#. Crown: 2 Years and 4 Months Since Release, Still Undisputed #1

Burst 2 is a very unique position. Rather than acting as main DPS, many Nikkes in this slot deal sub-DPS or serve as supporters that buff squad firepower. In standard games, each of these supporters plays a crucial role. The same was true for Nikke. Early in the game, viable Burst 2 Nikkes were scarce, and characters that are hard to imagine using today were frequently deployed.

Today, the situation has changed. Powerful Burst 2 Nikkes have flooded the roster. Since standard team compositions usually run only one or at most two Burst 2 Nikkes, team slots are extremely competitive, making it difficult for average performers to claim a Tier-1 spot. Even Nikkes considered quite strong often get pushed out of the starting lineup before long, as if they were never meta in the first place.

However, there is an exception: Crown. Crown is a Nikke released in April 2024 during Nikke's 1.5 Anniversary. She is a flawless supporter providing overwhelming firepower buffs, stability, and reload speed buffs. Although numerous Nikkes have been released since Crown's launch, none have managed to dethrone her. Crown's reign continues to this day and looks set to endure for a long time to come.

#. Maid Mast + Anchor (Mast & Anchor): From Firepower Buffs to Reload Speed Buffs!

Burst 2 Nikkes worthy of being placed right below Crown's tier are Mast: Romantic Maid (Maid Mast) and Anchor: Innocent Maid (Maid Anchor). Commonly referred to as the "Mast & Anchor" duo, these two Nikkes are supporters that possess both firepower buffs and squad stability.

The core of the duo is Maid Anchor. Maid Anchor provides critical-related buffs, high-multiplier ATK/damage buffs, and a distributed damage buff that perfectly fits the current meta. On top of that, she brings an ultra-high-value reload speed buff, making her essential for maximum-ceiling compositions. Another advantage is her excellent synergy with paired Nikkes. Furthermore, when paired with Tier 0 Crown in the "Crown-Mast" combo, it stands as arguably the strongest composition in the game.

#. Prika + Mint (Prika & Mint): The Ultimate Stability Duo with High Pierce Affinity

While the Mast & Anchor duo leans heavily toward offense, Prika & Mint focus a bit more on survival. Their greatest strength is stability. Parties containing the Prika & Mint combination continuously recover HP. The healing output is so high that unless squad-wiping damage hits all at once, they can keep the team sustained indefinitely.

High survivability does not mean weak firepower, either. In terms of pure offensive buffs alone, they overwhelm the Mast & Anchor combination. They boast high-multiplier projectile buffs, Pierce buffs, and ATK buffs. In particular, their value is elevated because they synergize exceptionally well with top-tier attackers like Rapi: Red Hood, Anis: Star, Neon: Vision Eye, and Cinderella.

#. Nayuta: Wind Attacker Outputting Burst 3 Level Damage

As mentioned earlier, Burst 2 is usually a spot for supporters. However, Nayuta goes beyond a simple sub-DPS by boasting firepower on par with Burst 3 attackers. While her team buffs are not extraordinary on their own, given the right conditions, Nayuta alone can deal more overall damage than the total output added by Tier-1 buffers. Coupled with her ability to guarantee party stability, she is an indispensable asset in Wind Solo Raids.

#. Bunny Girl Ade: Pierce-Specialized Supporter

Ade: Agent Bunny (Bunny Girl Ade) is a rather unique Nikke. Her Burst Skill grants an optimal minimum range buff, making her a perfect fit for Sniper Rifle Nikkes. Combined with high-value attack damage buffs and Pierce buffs, she pairs exceptionally well with Nikkes such as Swimsuit Dorothy and Red Hood.

#. Favorite Item Flora: A Must-Pick for High Solo Raid Scores

Flora is a case where her tier surged several ranks following the addition of her Favorite Item. Upon casting her Burst, she grants shields to all allies alongside high-multiplier ATK buffs. She synergizes well with defense-ignoring attackers and can also serve as Crown's buff trigger through her continuous healing. In addition, various applications are being discussed, such as using her in Electric Cinderella squads, earning her praise as an essential pick for achieving high Solo Raid scores.

#. Christmas Brid: Simple Is Best, Top-Tier Fire Supporter

Brid: Silent Track (Christmas Brid) is a Nikke designed as a Fire supporter. Upon release, she drew attention for an unexpected reason: while recent Nikkes feature skill descriptions so lengthy they read like dense textbooks, Christmas Brid's skills are explained in just a few straightforward lines. However, despite her simple description, her performance is undeniable. She inflicts a debuff that increases damage taken by Wind Code enemies and possesses high-multiplier ATK buffs. She is a mainstay pick in Fire Solo Raids.