NTE | Skia Build: Best Arcs & Team | Neverness to Everness

This is a best build guide for Skia in Neverness to Everness (NTE). Find Skia's best build, best team comp, Arcs, Cartridges, and Modules.

Table of Contents

Skia Rating
How To Play & Rotations
Best Team
Best Arc (Weapon)
Best Console
Recommended Awakening
Leveling Priority
Life Skill & Exploration Passive
Life Skills
Required Development Materials
Favorite Gifts
How to Get
Skins (Costumes)
Profile

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Character Tier List	Best Team Comp

Skia - Overview

	Rarity	A
	Esper Type	Lakshana
	Arc	Gas
	Role	DPS

Skia is a Lakshana-element attacker who manipulates shadows to chase down enemies. His standout features are the auto-Follow-up Attacks from Fang Thrust generated by his attacks, plus a Redirect Skill that lets him deal damage from concealment in the shadows. He combines a steady stream of hits with strong disruption from his Ultimate.

Rating

Best Tier	Reroll Tier	Life Skills	Exploration

User Score

Skia - How To Play & Rotations

Basic Combat Strategy

Apply "Fang Thrust" to trigger Follow-up Attacks
Lurk in shadows for continuous damage
Empower follow-ups and disrupt enemies with the Ultimate

Apply "Fang Thrust" to Trigger Follow-up Attacks

Whenever Skia's Basic Attack lands, a single "Fang Thrust" is summoned from her shadow, locking onto the target and applying an Attach. Up to 3 can be applied per enemy, and the core strategy is to deal Follow-up Attacks via "Fang Thrust" against enemies with Attach.

Lurk in Shadows for Continuous Damage

Triggering the Redirect Skill puts her into the "Tailed" state, keeping her "Fang Thrust" (which would otherwise vanish) on the field. With "Shadow Hound Gnaw", she dives into shadows, and by maintaining contact with locked-on enemies, she continues dealing powerful Extra DMG.

Empower Follow-Ups and Disrupt Enemies with the Ultimate

Triggering the Ultimate deals AoE damage, then for 15 seconds increases the power of "Fang Thrust" and applies a disruption effect to enemies on each hit. This becomes a powerful offensive-defensive buff state, so trigger it when you want to lock down enemies or unleash a finishing burst.

Skia Best Team Composition

Charge Team

Attacker	Cosmos	Lakshana	Buff
Jiuyuan	Esper Zero	Skia	Haniel

A team that leverages Blossom enhancement. Esper Zero's Instant Cycle lets you put out damage, and including Haniel adds buffs to the mix.

Basic Playstyle

No.	Playstyle
	Trigger Blossom through synergy with Esper Zero
	Use Esper Zero's Redirect Skill to immediately chain into Hathor for Remora and Charge
	Haniel can apply buffs through her playstyle

Swap Candidates

Jiuyuan	Swap with Nanally - Long-range attacks possible - Can apply DoT - Increases Vita Bud count
Fadia	Swap with Haniel - For more survivability - Can redirect HP - Can also heal

Low-Rarity Team

Attacker	Cosmos	Anima	Buff
Skia	Esper Zero	Mint	Haniel

A low-rarity team built around Haniel, focused on triggering the Esper Cycle Charge.

Basic Playstyle

No.	Playstyle
	Apply buffs with Haniel's Redirect Skill
	Trigger Esper Cycle with Skia, Esper Zero, and Mint
	Triggering Esper Cycle with Skia and Haniel can also push damage higher

Swap Candidates

Character	Notes
Edgar	Swap with Esper Zero - If healing is a priority - Damage will drop
Aurelia	Swap with Haniel - If you prioritize damage - Long-range attacks possible

Best Arc / Weapon for Skia

Watch Your Heads! is Recommended

Arc	Detail
Watch Your Heads!	・CRIT DMG Increase Sub-Stat ・ATK Up on Redirect Skill ・Lakshana DMG Up against enemies in the Stain or Remora state

The recommended Arc for Skia is Watch Your Heads!. After his Redirect Skill activates, ATK rises and Lakshana DMG against Remora and Stain targets goes up. This perfectly suits Skia's playstyle of diving into the shadows from his Redirect Skill and unleashing combo damage.

