Winter Event Overview: Brid vs Diesel Framework
Two Fire SSR units with overlapping banners create resource competition. Diesel runs Dec 4-24, Brid Dec 11-29—13-day overlap window.
Diesel: Winter Sweets
- Burst III Fire Rocket Launcher Attacker (Elysion/Infinity Rail)
- Sustained damage specialist via Noise Pollution passive
- Versatile across Campaign, Tower, Raids
Brid: Silent Track
- Burst II Fire Shotgun Supporter (Elysion)
- Team ATK buffer + Wind Code debuffer
- Specialized for specific enemy types
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Banner Schedule
- Diesel: Dec 4-24 (20 days)
- Brid: Dec 11-29 (19 days)
- Overlap: Dec 11-24 (13 days)
Diesel's early start lets you test her in Union Raid (Dec 5) and Solo Raid Season 32 (Dec 11-18) before Brid's banner ends.
2025 Fire Meta Shifts
Surface Raids now emphasize sustained damage over burst windows. Extended encounters with regenerating shields favor continuous DPS.
Diesel's +1000% Noise Pollution transforms sustained damage into primary DPS source. Skill 2 stacks Mute 3x for +68.04% sustained damage (15s) + +318.14% (3s), creating overlapping damage windows.
Brid's Full Throttle (20s cooldown) grants +66.52% ATK to allies for 10s. Against Wind Code enemies, Ignition Sequence applies +15.12% damage taken (Full Burst) and +12.12% (after 10 normal attacks).
Quick Recommendation
Pull Diesel First:
- Need sustained Fire DPS
- Struggle with extended Surface Raids
- Have Fire supports but weak attackers
- Prioritize account progression
Pull Brid First:
- Already have strong Fire attackers (Alice, Scarlet, Eunhwa)
- Struggle with Wind Code encounters
- Need team ATK buffers
- Focus on specialized optimization
Skip Both:
- Multiple invested Fire SSRs
- Saving for Q1 2025 limited units
- Less than 28,800 gems (one pity)
Brid: Silent Track Kit Analysis
Burst II Fire Shotgun Supporter specializing in Wind Code debuffs and team ATK buffs.
Ignition Sequence (Passive)
- Full Burst: +15.12% damage taken to Wind Code enemies (10s) + 636% ATK damage
- After 10 normal attacks: +12.12% damage taken to lowest HP Wind Code enemy (10s) + 675% ATK damage
- Combined: +27.24% damage taken when both active
Full Throttle (Skill, 20s cooldown)
- Grants +66.52% of Brid's ATK to all allies except herself (10s)
- 50% uptime ratio
- Universal damage amplifier for team
Skill Investment
Minimal requirement: All skills to level 1. No scaling improvements beyond base levels make Brid extremely resource-efficient.
Equipment Priority: Head > Gloves > Chest > Boots (ATK% focus) Cube: ATK-focused for buff value or element damage for hybrid builds
Team Synergy
Best Partners:
- Diesel (sustained damage amplification)
- Scarlet/Alice (burst damage spikes)
- Liter (burst generation)
- Miranda: Treasure (healing + damage amp)
Against Wind Code enemies, +27.24% debuffs create multiplicative scaling for entire team. Non-Wind encounters reduce value to ATK buff only.
Diesel: Winter Sweets Kit Analysis
Burst III Fire Rocket Launcher Attacker specializing in sustained damage via Noise Pollution.
Noise Pollution (Passive)
- +1000% sustained damage (11x multiplier)
- Transforms all sustained damage effects into primary DPS
Skill 1 Ah Ah, Mic Test
- +20.28% critical damage (continuous)
- +60.19% sustained damage (10s)
- +235.03% sustained damage (10s)
Skill 2 I'm Gonna Sing Now!
- Stacks Mute 3x: +68.04% sustained damage (15s) + +318.14% (3s)
- Stacks 2x: 63.33% ATK every 1s for 9s
- Creates overlapping damage windows
Burst La La La ♬ (40s cooldown)
- +25.09% damage taken to enemies (10s)
- 18.43% ATK sustained damage every 1s (9s)
- 181.2% ATK every 1s (9s)
- -100% hit rate on self (1s invulnerability)
Skill Investment Priority
- Skill 2 to 10 (max sustained damage)
- Burst to 10 (team debuff + damage)
- Skill 1 to 7 (critical damage boost)
Equipment: Head > Gloves > Chest > Boots (offensive stats) Overload: Element Damage (4x), ATK (4x), Crit Rate (2-4x), Crit Damage (2-4x) Cube: Resilience (defensive survivability)
Damage Multiplier Math
Skill 2's +68.04% sustained damage becomes +748.44% effective with Noise Pollution's +1000% multiplier. Multiplicative stacking creates exponential scaling.
Overlapping buff windows (10-15s durations) maintain peak damage for extended periods vs brief burst windows.
Surface Raid Performance: Brid vs Diesel
2025 Surface Raids favor sustained damage over burst windows. Extended encounters (2-3 min) with regenerating shields reward continuous DPS.
