Goddess of Victory: NIKKE players, especially F2P ones, can follow these steps to gain a decent amount of free gems.

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, like other gacha games, features various currencies, each with its own specific uses. Among these, Gems are considered the premium currency and the most valuable. Despite that, in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, it is totally possible to obtain free Gems..

What are Gems in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE?

In Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, Gems are the game’s most precious currency. They enable players to obtain exclusive items, enhancements, and other valuable resources. With Gems, players can accelerate their progression, personalize their characters, acquire formidable weaponry, and gain a competitive edge.

How to get free Gems in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE

1. Daily and weekly missions

Completing daily and weekly missions is the easiest and most consistent way to earn Gems. Daily missions offer 100 Gems, and weekly missions also provide 100 Gems. This totals 800 Gems per week and 3,200 Gems per month.

Get free Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Gems by completing daily mission (Image via esports.gg)
Get free Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Gems by completing daily mission (Image via esports.gg)

2. Special events 

Keep an eye out for Special Events like the Beauty Full Shot Summer 2024 event
Keep an eye out for Special Events like the Beauty Full Shot Summer 2024 event

Keep an eye out for special events in the game because they offer opportunities to earn additional Gems. Follow Goddess of Victory: NIKKE on social media and check patch notes after server maintenance to avoid missing important events.

3. Solo Raid (100 to 6,000 Free gems)

Solo Raid is challenging, particularly for free-to-play (F2P) players, but the effort is rewarded with free Gems ranging from 100 to 6,000, depending on your ranking.

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE free Gems by ranking in Solo Raid (Image via esports.gg)
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE free Gems by ranking in Solo Raid (Image via esports.gg)

4. Co-op mode (250 NIKKE Gems per week)

Co-op mode can be easily missed as it often lacks system notifications. Participate in this mode to collect items called Broken Cores, which can be exchanged for up to 250 Gems per week.

5. Tribe Tower levels (50-100 NIKKE Gems)

The Tribe Tower is a brilliant way to earn Gems in NIKKE
The Tribe Tower is a brilliant way to earn Gems in NIKKE

Each floor of Tribe Tower grants 50 Gems on mini-stages and 100 Gems for every 10th floor, allowing you to collect a significant amount as you progress. Early on, reaching floor 30 can yield 1,650 Gems. Reaching floor 55 will net you 10 pulls. Later, faction towers will offer more Gems, but they unlock at in Chapters 7 through 13.Tribe Tower can be found inside the Ark.

6. Commander level up

Leveling up your commander early in the game can grant you 30 Gems. However, this method becomes less consistent as your commander levels slow down.

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE free Gems by exchanging Broken Core from Co-op mode (Image via esports.gg)
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE free Gems by exchanging Broken Core from Co-op mode (Image via esports.gg)

7. Cash Shop (100 Gems a month)

The Cash Shop offers free Gems: 10 Gems per day, 50 Gems per month, and 100 Gems per month. These small amounts accumulate over time, providing around 600 free Gems per month.

8. Special Arena 

The Arena can reward you with Gems if you place high in the season
The Arena can reward you with Gems if you place high in the season

Special Arena PvP might not appeal to everyone, especially those who prefer to avoid "whale" pay-to-win players. However, it’s worth participating in as it provides a decent amount of Gems. Newcomers are usually paired with other beginners. Try to rank as high as possible during the season to earn between 300 to 3,000 Gems based on your ranking. You get three free Arena battles a day, but after that you'll need to spend 100 Gems.

9. Redeem codes

Just like other gacha games including Wuthering Waves and Honkai: Star Rail, Goddess of Victory: NIKKE also occasionally releases codes that can be redeemed for free Gems. These codes are usually time-limited one, so check for active codes and redeem them promptly. Examples of active codes include “NIKKESUMMEREVENT2024” and “NIKKEBEAUTYFULLSHOT.”

10. Bulletin Board

Your Bulletin Board in your Outpost, which allows you to send NIKKEs on Dispatch missions, also has a 5% chance to have 10 Gems as a Reward for completing them. Another way to collect a few extra free Gems you need.

Players receive 300 free Gems for linking their credit card. Note that this is a one-time offer per account.

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE free Gems by linking your credit card (Image via esports.gg)
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE free Gems by linking your credit card (Image via esports.gg)

12. Dispatch missions

Dispatch missions can sometimes yield bonus Gems. Make sure to complete them daily, as you can average around 50 Gems.

13. Server maintenance compensation

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE offers free Gems as compensation for server maintenance, usually around 300 Gems per occurrence, with two maintenance scheduled each month.

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE free Gems from Tribe Tower (Image via esports.gg)
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE free Gems from Tribe Tower (Image via esports.gg)

14. Phone messages and missions

Completing missions through phone messages can earn Gems from battles and gift vouchers, which can be used to increase the affection of your Nikkes, unlocking new chapters that grant 50 Gems each.

15. Lost relics and the jukebox

Collecting lost relics in each chapter can grant additional Gems as rewards in the Command Center in your Outpost. The jukebox in the Command Center also provides additional Gems from lost relics found in specific chapters.

16. Challenges and new map completion

Completing challenges and new maps can also provide significant amounts of Gems. Make sure to tackle these tasks to maximize your Gem earnings.

By following these methods, you can efficiently gather Gems in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, enhancing your gameplay experience without spending money.

Unlock NIKKE Episodes by increasing Bond Rank to earn extra Gems (screenshot by esports.gg)
Unlock NIKKE Episodes by increasing Bond Rank to earn extra Gems (screenshot by esports.gg)

17. Unlock NIKKE Episodes

Increasing your bond level with your NIKKEs through Advise and gifts will unlock Episodes, short 1-on-1 private conversations with them. Episodes can reward 50 Gems, so if you've got a lot of extra gifts on your hands start dishing them out to all your NIKKes!

Important: Every time you get a new SSR or SR NIKKE, their first Episode is automatically available to watch for 50 Gems Reward. So in total for every SSR or SR NIKKE you own, there is 250 Gems available for you to earn if you simply increase your Bond Level with them.

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