NTE Combat Guide — Master the Battle System
NTE uses a real-time action combat system with dodge mechanics, character switching, skill combos, and elemental interactions. Understanding the type system and team building is essential for clearing endgame content.
Combat Basics
Normal Attack
Chain up to 5 hits by tapping the attack button. Different weapons have different combo strings.
Skill
Press the skill button for a powerful ability with a short cooldown. Each character has a unique skill.
Ultimate
Charge your ultimate gauge through combat, then unleash a devastating ultimate ability.
Dodge & Counter
Time your dodge perfectly to trigger a slow-motion effect and a powerful counter-attack window.
Esper Types (6 Types)
Every character in NTE has an Esper Type that determines their damage element. See the full character list for type-specific builds.
Cosmos
Cosmic energy attacks. Versatile and well-rounded, effective against most enemy types. Strong in both single-target and AoE scenarios.
Anima
Primal life force attacks. Excels at sustained DPS with rapid strikes. Benefits from attack speed buffs and extended engagements.
Incantation
Arcane magic attacks. Masters of AoE damage and battlefield control through powerful zones and debuffs.
Psyche
Mental energy attacks. Primarily support and healing focused, but can deal respectable damage through counter-attack mechanics.
Chaos
Entropy and destruction attacks. Specializes in debuffing enemies and detonating marks for burst damage. Self-sufficient sustain.
Lakshana
Quantum energy attacks. High mobility hit-and-run combat style with stacking damage bonuses that reward aggressive play.
Arc Types (5 Types)
Arc Types determine how a character's damage scales and what kind of combat bonuses they receive. Each character has both an Esper Type and an Arc Type.
Solid
Direct, physical damage enhancement. Boosts raw damage output and is most common on melee DPS characters.
Plasma
Energy-based damage amplification. Enhances elemental effects and provides consistent damage over time.
Gas
Area effect and debuff enhancement. Extends the reach and potency of skills, ideal for AoE-focused builds.
Liquid
Fluid combat mechanics. Provides dodge bonuses and counter-attack enhancements, rewarding skilled play.
Synthesis
Support and healing amplification. Boosts shields, healing, and buff durations for team-oriented characters.
Team Composition
NTE parties consist of 4 characters. A well-built team covers DPS, sustain, and synergy:
One Main DPS
Designate one character as your primary damage dealer. Build them first and surround them with supports.
Match Esper Types
Some modules and buffs only affect specific Esper Types. Building a team around 2 Esper Types maximizes synergy.
Include a Shielder/Healer
Fadia (Psyche) is a free S-Rank tank. Include at least one sustain character for challenging content.
Consider Arc Type Synergy
Arc Types determine how your damage scales. Pair characters with complementary Arc Types for combo effects.
Elemental Coverage
Diverse Esper Types let you handle different enemy weaknesses. Avoid a team of all one type.
Module System Overview
Modules are the equipment system in NTE. Each character equips multiple modules that provide stat bonuses and set effects. Modules drop from domain challenges and can be enhanced with Fons and materials.
Module Stats
- Main stat: Fixed per module slot (ATK%, HP%, DEF%, etc.)
- Substats: Random rolls at acquisition; up to 4 substats
- Enhancement: +0 to +15, improving main stat and rolling substats
Set Bonuses
- 2-piece: Stat bonus (e.g., +15% ATK)
- 4-piece: Unique effect tied to the module set
- Mix-and-match: 2+2 setups are common for balanced builds
For detailed module recommendations per character, visit individual character pages and the module database.
Advanced Combat Tips
I-Frame Abuse
Ultimate animations grant invincibility frames. Use them to dodge lethal attacks while dealing damage.
Quick Swap Combo
Switch characters during skill animations to extend combos and stack buffs without losing DPS time.
Energy Management
Some characters generate energy for the team. Rotate through your party to charge ultimates faster.
Weakness Exploitation
Enemies have type weaknesses. Match your DPS Esper Type to the enemy weakness for a 20% damage bonus.