Other Recommended Arcs

Arc	Effect
Fluff of Finesse	・ATK Increase Sub-Stat ・DMG Up on each Critical Dodge ・DMG buff can be refreshed via overwrite
Cosmos Daze, Wild Reverie	・ATK Increase Sub-Stat ・DMG Up on Support Skill activation ・Can only trigger once every 20s
Good Boy's Grand Adventure	・ATK Increase Sub-Stat ・Higher Ultimate Energy gain ・Buff triggered on Ultimate cast

Best Console for Skia

Recommended Console for Skia: Street Boxer

Cartridge	Effect
Street Boxer	Epic: Lakshana DMG +10% Legendary: CRIT Rate +14%. When the team triggers Remora or Stain, gain an additional +14% CRIT Rate for 20s.

*▲ Epic: 2-Set Effect, Legendary: 4-Set Effect

The recommended Cartridge for Skia is Street Boxer. It enhances Lakshana DMG and CRIT Rate. CRIT Rate climbs further when allies apply Remora or Stain, so he can put out reliably high DPS depending on team comp.

Needed Modules

Type II (Horizontal)

Type III (Horizontal)

Type III (┓)

Type IV (S)

Sample Modules

Required Modules
Type II (Vertical)×1	Type II (Horizontal)×1	Type III (Horizontal)×2	Type III (┏)×1
Type III (┓)×1	Type IV (S)×1

Best Main Stats
Lakshana DMG Up＞CRIT Rate＞CRIT DMG＞ATK Bonus
Best Sub-Stats
CRIT Rate＞CRIT DMG＞ATK Bonus＞ATK Bonus
Module Bonus
For each Module Type III equipped, ATK +10%

Recommended Ascension Effect for Skia

Process of Elimination or Resolution Recommended

For the first Awakening slot, we recommend Process of Elimination, which significantly boosts the DMG ratio of Fang Thrust, or Resolution, which doubles the duration of the "Tailed" status. Both heavily reinforce Skia's main follow-up attack gimmicks.

More Ascensions Enable Continuous Attacks

Since you can freely set Awakening Effects in this game, opening more Ascension slots lets you stack "Follow-up Attack DMG UP" and "Duration Extension" together. He ultimately transforms into an attacker who keeps unleashing high-DPS follow-up attacks from the shadows nonstop.

Ascension Effects at a Glance

Awakening	Effect
Process of Elimination	[Recommendation] ★★★ Increases the auto-attack DMG Ratio of "Fang Thrust" by 60%.
Law and Order	[Recommendation] ★★・ Increases Skia's Crit Chance by 10% and Resistance to Interruptions by 50% for 15s after casting Shadow Hound Chase.
Solution	[Recommendation] ★★・ Skia's damage to targets locked by "Fang Thrust" is increased by 4%. If only one target is locked onto by "Fang Thrust" on the field, his damage to it is further increased by 4%.
Resolution	[Recommendation] ★★★ Extends the duration of Tailed to 12s. Increases Attachment DMG by 2% per second a target is attached, up to 40%.
Social Contract	[Recommendation] ★・・ Each time "Fang Thrust" locks onto a target, that target's mass +50, Movement Speed -20%.
Unbothered Appearance	[Recommendation] ★★・ While in "Shadow Hound Gnaw" mode, when Skia touches an enemy locked onto by "Fang Thrust", the Extra DMG Ratio dealt by "Fang Thrust" is increased by 20%.

Resonance Effect (A3 & A6 Effects)

Resonance	Effect
Cubical Survival Manual (A3)	Increases the skill level of Arresting Art, Shadow Hound Chase, and The Pack by 1.
Employee of the Month (A6)	Each "Fang Thrust" reduces the locked target's Lakshana Esper Resistance by 2%, up to -6%.

Skia Stats & Leveling Priority

Stats

ATK	70
DEF	55
HP	1100
CRIT Rate	5％
CRIT DMG	50％
DMG Up	0％

Esper Ability Leveling Priority

Basic Attack	Redirect Skill	Ultimate	Support
★★★・・	★★★★★	★★★★・	★★・・・

Basic Attack: Arresting Art

Arresting Art

Cycle Rate: 36

Skia performs up to 5 consecutive attacks using steady martial arts techniques, dealing Lakshana DMG.
Splits 1 "Fang Thrust" from his shadow to pursue each target hit. Locks each target with up to 3 "Fang Thrusts" simultaneously.

Territory Control

Skia strikes with fists and kicks while airborne and plunges, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area on impact. Increases DMG based on fall height, up to 100%.

