A character that many players rerolled at the very beginning of the game, Nicola, is a Partner that just received Awakening. Nicola is one of the few Sorcerers that has a lot of uses in multiple teams thanks to her versatile kit which constantly decreases the enemy’s DMG Res Rate.
That alone makes Nicola a great unit for boss fights (Cooperative Engagement is where she shines), but not only. She can be a great unit for any PvE content since her entire kit revolves around Lifesteal. If you are looking for a character with utility, sustain and damage, she is a great addition to any team.
In this article, you can find everything you need to know about Nicola, as well as which equipment would be best for her. So without further ado, let’s check it out!
Illusion Connect Nicola Bio
Name: Nicola Searcy
Age: 28
Birthday: January 19
Height: 167 cm
Weight: 53 kg
Cup: D
Identity: Killer
Personality: Cruel, capricious
Dislike: Male
Like: Blood
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Rarity: SSR
Class: Sorcerer
Energy cost: 15
Faction: Uroboros
Nicola’s skills (max)
Passive: Nicola’s Lifesteal Rate in battle increases by 15% and her attacks decrease the target’s DMG Res Rate by 33%, lasting 3 rounds.
Unique: Attacks 6 random enemies and deals ATK*355% damage. Enemies with the highest HP are attacked first. Additionally deals 30% damage to enemies with more than 50% HP.
Special: Attacks a single enemy and deals ATK*180% DMG. Enemy partner with the highest HP will be attacked first. Increases Lifesteal Rate by 15% while attacking. Chance to use skill: 30%
Normal attack: Attacks a single enemy and deals ATK*105% damage.
Lens Recharge Stats
- 3* effect: Increases basic ATK and HP by 10%
- 4* effect: Increases basic HP by 20% | Unique skill deals damage equal to ATK*285% (+70%), increases number of targets by 1
- 5* effect: Increases basic ATK by 20% | Passive skill increases Lifesteal Rate by 15%
- 6* effect: Chance to use Special skill +15% | Special skill increases Lifesteal Rate by 15% when attacking
- Awakening effect: Increases DMG Rate and DMG RES Rate by 10% | Unique skill increases number of targets by 3. If enemy target’s HP is above 50%, increases DMG by 30%.
The Best Equipment for Nicola
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In my opinion, this is the best equipment for Nicola in Illusion Connect. Nicola already has Lifesteal in her kit, so you don’t actually have to go for pure Lifesteal gear on her. However, I prefer that since I have a thing for giving the Partners their “original” equipment (Nicola has a giant meatball for weapon).
As a weapon, you can pretty much go for anything that gives damage (or sustain) – Blood Rain, Staff of Hope, Dream Chaser are all good choices. A viable UR option would be Deathless Dance (UR) for weapon, and for boots you can go for a little bit of support by selecting Pheidippides’s Path (UR).
For armor, Bloody Shirt is a must in my opinion, since Nicola can afford to take a hit (if you place her in the front line) because she will heal back up. Witch’s Dance Boots or Magic Cushion (SR) are decent boots for her, and in terms of accessories, the Swaying Wine Glass is a must!
See also: Illusion Connect Redeem Codes!
Nicola’s lore
If you are interested in reading the lore behind Nicola as a character and how she came to be the way she is, you can check out the story below. It is unlocked by increasing your intimacy level with her.
Nicola has interesting lore actually, and it plays exceptionally well with her character model. Just like every other big-chested character, there are some interesting dialogues to be had with her. Oh, and Nicola acts more or less like a vampire.
Fun fact: Eileen calls her Tomato Queen…
*How does she walk on those heels?*
See also: Illusion Connect Tier List!
Dating
Dating Nicola is not available at the moment…
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