Gluttony is one of the most formidable Raptures in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, introduced as the main antagonist of the Unbreakable Sphere event and appearing as a boss in Chapter 38. This guide merges lore-rich background with meta-driven team strategies to help you conquer Gluttony in both story and raid encounters.
Gluttony Overview
Before diving into combat strategy, it’s important to understand what kind of enemy you’re dealing with. Gluttony is not your average boss, it’s a chaotic, amorphous monstrosity that bends conventional mechanics and demands adaptability.
- Classification: Tyrant-class Rapture (but far exceeds typical Tyrant specs)
- Type: Wind
- Appearance: Massive, amorphous blob with numerous gaping mouths
- Behavior: Devours everything—Nikkes, Raptures, and even weapons like ICBMs
- Key Traits:
- Uses a corrosive silver liquid that dissolves artificial materials
- Immune to debuffs (important for unit selection)
- Weak against natural substances like saltwater and Little Mermaid’s Spindrift bubbles
- Has no core, reducing efficiency of core-hitting units
- All battlefield encounters are just offshoots of the true Gluttony
Gluttony appears in:
- Chapter 38 (Story Mode)
- Unbreakable Sphere Event
- Solo Raid (May 8–15, 2025)
- Union Raid (April 25–May 1, 2025)
Lore Integration: Why Gluttony Is Unique
Gluttony was first seen during the First Rapture Invasion and is infamous for devouring an intercontinental ballistic missile and redirecting its energy back to obliterate the launch site. As one of the few Raptures that predates humanity’s retreat underground, it has since become an almost mythic presence.
The “silver trees” seen in battle are actually salivary glands, releasing silver liquid that rapidly dissolves synthetic materials. The true horror lies in Gluttony’s adaptability: each encounter is a severable “mouth organ” that shares a link to the main body. These can be sacrificed and regenerated, making Gluttony endlessly recurring.
Combat Mechanics & Attack Patterns
Understanding Gluttony’s attack patterns is key to avoiding catastrophic damage. Here’s how its core mechanics unfold during battle:
1. Silver Liquid (Gastric Acid)
Gluttony coats the battlefield in corrosive liquid that melts artificial material. These pools can spread rapidly if left unchecked, so environmental awareness becomes just as critical as DPS output.
- Dissolves artificial matter and spreads from silver tree glands
- Cannot dissolve organic substances (grass, wood, saltwater)
- Pools may be camouflaged or appear suddenly mid-fight
2. Devour Attack (QTE Cancel Rings)
This is Gluttony’s most lethal move. Failing to execute the QTE will likely wipe your squad. Be ready with fast-firing units and manual control.
- Triggers a squad wipe if not interrupted
- Players must manually destroy red Cancel Rings to cancel the attack
- S-shaped QTE circles may appear; if you burn too much ammo on the first, switch to another character to clear the second
- You lose up to 80% of potential DPS if QTEs are missed
- Preferred weapon types for QTE: Machine Gunners, not rocket launchers
3. Energy Absorption & Retaliation
Think twice before blasting away during Gluttony’s open-mouth phase. It can absorb energy attacks and fire them back stronger.
- Absorbs energy-type attacks (e.g., Aegis Cannon, Matis Buster)
- Retaliates with amplified beams
- Do NOT use beam-type burst skills when the main mouth is open
4. Target Priority and Indicators
Gluttony doesn’t attack randomly—it prioritizes your strongest units. Knowing when and who it targets gives you time to reposition or cover.
- Focuses on Nikkes with the highest ATK stat
- Look for red signboard at the bottom of the screen to see which Nikke will be whipped
- When all 5 Nikkes show red exclamation marks, take cover immediately
5. Phase Transitions
Each battle is broken into three distinct phases. The transition cues are visual and mechanical, so stay alert to shift your strategy quickly.
- Phase 1: Acidic pool management, tree destruction
- Phase 2: Core/mouth exposed, requires DPS burst and tight QTE execution
- Phase 3: Silver spreads rapidly, includes Solid Cell attack (glowing green bulb) — take cover when this appears
6. Miscellaneous Threats
Even secondary mechanics can end your run if ignored. Here’s what to watch for beyond Gluttony’s main skills:
- Flying bombs appear, but they have low HP and can often be ignored or dodged
- Missiles spawn intermittently — shoot them down to avoid heavy splash damage
- Green energy bubbles seem to deal low damage and pose minimal threat
Recommended Teams
Choosing the right team is critical. Below are tested loadouts for different situations—from high-burst raid teams to stable story mode clears. Select based on your available Nikkes and gear quality.
