Introduction
Nika is an EX vanguard in Horizon Walker. Nika's role is Attack. Race: Catsidhe.
On the Horizon Walker tier list Nika is B tier, 46th of the 73 vanguards ranked.
Profile
Like many Catsidhe, Nika chose the path of a professional assassin under "Valolana." As an honorable member of Valolana, she assassinated quite a few villains, earning herself the nickname "Petal's Shadow" for her distinctive petal-shaped blade.
After the Rift Crisis, Valolana fortunately discovered an underground Rift and, despite heavy sacrifices, managed to migrate to Earth through it. However, with assassination being illegal on Earth, Nika quickly found herself without purpose and fell into despair. Introverted and timid, she spent much of her time confined to the house assigned to Valolana, with her self-esteem inevitably plummeting. The news of the Bureau of Rift Management recruiting Vanguards offered her a new sense of purpose. As an expert in assassination, the chance to continue her work meant that she could regain her confidence.
Nika carries the title "Petal's Shadow". Nika is a female Catsidhe. Her birthday is April 2nd, and she stands 158cm tall.
Stats
- Max HP60th of 73576
- Melee ATK18th of 73179
- Ranged ATK24th of 73128
- Magic ATK59th of 7377
- Accuracy3rd of 73110
- Evade6th of 73269
- SPD8th of 73123
- AP Recovery6th of 73132.5
- Starting AP45th of 738
At level 60, fully ascended, top class tier, before weapons, Stigmas and bonds. Each bar is measured against the highest value in the Horizon Walker roster, and the place is out of every vanguard with that stat.
- StrengthRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 12Level 60, fully ascended: 14
- TechnicRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 10Level 60, fully ascended: 10
- IntelligenceRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 6Level 60, fully ascended: 6
- VitalityRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 8Level 60, fully ascended: 9
- AgilityRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 16Level 60, fully ascended: 19
- Max HPRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 40Level 60, fully ascended: 576
- Melee ATKRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 12Level 60, fully ascended: 179
- Ranged ATKRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 10Level 60, fully ascended: 128
- Magic ATKRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 6Level 60, fully ascended: 77
- AccuracyRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 9Level 60, fully ascended: 110
- EvadeRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 18Level 60, fully ascended: 269
- SPDRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 123Level 60, fully ascended: 123
- AP RecoveryRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 125.0Level 60, fully ascended: 132.5
- Starting APRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 8Level 60, fully ascended: 8
- Critical HitRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 0Level 60, fully ascended: 0
- Crit RateRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 10%Level 60, fully ascended: 10%
- Crit DMGRecruited (rank EX, level 1): 150%Level 60, fully ascended: 150%
As the stat screen works them out, with the innate traits and before weapons, Stigmas and bonds. The second column is the top class tier after every Ascension. Ranged ATK takes the Strength and Melee ATK trait bonuses, as the game's stat screen does.
Classes and skills
7Nika starts in the Shadow Cat class and promotes through 2 more tiers. Each promotion keeps the skills already learned and adds the new class's.
First tier
Shadow Cat
Attack
Despite their exceptional physical abilities, Catsidhe are naturally fearful and have an instinct to avoid threats. To fully utilize their talents, they need thorough training and the conviction that their actions are just. The Shadow Cats, a term for new recruits in this cat assassin group, are at a stage where they are trained more in self-preservation and stealth rather than in killing enemies. If they fail to master the art of staying hidden and retreating effectively on the battlefield, they can never progress to the next level.
Standby
Active · 15 AP
Waits at the designated location.
Cat Attack
Active · Pierce damage · 30 AP · Levels 1 to 10
After attacking the designated enemy, leaps low backward to move 4m away from the target. Deals Pierce DMG equal to 60/66/72/78/84/90/96/102/108/114% of Melee ATK.
Numbers in level order, 1 to 10.
Shadow Step
Passive · Levels 1 to 10
If not under the Stealth effect at the end of the turn, and there are no enemies within a 5m radius, gains the [Shadow Steps] effect for 1R. At the start of own turn, if under the Stealth effect, gains the [Shining Steps from the Shadows] effect. While in Stealth, can perform a support attack using the 'Dirty Pair · Dagger Throw' skill. - [Shadow Steps]: Enters Stealth, preventing the user from becoming a target of enemy skills. - [Shining Steps from the Shadows]: Increases SPD by 30/33/36/39/42/45/48/51/54/57. This effect is removed at the end of the turn.
Numbers in level order, 1 to 10.
Second tier
Puss In Poison Boots
Attack
Promotion: Shadow Step Lv. 3, then 3,000 credits
The Catsidhe assassins known as "Puss In Poison Boots" are tasked with eliminating targets when loud assassinations are impractical or when the target, despite their evil outcomes, does not clearly have malicious intent. Their assassinations often involve the use of painless poisons and usually leave no trace. These assassins are chemists of toxins, capable of causing their targets to die without even realizing what has happened.
Poison Arrow
Active · Pierce damage · 30 AP · Cooldown 2 rounds · Levels 1 to 10
Targets up to 3 enemies in order of proximity and fires poisoned arrows drenched in a special toxin. On hit, deals Melee ATK 30/33/36/39/42/45/48/51/54/57% as Pierce DMG and inflicts 1 stack of [Necrotoxin]. - [Necrotoxin]: Accumulates based on the user's Accuracy 70/77/84/91/98/105/112/119/126/133%. Newly applied stacks also scale with the user's Additional DMG Boost and Poison Boost. At the start of each round, the afflicted target takes Additional Poison DMG equal to 100% of accumulated Necrotoxin. This effect can stack up to 6 times with the same name.
