Is Hotori good in NTE?

Hotori is a S-rank Cosmos character in Neverness to Everness. Hotori is a permanent S-rank Cosmos Burst DPS and buffer from Eibon Antique Shop. She builds Non-Closed Timepiece energy to unleash World's Tide — a devastating time stop that slows the world, replays recorded ally skills, and builds katana combo stacks for massive Finisher DMG. She excels at buffing the team through Present Replay's skill recording mechanic.

Should you pull Hotori in NTE?

Hotori is rated S-rank in our NTE tier list. Full pull recommendation will be available at launch on April 29, 2026.

What is the best build for Hotori in Neverness to Everness?

The best Hotori build in NTE focuses on Cosmos DMG scaling. Full Arc and equipment recommendations will be available at launch on April 29, 2026.

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Hotori

✦Birthday: December 20

Rarity

S-rank

Element

Cosmos

Arc

Solid

Faction

Eibon Antique Shop

BuffBurst DPSDMG Boost

Strengths

+Strong Cosmos synergy and team support potential

Weaknesses

−Not enough data yet to evaluate real performance

Full Hotori Guide

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Combat Skills

Wields her weapon and performs up to 5 consecutive attacks dealing Cosmos DMG.

Cosmos DMG

Hold Basic Attack in combat to trigger. Gracefully dashes forward and attacks, dealing 4 instances of Cosmos DMG to an area.

AoECosmos DMGCharged Basic

Wields the weapon mid-air and plunges, dealing 1 instance of Cosmos DMG to an area. DMG increases based on fall height, up to 200%.

AoECosmos DMGPlungePlunged Basic

Triggers when using Misty Moon Style after a Critical Dodge. Raises the umbrella to counterattack opponents instantly, dealing 1 instance of Cosmos DMG and reducing Break.

Cosmos DMGBreakCritical DodgeDodge Counter Basic

Displays a Non-Closed Timepiece when Hotori is deployed. Rotates its pointer slowly clockwise, accumulating energy up to a maximum of 120.

Non-Closed TimepieceEnergyPassive Basic

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Passive 1