Hathor Build Guide NTE V1.1 — Best Arc, Console, Teams, Skills & Awakening Priority

Hathor is an S-Rank Lakshana-element Sub-DPS who excels in Charged reaction teams. Her best Arc Raging Flames is completely free from Open World exploration. Use Street Champion Console set, pair her with Esper Zero + Jiuyuan + Nanally (or Chiz), and prioritize Ultimate → Resonance Skill → Basic Attack. A1 is her key Awakening breakpoint. One of the most F2P-friendly S-Rank units in NTE V1.1.

Hathor is an S-Rank Lakshana-element character from the Sterly Express faction in Neverness to Everness (NTE). Unlike most limited S-Rank units that demand heavy gacha investment, Hathor's best Arc is completely free — making her one of the most accessible high-tier characters in the game.

Her primary role is a Sub-DPS enabler in Charged reaction teams. She provides 12 seconds of Remora duration extension and a 10% team-wide CRIT Rate buff, making her an invaluable support for Anima-element main carries like Nanally and Chiz.

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Category

Rating

Role

Lakshana Sub-DPS / Team Enabler

Rarity

S-Rank (Standard)

Arc Type

Plasma

Best Arc

Raging Flames (Free from Open World)

Best Console

Street Champion

F2P Friendliness

★★★★★ (best Arc is free)

1. Ascension Materials

Hathor's ascension requires the following materials:

  • Character Ascension: Colorful Ticket Stub

  • Weekly Boss: Good Dog Seal

  • Skill Materials: Heart Pattern series

Plan your weekly farming around the Weekly Boss, as Good Dog Seal is time-gated. Stockpile Heart Pattern materials during non-urgent weeks to avoid last-minute grinding.

2. Arc Recommendation

Hathor's optimal Arc is refreshingly simple — and completely free.

Arc

Type

Sub Stat

Rating

Notes

Raging Flames

Plasma

CRIT DMG 24%

★★★★★

Best in slot. Free from Open World exploration. No gacha required.

Song of the Whale

Plasma

ATK 27.5%

★★★

Acceptable substitute if you haven't unlocked Raging Flames yet.

Fluff of Fortitude

Plasma

ATK 27.5%

★★★

Stat stick only. Lacks synergy compared to Raging Flames.

Verdict: Use Raging Flames. It's free, it's BiS, and there's no reason to pull for anything else. This alone makes Hathor one of the most F2P-friendly S-Rank characters in NTE. Save your Riftcrystals for her teammates instead.

3. Console Recommendation

The optimal Console set for Hathor is Street Champion. Here's the stat priority:

Slot

Priority

Notes

Main Stat

Lakshana Esper DMG Bonus

First choice. Alternatively, CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG if unavailable.

Sub Stat #1

CRIT DMG ≈ CRIT Rate

Roughly equal priority. Aim for a balanced ratio.

Sub Stat #2

Universal DMG Bonus

Scales all of Hathor's damage sources.

Sub Stat #3

ATK%

Supplemental. Lower priority than CRIT and DMG Bonus.

Sub Stat #4

Break Intensity

Low priority. Only invest if other stats are already optimized.

Since Hathor functions primarily as a Sub-DPS and reaction enabler, her personal damage matters less than her buff uptime. Focus on CRIT stats first, then fill in ATK% and DMG Bonus as you farm better Console pieces.

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4. Team Compositions

Hathor shines in Charged reaction teams where her Lakshana element enables powerful synergies.

Hathor (Sub-DPS) + Esper Zero (Enabler) + Jiuyuan (Grouper) + Nanally (Main DPS)

Member

Role

Contribution

Nanally

Main DPS

Primary damage dealer. Benefits massively from Hathor's Remora duration and CRIT Rate buff.

Hathor

Sub-DPS / Enabler

12-second Remora duration extension. 10% team-wide CRIT Rate buff. Shields and self-healing for sustain.

Jiuyuan

Grouper / Sub-DPS

Enemy grouping for AoE efficiency. Supplemental Anima damage for Blossom reaction triggers.

Esper Zero

Enabler

Instant Esper Cycle activation. Free S-Rank — zero pull investment needed.

Why it works: Hathor's Lakshana element pairs with Esper Zero's Cosmos to trigger Remora, extending Nanally's damage windows. Jiuyuan groups enemies and provides Anima element for Blossom reactions. This team has excellent synergy and is the most consistent Hathor composition.

