Hotori
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Hotori is a graceful S-Rank Cosmos-type swordswoman from the Eibon Antique Shop who conceals her deadly katana within an elegant umbrella. Her Gas Arc combat style blends fluid swordplay with evasive maneuvers, delivering rapid Cosmos DMG while maintaining exceptional survivability through dodge counters.
Skills
Normal Attack
Rainfall Blade — Executes a elegant series of katana slashes concealed within umbrella movements, dealing Cosmos DMG.
Skill
Storm Umbrella — Opens her umbrella to deflect incoming attacks, then counters with a devastating Cosmos-infused slash wave.
Ultimate
Thunderstorm Waltz — Dances across the battlefield with blinding speed, delivering countless slashes that deal massive Cosmos DMG.
Passive
Elegant Evasion — Successfully dodging an attack empowers the next strike with bonus Cosmos DMG. Dodging at the perfect moment triggers a powerful counter.
Best Weapons
Hethereau's Keeper
SSRSub Stat: Crit Rate 20%
Guardian's Oath — Increases Normal Attack DMG by 15%. After defeating an enemy, restores 5% HP and gains 10% ATK for 8 seconds.
Youthful Fantasy
SRSub Stat: Energy Recharge 20%
Dream Chase — Using a Skill increases Normal Attack DMG by 10% for 8 seconds. Gaining Energy from any source increases ATK by 3%, stacking up to 3 times.
Best Modules
Eerie Fresco
2-Piece: ATK +10%
4-Piece: After using a Skill or Ultimate, increases ATK by 20% for 12 seconds. This effect can only trigger once every 15 seconds.
A set of mysterious modules adorned with shifting fresco patterns that seem to depict scenes from the Anomaly. Eerie Fresco is one of the most versatile module sets in Neverness to Everness, providing a straightforward ATK boost that benefits virtually every DPS character in the game.
First Move
2-Piece: Anomaly Proficiency +30
4-Piece: When entering combat, immediately gains 1 stack of Tactical Advantage (max 3 stacks). Each stack of Tactical Advantage increases ATK by 8%. Stacks are consumed when taking damage.
Tactical modules designed for preemptive strikes that reward players who engage enemies on their own terms. First Move excels in speedrun and burst compositions where the opening volley determines the outcome of the fight.
Broken Hearts Club
2-Piece: Crit Rate +8%
4-Piece: When a Critical hit lands, increases Crit DMG by 15% for 8 seconds. This effect can stack up to 2 times. At max stacks, Critical hits have a 30% chance to deal an additional instance of 50% ATK as bonus DMG.
A dramatic module set themed around shattered hearts and emotional resonance, designed specifically for Crit-focused DPS builds. Broken Hearts Club is one of the highest damage ceiling sets when built with sufficient Crit Rate to consistently trigger its stacking bonuses.
Cosmic Arsenal
2-Piece: Cosmos DMG +15%
4-Piece: When dealing Cosmos DMG, has a 50% chance to fire an additional Cosmos projectile dealing 30% ATK as bonus Cosmos DMG. This effect can trigger once every 2 seconds. After using an Ultimate, Cosmos DMG is increased by 15% for 12 seconds.
Modules infused with the fundamental energy of the cosmos itself, providing powerful amplification for Cosmos-type damage dealers. Cosmic Arsenal is the premier set for Cosmos DPS characters like Esper Zero, Hotori, and Chiz who want to maximize their elemental output.
Build Notes
Build around Crit Rate and Cosmos DMG bonus. Her dodge-counter mechanic rewards skilled play and provides natural survivability. Excellent in the hands of experienced players who can consistently trigger perfect dodges.
Team Compositions
Characters that synergize well with Hotori based on shared Esper type or faction: