NIKKE Special Interception: General Boss-Fighting Strategy
A general approach to every Special Interception boss — no invented per-boss numbers
What Special Interception is and how it differs from regular Interception
Special Interception (迎撃戦) is a single-target boss mode, separate from the regular daily Interception. The key difference: Special Interception unlocks in escalating difficulty levels (higher levels mean tougher, harder bosses), and its refresh schedule varies by boss — some reset daily, others weekly — so check the in-game schedule directly since it can shift with events.
Because it's a single boss fight rather than clearing regular mobs, the whole strategy revolves around SUSTAINING damage output and maximizing the number of Full Bursts within the fight's time limit — a very different mindset from the "clear fast" approach used in regular farming modes.
4 general strategy tips that apply to every boss
- (a) Check the boss's element, bring a counter: Every boss carries one fixed element. Field a squad whose element counters it for a bonus damage multiplier (+10%) — the cheapest way to boost damage without gearing changes. The first move before any run is opening the boss info to see its element, then checking your roster for a matching counter.
- (b) Target the exposed parts: Many bosses expose separate parts on their body (arms, armor plating, an energy core, etc.). Focusing fire on parts not only deals extra piercing damage but often weakens the boss's power or attack options for the rest of the fight — prioritize parts over the main body when possible.
- (c) Keep a stable burst rotation: Because Full Burst requires the strict Burst I → II → III order within a limited time window (see the Burst Gauge guide for details), a long boss fight needs consistent, steady fire so the gauge keeps filling without gaps that desync the rotation and cut down the number of Full Bursts you land during the run.
- (d) Build a balanced B1/B2/B3 squad: Just like every other NIKKE mode, a boss squad needs all three Burst roles plus at least one strong main DPS. Miss any role and the squad can never reach Full Burst, no matter how high individual character stats are.
Notable bosses commonly seen — names only, no invented numbers
Special Interception rotates through several of NIKKE's major bosses, commonly including: Alteisen, Gravedigger, Blacksmith, Modernia, Kraken, Harvester, and Behemoth. Each boss has its own skill set, parts, and specific mechanics, and the exact numbers/skills shift with difficulty tier and balance patches — so this guide deliberately does NOT list per-boss damage figures, HP, or detailed skills, to avoid stating anything that could go stale or be wrong. Check each boss's specific mechanics directly on the in-game boss info screen or that boss's dedicated wiki entry (if available) at the time you fight it, since this is the fastest-aging data type in the game.