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Hotori
Anima polearm Main DPS specialising in cyclical Esper combo bursts.
Hotori Overview in Neverness to Everness
Hotori is one of the most popular launch SSR Main DPS units. Her kit revolves around the Esper Cycle — chaining Normal → Skill → Normal → Ultimate triggers a Cycle Charge that detonates for huge Anima damage. She rewards rotation discipline more than any other launch DPS.
How to get: Limited 1.0 Banner. Future rerun expected within 2–3 patches.
Pros
- Top-3 personal DPS at launch
- Anima reactions amplify with most teammates
- High poise breaks shielded enemies fast
Cons
- Cycle Charge requires precise rotation order
- Field-time hungry — limited room for off-field sub-DPS
- CRIT-hungry build path
Hotori Skills
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Whisper Lance | Five-hit polearm combo; final hit charges Cycle. |
| Skill | Spirit Pierce | Dashing thrust applying Anima Mark; resets Cycle counter. |
| Ultimate | Endless Refrain | Detonates Cycle Charge for large Anima AoE. |
| Passive | Esper Conductor | Cycle Charge generates 3% Energy on each hit. |
Awakening and Resonance
- A1: Cycle Charge cap +1.
- A2: Skill grants 25% CRIT Rate during Cycle window — biggest spike.
- A3: Ultimate ignores 25% Anima RES.
- A4: Whisper Lance gains an extra hit.
- A5: Cycle Charge no longer expires while Skill is active.
- A6: Whale-tier — Ultimate fires twice.
Best Arcs for Hotori
Best in Slot
Arc: Whispering Lance (signature 5★)
Console: Liquid-type Console — CRIT DMG main
Modules:
- Cycle Resonance ×4
- CRIT Rate inner
- Anima DMG outer
F2P / Budget
Arc: 4★ Anima polearm
Console: Any CRIT Console
Modules:
- Cycle Resonance ×2 + Striker ×2
Best Cartridges and Modules for Hotori
Best in Slot
Console: Liquid-type Console — CRIT DMG main
Modules:
- Cycle Resonance ×4
- CRIT Rate inner
- Anima DMG outer
F2P / Budget
Console: Any CRIT Console
Modules:
- Cycle Resonance ×2 + Striker ×2
How to Play Hotori in NTE?
- Open with Skill (Spirit Pierce) → applies Anima Mark.
- Whisper Lance combo to build Cycle.
- Ultimate to detonate Cycle Charge.
- Repeat Skill on cooldown.
Best Team Compositions
Anima Cycle Comp
Hotori · Haniel · Aurelia · Hathor
Universal buffs amplify Hotori's burst windows.
Reaction Hyper
Hotori · Sakiri · Daffodill · Hathor
Daffodill amp + Sakiri marker stack on Hotori's Cycle bursts.
Ascension Materials
| Material | Source |
|---|---|
| Anima Petal | Hethereau Outskirts — Anima anomaly nodes |
| Spirit Lance Core | Weekly Boss: Whispering Hollow |
| Pure Aether Shard | Daily Echo dungeons |