GODDESS OF VICTORY: Makoto Build Guide: Skills, Stats, Gear & Teams

Queen(Makoto) has arrived in GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE as Queen, and yes, the Phantom Thieves are apparently ready to make the battlefield even more chaotic. She is an SSR Burst III Attacker with a Shotgun and Fire element. Her kit is built around Persona mechanics, self buffs, distributed damage, and a few mechanics that sound like they came straight out of a strategy meeting.

If you are planning to build Queen, this guide breaks down everything you need to know. We will cover Queen(Makoto)'s skills, recommended stats, Harmony Cubes, team compositions, and whether she is worth pulling. No complicated detective work required. Queen(Makoto) already did the homework.

Is Queen(Makoto) Worth Pulling?

Queen(Makoto) is a good pick if you are looking for a limited Fire DPS or simply want to add the Persona 5 collaboration characters to your roster.

Her strong self buffs, Fire damage, Shotgun attacks, and distributed damage make her a solid DPS option. She also brings unique mechanics such as 1 More, Follow Up, and Baton Pass to her kit.

• For newer players, Queen(Makoto) can be especially useful if you need another Burst III DPS, particularly for content where Fire damage is valuable.
• For experienced players, whether she is worth the investment depends on your current roster and available resources. If you already have strong Fire DPS units, consider whether adding Queen(Makoto) would make a meaningful difference to your teams.

As a limited collaboration character, Queen(Makoto) may also be worth pulling for collectors who want to complete their Persona 5 roster before the collaboration ends.

Queen(Makoto) Overview

Attribute	Details
Rarity	SSR
Class	Attacker
Burst	III
Element	Fire
Weapon	Iron Verdict, Shotgun
Ammo	9
Reload Time	1.50s
Manufacturer	Abnormal
Affiliation	Phantom Thieves of Hearts
Persona	Johanna
Codename	Queen
Main Role	Fire DPS / Distributed Damage
Burst Cooldown	40 seconds

Queen(Makoto), also known as Queen, is a limited SSR Burst III Attacker from the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. She uses the Iron Verdict Shotgun and belongs to the Fire element.

Her main role is Fire DPS with a focus on distributed damage. Her kit also uses mechanics such as 1 More, Follow Up, Baton Pass, Nuke Boost, and Nuke Amp.

 

Queen(Makoto) Skills

Queen(Makoto)'s kit is heavily connected to her Persona mechanics. Her skills provide several self buffs while 1 More and Follow Up can trigger additional distributed damage.

Understanding these effects is important if you want to get the most out of her Burst window.

Normal Attack

Deals 201.5% of ATK as damage.

Deals 200% damage when attacking core.

Skill 1: Persona: Johanna!

■ Activates at the start of battle. Affects self.

Persona - Johanna: This effect is continuous and cannot be removed.
Function: Queen (Queen(Makoto)) strengthens herself using her Persona.

• Effect 1: Nuke Boost: Elemental Advantage Attack Damage ▲ 13.59% continuously. This effect cannot be removed.
• Effect 2: Defense Master: DEF ▲ 14.78% continuously. This effect cannot be removed.

■ Activates at the start of battle and when Full Burst ends. Affects self.

ATK ▲ 50.28% for 15 sec.

■ Activates when 1 More takes effect. Affects all enemies.

Deals 548.99% of final ATK as distributed damage.

■ Activates when Follow Up takes effect. Affects all enemies.

Deals 548.99% of final ATK as distributed damage.

Skill 2: Fist of Justice!

■ Activates at the start of battle. Affects self.

Attack Damage ▲ 30% continuously.

■ Activates when using Burst Skill. Affects self.

Fist of Justice!: This effect is continuous and cannot be removed.

Function: Queen (Queen(Makoto)) strengthens herself.

• Effect 1: Nuke Amp: Elemental Advantage Attack Damage ▲ 25.56% continuously. This effect cannot be removed.
• Effect 2: Rakukaja: DEF ▲ 17.95% continuously. This effect cannot be removed.

Deactivation condition: When Full Burst ends.

■ Activates when entering Burst Stage 3. Affects self.

