NTE Jiuyuan Build Guide: 1.0 Spirit Burst Main DPS

《Neverness to Everness》(NTE) will officially launch on all platforms on April 29, 2026. Among the many launch characters, Jiuyuan is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated Spirit attribute Main DPS characters. She is a mysterious information broker in Hethereau, gentle on the surface but a dangerous figure who controls information behind the scenes. In battle, she wields dual pistols, marking targets with “Fatal Rose” and harvesting them with “Rose Settlement.” This Jiuyuan build guide will take you through her mechanics, Ethereal Discs, Drive Blocks, Awakening nodes, and best team comps to get her ready for launch.

NTE Jiuyuan Character Promo — Jiuyuan — Hethereau’s Information Hunter, Spirit Burst Main DPS (Image: Bahamut GNN, ©Level Infinite)

Jiuyuan Basic Profile

Jiuyuan is a standard S-rank character in the NTE 1.0 version and one of the most recommended choices for the “Singularity Selection” banner. She is a Spirit Burst DPS with a Solid-type Ethereal Disc, primarily dealing damage through the “Fatal Rose” marking mechanism.

Attribute	Information
Rarity	S-Rank (5-Star)
Element	Spirit
Role	Burst DPS (Main DPS)
Disc Type	Solid
Acquisition	Standard Banner / Singularity Selection
Core Skills	Fatal Rose → Rose Bullets → Rose Settlement
Voice Actor	Japanese: Rie Tanaka

NTE Jiuyuan Combat Skills — Jiuyuan’s dual-pistol combat style is fluid and stylish (Image: Bahamut GNN, ©Level Infinite)

Core Mechanism: Fatal Rose Cycle

Jiuyuan’s gameplay revolves around three core concepts. Mastering this cycle is key to maximizing her damage:

1. Fatal Rose (Marking Phase)

Several of Jiuyuan’s skills (final hit of Normal Attack, Variable Skill “Info Hunter,” Perfect Counter “Tide Turner”) apply the Fatal Rose mark. This effect continuously drains the target’s HP and forces them into a “Settlement-ready” state after 5 seconds, which lasts for 25 seconds.

2. Rose Bullets (Accumulation Phase)

Jiuyuan accumulates Rose Bullets by using various skills. By holding the Normal Attack button, she automatically consumes these bullets to fire rapidly at marked targets, prioritizing those with the Fatal Rose mark. Hitting a Settlement-ready target triggers “Rose Settlement.”

3. Rose Settlement (Burst Phase)

Rose Settlement is Jiuyuan’s primary damage source. When Rose Bullets hit a Settlement-ready target, they trigger massive Spirit damage. Her Ultimate, “Final Settlement,” detonates all marks on the field simultaneously, serving as her strongest burst window.

In short, the rotation is: Apply Mark → Accumulate Bullets → Hold Normal Attack to Settle → Use Ultimate to Finish.

NTE Jiuyuan Skill Effects — Jiuyuan’s skills: Fatal Rose marks targets, Rose Settlement deals AOE burst (Image: Bahamut GNN, ©Level Infinite)

Skill Breakdown

Normal Attack: Secret Formation

Jiuyuan performs up to 5 consecutive dual-pistol strikes, dealing Spirit damage and gaining 2 Rose Bullets. The final hit applies Fatal Rose. Additionally:

Overview: Plunging attack from mid-air with damage increasing by height (up to +100%).
Info-Oriented: Hold Normal Attack to consume bullets for rapid fire and trigger Settlement.
Opportunity Lock: Aimed mode for a single high-damage shot.
Perfect Counter: Tide Turner: Follows a perfect dodge, applying Fatal Rose and gaining 2 bullets.

Variable Skill: Info Hunter

Jiuyuan dashes across the battlefield, pulling targets into range and dealing multi-stage Spirit damage. This grants 4 Rose Bullets and applies Fatal Rose. Its crowd-control utility is invaluable in multi-enemy scenarios.

