Core strengths
Time-stop Ultimate, skill recording and replay mechanic, enables multiple team comps, hybrid Support/Sub-DPS role, helps with Pink Paws Heist mode.
NTE character build
Hotori Build & Tier Rating
Newest limited character (banner ends June 3, 2026). Can stop time with her Ultimate and record/replay ally skills for massive burst. Strong long-term investment.
Skill summary
Cosmos/Solid-based attacks that record ally skill usage. Ultimate stops time and replays recorded skills for burst damage. Passive boosts Cosmos resonance team damage.
Recommended build
ATK% / Cosmos DMG / Crit Rate. Balance crit stats, prioritize Energy Recharge substats for faster Ultimate rotation. 4-piece Cosmos set.
Hotori Build Guide: Cosmos Buff and Burst DPS
This NTE Hotori build guide covers the newest limited character available in Neverness to Everness Version 1.0. Hotori is a Cosmos/Solid Buff and Burst DPS whose signature ability is stopping time with her Ultimate. Her skill recording mechanic allows her to replay ally abilities for massive burst damage, making any NTE Hotori build essential for Cosmos resonance teams. Her banner, Misty Tipsy Style, runs through June 3, 2026, so this NTE Hotori build guide is especially relevant for players deciding whether to pull. Hotori ranks S+ Tier on our NTE Hotori build tier list assessment due to her unique role compression as both a buffer and burst damage dealer.
The recommended NTE Hotori build prioritizes ATK% main stats with Cosmos DMG and Crit Rate bonuses. A 4-piece Cosmos relic set maximizes her resonance synergy. Energy Recharge substats are important for faster Ultimate rotation. The best teammates for this NTE Hotori build include Sakiri (Incantation support), Esper Zero (free Cosmos protagonist), and Edgar (Cosmos healer) to enable full Cosmos resonance. See our NTE tier list for how Hotori compares to other top characters.