GODDESS OF VICTORY: Makoto Build Guide: Skills, Stats, Gear & Teams

Queen (Makoto) has arrived in GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, bringing the Phantom Thieves into the battlefield and adding even more chaos to the fight. She is an SSR Burst III Attacker who uses a Shotgun and belongs to the Fire element. Her kit focuses on Persona mechanics, self-buffs, distributed damage, and several unique effects that work together to enhance her damage output.

If you're planning to build Queen, this guide covers everything you need to know, including Queen (Makoto)'s skills, recommended stats, Harmony Cubes, team compositions, and whether she is worth pulling. No complicated detective work required—Queen has already done the homework.

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Is Queen(Makoto) Worth Pulling?

Queen(Makoto) is a solid choice if you're looking for a limited Fire DPS or want to add the Persona 5 collaboration characters to your roster.

Her strong self-buffs, Fire damage, Shotgun attacks, and distributed damage make her a capable DPS option. She also introduces unique mechanics such as 1 More, Follow Up, and Baton Pass to her kit.

· For newer players, Queen(Makoto) can be particularly useful if you need another Burst III DPS, especially in content where Fire damage has an advantage.

· For experienced players, whether she is worth the investment largely depends on your existing roster and available resources. If you already have several strong Fire DPS units, consider whether adding Queen(Makoto) would provide a meaningful improvement to your current teams.

As a limited collaboration character, Queen(Makoto) can also be an appealing choice for collectors looking to complete their Persona 5 roster before the collaboration ends.

Queen(Makoto) Overview

Queen(Makoto), also known as Queen, is a limited SSR Burst III Attacker from the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. She wields the Iron Verdict Shotgun and belongs to the Fire element.

Her primary role is Fire DPS, with a focus on distributed damage. Her kit also incorporates mechanics such as 1 More, Follow Up, Baton Pass, Nuke Boost, and Nuke Amp.

Queen(Makoto) Skills

Queen(Makoto)'s kit is closely tied to her Persona mechanics. Her skills provide several powerful self-buffs, while 1 More and Follow Up can trigger additional instances of distributed damage.

Understanding how these effects work together is important for maximizing her damage during her Burst window.

Normal Attack

Deals 201.5% of ATK as damage.

Deals 200% damage when attacking the core.

Skill 1: Persona: Johanna!

Activates at the start of battle. Affects self.

Persona - Johanna: This effect is permanent and cannot be removed.

Function: Queen (Queen(Makoto)) strengthens herself through her Persona.

· Effect 1: Nuke Boost: Elemental Advantage Attack Damage increases by 13.59% continuously. This effect cannot be removed.

· Effect 2: Defense Master: DEF increases by 14.78% continuously. This effect cannot be removed.

Activates at the start of battle and when Full Burst ends. Affects self.

ATK increases by 50.28% for 15 sec.

Activates when 1 More takes effect. Affects all enemies.

Deals 548.99% of final ATK as distributed damage.

Activates when Follow Up takes effect. Affects all enemies.

Deals 548.99% of final ATK as distributed damage.

Skill 2: Fist of Justice!

Activates at the start of battle. Affects self.

Attack Damage increases by 30% continuously.

Activates when using Burst Skill. Affects self.

Fist of Justice!: This effect is permanent and cannot be removed.

Function: Queen (Queen(Makoto)) strengthens herself.

· Effect 1: Nuke Amp: Elemental Advantage Attack Damage increases by 25.56% continuously. This effect cannot be removed.

· Effect 2: Rakukaja: DEF increases by 17.95% continuously. This effect cannot be removed.

Deactivation condition: When Full Burst ends.

Activates when entering Burst Stage 3. Affects self.

Distributed Damage increases by 90.01% for 10 sec.

Activates when 1 More takes effect. Affects all standard Burst 3 allies (except the skill user) in the Persona state.

Baton Pass: ATK increases by 35.2% of the skill user's ATK continuously. Stacks up to 3 times.

Burst Skill: Mafreidyne

Affects all enemies.

Deals 1421.69% of final ATK as distributed damage.

Activates if a Wind Code enemy is present. Affects self.

1 More: ATK increases by 30.27% for 10 sec.

Queen(Makoto) Best Gear & Stats

Queen(Makoto) is a Shotgun user, so her build should primarily focus on increasing her damage and improving her weapon's consistency.

Stat Priority:

ATK > Fire Elemental Damage > Max Ammo > Reload Speed > Hit Rate > Critical Rate > Critical Damage > DEF > HP

For the best overall setup, prioritize ATK and Fire Elemental Damage first.

ATK is Queen(Makoto)'s most important stat because it directly increases her damage output. Fire Elemental Damage is particularly useful when fighting enemies that are weak to Fire.

Max Ammo allows Queen(Makoto) to fire more shots before needing to reload, while Reload Speed reduces the downtime between attacks. Hit Rate can also help more Shotgun pellets connect with the target, improving her overall damage consistency.

Queen(Makoto) Best Harmony Cube

Resilience Cube is a reliable choice for Queen(Makoto) because it increases Reload Speed. Since she uses a Shotgun,

reducing reload time allows her to spend more time attacking.

Bastion Cube is another option if you want to prioritize Max Ammo. It can provide additional ammo while she is attacking, helping Queen(Makoto) stay active for longer.

Wingman Cube is also a useful choice when you want additional Max Ammo.

Queen(Makoto) Best Teams

The right team can help Queen(Makoto) maintain consistent damage while supporting her Burst cycle and survivability.

1. High Burst Meta Team

Focus: High damage and fast Burst cycles

This is a balanced option for general content.

Anis: Star provides team buffs, while Rouge helps support Burst uptime. Cinderella adds additional damage, and Crown provides valuable support and survivability.

Queen(Makoto) can then focus on what she does best: dealing heavy damage during Full Burst.

2. Monstrous / Top Meta Burst Team

Focus: Maximum damage and fast clears

This team focuses on maximizing Burst damage by pairing Queen(Makoto) with Red Hood. Makoto serves as the primary Fire DPS, while Red Hood provides additional Burst damage and helps maintain strong overall damage when Makoto is not the main Burst attacker.

Crown provides powerful team-wide buffs and improves the team's overall damage potential. Siren and Anis: Sparkling Summer add further support and damage, making this a strong option for players who want to run Makoto alongside another powerful Burst III attacker.

3. Sustain / Tank Team

Focus: Survivability and long fights

This team prioritizes survivability while allowing Makoto to remain the main damage dealer. Moran provides defensive utility, while Blanc and Noir work together to provide sustain and additional team support.

Crown further enhances the team's overall performance with her buffs, while Makoto handles most of the team's Fire damage.

This setup is a good choice for players who want a more stable Makoto team for general PvE content rather than focusing entirely on maximum Burst damage.

Conclusion

Queen(Makoto) steps into NIKKE with a shotgun, a Persona, and plenty of firepower. Her build is straightforward once you understand how her mechanics work. Prioritize the right damage stats, choose a suitable Harmony Cube, and pair her with teammates that allow her to make the most of her Burst III role.

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