NIKKE PROJECT MATIS Event Guide and Rewards

PROJECT MATIS is one of those NIKKE events where the story itself is a major reward. The fully voiced presentation focuses on Laplace and Maxwell, the history of the Matis squad, and Syuen's role before the Third Surface Reclamation War. At the same time, the event still asks players to manage stages, daily attempts, event currency, shop exchanges, and a separate challenge route.

That combination can create a familiar mistake: players rush through the story, spend currency on the first visible item, and discover later that a limited voucher or high-value material was left behind. Other players overfarm the event before unlocking the shop or challenge stages, then run out of time because they never built a simple daily route.

This guide divides PROJECT MATIS into four jobs: unlock and read the story, clear the repeatable stages efficiently, purchase rewards in priority order, and use the final days for verification rather than panic farming.

Event Window and Progression Logic

The event opens after the July 23 maintenance period and remains active until August 12. The exact in-game timer is more important than a calendar estimate because server region, maintenance timing, and reward tabs can use different closing moments.

A story event usually contains several layers: normal story stages, event currency, daily or limited challenge entries, a shop, and a hard or challenge stage that becomes available after enough story progress. Read the event hub before spending stamina so you know which activities unlock the next step.

Do not assume that completing the visible story automatically completes the shop. Event currency generally requires repeatable stages or daily missions, and the best reward route may not be visible on the first screen.

First-Day Route

On the first login, open the event hub and read every tab. Claim any mail, enter the first story stage, and note the stamina or entry-ticket requirements. Do not spend all available resources before checking whether a daily limit applies.

Complete the available story stages at least once. Story progress often unlocks more of the map, new missions, or the event shop. If a stage has a first-clear reward, collect it before repeating the stage.

After the story route opens, inspect the shop and make a provisional list. Mark vouchers, skill materials, custom modules, equipment resources, credits, and lower-priority items separately. A provisional list can change after challenge stages unlock.

Finish daily missions before leaving. If the event uses a currency that can be earned from several activities, record the most efficient source rather than assuming the highest-cost stage is best.

Story Stages and Fully Voiced Content

The story is centered on Matis, especially Laplace and Maxwell, and explores the history and pressure surrounding Syuen. Because the event is fully voiced, players who usually skip dialogue may want to download audio resources and allocate a longer first session.

Read the stage dialogue at least once before using a skip function. If you later replay the event for an alternate language or account, the archive can help, but first completion is the best time to understand who is speaking and which timeline the scene describes.

Keep story interpretation separate from gameplay requirements. A character's emotional importance does not automatically indicate banner value, and a difficult stage does not prove that a character is mandatory.

If a story stage is blocked, read the requirement on the map. It may require a previous clear, a daily objective, account progression, or an event item. Do not spend premium currency until you know which requirement is missing.

Normal Farming Route

Use the highest event stage you can clear reliably, not necessarily the highest stage visible. A stage that requires repeated retries can produce less currency per minute than a slightly lower stage with a stable auto or manual clear.

Compare three values: event currency per entry, clear time, and failure risk. If the event has bonus entry rewards or daily missions, include them in the calculation.

A new account should prioritize first clears and stable progression. A developed account can focus on the stage with the best repeatable currency yield, but only after confirming that the shop contains enough value to justify the stamina.

Do not farm currency before checking the shop price. An efficient stage cannot make a low-value exchange worthwhile.

Challenge Stage Planning

Challenge stages should be approached after the story and repeatable route are understood. Their purpose may include one-time rewards, score thresholds, or a higher event currency return. Check the interface for entry limits and whether failed attempts consume an entry.

Build a team around the actual enemy pattern. If the stage uses waves, prioritize reliable burst and recovery. If it emphasizes a single boss, use damage that remains consistent through the full encounter rather than a rotation that only works during one short window.

Do not spend all challenge attempts on the first day if the stage is still being learned. First-clear rewards are important, but a failed attempt may teach more than a rushed clear. Record the failure point and change one part of the team.

Shop Priority Order

The shop should be evaluated by account value and scarcity, not by visual order. Advanced Recruit Vouchers are usually high priority because they support future recruitment planning. After vouchers, prioritize limited skill or upgrade materials that the account will actually use.

Priority	Reward type	Who should buy first
1	Advanced Recruit Vouchers or equivalent limited tickets	Most accounts
2	High-value skill or growth materials	Players building active teams
3	Custom modules, equipment, or specialized resources	Accounts with a clear target
4	Credits and common materials	New or resource-starved accounts
5	Cosmetic or lower-impact extras	Collectors after core rewards

This order is not absolute. A new account with no credits may need currency before a specialized material, while an endgame account may value a custom module more than common resources. The important rule is to purchase limited and hard-to-replace items before ordinary materials that can be farmed elsewhere.

