NTE Hathor Build Guide: Best Gear, Skills & Teams

Neverness to Everness (NTE) officially launched on all platforms on April 29, 2026. Riding the wave of this launch, the delivery-themed Lakshana Burst Main DPS—Hathor—has become one of the most anticipated characters for many players. Hathor is a Standard S-Rank character belonging to Sterry Express. With a sharp and cool appearance, her combat style is full of explosive power. By accumulating “Express Delivery Power” in battle, she enters the “Emergency Delivery” state after activating her Ultimate, transforming into a thorned motorcycle to charge and unleash massive burst damage! This guide will fully analyze Hathor’s skill mechanics, best Arc Discs, Modules, Awakening Nodes, and team recommendations to help you max out this delivery goddess at launch!

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Neverness to Everness (NTE) Global Launch (Source: Hotta Studio, ©Perfect World)

Hathor Basic Profile

Hathor is a Standard S-Rank character in NTE, positioned as a Lakshana attribute Burst Main DPS compatible with Plasma Arc Discs. Hailing from the “Sterry Express” faction, she appears as an elite courier, excelling at accumulating energy before battle and maximizing damage within a single burst window. She is one of the most prominent DPS choices in the launch standard selector pool. Her birthday is August 29, voiced by Allegra Clark in English and Ichinose Kana in Japanese.

AttributeDetails
RarityS-Rank (Standard)
ElementLakshana
Arc Disc CompatibilityPlasma
FactionSterry Express
RoleOn-Field Burst DPS
Banner TypeStandard S-Rank (Available via Selector)
BirthdayAugust 29
Hathor Character Art
Hathor — Elite Courier of Sterry Express (Source: LDShop, ©Hotta Studio)

Core Mechanics: Express Delivery Power & Emergency Delivery

Hathor’s combat system revolves around “Express Delivery Power.” She accumulates energy through normal attacks and skills on the field. Once the energy is full, Hathor’s Ultimate transforms into the “Emergency Delivery” state, completely changing her attack patterns and output rhythm. In this state, Hathor charges on a thorned motorcycle with significantly increased movement speed, and all attacks trigger Lakshana damage bonuses.

During the “Emergency Delivery” state, Hathor’s core output skill is Cyclone Strike. Each Cyclone Strike deals large-scale Lakshana burst damage to enemies while coordinating with the “Remora” reaction to further amplify damage. Remora is an anomaly state in NTE; when an enemy has both a Remora mark and a Charge state, the reaction triggers an additional damage burst. Hathor’s Lakshana attacks are the primary source for triggering Charge reactions.

In short, Hathor’s core rotation is: Normal Attacks + Skills to build energy → Ultimate to enter Emergency Delivery → Consecutive Cyclone Strike bursts → Coordinate with teammates to trigger Remora reactions. While her playstyle is specific, her peak damage is impressive with the right team and Modules, making her a highly valuable character for players focusing on standard Main DPS.

Hathor Emergency Delivery Combat
Hathor’s thorned motorcycle charge in Emergency Delivery state (Source: LDShop, ©Hotta Studio)

Skill Breakdown & Upgrade Priority

Below is a brief overview of Hathor’s skills. Understanding each skill’s function is crucial for allocating skill resources efficiently during the early game.

Skill NameTypeMain Effect
Rapid DeliveryNormal AttackThree-stage Lakshana combo; each hit builds Express Delivery Power; final hit deals higher damage.
Aerial CommandDodge SkillTriggered after a perfect dodge; briefly hovers in the air and fires Lakshana energy waves to quickly build energy.
Rider ExpressCombat SkillSummons a thorned motorcycle to dash, dealing Lakshana damage and significantly increasing energy accumulation; enhanced in Emergency Delivery.
Cyclone StrikeUltimate / CoreConsumes energy to enter Emergency Delivery; Cyclone Strike becomes consecutive motorcycle ramming attacks dealing high Lakshana burst damage.
Impact Point DesignationAssist / CounterSwitch in when a teammate is hit or near death to perform a Lakshana counter-attack and recharge some energy.

Skill Upgrade Priority: Combat Skill (Rider Express) > Ultimate (Cyclone Strike) > Normal Attack (Rapid Delivery) > Assist Skill (Impact Point Designation)

“Rider Express” is the key to Hathor’s energy accumulation and damage triggering; upgrading it significantly shortens the rotation time to enter the burst state. “Cyclone Strike” directly increases damage multipliers during the burst period and is also a must-upgrade. Normal attack gains are steady, while the Assist skill is last due to limited field time.

