NIKKE 4th Anniversary: Free Rewards and Recruitment Guide
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE’s fourth-anniversary update launches worldwide on October 29, 2026, bringing new SSR characters, a free anniversary Nikke, special recruitment opportunities, and rewards spread across several in-game and online events. The headline offer is substantial: players can earn up to 259 free recruitment attempts and obtain up to four copies of Rapunzel: Sanctuary, the new free SSR support character.
However, the headline number does not mean every reward is a standard recruitment voucher that can be spent on any banner. The anniversary package combines regular recruitment tickets, Advanced Recruit Vouchers, banner-specific free pulls, special recruitment vouchers, Gems, and character selection boxes. Understanding those differences will help you collect the available rewards without overlooking a separate event or spending resources unnecessarily.
This guide explains the confirmed anniversary rewards, the main recruitment options, how to approach the selection boxes, and which limited-time activities are worth checking before the celebration ends.
When Does the NIKKE 4th Anniversary Start?
The main anniversary update arrives on October 29, 2026. The official announcement from publisher Level Infinite and developer SHIFT UP confirms that the update includes new playable characters, story chapters, special events, and anniversary rewards.
The celebration also extends beyond the main update. The official fourth-anniversary information website is scheduled to run through November 18, 2026, at 23:59 UTC+9. Separate online activities have their own participation rules, so do not assume that every reward remains available until the same deadline.
The most useful dates to remember are:
- October 29: Main anniversary update launches.
- October 29 onward: Check the game for anniversary login rewards, recruitment activities, story events, and the free Rapunzel: Sanctuary rewards.
- November 18, 23:59 UTC+9: The published end date for the official anniversary information-site event and the Trajectory of the Goddess retrospective event.
Maintenance schedules and the precise availability of individual in-game rewards can differ from the overall celebration period. Check the event notices in your own game client before planning around a final deadline.
All 259 Free Recruitment Attempts Explained
NIKKE’s official anniversary announcement confirms up to 259 free recruitment attempts across the event. The important detail is how those attempts are distributed.
The announced total brings together several reward categories rather than one large bundle of interchangeable tickets. A breakdown published after the anniversary livestream identifies Advanced Recruit Vouchers, standard Recruit Vouchers, special recruitment opportunities, free banner pulls, and Gems that can be converted into additional pulls.
1. Advanced Recruit Vouchers
The announced reward breakdown lists 96 Advanced Recruit Vouchers across the anniversary activities.
These vouchers are particularly relevant to players who want to recruit featured characters through the appropriate Advanced Recruitment banner. They should be tracked separately from standard Recruit Vouchers because the two ticket types do not necessarily serve the same recruitment pools.
The reported breakdown includes rewards from the 14-day login event, anniversary login rewards, the countdown, the MARIA-n minigame, the event shop, Volt Trip, and D-Day rewards.
The practical takeaway is to open each anniversary event and check its reward track instead of expecting all 96 vouchers to arrive automatically on the first day. Some rewards are tied to participation or accumulated login progress.
2. Standard Recruit Vouchers
The same breakdown lists 77 standard Recruit Vouchers. These come from a different collection of activities, including the MARIA-n event shop, redemption codes, Trail Marker rewards, the limited-time web event, and official community activities.
Standard Recruit Vouchers should not be confused with Advanced Recruit Vouchers. Before spending a ticket, check which recruitment screen accepts it and whether that recruitment pool contains the character you want.
This distinction is useful if you are saving resources for a particular banner. A large total of tickets does not automatically mean that every ticket can be directed toward the same featured character.
3. Free Pulls on Featured Recruitment Banners
The anniversary breakdown also identifies 21 free pulls for each of three recruitment options:
- Marian: Queen.
- Scarlet: Goddeath.
- Pilgrim Selective Recruitment.
These banner-specific pulls are different from receiving a stack of ordinary tickets. Their use is tied to the corresponding recruitment option, so they should be treated as separate opportunities rather than a universal pool of 63 pulls.
If you are interested in more than one featured character, make sure you use the free recruitment opportunities while the relevant banners are available. Do not assume that unused banner-specific pulls will transfer to another banner or remain available after the event. Check the timer and rules displayed in the recruitment interface.
4. Special Recruitment Vouchers and Gems
The reported breakdown includes another 20 vouchers reserved for the Pilgrim Selective Recruitment, split between daily mission bonuses and login rewards. It also lists 900 Gems, equivalent to three additional pulls at 300 Gems per pull.
These rewards help explain why the overall figure is larger than the number of standard tickets alone. Some opportunities are restricted to a particular recruitment type, while the Gems can be used according to the game’s normal spending rules.
The official publisher confirms the headline maximum of 259 attempts, but the individual reward schedule should be treated as a collection of separate event rewards. For the exact amount you can claim on your account, check the current in-game event pages and the eligibility requirements attached to each reward.