Fire DPS Raid Team (For Elemental Advantage)
- B1 (Support): Liter / Little Mermaid (Spindrift bubbles help neutralize silver liquid)
- B2 (Support): Rapunzel / Helm (sustain and healing)
- B3 (DPS): Rapi: Red Hood (top-tier fire burst damage)
- B3 (DPS): Alice (fast charge, ST damage)
- Flex Slot: Mori (taunt & shield)
Burst-Centric Non-Debuff Team
Ideal for players without access to full meta kits. This team skips debuffs and focuses on raw burst output.
- B1: Volume / Pepper (burst gen)
- B2: Dolla / Rupee (buffs)
- B3: Scarlet: Black Shadow / Drake / Modernia
Survival Story Mode Team
If you’re under-leveled or playing through Chapter 38, this setup prioritizes sustain, shielding, and general survivability.
- B1: Noise (healing sustain)
- B2: Blanc (damage reduction)
- B3: Noir (taunt + barrier)
- B3: Snow White / Laplace (burst damage)
Taunt Control / Manual Play Team (Optional)
Manual control can be extremely effective during QTE phases. This setup allows tighter burst control and aggro manipulation.
- Tank: Moran or Naga
- DPS: Guillotine (HP-based burst)
- Support: Liter, Novel (buff/debuff balance)
- Burst Control: Alice / Helm (for manual QTE targeting)
Avoid Using: Mihara: Bonding Chain, S. Sakura, or other debuff-reliant Nikkes due to Gluttony’s immunity.
Battle Strategy Breakdown
Each phase of the fight plays differently. To win consistently, you need to adapt your movement, burst timing, and ability rotation as the fight progresses.
Phase 1: Silver Liquid Management
Start by keeping the battlefield clean. Deal with corrosive pools and avoid burning burst skills too early.
- Destroy silver trees quickly to slow down expansion
- Use Mermaid’s Spindrift bubbles to clear pools
- Avoid using burst skills on the main mouth
Phase 2: Cancel Ring (QTE) Phase
Precision is everything in this phase. Missing a ring can wipe your team or cripple your DPS.
- Manual control recommended: Target and destroy red QTE rings (especially S shapes)
- Switch to another character mid-QTE if ammo runs low
- Use machine gunners for rapid-fire QTE handling
- Focus burst from Rapi: Red Hood and Alice
Phase 3: Enrage and Burn Phase
The final stretch. Survival and execution matter most here.
- Silver liquid spreads aggressively
- Watch for Solid Cell (glowing green orb) and take cover when seen
- Heal, shield, and burn the boss down fast
- Use high-resilience gear or Overload gear with HP/DEF mods
- Watch for 5 exclamation marks — take cover instantly
Solo & Union Raid-Specific Tips
If you’re attempting Gluttony in a limited-time raid, these practical reminders can make or break your leaderboard placement.
- QTE Discipline: Practice ring destruction manually before raid day
- Elemental Bonus: Fire types deal +20% bonus damage
- Union Strategy: Assign roles (sustain, burst, tree control) in squads
- Burst Sync: Time Burst III only when the core is exposed, not when mouth is open
- Switching characters mid-QTE can help reset ammo for second target
- Use the bottom right of the screen to monitor Solo Raid ranking
Gluttony Rewards
Victory doesn’t just offer satisfaction; it comes with real in-game rewards that aid progression.
- Story Mode: Unlocks lore and Chapter 38 progression
- Solo Raid: Harmony Cube materials, top-tier gear, avatar frames
- Union Raid: Union Chips to trade in the Union Shop
Final Verdict
Gluttony is not just a damage sponge, it’s a mechanics-heavy boss that rewards manual precision and strong burst timing. Fire DPS characters like Rapi: Red Hood, Alice, and utility supports like Little Mermaid are key. Avoid debuffers, master QTE phases, watch visual cues, and manage the corrosive battlefield to claim victory.
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