Hathor Skill Showcase
Hathor performing Rider Express in Emergency Delivery state (Source: LDShop, ©Hotta Studio)

Recommended Awakening Nodes (A1–A6)

Hathor has six Awakening Nodes (A1–A6). Here are the effects and investment suggestions:

NodeNameEffectPriority
A1Elite CourierCyclone Strike can stack up to 6 layers of enhancement, each increasing damage; significantly extends burst duration and total damage.★★★★★ (Top Priority)
A2Route OptimizationThe final hit of Normal Attack restores a small amount of extra energy.★★☆☆☆
A3Priority HandlingUpon entering Emergency Delivery, increases own Lakshana DMG by 8% for 10s.★★★☆☆
A4Engine ResonanceEach Cyclone Strike hit increases Crit Rate by 25% (max 2 stacks, lasts 8s).★★★★☆ (High Priority)
A5Courier InstinctIncreases Dodge Counter (Aerial Command) damage by 20%.★★☆☆☆
A6Daily LifeIncreases Crit DMG by 30% during Emergency Delivery.★★★★☆ (High Priority)

Awakening Priority: A1 > A4 > A6 > A3 > A5 > A2

A1 “Elite Courier” is the most core buff in Hathor’s kit, increasing the Cyclone Strike stack limit from the default to 6, which directly boosts total burst damage. A4 and A6 strengthen output through Crit Rate and Crit DMG, making them highly efficient for her stats.

Additionally, Hathor’s Arc Disc Resonance effects are: R1 increases “Rider Express” skill level by 1; R2 allows Hathor to ignore 10% of enemy DEF during Emergency Delivery. R2 is quite practical if you have the resources to pull duplicates.

Hathor Build Guide Cover
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Best Arc Disc Recommendations

Arc Discs are the weapon system in NTE. Hathor is compatible with Plasma Arc Discs. Here is the ranking:

RankArc Disc NameSub-statEffect Description
🥇 BestRaging FlamesCrit DMGAfter entering burst state (Emergency Delivery), Lakshana DMG increases by 40% for 12s; perfectly matches Hathor’s burst window.
🥈 AlternativeJawbreaker’s CandyCrit RateAfter using a skill, ATK increases by 20%, stacking up to 3 times; provides stable ATK bonuses.
🥉 BudgetSong of the WhaleATK %Each hit increases ATK bonus for 10s (max 4 stacks); stable output with lower technical requirements.

If you have “Raging Flames,” prioritize it. “Jawbreaker’s Candy” is a close second, while “Song of the Whale” serves as a solid transitional choice.

Hathor Arc Disc Screenshot
(Source: Bahamut GNN, ©Hotta Studio)

Best Modules (Gear) Recommendations

Modules are the equipment system in NTE, divided into various sets across 6 slots. Here is the recommended setup for Hathor:

Set NamePiecesEffect
Street Boxer2-PieceLakshana DMG +10%
4-PieceWhen the target has Remora or Stain anomalies, Crit Rate increases by an additional 14%.

The Street Boxer 4-piece set is core for Hathor. Since her main output (Cyclone Strike) is Lakshana damage and she is often paired with supports like Zero who apply Remora, the 14% Crit Rate bonus will be active most of the time.

Module Stat Priority (Main / Sub-stats):

SlotRecommended Main Stat
Slot 4Lakshana DMG % or Crit Rate
Slot 5Crit DMG %
Slot 6ATK %

Sub-stat Priority: Crit Rate ≈ Crit DMG > DMG Bonus > ATK % > Flat ATK. Prioritize Crit Rate until reaching 70%, then focus on Crit DMG.

Hathor Module Screenshot
(Source: Bahamut GNN, ©Hotta Studio)

Best Team Compositions

Hathor is an on-field Main DPS who needs teammates to provide Remora marks to trigger Charge reactions, along with healing or shields for survival. Here are two recommended teams:

Team 1: Hathor + Zero + Nanally + Fadia (Charge Reaction Team)

CharacterRoleFunction
HathorMain DPSCore output, triggers Charge reactions.
ZeroSupportContinuously applies Remora marks to enemies.
NanallySub-DPSProvides extra Remora sources and DMG buffs.
FadiaHealer/ShielderProvides healing and protection for Hathor during her burst.

Team 2: Hathor + Zero + Skia + Sakiri (Remora Charge Empowered Team)

CharacterRoleFunction
HathorMain DPSCore output.
ZeroSupportPrimary Remora source.
SkiaSub-SupportIncreases Lakshana DMG bonus for higher burst ceiling.
SakiriHealer/BatteryProvides healing and energy recharge to speed up rotations.

If you have Zero, it is highly recommended to pair her with Hathor. Zero is currently Hathor’s best partner, as their synergy in the Remora + Charge reaction system is extremely efficient.

Hathor Team Comp Screenshot
(Source: Bahamut GNN, ©Hotta Studio)

Is Hathor Worth It? Editor’s View

As a Standard S-Rank Main DPS in NTE 1.0, Hathor is an excellent choice. Her strengths include: first, she is available via the standard selector, meaning you don’t need to spend limited pulls; second, as a Lakshana Main DPS, she is the core of the Remora + Charge system; third, her Cyclone Strike burst is fluid and satisfying to play.

However, her output relies heavily on Remora reactions, so her potential drops without the right supports (especially Zero). She also requires some familiarity with energy cycles. If you prefer lower-complexity characters, check our Character Tier List.

Conclusion: If you enjoy burst-style gameplay and have or plan to get Zero, Hathor is a top-tier choice for your standard selector. She is one of the best answers for a Main DPS at launch with high long-term value.

For more NTE character guides, check out:

Hathor Character Review Screenshot
(Source: Bahamut GNN, ©Hotta Studio)

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