Free SSR Rapunzel: Sanctuary: How to Get Her
One of the anniversary’s most valuable rewards is Rapunzel: Sanctuary, a free SSR Nikke presented as a new support-focused form of Rapunzel.
The official announcement confirms that players can obtain up to four copies through anniversary events. The published reward details describe one copy through login rewards and additional copies through the anniversary Nikke Selection Boxes.
This matters because acquiring a character and collecting additional copies are not the same objective. Players who only want to add Rapunzel: Sanctuary to their roster should first secure the guaranteed copy available through the relevant login reward. Those who want to pursue further copies should then inspect the selection boxes and decide whether Rapunzel is the best choice for their account.
What kind of character is Rapunzel: Sanctuary?
The official description presents Rapunzel: Sanctuary as a mobile support character that uses Red Shoes’ technology. The anniversary livestream summary identifies her as an SSR Fire-code Rocket Launcher unit with a Burst II support role. Her kit is described around healing allies through attacks and increasing the team’s damage, with her Burst Skill providing further offensive support.
Those details give players a useful starting point, but they do not prove that she will be the best choice for every team. Her practical value depends on your existing roster, team composition, progression needs, and the content you want to clear.
If you are a newer player, a free SSR can provide a useful addition without requiring you to spend recruitment resources. Established players should compare her role with their current support options rather than assuming that a new anniversary character automatically replaces an existing team member.
How to claim the free copy
Once the anniversary update is live:
- Log in to NIKKE and open the anniversary event interface.
- Check the login reward track for Rapunzel: Sanctuary and its claim requirements.
- Complete the relevant login or event objectives.
- Open the in-game mailbox or reward screen if the game distributes the item there.
- Confirm that the character has been added to your roster before spending a selection box on another copy.
The exact interface and claim sequence should be confirmed in the live game. If the character does not appear immediately, check the event’s reward details and your mailbox before assuming that the reward has failed.
How the 4th Anniversary Nikke Selection Boxes Work
The official announcement confirms anniversary Nikke Selection Boxes that let players choose from four characters:
- Rapunzel: Sanctuary.
- Chime.
- Rapunzel: Pure Grace.
- Snow White: Innocent Days.
The selection box is important because it gives players a choice instead of leaving the result entirely to random recruitment. The correct selection depends on which characters you already own and what you want to improve in your roster.
A practical selection strategy
Choose Rapunzel: Sanctuary if you want additional copies. If you are building her and the event rules permit another copy to be selected, the box may help you progress toward additional copies without relying on recruitment luck. First confirm how many copies you already have and which other sources of the character remain available.
Consider Chime if she fills a gap in your roster. Check your current team needs and the character’s role before choosing her. A selection box is most useful when it solves a real roster problem, not simply when a character is familiar or popular.
Compare Rapunzel: Pure Grace with your existing support options. Owning a character with a similar role may affect the value of this selection. Review the character’s actual kit and your account’s needs before committing.
Consider Snow White: Innocent Days if she is the missing option you value most. If you already own the other choices or specifically want this version, the box offers a direct route that avoids relying on a random result.
Do not make a final choice until you have checked the box’s description in the live game. Confirm whether the selection grants a character, a copy, or another specified reward, and verify whether the box has an expiration date. The official announcement confirms the available choices and the free availability of up to four Rapunzel: Sanctuary copies, but the exact use of each box should be taken from its in-game description.
Anniversary Recruitment: Which Banners Should You Prioritize?
The anniversary features Marian: Queen, Scarlet: Goddeath, and Pilgrim Selective Recruitment, alongside the free Rapunzel: Sanctuary rewards. With multiple recruitment options available, it is worth deciding what you want before spending any saved resources.
Marian: Queen
Marian: Queen is one of the new SSR characters arriving with the anniversary update. The official announcement describes her as part of the major new playable-character lineup, and the post-livestream breakdown lists 21 free pulls for her banner.
If Marian is your main target, use the free banner-specific pulls while the banner is available and review the recruitment details before using general resources. Avoid spending Gems simply because a banner has launched; first establish how many free pulls you can claim and how many resources you are willing to commit.
Scarlet: Goddeath
Scarlet: Goddeath is another new anniversary SSR. Her updated form is described in the official announcement as an Eden-enhanced version of Hongryeon, equipped with a reinforced body and a dark-matter-infused sword.
The published breakdown lists 21 free pulls for her recruitment option as well. Players interested in Scarlet should distinguish these free banner pulls from the standard and Advanced Recruit Vouchers they may have collected through other activities.
If you want both Marian and Scarlet, review each banner’s availability window and your total resources before deciding how to spend anything beyond the free attempts. Do not assume that one banner’s free pulls can be transferred to the other.
Pilgrim Selective Recruitment
Pilgrim Selective Recruitment is listed as the third option receiving 21 free pulls, with additional special vouchers identified in the anniversary reward breakdown.