Diesel Performance:
- Maintains 80-90% peak DPS throughout 2+ min encounters
- 35-40% higher total damage vs burst-focused Fire attackers (2-min tests)
- Excels in all Surface Raid types
Brid Performance:
- Against Wind Code: 25-30% team damage increase via debuffs + ATK buff
- Non-Wind Code: Moderate value from ATK buff only
- Conditional performance makes her specialized pick
Diesel + Brid (Wind Code):
- Combined amplification creates exceptional damage
- Requires investment in both units
- Optimal for Wind Code Surface Raids
Team Compositions
Core Diesel Team:
- Diesel (Primary DPS)
- Liter (Burst gen + shields)
- Miranda: Treasure (Healing + damage amp)
- Volume (ATK buffs + shields)
- Flex: Nayuta or Eunhwa
Core Brid Team (Wind Code):
- Brid (Support + debuffs)
- Scarlet/Alice (Burst damage)
- Liter (Burst gen + shields)
- Miranda: Treasure (Healing + damage amp)
- Flex: Additional attacker/support
Budget Diesel:
- Diesel + Neon + Anis + Rapi + any healer
- Diesel carries with free unit support
Optimal Diesel + Brid:
- Both units + Liter + Miranda + flex
- Maximum Wind Code performance
- Expensive for F2P
Pull Priority Decision Matrix
Primary Factors:
- Current Fire roster gaps
- Gem budget and pity status
- Content focus (Raids, Campaign, Tower)
- Future banner plans
- Account progression stage
For Players Without Fire Attackers
Prioritize Diesel. She becomes your Fire team's primary DPS. Brid provides minimal value without attackers to support.
Diesel's skill investment (Skill 2 to 10, Burst to 10) requires resources but delivers proportional power. Focus on one strong attacker vs spreading investment.
For Established Fire Teams
Evaluate specific gaps. Diesel adds sustained damage to complement burst attackers. Brid amplifies existing attackers via buffs/debuffs.
Teams with Scarlet/Alice/Eunhwa but weak supports should consider Brid. Teams lacking sustained damage need Diesel. Comprehensive rosters can skip both.
For F2P (15k-20k Gems/Month)
Diesel = safer investment. Versatile across Campaign, Tower, Anomaly Interception, Surface Raids. Brid's specialized role creates higher risk.
Use 13-day overlap to accumulate gems. Pull Diesel first (Dec 4-10), gather daily mission gems, evaluate Brid before Dec 29.
For Competitive Players
Secure both for optimal Wind Code performance. Test Diesel in early December content (Union Raid Dec 5, Solo Raid Dec 11-18), then commit to Brid based on meta development.
Investment priority: Diesel skills (Skill 2 to 10, Burst to 10) > Brid skills (all to 1) > equipment optimization.
Gem Cost & Pity System
Pity Mechanics:
- Guaranteed SSR every 200 pulls
- 50% rate-up chance on 1st SSR, 100% on 2nd SSR
- Max cost: 28,800 gems per unit
- Average: 14,400-21,600 gems
Both Units:
- Max: 57,600 gems
- Average: 28,800-43,200 gems
- F2P needs 2-4 months saving
Pity carries between same banner type but NOT between standard/limited. Don't split resources across banner types.
Gem Accumulation
Monthly F2P Income:
- Daily missions: 6,000-7,000
- Events: 4,000-6,000
- Story: 2,000-4,000
- Maintenance: 1,000-2,000
- Total: 15,000-20,000
Terminus Ticket Event Gems:
- Story rewards: 2,000-3,000
- Daily missions: 1,500-2,000
- Achievements: 1,000-1,500
- Total: 4,500-6,500 (15-22 pulls)
Complete event week 1 (Dec 4-10) before pulling to maximize gems.
BitTopup Value
Buy NIKKE recharge for competitive pricing and fast delivery. Purchase during overlap (Dec 11-24) for maximum flexibility.
Strategic buying at pity thresholds (e.g., 15,000 gems for 50 pulls) maximizes efficiency. BitTopup's package variety allows precise resource management.
Common Mistakes
Mistake #1: Collection over needs. Pulling every limited unit depletes gems without proportional power gains.
Mistake #2: Ignoring investment costs. Diesel needs Skill 2 to 10 + Burst to 10 + equipment. Pulling without resources creates roster bloat.
Mistake #3: Ignoring future banners. Q1 2025 brings 2-3 more limited units. Exhausting gems on winter banners may miss better opportunities.
Myths Debunked
Always pull limited units = False. Limited value depends on roster fit. Skip if they don't address actual gaps.
Fire teams need both = False. Diesel alone provides sufficient sustained damage. Brid adds specialized value vs Wind Code only.
New units > invested units = False. Fully invested Scarlet (level 10 skills) often outperforms fresh Diesel (level 1). Complete existing investments before pulling new units.
Long-Term Planning
Account Balance:
- Element coverage (all 5 elements)
- Role diversity (attackers, supporters, defenders, healers)
- Burst position coverage (B1, B2, B3)
- Content specialists
Diesel/Brid contribute to Fire but may create redundancy while leaving other element gaps.