Leave a small currency buffer until all daily and challenge rewards have been counted. Spending down to zero early can prevent a later mission reward from being used.

Advanced Recruit Voucher Planning

Do not treat an Advanced Recruit Voucher as an instruction to pull immediately. A voucher has value because it preserves a future recruitment option. Check whether it is tied to a specific banner, has an expiration date, or can be saved across the current event cycle.

Record the number of vouchers available, the number still in the shop, and the banners you plan to monitor. A short checklist prevents accidental use when tapping through event pages.

If the event also offers currency for standard recruitment, separate the two resources. An advanced voucher and a general currency item may serve different banners or rules.

Daily Mission and Currency Recovery

Daily missions should be completed early in the session. If a mission requires a certain number of stages, do it before spending tickets on challenge content. If the event has recovery or catch-up mechanics, read their cost and daily limit.

Players who miss a day should recalculate rather than blindly buy stamina. Determine the remaining shop value, remaining entries, and the currency needed for the top priorities. It may be correct to skip a low-value item rather than spend premium resources to obtain it.

Check whether event currency remains after the event ends. If the shop closes at the same time, spend before the final day. If the currency converts or remains, the in-game rule decides the best route.

Team Planning for Laplace and Maxwell Story Content

The event is about the Matis story, not a requirement to use a specific Matis team. Use characters that can clear the available stages reliably. New players should prioritize survival and consistent burst; established players can test themed teams after securing first-clear rewards.

If the event introduces a boss with an unusual attack pattern, adjust the team around the failure rather than the story cast. A support that prevents a wipe may add more value than a higher damage dealer that dies before the final phase.

Story content can be a good place to test characters, but do not confuse event difficulty with a permanent meta judgment. The best team for an event stage may not be the best team for Solo Raid, Union Raid, or campaign progression.

A Resource-Efficient Schedule

July 23 should be used for the hub, first story clears, and shop inspection. July 24 to July 27 should cover daily missions, repeatable currency stages, and the first challenge attempts. July 28 to August 5 is a good period for completing the main shop priorities and improving challenge consistency. August 6 to August 10 should be used to finish remaining limited goals. August 11 is the verification day, not the day to begin the entire story.

On August 12, use the final hours only for remaining claims and exchanges that the timer still permits. Different regions can display different maintenance or reset timing, so do not plan to use the final minute.

Topuplist and Recruitment Budget

The event includes free and farmable rewards, so complete the reward route before considering a purchase. If you decide to buy supported NIKKE services, review the Topuplist official website and the NIKKE top-up page. Confirm the account, server or region, package, and final price before payment.

Do not spend because the story creates emotional urgency. Decide whether the purchase supports a banner plan, mileage goal, or separate account budget. Event vouchers and premium currency should be tracked separately.

Common Event Mistakes

The first mistake is skipping the event hub tabs. The second is repeating a stage before checking first-clear rewards. The third is spending currency before reading the shop. The fourth is using all challenge entries before learning the stage. The fifth is treating every material as equally valuable. The sixth is using an Advanced Recruit Voucher immediately without checking its banner rules. The seventh is waiting until August 12 to recover missed daily missions. The eighth is spending premium currency to complete a low-value exchange.

A strong event route is not the one that buys every item. It is the one that secures limited value first and leaves the account stronger without unnecessary spending.

Final Takeaway

PROJECT MATIS combines a fully voiced story with a conventional event economy. Read the Matis story, clear first rewards, farm currency through the most reliable stage, prioritize Advanced Recruit Vouchers and account-relevant materials, and reserve the final days for verification.

Laplace, Maxwell, and Syuen give the event narrative weight, but the practical plan remains simple: understand the hub, count the deadlines, buy scarce rewards first, and do not confuse an emotional story decision with a recruitment requirement.

FAQ

When does the PROJECT MATIS event end?

The event is scheduled to run from after the July 23 maintenance period until August 12. Use the in-game timer for the exact regional deadline.

Is PROJECT MATIS fully voiced?

The event is presented as a fully voiced story experience. Make sure the required audio resources are downloaded before starting if you want to follow every scene.

Which shop rewards should I prioritize?

Prioritize Advanced Recruit Vouchers and limited growth materials that your account can use. Common materials and cosmetics can usually wait.

Should I use Advanced Recruit Vouchers immediately?

Check their banner rules, expiration, and your recruitment plan first. A voucher can be more valuable when saved for a confirmed goal.

What is the best farming stage?

Use the highest stage you can clear reliably after comparing currency per entry, time, and failure risk. The highest visible stage is not always the most efficient.