  1. Anomaly Proficiency (AP)
  2. Penetration (PEN)
  3. Attack Percentage (ATK%)

Nicole Team

Nicole Best Team – Ether Team

Nicole Ether Team Explanation

Nicole excels in providing substantial Anomaly Buildup and enhancing the team’s AoE capabilities by gathering enemies. As a Support, she primarily relies on her EX Special and Chain to quickly gather enemies and build up Anomalies.

Top Bangboo Choice:

  • Devilboo: Increases Ether Buildup efficiency.

Second Choice:

  • Butler: Provides energy recovery for the team.

Nicole Ascension Material

Rank 1
Req Lv 

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Dennies

Rank 2
Req Lv 

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Dennies

Rank 3
Req Lv 

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Dennies

Rank 4
Req Lv 

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Dennies

Rank 5
Req Lv 

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Dennies