2025 Meta Predictions
Sustained damage trend suggests Diesel remains relevant through Q1 2025+. Noise Pollution aligns with extended encounter design.
Brid's longevity depends on Wind Code enemy prevalence. Uncertain value if Wind Code becomes less common.
NIKKE's gradual power creep means units stay viable 6-12 months post-release. Both should maintain relevance through Q1 2025 minimum.
Pull vs Save Philosophy
Pull When:
- Unit addresses critical roster gap
- You have 28,800+ gems (guaranteed pity)
- Unit provides multi-content value
- Progression blocked by roster limitations
Save When:
- Roster covers unit's role adequately
- Lack gems for guaranteed pity
- Future banners better address needs
- Progression limited by investment, not roster
Advanced Tips
Test via friend support before pulling. Borrow Diesel/Brid from friends to evaluate performance with your roster.
Track pity meticulously. Maintain spreadsheet of pity count, gems available, pulls needed.
Complete events before pulling. Terminus Ticket provides 4,500-6,500 gems—secure before banner pulls.
Strategic Timing
Early Pulling (Dec 4-10):
- Max time to accumulate gems if short of pity
- Test in Union Raid (Dec 5) and Solo Raid (Dec 11-18)
- Adjust Brid plans based on Diesel performance
Late Pulling (Dec 20-29):
- Max gem accumulation from dailies/events
- Observe community testing and meta development
- Data-driven decisions vs speculation
- Risk missing banner if miscalculated
New Player Reroll
Optimal Strategy:
- Complete tutorial (10,000 gems)
- Early story chapters (5,000 gems)
- Pull Diesel banner until secured or 50 pulls
- If early Diesel, continue for more SSRs
- If no Diesel in 50 pulls, reroll
Target Diesel only—both units requires exceptional luck. Establish Fire foundation, save for future banners.
Final Verdict
Pull Diesel First:
- Need versatile sustained DPS
- Lack Fire attackers
- Prioritize progression
- F2P with 15k-30k gems
- Want multi-content relevance
Pull Brid First:
- Have invested Fire attackers
- Struggle with Wind Code specifically
- Need supports over attackers
- Optimize specific content
- Plan to pull both (support foundation first)
Skip Both:
- Multiple invested Fire SSRs
- Saving for Q1 2025 limited units
- Other element priorities
- Less than 28,800 gems
Action Plans
F2P, 20k Gems, No Fire Attackers:
- Pull Diesel to guaranteed (28,800)
- Supplement with event gems (8,800)
- Skip Brid
- Save for Q1 2025
F2P, 40k Gems, Has Scarlet + Alice:
- Test Brid via friend support
- Pull Brid if testing shows value
- Skip if minimal improvement
- Consider Diesel with remaining gems
Spender, Unlimited Budget:
- Pull both for optimal composition
- Diesel first for Union Raid testing
- Secure Brid before Dec 29
- Invest in skills + equipment
Mid-Game, 30k Gems, Mixed Roster:
- Test content struggles
- Diesel if sustained damage issues
- Brid if Wind Code struggles
- Skip if clearing comfortably
FAQ
Is Brid better than Diesel for Surface Raids?
Diesel provides superior general Surface Raid value via sustained damage maintaining consistent DPS in 2-3 min encounters. +1000% Noise Pollution creates exceptional total damage. Brid offers specialized value vs Wind Code bosses (+27.24% debuffs) but moderate value vs non-Wind enemies. For diverse enemy types, Diesel wins.
Which winter character should F2P pull first?
Diesel. Versatile sustained damage benefits Campaign, Tower, Anomaly Interception, Surface Raids. Better account value per gem vs Brid's specialized support. F2P's 15k-20k monthly gems require selective pulling—Diesel's versatility ensures relevance regardless of meta shifts.
How many gems to guarantee Brid or Diesel?
28,800 gems max (200 pulls). Average 14,400-21,600 gems. Pity guarantees SSR every 200 pulls: 50% rate-up on 1st SSR, 100% on 2nd. Budget for worst-case (28,800) vs assuming average luck.
Can Diesel replace Fire supports?
No. Diesel is attacker with debuff capabilities, not traditional support. Provides +25.09% damage taken but lacks healing/shielding/team buffs of Miranda/Volume. Complements supports as sustained DPS, doesn't replace them.
Does Brid work without limited units?
Yes, but performance scales with attacker quality. Works with free units (Neon, Rapi) though max value requires strong attackers. Minimal skill investment (all to 1) makes her accessible. Against Wind Code, debuffs provide value regardless of composition.
Optimal Fire team for Surface Raids 2025?
Diesel (sustained DPS) + Liter (burst gen + shields) + Miranda: Treasure (healing + damage amp) + Volume (ATK buffs + shields) + flex (Eunhwa for burst or Nayuta for sustained). Against Wind Code, replace flex with Brid for exceptional damage via debuffs + ATK buffs.
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