Hotori is NTE's only S+ tier support character, wielding Gas-type weapons with Cosmos attribute. She combines three essential support abilities — enemy grouping, ATK buffing, and time-freeze mechanics — making her the most versatile support in the game. Her A1 awakening is a game-changer that doubles her buff potency.
Hotori Overview
- Element: Cosmos (Light/Celestial)
- Weapon Type: Gas
- Role: Buffer / Grouper / Time-Freeze Support
- Tier Rating: S+ (the only S-rank support)
- Faction: Eibon Antique Shop
- Acquisition: Limited banner
Best Arc Disc (Cartridge) Sets
Best: Lost Radiance (4-piece)
Provides Elemental DMG bonus and energy recharge to maintain smooth skill rotation. The additional energy ensures Hotori can use her grouping skill frequently.
Alternative: Fireflies and the Forest (4-piece)
Team-wide buffs that enhance Hotori's support capabilities and boost overall team damage.
Main Stat Priority
| Slot | Recommended Main Stat |
|---|---|
| Disc 1 | ATK% |
| Disc 2 | ATK% (double ATK% for stronger buffs) |
| Disc 3 | CRIT Rate |
Substat Priority
HP% > Energy Recharge > ATK% > Elemental Mastery > CRIT Rate
Best Weapons
Signature: Tears Beneath the Mask
Hotori's signature Arc weapon that significantly enhances her grouping ability and buff duration. The best-in-slot choice for maximizing her support potential.
Recommended Team Compositions
Team 1: Hotori Best Team
- Hotori + Zero (Male or Female) + Edgar + Taygedo
- Cosmos-element reaction team with strong synergy
Team 2: Eibon Antique Shop Squad
- Hotori + Nanally + Sakiri + Zero
- Full Eibon faction team with faction bonuses
Team 3: Nanally Core Team
- Hotori + Nanally + Jiuyuan + flex support
- Classic combination: Hotori groups enemies, Nanally annihilates them
Time Freeze Mechanic
Hotori's unique time-freeze ability (Present Scene Reflected skill) creates a temporary stasis field that:
- Freezes all enemies in place for 3-5 seconds
- Allows your team to freely position and set up combos
- Triggers perfect dodge bonuses for extra damage
- Especially powerful in Abyss floors and boss fights
Skill Priority
- 1Skill (Present Scene Reflected) — Max first for grouping and time-freeze duration
- 2Ultimate (Tides of the Floating World) — Second for AoE buff coverage
- 3Normal Attack (Oboro Moon Style) — Lower priority as support
- 4Passives — Level as resources allow
Awakening Priority
- A1: Enhanced buff potency — doubles support effectiveness. This is a MUST-UNLOCK.
- A5: Additional buff duration — valuable for longer fights
- A6: Diminishing returns, only for dedicated Hotori mains
Pull Recommendation
Hotori is the single best support in NTE and fits into virtually every team composition. Her grouping + buffing + time-freeze trifecta makes her invaluable for Abyss, Anomaly dungeons, and co-op content. If you don't have her yet, she should be your top priority after your main DPS.