Distributed Damage ▲ 90.01% for 10 sec.

■ Activates when 1 More takes effect. Affects all standard Burst 3 allies (except the skill user) in the Persona state.

Baton Pass: ATK ▲ 35.2% of the skill user's ATK continuously. Stacks up to 3 times.

Burst Skill: Mafreidyne

■ Affects all enemies.

Deals 1421.69% of final ATK as distributed damage.

■ Activates if a Wind Code enemy is present. Affects self.

1 More: ATK ▲ 30.27% for 10 sec.

 

Queen(Makoto) Best Gear & Stats

Queen(Makoto) is a Shotgun user, so her build should focus primarily on improving her damage and making her weapon performance more consistent.

Stat Priority:

ATK>Fire Elemental Damage>Max Ammo>Reload Speed>Hit Rate>Critical Rate>Critical Damage>DEF>HP

For the best overall priority, focus on ATK and Fire Elemental Damage first.

ATK is the most important stat because it directly increases her damage. Fire Elemental Damage is also valuable when fighting enemies weak to Fire.

Max Ammo allows Queen(Makoto) to fire more shots before reloading. Reload Speed reduces the time she spends waiting for her weapon to reload. Hit Rate can also help more Shotgun pellets connect with the target.

 

Queen(Makoto) Best Harmony Cube

Resilience Cube is a reliable option for Queen(Makoto) because it increases Reload Speed. Since she uses a Shotgun, spending less time reloading means more time attacking.

Bastion Cube is another option if you are prioritizing Max Ammo. It can provide ammo while she is attacking, helping her remain on the field longer.

Wingman Cube is also useful when you want additional Max Ammo.

 

Queen(Makoto) Best Teams

The right team can help Queen(Makoto) maintain strong damage while supporting her Burst cycle and survivability.

1. High Burst Meta Team

Focus: High damage and fast Burst cycles

Main DPS	Burst Support	Sub DPS	Support	Support
Queen(Makoto)	Rouge	Cinderella	Crown	Anis: Star

This is a balanced option for general content.

Anis: Star provides team buffs. Rouge supports Burst uptime. Cinderella brings additional damage, while Crown provides support and survivability.

Queen(Makoto) can then focus on doing what she does best: dealing damage during Full Burst.

2. Monstrous / Top Meta Burst Team

Focus: Maximum damage and fast clears

Main DPS	Sub DPS	Support	Support	Support
Queen(Makoto)	Red Hood	Anis: Star	Siren	Crown

This team focuses on maximizing Burst damage by pairing Makoto with Red Hood. Makoto serves as the primary Fire DPS, while Red Hood provides additional Burst damage and can help maintain strong damage output when Makoto is not the main Burst attacker.

Crown provides strong team-wide buffs and helps improve the team's overall damage potential. Siren and Anis: Sparkling Summer provide additional support and damage, making this a strong option for players who want to run Makoto alongside another powerful Burst III attacker.

3. Sustain / Tank Team

Focus: Survivability and long fights

Main DPS	Tank	Support	Support	Support
Queen(Makoto)	Moran	Blanc	Noir	Crown

This team focuses on survivability while allowing Makoto to remain the main damage dealer. Moran provides defensive utility, while Blanc and Noir work together to provide sustain and additional team support.

Crown further improves the team's overall performance with her buffs, while Makoto handles the majority of the team's Fire damage.

This setup is a good choice for players who want a more stable Makoto team for general PvE content rather than building entirely around maximum Burst damage.

 

Conclusion

Queen(Makoto) basically walked into NIKKE with a shotgun, a Persona, and a very serious attitude. Her build is not difficult to understand once you break down the mechanics. Stack the important damage stats, pick a suitable Harmony Cube, then put her into a team that lets her make the most of her Burst III role.

If you are also looking to keep your NIKKE progression moving, getting enough resources for upgrades is another part of the grind. When you need a convenient way to purchase in game currency, you can check out an external top up service. For players looking for a reliable option, you can use the GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE top up service from LDShop to purchase game currency and continue building Queen(Makoto) without letting your resource shortage ruin the fun.