Nikke Patch 3.0: Delta Arrives, Rapi Red Hood, Events & More

Nikke Patch 3.0 — Delta: Ninja Thief Banner, Rapi Red Hood Special, Major Events & Upgrades

The GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE 3.0.0 patch, going live after maintenance on 2025-10-16 (11:00–15:00, UTC+9), marks a crucial moment for both new and returning Commanders. SSR Delta: Ninja Thief debuts with strong Defender synergies, while top fan-favorite Rapi: Red Hood receives a long-awaited special costume and event. Beyond new units, this patch retools event rewards, pushes out vital systems content, and reshuffles competitive Arena brackets—a portfolio of quality-of-life and meta-defining changes.

At a Glance

Major Banner: SSR Delta: Ninja Thief (Defender, Water, Elysion) | 2025-10-16 ~ 2025-10-29 (UTC+9)
Event Spotlight: GO! NINJA THIEF! event for story, rewards, and materials
Special Costume: Rapi: Red Hood — Cherished Red obtainable for all
Arena/Mode Updates: Champion Arena Beta, group reshuffles, new Overclock Simulation Room
Mini-game: Bubble March debuts in Arcade

Banner Schedule & Rates

The Delta: Ninja Thief recruitment event is the focal point of this patch. Below is a compact table of banner details for easy planning:

Banner	Phase	Start	End	SSR Rate	Delta Rate	Currency
Special Recruit: Delta	Main	2025-10-16 (post-MNT)	2025-10-29 23:59:59	4%	2%	Gems (Free/Paid), Adv Recruit

Gold Mileage Tickets can be earned from this banner and exchanged for Delta (200 needed). Notably, tickets from Special Recruit persist past banner expiry (a practical change for currency management).

After the Special Recruit phase, Delta: Ninja Thief will be added to Ordinary Recruit, Social Point Recruit, and obtainable from Mold items. She will not be available in New Commander Special Recruit or via Mileage Shop immediately.

Should You Pull Delta: Ninja Thief?

Delta: Ninja Thief is defined by her Defender traits and synergy with distributed damage teams. Her unique burst also offers both party-wide offensive buffs and personal survivability gains, shifting her role towards hybrid tank/support.

Best for: Players lacking a strong Water Defender or with teams built around distributed damage exploitation. Her ability to boost allies' attacks and adapt actions when next to other Defenders is highly roster-dependent.

F2P/Low-spend Considerations:
– The 2% SSR Delta rate (within a 4% SSR pool) is standard, but currency efficiency is higher if aiming for specific team needs—farm Gold Mileage Tickets if going deep.
– Delta is guaranteed via the Mileage Shop for 200 tickets, but requires substantial pulls.
– If your inventory is Defender-heavy or already covers distributed damage buffs, consider saving for future banners.

Competing banner pressure: No direct rerun or collab banners overlap this phase, per official info.

Events & Rewards: Patch 3.0.0 Highlights

GO! NINJA THIEF!

Event Duration: 2025-10-16 (post-maintenance) to 2025-10-29 23:59:59 (UTC+9)
Content: Story featuring Delta's Phantom Thief trials, event stages, and a challenge boss mode
Rewards: Recruit Vouchers, skill enhancement materials, Memory Films for Archives
Participation: Complete all event stages for maximum event currency and shop rewards (exchange closes concurrently with event end)

7-Day Login Event: Ninja Thief Steps

Login any 7 days within the event window to earn extra Recruit Vouchers and development items

Rapi: Red Hood Special

How to Obtain: Simply log in after patch to claim the Cherished Red costume, new title, theme song "Yes, My Commander!", and exclusive avatar frames (includes top 5 poll winners).
Availability: 2025-10-16 (post-maint) to 2025-12-04 04:59:59 (UTC+9)

Special Costume Rerun: Miranda — Thief of Justice

Miranda’s costume returns to the Cash Shop for a limited time (2025-10-16–2025-10-29, UTC+9).

Additional Content

UNBREAKABLE SPHERE joins the Archives—unlock with Memory Films earned during GO! NINJA THIEF!.
Special Event: YES, MY COMMANDER: A quick story event with a unique Rapi reward.

Competitive & Systems Updates

Champion Arena (Beta Season 15)

Opens: 2025-10-23
Eligibility: Top 4+ in SP Arena
Features: Simulated battles, prediction system, ranking rewards include unique avatar frames

Arena Group Reshuffles

Rookie Arena: 2025-10-29 05:00:00 to 2025-10-30 04:59:59 (UTC+9)
SP Arena: 2025-11-05 05:00:00 to 2025-11-06 04:59:59 (UTC+9)

Simulation Room: Overclock Mode (Season 6)

Access: Clear Simulation Room Difficulty 5 Sector C
Schedule: 2025-10-21 05:00:00 – 2026-01-13 04:59:59 (UTC+9)
Rewards: Skill/Burst Manuals, resetting every two weeks for repeat gains

Coordinated Operation: Modernia Battle

Boss Raid: 2025-10-24 12:00:00 to 2025-10-26 23:59:59 (UTC+9)
Group: Form teams of five, defeat Modernia, exchange materials for Gems/dev items

New Gameplay & Features

Bubble March mini-game debuts in Arcade
Expanded Profile Decor: New profile card items and titles
New Limited-Time Character Packages roll out in the Cash Shop, including bundles for Delta and featured units

Preparation Checklist: Before Patch 3.0.0

Spend/Plan Recruit Currencies: Calculate if you wish to target Delta or save for other banners
Maximize Daily Event Tasks: Prioritize resource farming and Union Shooting Range for current bonuses
Prepare Enhancement Materials: Stockpile skill/burst materials for both Delta and any new units picked up

Day One Priorities: After Maintenance

Log in promptly for Rapi: Red Hood Special rewards
Begin GO! NINJA THIEF! event and clear daily stages to maximize event shop exchanges
Recruit for Delta if she fits your comp (check linked EarlyGG tier list for current meta ranking)
Try new Arcade mini-game (Bubble March) and investigate Overclock Simulation Room if eligible

What’s Next & Deep Dives

Beyond the current patch window, monitor EarlyGG for evolving Delta: Ninja Thief team synergies, updated tier placements, and meta shifts from Arena reshuffles. Unconfirmed features or upcoming collabs should be treated as speculation until verified in official material. Review our SSR tier list, Defender team guides, and banner-pull planning resources for up-to-date optimization.

Bottom line: Patch 3.0.0 is content-rich, especially rewarding loyal Rapi fans and distributed damage strategists. With a tight event window and several systems layers to explore, efficient planning ensures you make the most of every currency, login, and pull.

Official info source: GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE maintenance and event notes. All details accurate as of patch 3.0.0 release; subject to change with future announcements.

Need more help with your pulls or team building? Stay tuned to EarlyGG for comprehensive coverage and in-depth guides on all Nikke updates.

Suggest additional visuals:
– Delta: Ninja Thief splash art (to highlight new SSR character)
– Alt text: Delta: Ninja Thief from Nikke, posing dynamically with her Ninja Force gun and Water effects.
– Rapi: Red Hood Cherished Red costume showcase
– Alt text: Rapi in her Cherished Red costume with detailed standing pose and costume design close-up.
– Banner schedule infographic
– Alt text: Timeline showing the start/end dates (UTC+9) for Delta banner, Rapi event, and major mode updates.