Neverness to Everness Character

Hotori Build Guide

Hotori supports Blossom teams through Time Stop interactions, allowing Vita Bud pressure to continue while action is frozen. She works naturally with Nanally-centered Blossom damage compositions and adds Cosmos coverage for cycle setups.

Review

Hotori supports Blossom teams through Time Stop interactions, allowing Vita Bud pressure to continue while action is frozen. She works naturally with Nanally-centered Blossom damage compositions and adds Cosmos coverage for cycle setups.

Tier Position

T0

Role

DPS / Sub DPS

Element

Cosmos

Pros

  • Time Stop does not pause Vita Bud attacks when Ghost Orchid Crest is active.
  • Works naturally with Nanally Blossom teams.
  • Adds Cosmos coverage for cycle setups.
  • Strong Ultimate damage scaling with proper Arc setup.

Cons

  • Team value depends on Blossom shell quality.
  • TBA on some reference sites.

Recommended Team

  • Blossom Team: Hotori (DPS), Nanally, Jiuyuan, Edgar
  • Charge Team: Adler (DPS), Skia, Jiuyuan, Edgar

Equipment

  • Cartridge: Cosmos damage and Time Stop synergy options.

Key Esper Reactions

  • Blossom: Cosmos + Anima creates Vita Buds and Vita Pistils.

Info

Hotori is a Time Stop specialist who excels in Blossom team compositions, enabling unique damage windows through her temporal mechanics.

NameHotori
TitleCosmos Time Stop Sub DPS
RarityS-Rank
ElementCosmos
Esper TypeSolid
Combat RoleDPS / Sub DPS

Build Guide Sections

Awakening

  • A1 Flourish: Increases Hotori damage during Time Stop by 12% for each recorded Support or Redirect Skill.
  • A2 Distant Memories: Increases Hotori damage by 20% during Time Stop.
  • A3 Momentary Gaze: Recovers energy spent on Present Replay after using it and completing the recording. Triggers at most once every 60s.
  • A4 Scattered Relics: Grants additional 10 energy to the Non-Closed Time Stop.

Compatible Arcs

  • Marching Beyond Time (Best Overall) - Hotori strongest Arc. Maximizes Ultimate damage. Use three redirect or support skills before casting Ultimate for DEF ignore bonus.
  • Fluff of Fearlessness
  • The Forgotten

Skills

  • Misty Moon Style: Basic attack dealing Cosmos DMG.
  • World's Tide: Skill for Time Stop setup.
  • Present Replay: Redirect Skill for recording and replay.
  • Shopkeeper's Authority: Ultimate for burst Cosmos damage.