Mint
High-speed Frost striker who melts single targets through Chill stacks.
Mint Overview in Neverness to Everness
Mint is one of NTE's most reliable launch SSR Main DPS. Her kit revolves around stacking Chill Marks on a primary target, then exploding them during her Ultimate window. She excels at single-target boss content and is one of the strongest pulls for new accounts hunting a Frost main carry.
How to get: Limited 1.0 Banner — Endless Frost. Expected to rotate back to a rerun banner roughly two patches after debut. Not currently in the Standard pool.
Pros
- Top-tier single-target damage at launch meta
- Short Skill cooldowns enable fast on-field rotations
- Strong baseline power even at A0 (no awakenings)
- Frost element opens reliable Freeze loops with Aurelia / Skia
Cons
- Mediocre AoE — struggles vs large mob waves
- CRIT-hungry; demands serious substat farming
- Wants a Frost-supportive team to peak
Mint Skills
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Frostfang Step | 4-hit chained slash that builds Chill stacks on the third and fourth hits. |
| Skill | Cryo Lattice | Dashes through enemies, applies Chill, and grants a Frost-infused enhanced state for 6s. |
| Ultimate | Endless Winter | Detonates all Chill stacks on the primary target for a massive burst, then leaves a freezing field. |
| Passive | Glacial Edge | Each Chill stack on the target increases Mint's Frost DMG by 4% (max 8 stacks). |
Awakening and Resonance
- A1: +2 Chill stack cap; small QoL boost.
- A2: Skill grants 25% CRIT Rate during enhanced state — biggest power spike.
- A3: Ultimate refunds 50% Skill CD on hit.
- A4: Frostfang Step gains an extra hit.
- A5: Chill stacks no longer expire during enhanced state.
- A6: Ultimate damage +120%. Whale-tier; not required for clear content.
Best Arcs for Mint
Arc: Endless Permafrost (signature 5★ Arc)
Console: Cryo Pulse Console — CRIT DMG main stat
Modules:
- Frost Resonance ×4 (set bonus)
- CRIT Rate inner module
- ATK% outer module
Arc: Standard 4★ Frost blade (Whisperice or similar)
Console: Any blue-quality Console with ATK% / CRIT substats
Modules:
- Frost Resonance ×2 + Striker ×2
- Prioritize CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%
Best Cartridges and Modules for Mint
Console: Cryo Pulse Console — CRIT DMG main stat
Modules:
- Frost Resonance ×4 (set bonus)
- CRIT Rate inner module
- ATK% outer module
Console: Any blue-quality Console with ATK% / CRIT substats
Modules:
- Frost Resonance ×2 + Striker ×2
- Prioritize CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%
How to Play Mint in NTE?
- Open with Skill to enter enhanced state.
- 4-hit Normal × 2 to max Chill stacks.
- Cast Ultimate to detonate.
- Swap to support, refresh team buffs, return when Skill is up.
Best Team Compositions
Ascension Materials
| Material | Source |
|---|---|
| Frostpetal Crystal | Hethereau Outskirts — Frost anomaly nodes |
| Eibon Drift Coil | Weekly Boss: Glacier Hollow |
| Pure Aether Shard | Daily Echo dungeons |