Cinderella is NIKKE's premier single-target boss killer and a Pilgrim Defender built around HP-to-ATK conversion mechanics, explosive burst damage, and a self-sustaining Decoy that keeps her alive in virtually any fight. Despite her Defender class, she hits harder than most dedicated attackers - making her one of the most powerful and cost-efficient DPS units you can build. This NIKKE Cinderella build guide covers her best skills, Overload gear, Harmony Cubes, team compositions, and gameplay tips.
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Character Overview
| Defender / Single Target Attack | ||
Cinderella | Rarity | SSR |
| Element | Electric | |
| Class | Defender | |
| Burst Type | Burst III | |
Cinderella is classified as a Defender, which is intentional - her entire kit revolves around HP scaling rather than pure ATK. This means she works in a completely different way from most DPS units. She converts Max HP into ATK via her Skill 1, meaning Max HP buffers like Blanc and Rouge are her best friends. Don't let the Defender class fool you - she hits harder than most dedicated attackers.
She is currently rated as the best single-target DPS in NIKKE with no serious competition. She doesn't need as many meta conditions as other top-tier units like Scarlet: Black Shadow (who needs Alice) or Red Hood (who needs Naga and Core parts). Cinderella is the perfect boss killer for any boss content.
That said, her Campaign performance is average. Her burst targeting is RNG, she has no AoE clear, and her projectiles swing wide - hitting buildings and unintended targets. She's a raid and boss queen, not a wave-clearer.
Skills Breakdown
Skill Priority Summary
| Skill | Priority | Level Target | DPS Gain |
| Skill 1 - Flawless Glass | Highest | Level 10 first | +20–30% DPS (Lv1→7) |
| Burst - Glass Slippers Full Contact | High | Level 10 second | +10–15% DPS (Lv1→7) |
| Skill 2 - Dirt-Resistant Mirror | Lowest | Level 7 sweet spot | +1–5% DPS |
Recommended Progression:
| Stage | Build |
| Budget / Early | 10-4-7 |
| Mid Investment | 10-7-10 |
| Full Investment | 10-10-10 |
Skill 1 - Flawless Glass (Core Skill - Max Priority)
| Effect | Value (Max Level) |
| ATK increases on Burst Stage 3 | +2.71% of final Max HP for 10 sec |
| Charge Speed on Full Charge | +100% (removed on reload) |
| Additional damage on Full Charge hit | 136.6% of final ATK |
This skill essentially doubles her ATK stat. At Level 400, a Defender's base HP is around 2,483,759 - multiplied by 2.71%, that's roughly 67,309 bonus ATK added on top of her base 60,212 ATK, bringing her to approximately 127,521 ATK before any external buffs. That's more than an Attacker-class unit at the same level.
The 100% Charge Speed buff lets her fire at around 3 shots per second, which, combined with the additional hit per shot, brings her total DPS to roughly 602% ATK per second - comparable to Modernia while having a higher ATK ceiling.
Skill 2 - Dirt-Resistant Mirror (Level 7 Sweet Spot)
| Effect | Value (Max Level) |
| Decoy HP on battle start | 96% of caster's final Max HP |
| Decoy HP on each Burst Stage 3 entry | 96% of caster's final Max HP (refreshed) |
| Beautiful: Max HP increase per stack | +1.6% every 3 sec, up to 12 stacks |
The Decoy is what makes Cinderella nearly unkillable. It acts as a body double that absorbs damage and targeting from enemies, including bosses that target the highest HP or highest ATK unit. The Beautiful stacks from the Max HP buff feed back into Skill 1's ATK scaling and also power up her Burst.
Note: The Decoy does not protect against AoE attacks or full-screen hits.
Burst - Glass Slippers, Full Contact (High Priority)
| Effect | Value (Max Level) |
| Base burst damage | 682.96% ATK × 10 hits |
| Beautiful bonus damage | 28.9% ATK × Beautiful stack count |
| Total damage (max stacks) | +1.6% every 3 sec, up to 12 stacks |
Base Damage Ranking
| Burst Damage Ranking | Unit |
| 1st | Cinderella |
| 2nd | Quency: Escape Queen |
| 3rd | Phantom |
| 4th | Dorothy |
This is the highest pure burst damage in the game without external buffs. There is also a currently active charge damage bug that effectively doubles the first part of her burst. Make sure Cinderella has already fired at least one shot before activating her burst to take full advantage.
