The assigned combatant's HP and healing are increased by 8(16)%.
When the assigned combatant Draws for the first time each turn using an ability, +8(16)% Damage dealt by allies for 1 turn.
Errante Hurricane(4 EP):
Discard up to 3 cards, then Draw +1 cards equal to the number discarded.
Nia’s kit is a drawing engine. Between G Chord and Nia’s Curiosity, she triggers "draw via ability" almost every turn. This ensures 100% uptime on Nyx’s 8% Damage boost for Cassius. Since Nia’s personal damage is negligible, converting her utility into a team-wide multiplier is the most efficient use of her turn.
2) 3★ Yvonne (ME4)
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The assigned combatant's Defense is increased by 8(16)%.
If the combatant ends the turn without using an attack card, Heal 30(60)% at the start of the next turn.
Consecration (2 EP):
Heal 100%. For 1 turn, gain 1 Fortitude.
This is a "hidden gem" for Nia. Because Nia spends most of her AP on Mute Accent (Discard) or G Chord (Search)—which are non-attack cards—she triggers Yvonne’s massive 60% self-heal at the start of every turn, an additional heal outlet.
3) 4★ Arwen (ME4)
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The assigned combatant's HP and healing are increased by 8(12)%.
At the start of the turn, gain [Ponopoko's Cheer] equal to the number of enemies with attack intentions.
[Ponopoko's Cheer]: Incoming Damage is reduced by 10(20)%. Upon activation, remove Ponopoko's Cheer (stacks up to 3 times).
Pokopo ponpon! (3 EP):
Heal 200%. Apply 1 Damage Reduction.
Survival is Nia’s biggest hurdle with only ~300 HP. Ponopoko's Cheer provides 20% flat Damage Reduction, which is significantly stronger than DEF because it applies after the defense calculation. For a character this squishy, being able to reduce a boss’s burst damage by a fifth is the difference between a wipe and a win.
4) 4★ Arwen (ME0)
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The assigned combatant's HP and healing are increased by 8(12)%.
At the start of the turn, gain [Ponopoko's Cheer] equal to the number of enemies with attack intentions.
[Ponopoko's Cheer]: Incoming Damage is reduced by 10(20)%. Upon activation, remove Ponopoko's Cheer (stacks up to 3 times).
Pokopo ponpon! (3 EP):
Heal 200%. Apply 1 Damage Reduction.
Even at ME0, Arwen is superior to Noel because the 10% Damage Reduction is active against all enemies with intent. While the 8% healing boost is small, consistent survival is more important for Nia than Noel’s conditional damage. It keeps the "cycling engine" alive.
5) 5★ Noel (ME0)
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Increase Damage, Shield Gain, and Heal Amounts of the assigned Combatants Retain Cards by 15(30)%.
At the end of the turn, deal Fixed Damage to all enemies equal to 15(30)% for each Retained card of the assigned combatant.
+5% Damage for enemies with the Instinct attribute.
Legato of Faith(3 EP):
Heal 100%. Activate the Retain effect of all cards held by the assigned combatant.
Noel requires Retain cards. While Nia has Soul Rip, her goal is to discard and shuffle to build Decibel stacks. Holding cards in your hand (Retaining) slows down Nia’s shuffle frequency and limits her "Extra Attack" procs. Noel is a "win-more" partner that actually hinders Nia’s core tactical loop.
6) 4★ Alyssa (ME4)
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The assigned combatant's Defense is increased by 12(24)%.
At the end of battle, recover 3(6)% Health.
Vitality Boosting Potion(2 EP):
Heal 100%. When in an Injured state, increase Healing Amount by 50%.1 Morale for 1 turn.
Alyssa is a stat trap. According to the formula, (Base DEF + (Additional DEF x 0.5)), her 24% DEF boost is effectively cut in half for the purpose of Nia’s healing. Furthermore, "End of Battle" healing is useless after long/ tough combat. On Tiertactix, we recommend avoiding her entirely in favor of Yvonne’s active healing.
7) 4★ Alyssa (ME0)
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The assigned combatant's Defense is increased by 12(24)%.
At the end of battle, recover 3(6)% Health.
Vitality Boosting Potion(2 EP):
Heal 100%. When in an Injured state, increase Healing Amount by 50%.1 Morale for 1 turn.