NIKKE Overload Gear Guide: Maximize Your Stats
Overload Gear is the endgame gear system in NIKKE. Getting the right substats on your gear can mean the difference between barely clearing content and dominating it. This guide covers everything from substat priorities to efficient rerolling strategies.
How Overload Gear Works
To overload gear, you need Tier 9 manufacturer-matching equipment at maximum level. Overloading converts it to Tier 10, adding up to 3 substat lines that dramatically boost your stats. Important: overloaded gear becomes locked to the equipped NIKKE and cannot be unequipped.
Tier 9 Equipment
Only T9 manufacturer gear can be overloaded. It must be at max level before overloading becomes available.
Maximum Level
Gear must be fully leveled before you can apply a Custom Module to convert it to T10 overload gear.
Manufacturer Match
The gear manufacturer must match the character. Elysion gear on Elysion characters, Tetra gear on Tetra characters, Pilgrim gear on Pilgrim characters, and so on.
Overloaded gear is permanently locked to the equipped character. Choose carefully which character gets your best gear, because you cannot transfer it later.
Substat Priorities
Each overload line rolls a random substat. Knowing what to aim for on each character is crucial.
| Substat | Best For | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Elemental Damage | Best overall for CP and damage when element advantage applies | Very High |
| ATK | All damage dealers - universal baseline stat | Very High |
| Crit Rate | Characters with crit synergy | High |
| Crit Damage | Characters with crit synergy | High |
| Charge Damage | SR and RL weapon users | High (Weapon-Specific) |
| Max Ammo | Sustained DPS (MG, AR, SMG) | Medium |
| Charge Speed | SR and RL weapon users | Medium |
| Hit Rate | PvP Arena | PvP Only |
| DEF | Niche defensive builds | Low |
Overload Line Unlock Chances
Not all 3 lines are guaranteed. The chance decreases with each additional line.
100%
Line 1
Always unlocks
50%
Line 2
May need multiple attempts
30%
Line 3
Rare - celebrate when you get it
Lock in Line 3 first when you get a good substat on it. Since Line 3 only has a 30% chance to unlock, locking it early saves you Custom Modules on rerolls. You can always reroll Lines 1 and 2 more cheaply later.
Reroll Strategy
Custom Modules let you reroll substats. Use them wisely since they are limited.
Identify Target Stats
Before rerolling, know exactly which substats you want. ATK% and ATK are almost always correct for DPS characters.
Lock Good Lines
If you rolled a great substat on one line, lock it before rerolling the others. Locking costs extra modules but protects your progress.
Prioritize Line 1
Since Line 1 is guaranteed, get it right first. Good Line 1 + any Line 2 is better than mediocre everything.
Know When to Stop
Getting perfect substats on all 3 lines is extremely rare. A good Line 1 and Line 2 with a decent Line 3 is already excellent.
Custom Module Farming
Custom Modules are the currency for rerolling. You get roughly 2 per day from Special Interception.
Special Interception
Primary source. Run daily for consistent module income. Higher difficulty gives slightly better rewards.
Events
Limited-time events occasionally reward Custom Modules. Always clear event shops that stock them.
Shop
Some shops sell modules for in-game currency. Check weekly reset shops for good deals.
Common Gear Mistakes
Overloading Wrong Manufacturer
Double-check the manufacturer match before overloading. Wasted materials on mismatched gear cannot be recovered.
Rerolling Without a Plan
Random rerolling burns through Custom Modules fast. Always know your target substats before spending.
Ignoring Gear on Supports
Supports benefit from ATK% and skill-related stats too. A well-geared support can provide 20-30% more buff value.
Use our Overload Gear Optimizer to evaluate gear before investing. It calculates the DPS impact of each substat combination.
Using the Overload Gear Optimizer
Our Overload Gear Optimizer helps you make smart gear decisions with probability calculations and lock strategy recommendations.
Evaluate gear pieces as Keep, Reroll, or Trash based on character-specific priorities
Calculate exact probabilities of rolling target substats on each line
Get lock strategy recommendations to maximize your Custom Module efficiency
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