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So long and thanks for all the fish! ~Scarlet Guild [NA]

So long and thanks for all the fish! After 4 years of competing at the top of NIKKE’s competitive scene, Scarlet is leaving the game and disbanding its NIKKE guild. We poured thousands of hours (and dollars) into this game theorycrafting, writing guides, and submitting detailed feedback to SHIFT UP on competitive balance, controls, and quality of life. The majority …

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[Sword x Staff] Damage Formula (Datamined)

This is the in-game damage formula, cross referenced against actual game code decompiled by u/ninjan74. Below are some notes for each section/zones: Skill Panel: Self explanatory. Many skills have multiple hits and each hit has different multipliers. Add them up. There’s also some flat values included Z1: PvP and PvE numbers are not actually added together. Its one or the …

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[Sword x Staff] Server 4v4 PvP Tournament – Season 21 (First Dawn)

Originally posted on YouTube Replay videos of Sword x Sword Global's Season 21 4v4 PvP Semifinals on First Dawn (Server 1). The fights are autobattle but fights are run live so players in the server are able to chat and bet on outcomes in real time.I accidentally overslept so the game just used the same loadout as last week in …

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[Sword x Staff] Keripo’s Bruiser Knight Guide

DISCLAIMER: This is NOT your standard Knight guide! The bruiser Knight build is a specialized “end-game” build meant either for whales or advanced players who are looking to heavily min-max their class to be more than just a tank. If you are F2P or just looking to be a meatshield tank, this guide is not for you! Intro The “tank” …

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[Sword x Staff] Refresh Affix Calculations

What it looks like in-game, on my sword, in Season 3

TL;DR: 7-8% more damage amortized in PvE. Same in PvP but due to the fewer number of rounds, depending on your RNG luck, this could win you the fight or it could do nothing. Good luck getting the affix though with its 0.053% chance! Additional notes: 8% chance to trigger a technique a second time. Technique cooldown doesn’t change. Percent …

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[Sword x Staff] Nexus 4v4 PvP Tournament – Season 8 (Nexus 1)

Originally posted on YouTube Replay videos of Sword x Sword Global's Season 8 4v4 PvP Semifinals on Nexus 1. The fights are autobattle but fights are run live so players in the server are able to chat and bet on outcomes in real time. Epic fight between Sydnie and the Sequoia Groove team in the semis. For the finals, water …

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[Sword x Staff] Server 4v4 PvP Tournament – Season 20 (First Dawn)

Originally posted on YouTube Replay videos of Sword x Sword Global's Season 20 4v4 PvP Semifinals on First Dawn (Server 1). The fights are autobattle but fights are run live so players in the server are able to chat and bet on outcomes in real time. Recently I discovered a crazy AoE combo that takes advantage of the synergy between …

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