Overload Gear Guide
Most DPS units skip boot upgrades because HP stats don't matter for them. Cinderella is the exception - since her Skill 1 scales her ATK off Max HP, upgrading her boots to +5 gives a meaningful damage increase.
| Priority | Stat | Reason |
| 1st | Elemental Damage |
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| 2nd | Max Ammo (2–3 lines) |
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| 3rd | ATK (up to 4 lines) |
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| Filler | Crit Rate / Crit Damage / Charge Damage |
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Harmony Cube Guide
| Cube | Best When | Strength |
| Bastion | Fewer Max Ammo OL lines | Adds ammo, reduces reload frequency |
| Vigor | No HP buffers in the team | Boosts Max HP → feeds Skill 1 ATK conversion |
| Resilience | Cube is at Level 15+ | Up to 19% elemental damage at Lv15 vs ~12% at Lv10 |
| Resilience Cube Level | Elemental Bonus Damage |
| Level 10 | ~12% |
| Level 15 | ~19% |
Recommendation: Default to Bastion or Vigor based on your OL gear and team setup. If your Resilience cube is significantly higher-leveled than both, test it - the elemental damage gap may make it worth using regardless.
Best Team Compositions
Best-in-Slot Electric Team (Raids & Anomaly Interception)
| Slot | Unit | Role |
| B1 | Crown | ATK damage buff, Naga enabler |
| B2 | Anis: Sparkling Summer | Electric buffer, mob clear |
| B3 | Cinderella | Main DPS |
| B2 | Rouge | Max HP buff, CDR |
| B3 | Ein | True damage, AoE clear |
Element-Neutral Team (General Boss Content)
| Slot | Unit | Role |
| B1 | Liter or Rouge | CDR / HP buffer |
| B2 | Crown | Offensive buffs |
| B3 | Cinderella | Main DPS |
| B3 | Red Hood | Wave clear, burst gen |
| Flex | Naga or Alice | Heal/support or burst gen |
Rouge-Centric HP Buffer Team
| Slot | Unit | Role |
| B1 | Rouge | HP buffer, CDR |
| B2 | Blanc or Grave | Healer or offensive buffer |
| B3 | Cinderella | Main DPS |
| B2/B3 | Flex | DPS or support |
| Flex | Maxwell or Ein | Burst gen / secondary DPS |
Supporter Tier List for Cinderella
| Tier | Supporter | Buff Type | Notes |
| S | Crown | ATK damage buff |
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| S | Blanc | Damage taken increases (39%) |
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| S | Rouge | Max HP buff + CDR |
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| A | Grave | ATK damage buff (48%) |
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| A | Liter | CDR + offensive/defensive buffs |
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| A | Tia + Naga | ATK damage + core bonus + heal |
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| A | Mari | ATK damage buff (40.99%) + ATK |
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| A | Noir | Ammo replenish + attacker ATK buff |
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| B | Winter Ludmilla | Damage taken debuff |
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| C | Mast | ATK buff (top 2 units only) |
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| C | Summer Rosanna / Ram / Novel | Various |
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How to Play Cinderella
Cinderella's gameplay is straightforward, but a few key habits make all the difference:
- Fire before bursting. Always land one full charge shot before activating her burst. The active charge bug multiplies burst damage by your current charge - always enter at 200%.
- Stack Beautiful before burst. Skill 2 adds a Max HP stack every 3 seconds while the Decoy is alive. Enter burst at max 12 stacks for the highest possible damage.
- Minimize reloads. Reloading removes her Charge Speed buff and forces a wind-up period. Time reloads during downtime and prioritizes Max Ammo OL lines.
- Upgrade her boots. Her Skill 1 scales ATK off Max HP - unlike other DPS units, boot upgrades to +5 directly increase her damagE.
- Pair a wave-clearer in Campaign. Cinderella has no AoE. Always bring Red Hood, Scarlet, or Ein to clean up what she can't.
If running her in a Crown or Rouge team, make sure her Decoy is active and Beautiful stacks are building before the burst window - she hits hardest when fully ramped.
Conclusion
Cinderella is one of the most powerful and straightforward DPS units in NIKKE: Goddess of Victory. Her HP-to-ATK conversion rewards Max HP buffers, her Decoy mechanic gives her unmatched survivability, and her plug-and-play playstyle fits seamlessly into the game's best boss-killing team compositions. Prioritize Skill 1 and Burst to Level 10, build toward Elemental Damage and Max Ammo OL lines, upgrade her boots, and pair her with Crown or Rouge - the rest of her kit comes together naturally.
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