Fang Thrust

Splitting from Skia's shadow, these shattered shadows resemble sharp fangs. They automatically track the locked target and attach to it. Each shadow disappears after dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG.

Pen to Paper

Triggers when using Arresting Art after a Critical Dodge. Skia strikes enemies with ink-splash shadows, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area and reducing Break.

Stats

1st Instance Ratio: 30.4%
2nd Instance Ratio: 3.7%×2+18.9%
3rd Instance Ratio: 32.1%+45.9%
4th Instance Ratio: 39.1%
5th Instance Ratio: 29.4%+55.4%
Plunge DMG Ratio: 100%
Fang Thrust DMG Ratio: 10%
Cycle Rate: 36
Critical Riposte Ratio: 208%

Redirect Skill: Shadow Hound Chase

Shadow Hound Chase

Cooldown: 15 Sec.

A workflow designed for pursuit. Skia enters the "Tailed" state, leaps into his own shadow, and deals 6 instances of Lakshana DMG to an area. Splits 3 "Fang Thrusts" from his shadow to pursue each target hit, then enters "Shadow Hound Gnaw" mode.

"Tailed"
Prevents "Fang Thrusts" from disappearing after dealing damage to targets during the state.

"Shadow Hound Gnaw"
Allows movement on ground or wall surfaces, similar to Shadow Hound mode.
Remains undetected when approaching enemy targets.
Grants immunity to certain attacks, but cancels the mode when hit by ground damage.
Triggers additional attacks from all "Fang Thrusts" already locked onto an enemy whenever Skia touches that enemy.
Press Basic Attack or switch characters to exit this mode during its duration.
Moves forward at the edge of a high place to end this mode.
Deals 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area upon exiting the mode.

Stats

Quad Strike DMG Ratio: 30%×4
Dive DMG Ratio: 4.6%+25.4%
Tailed Duration: 6s
Fang Thrust Extra DMG Ratio: 55%
Fang Thrust Extra DMG Interval: 0.35s
Shadow Hound Gnaw Duration: 5s
Shadow Hound Gnaw Outro DMG Ratio: 50%
Cycle Rate: 9

Ultimate

The Pack

Energy Cost: 100

Cooldown: 15 Sec.

A combat mode designed for suppression. Skia throws a spinning lighter, causing his shadow to spread in all directions, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area.
Then countless shadows leap forth in a coordinated attack like a pack of trained hounds, dealing 3 more instances of Lakshana DMG to an area.
After casting Ultimate: The Pack, all damage dealt by "Fang Thrust" (including collision damage in "Shadow Hound Gnaw" mode) is increased, and each attack inflicts a control effect.

Stats

Spread DMG Ratio: 290.2%
Converge DMG Ratio: 69.9%×3
Fang Thrust DMG Up: 10%
DoT Duration: 15s
Fang Thrust Control Duration: 0.75s

Support Skill

Arrest Warrant

The relentless shadows cannot be shaken off. Skia commands the shadows like a police dog handler to bite the target, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area.

Suppression

Remora Enhancement: Inflicts an additional Remora on a target when "Fang Thrust" locks onto them in Remora state.

Apprehension

After casting The Pack, increases damage from "Fang Thrust" (including collision damage in "Shadow Hound Gnaw" mode) by 10% for 15s.

Stats

DMG Ratio: 200%

Skia Life Skill & Exploration

Boosts Customer Count and Reduces Ingredient Consumption

Skia has a Life Skill related to shop management. By assigning him to a shop, you can increase the customer count and reduce ingredient consumption, letting you earn Fons efficiently.

Cafe Management Guide | The Cafe by Origen

Increases Customer Patience During Owner's Selection

Once his Life Skill is upgraded to Level 3, customer patience increases during Owner's Selection. This gives you more breathing room to handle orders, making it easier to keep your combo going and great for chasing high scores.

How to Play the Cafe Mini-Game | Owner's Selection

Skia Can Climb Walls Without Using Stamina

Skia can move while immersed in shadow. He's not exactly fast while in the shadows, but since he doesn't burn stamina, it's great for climbing tall buildings. He's also a fast-moving character thanks to his height.

Skia Life Skill

Middle Manager

Lv1	Skia increases traffic by 18.
Lv2	Skia reduces ingredient consumption rate by 1%.
Lv3	In Owner's Selection, customer patience is boosted by 50%.
Lv4	Skia reduces ingredient consumption rate by 1%.
Lv5	Skia increases traffic by 27.