Because this is a distinct recruitment option, read its own rules carefully. Confirm which characters are included, what type of ticket it accepts, and whether the available selection or recruitment pool has restrictions. Do not assume that it works exactly like Marian’s or Scarlet’s featured banner.
For players trying to maximize value, the safest order is to collect the free rewards first, review the available choices, and then decide whether any saved resources are needed.
Don’t Miss the Anniversary Web Events
Not all anniversary rewards are collected by playing the main game. Two official web activities are already part of the celebration, and both have their own rules.
4th Anniversary Information Site
The official anniversary information site runs from October 8 through November 18, 2026, at 23:59 UTC+9. It offers one Recruit Voucher for sharing the page on a designated community, limited to one per user.
To participate:
- Open the official NIKKE 4th Anniversary Information Site.
- Log in using the game account you intend to receive the reward.
- Select the correct server and account when prompted.
- Share the page through one of the designated communities.
- Check your in-game mailbox for the Recruit Voucher.
The site says rewards are sent automatically to the in-game mailbox, although delivery may be delayed by system issues. It also states that mailbox rewards expire after 90 days, so collect the reward and do not leave it unclaimed indefinitely.
Be careful when linking your account. The site specifies that each account can be linked to only one server and game account for reward distribution. Confirm those details before completing the participation process.
Trajectory of the Goddess retrospective event
The official Trajectory of the Goddess event runs from October 21 through November 18, 2026, at 23:59 UTC+9. It presents story material through a timeline and asks players to view chapters and complete designated missions to earn Seals.
The event also offers one Recruit Voucher for sharing the page, limited to once per account. Additional milestones award Blablalink LIP Mileage, a limited comment bubble, and a limited badge. The event rules state that 500 LIP Mileage can be exchanged for 30 Gems in the rewards centre.
To collect the available rewards, log in to the event page with the correct game account, share the page, review the chapter markers, and complete the missions. Track your Seals through the event’s achievements or challenges interface.
The event rules specify that voucher rewards go to the mailbox of the account used to log in. Blablalink rewards are distributed separately, and the published rules say distribution of LIP Mileage, comment bubbles, and badges begins in batches from October 27. Do not assume that every web-event reward will appear in the NIKKE mailbox.
Redemption Codes: Check Them Before You Spend Gems
The anniversary livestream coverage also lists redemption codes associated with the celebration. Codes can be useful, but they may have usage limits, expiration dates, or server restrictions. A code mentioned in a livestream recap should not be treated as guaranteed to work indefinitely.
Before redeeming a code, use the game’s official CD-Key Redemption Portal or the redemption interface provided in the current client. Enter the code exactly as displayed, confirm the correct server and account, and check the in-game mailbox for the reward.
If a code fails, check for typing errors, expiration, regional eligibility, or a limit on how many times it can be redeemed. Avoid third-party websites that ask for your account password or promise unlimited recruitment resources. Only use official redemption routes, and do not share your login details to claim an anniversary reward.
Because code availability can change quickly, verify the current code list against an official NIKKE announcement or in-game notice before relying on it. This guide does not treat every code circulating in community posts as currently valid.
A Simple Checklist for Maximizing Anniversary Rewards
With the rewards spread across different interfaces, a short checklist is more useful than trying to collect everything in one session.
- Log in after the October 29 update and review the anniversary notices.
- Claim Rapunzel: Sanctuary’s free copy through the relevant login or event reward.
- Check the selection boxes and confirm which character or copy each box grants before choosing.
- Collect Advanced Recruit Vouchers and standard Recruit Vouchers from their separate reward tracks.
- Use banner-specific free pulls for Marian: Queen, Scarlet: Goddeath, and Pilgrim Selective Recruitment while those opportunities remain available.
- Complete event-shop and minigame objectives that award recruitment resources.
- Visit the official anniversary information site and complete the sharing step for its Recruit Voucher.
- Finish the Trajectory of the Goddess missions and track your Seals and web rewards.
- Check redemption codes through official channels instead of assuming older codes remain active.
- Review deadlines and your mailbox so that time-limited rewards are not left unclaimed.
The order matters. Collecting guaranteed rewards and free pulls first gives you a clearer picture of your remaining resources. You can then make a better-informed decision about whether to spend saved Gems or tickets on a featured character.
Final Takeaway
NIKKE’s fourth anniversary offers more than a large free-pull headline. The confirmed package includes up to 259 recruitment attempts, up to four free copies of Rapunzel: Sanctuary, character selection boxes, and additional rewards spread across in-game and web events.
The most important step is to separate general tickets from banner-specific pulls and special recruitment vouchers. Claim the guaranteed rewards first, check the selection-box rules before choosing a character, and use the free opportunities while their banners are available. Finally, keep an eye on the November 18 web-event deadline and verify any redemption codes before relying on them.
That approach will help you collect the anniversary rewards systematically without assuming that every reward is interchangeable or that every event follows the same schedule.