Alternative (F2P-Friendly)

Hathor + Esper Zero + Jiuyuan + Chiz

Swap Nanally for Chiz if you missed the limited banner. Chiz is a free S-Rank Cosmos DPS with the Grain mechanic — lower damage ceiling than Nanally, but fully viable for all content.

Double DPS Variation

Hathor + Xun + Esper Zero + Flex

With Xun now available, running a dual Lakshana DPS setup with Hathor and Xun is an emerging option. This team has a higher skill ceiling but can output competitive damage with proper rotation timing.

5. Skill Priority

Max everything eventually, but prioritize in this order:

  1. Ultimate (Q) — Highest priority. Activates Emergency Delivery state, which is Hathor's core damage window.

  2. Resonance Skill (E) — Second priority. Main source of burst damage during Emergency Delivery.

  3. Basic Attack — Third priority. Used to build Express Delivery Power stacks between rotations.

  4. Support Skill — Level when you have spare resources. Lowest return on investment.

Note: Always unlock passives first before investing in skill levels. Hathor's passives significantly improve her rotation flow.

6. Awakening Analysis

Hathor's Awakening upgrades have clear breakpoints. Here's the breakdown:

Awakening

Effect

Estimated Value

Verdict

A1

First long-press of Resonance Skill after entering battle grants 6 stacks of Express Delivery Power.

★★★★★

Must-have. Dramatically accelerates her rotation. Best value Awakening in her kit.

A2

Gain 1 stack of Express Delivery Power when Priority Lock or Full Star Tracking ends.

★★★

Convenient QoL upgrade. Smooths out rotation but not essential.

A3

15% increased damage against non-BOSS targets.

★★★

Solid for Open World and mob content. Useless against bosses.

A4

During Emergency Delivery, Resonance Skill increases next Resonance Skill's CRIT by 25%.

★★★★

Very strong during burst windows. Pairs well with A1 for maximum uptime.

A5

Each stack of Express Delivery Power increases damage by 1%, up to 15%.

★★★

Incremental damage boost. Nice to have but not transformative.

A6

30% CRIT DMG increase during Emergency Delivery.

★★★★

Significant burst window boost. Great if you're already at A4, but expensive to reach.

Recommendation: Stop at A1 — it's the only must-have breakpoint. If you're a dedicated Hathor main, push to A4 for the Emergency Delivery synergy. A6 is powerful but only worth the investment if you're fully committed.

7. Rotation Guide

Standard Rotation

Entry → Resonance Skill (E) / Dodge Counter
    → Build 6 stacks of Express Delivery Power
    → Ultimate (Q) — activates Emergency Delivery state
    → 3× Enhanced Resonance Skill (E) — burst damage window
    → Switch Out

How It Works

During combat, build Express Delivery Power stacks through normal play. Once you hit 6 stacks, activate Ultimate (Q) to enter Emergency Delivery — a powered-up state where your Resonance Skills deal massively increased damage. Unload 3 enhanced Es in quick succession, then switch out to your Main DPS.

Pro Tips

  • Use Dodge Counter to build stacks faster — it counts toward Express Delivery Power generation.

  • Don't linger after your 3 enhanced Es. Hathor's damage falls off sharply outside Emergency Delivery.

  • Coordinate with Esper Zero's Esper Cycle — activate Hathor's Ultimate immediately after Esper Cycle for maximum buff overlap.

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Final Verdict

Hathor is a unique S-Rank unit: a Sub-DPS whose value lies not in personal damage, but in team-wide buffs and reaction uptime. Her best Arc being completely free makes her one of the most accessible high-tier characters in NTE V1.1.

Criteria

Score

Notes

Personal Damage

★★★

Adequate as Sub-DPS. Falls short as Main DPS — don't build her for carry.

Team Utility

★★★★★

12s Remora duration + 10% CRIT Rate buff is universally valuable.

Investment Required

★★★★★

Best Arc is free. A1 is the only meaningful Awakening. Extremely F2P-friendly.

Gameplay Feel

★★★★

Satisfying burst rotation. Emergency Delivery state feels impactful.

Future-Proofing

★★★★

Charged reaction teams are meta. Xun opens new dual-DPS options.

Should You Build Hathor?

Yes, if:

  • You run Nanally or Chiz as your Main DPS

  • You need a reliable Sub-DPS for Charged reaction teams

  • You're F2P and want maximum value from minimal investment

Maybe skip, if:

  • You don't use Anima-element carries

  • You prefer hypercarry setups over reaction-based teams

  • You're looking for a Main DPS (Hathor isn't one)

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