Skia Ascension Materials & Number Needed

Ascension Materials

A1	Suspended Delusions×5 Beetle Coin×25000
A2	Suspended Delusions×12 Confessional Flower Seed×2 Beetle Coin×50000
A3	Yearning Delusions×6 Confessional Flower Seed×8 Beetle Coin×75000
A4	Yearning Delusions×12 Confessional Flower Seed×16 Beetle Coin×100000
A5	Transcendent Delusions×6 Confessional Flower Seed×24 Beetle Coin×125000
A6	Transcendent Delusions×9 Confessional Flower Seed×36 Beetle Coin×150000

Esper Ability Enhancement Materials

Lv.2	Synchronicity of Thought×2 Suspended Delusions×2 Beetle Coin×2000
Lv.3	Synchronicity of Thought×3 Suspended Delusions×3 Beetle Coin×5000
Lv.4	Synchronicity of Thought×5 Suspended Delusions×5 Beetle Coin×10000
Lv.5	Resonance of Faith×2 Yearning Delusions×2 Beetle Coin×20000
Lv.6	Resonance of Faith×3 Yearning Delusions×3 Beetle Coin×40000
Lv.7	Resonance of Faith×5 Yearning Delusions×5 Dress Sleeves of Vanity×1 Beetle Coin×60000
Lv.8	Heart-Racing Night×3 Transcendent Delusions×3 Dress Sleeves of Vanity×1 Beetle Coin×100000
Lv.9	Heart-Racing Night×5 Transcendent Delusions×5 Dress Sleeves of Vanity×2 Beetle Coin×125000
Lv.10	Heart-Racing Night×8 Transcendent Delusions×8 Dress Sleeves of Vanity×4 Beetle Coin×150000

Life Skill Enhancement Materials

Lv.1	Dreamless Seed×2 Fons×100
Lv.2	Dreamless Seed×6 Fons×300
Lv.3	Dreamless Seed×10 Fons×720
Lv.4	Dreamless Seed×16 Fons×1400
Lv.5	Dreamless Seed×24 Fons×10000

Skia - Recommended Gifts

Recommended Gifts
Bob's Tea Garden Clicky Lavaburger Song of the Gladiator Shout! Chill Out Secrets of the Bag… White Jade Lamp A Handwritten Letter Floe Cinema Ticket

How To Get Skia?

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Skia - Skins (Costumes)

How to Get Skins (Costumes)

Skia Character Profile

Profile

Esper Type	Lakshana
Birthday	01/10
Faction	Bureau of Anomaly Control, ETD-4
Esper Ability	「Faust」

Often mistaken for Squad 4's captain, despite being the lieutenant.

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Skia Build: Best Arcs & Team

Skia - Overview

Rating

User Score

Skia - How To Play & Rotations

Basic Combat Strategy

Apply "Fang Thrust" to Trigger Follow-up Attacks

Lurk in Shadows for Continuous Damage

Empower Follow-Ups and Disrupt Enemies with the Ultimate

Skia Best Team Composition

Charge Team

Basic Playstyle

Swap Candidates

Low-Rarity Team

Basic Playstyle

Swap Candidates

Best Arc / Weapon for Skia

Watch Your Heads! is Recommended

Other Recommended Arcs

Best Console for Skia

Recommended Console for Skia: Street Boxer

Needed Modules

Sample Modules

Recommended Ascension Effect for Skia

Process of Elimination or Resolution Recommended

More Ascensions Enable Continuous Attacks

Ascension Effects at a Glance

Resonance Effect (A3 & A6 Effects)

Skia Stats & Leveling Priority

Stats

Esper Ability Leveling Priority

Basic Attack: Arresting Art

Arresting Art

Territory Control

Fang Thrust

Pen to Paper

Stats

Redirect Skill: Shadow Hound Chase

Shadow Hound Chase

Stats

Ultimate

The Pack

Stats

Support Skill

Arrest Warrant

Suppression

Apprehension

Stats

Skia Life Skill & Exploration

Boosts Customer Count and Reduces Ingredient Consumption

Increases Customer Patience During Owner's Selection

Skia Can Climb Walls Without Using Stamina

Skia Life Skill

Middle Manager

Skia Ascension Materials & Number Needed

Ascension Materials

Esper Ability Enhancement Materials

Life Skill Enhancement Materials

Skia - Recommended Gifts

How To Get Skia?

Skia - Skins (Costumes)

Skia Character Profile

Profile

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