Numbers in level order, 1 to 10.
Deadly Poison
Passive · Levels 1 to 10
When the user's attack hits, inflicts 1 stack of [Necrotoxin]. If the target is already afflicted, additionally deals 30/33/36/39/42/45/48/51/54/57% of the accumulated Necrotoxin as Additional Poison DMG. (This bonus damage does not scale with the user's Additional DMG Boost or Poison Boost.) [Necrotoxin]: Accumulates based on the user's Accuracy 70/77/84/91/98/105/112/119/126/133%. Newly applied stacks also scale with the user's Additional DMG Boost and Poison Boost. At the start of each round, the afflicted target takes Additional Poison DMG equal to 100% of accumulated Necrotoxin. This effect can stack up to 6 times with the same name.
Numbers in level order, 1 to 10.
Third tier
Queen Puss of Venom
Attack
Promotion: Poison Arrow Lv. 3, then 7,000 credits
The Queen Puss of Venom, alongside the Queen Puss of Bloodbath, jointly leads their assassin corps. The Queen Puss of Venom specializes in the most covert assassinations and is also a scholar of poisons. She has begun to accumulate poison within her own body, and the mere venomous aura emanating from her is enough to send danger signals through the bodies of nearby enemies.
Lethal Poison
Active · Pierce damage · 60 AP · Cooldown 3 rounds · Levels 1 to 10
Targets an enemy afflicted with [Necrotoxin] and strikes with a toxin-laced dagger. Deals Melee ATK 30/33/36/39/42/45/48/51/54/57% as Pierce DMG. On hit, additionally deals 300/310/320/330/340/350/360/370/380/390% of the accumulated Necrotoxin as Additional Poison DMG. (This damage is not affected by the user's Additional DMG Boost or Poison Boost.) If the target is killed, inflicts 2 stacks of [Necrotoxin] on enemies affected by the Venom Accumulation skill. - [Necrotoxin]: Accumulates based on the user's Accuracy 70/77/84/91/98/105/112/119/126/133%. Newly applied stacks also scale with the user's Additional DMG Boost and Poison Boost. At the start of each round, the afflicted target takes Additional Poison DMG equal to 100% of accumulated Necrotoxin. This effect can stack up to 6 times with the same name.
Numbers in level order, 1 to 10.
Poison Accumulation
Passive · Levels 1 to 10
At the start of a random turn or when the user activates a skill, all enemies within 5m have their Poison DEF reduced by 110/120/130/140/150/160/170/180/190/200 until the end of the turn.
Numbers in level order, 1 to 10.
Traits
7
Fate trait
Dirty Pair · Marhim
Marhim and Nika are best friends. Despite their completely different personalities, they would give their lives for each other.
Activates the Level 1 passive skill [Dirty Pair · Marhim]. [Dirty Pair · Marhim]: When Marhim attacks, supports with the 'Dirty Pair · Dagger Throw' skill. Gains [Shadow Step] effect for 1 round afterwards. [#sepline]Dirty Pair · Dagger Throw Throws a dagger at an enemy within 7m, dealing Pierce DMG equal to 70% of Melee ATK.
Race trait
Catsidhe
A mysterious feline race of unknown planetary and national origin.
Agility +2
Class trait
Lack of Presence
Nika's lack of presence allows her to hide even better than other shadow cats.
Activates the Level 1 passive skill [Lack of Presence]. [Lack of Presence]: If there are no enemies within 3m, gains the [Shadow Step] effect for 2 rounds.
Bond trait
Interested
Interested in the Human God.
Starting trait
Paranoid
Accuracy +7%, Immaterial DEF -100
Starting trait
Blurry
Aggro Adjustment -10
Starting trait
Masterful
Slash Boost +4%, Pierce Boost +4%, Crush Boost +4%
Exclusive weapon
The Ninth Bite
Rank EX
Melee ATK x1.21 (+0.11 a level), Accuracy +15.4% (+1.4% a level)
Unique: Death Sentence
Increases Poison Boost by 40/50/60/70/80%. On successful attack, deals additional Poison DMG equal to 60/75/90/105/120% of ACC
Nika Signature: Venomous Fragrance
At the start of a random turn or when the user activates a skill, all enemies within 5m are afflicted with Poison Scent. If a target under Poison Scent possesses the [Necrotoxin] effect at the end of the turn, they take Additional Poison DMG equal to 20% of their accumulated [Necrotoxin].
This weapon is crafted from the venomous fang extracted from the ninth head of a creature considered one of the most horrific disasters in Cathria's history. Despite having lost its life, the venom remains lethally brutal. It has been processed using special techniques and equipped with various protective measures for weapon use. The fish-like form is a result of this unique crafting method.
Starting weapon: Parrying Dual Dagger.
Liked gifts
3
Gloomy Chromi Keyring
Catnip pouch
Strawberry Chubby Macaron
Costumes
3
Angelic Vacation
Thoroughly Wet
Resort Part-timer
Art