Ultimate: Final Settlement

Jiuyuan traverses the field at high speed, firing at surrounding targets and ending with a large-scale explosion. The Ultimate forces all marked targets into the Settlement-ready phase and triggers a unified settlement on the final hit, while recharging a significant amount of energy.

Support Skill: Secret Lock

Jiuyuan fires a curved bullet, dealing Spirit damage and gaining 2 Rose Bullets. This can be triggered while she is off-field.

Passive Skills

Jiuyuan has two combat passives: “Seizing the Moment” increases the Genesis plant limit to 6; “Wind Whispers” forces a Fatal Rose mark when a Genesis flower hits an unmarked target, or triggers an additional settlement (+15% multiplier) if the target is already marked.

NTE Jiuyuan Build Guide Overview — Jiuyuan Build Guide Overview (Image: LDShop, ©Level Infinite)

Skill Upgrade Priority

Priority	Skill	Reason
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top	Secret Formation (Normal)	Directly affects mark damage and daily settlement damage; the core of her cycle.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ High	Final Settlement (Ultimate)	Final burst damage; significantly raises her damage ceiling.
⭐⭐⭐ Medium	Info Hunter (Variable)	Provides damage, CC, and cycle startup.
⭐⭐ Low	Secret Lock (Support)	Mainly for supplemental damage and bullets.

Best Ethereal Discs

NTE Jiuyuan Disc Selection — NTE Jiuyuan Ethereal Disc Recommendations (Image: Bahamut GNN, ©Level Infinite)

Priority	Disc Name	Main Stat	Effect
✅ Best	Reality Asylum	ATK +570 / ATK +30%	Spirit DMG +25%; Attached DMG +15% (increases to +30% for 6s after Ultimate).
🔵 Alt	Fearless Cotton	ATK +512 / Crit Rate +22%	ATK +45% for 10s after using Ultimate.

Reality Asylum is the best choice as Jiuyuan’s core damage types—Spirit and Attached damage—benefit directly. Fearless Cotton is a solid alternative if you lack Crit Rate.

Best Drive Blocks

Jiuyuan is best paired with the Forest Firefly Heart 4-piece set:

Set	Effect	Main Stats	Sub-stat Priority
Forest Firefly Heart (4pc)	2pc: Spirit DMG +10%; 4pc: Crit DMG +8% for each nearby enemy taking Spirit DMG (max 7 stacks, 10s duration, works off-field).	Crit Rate / Crit DMG	Crit Rate > Crit DMG > DMG Bonus > ATK% > Flat ATK

Awakening Priority

Priority	Node Name	Effect
① Highest	News as Blades	Fatal Rose multiplier +100%; Ultimate settlement heals the team by 5% of accumulated damage.
② High	Lethal Strike	Rose Settlement multiplier +50% and becomes AOE.
③ Medium	Knowledge & Balance	ATK +5% for each Fatal Rose target (max +15%).

Best Team Comps

As a Spirit Main DPS, Jiuyuan thrives in “Genesis” reaction teams. Here are three recommended lineups:

1. Genesis Mob Clear (Recommended)

Character	Element	Role	Function
Nanally	Spirit	Main DPS	Spirit coverage, high AOE, drives Genesis.
Jiuyuan	Spirit	Main DPS	Fatal Rose marking + Settlement burst.
Zero	Light	Support	Provides Light element for Genesis reactions.
Hayagiri	—	Utility	Crowd control and grouping.

2. Overflow Cycle Team

Character	Element	Role	Function
Chizuru	Light	Support	Light application, Genesis base.
Jiuyuan	Spirit	Main DPS	Drives Genesis → Stagnation → Overflow cycle.
Hathor	Phase	Burst Support	Provides Phase element for Stagnation reactions.
Fadia	Soul/Phase	Support	Reaction coverage and survivability.

Is Jiuyuan Worth Pulling?

Jiuyuan is arguably the best S-rank choice for the Singularity Selection at launch for several reasons:

Standard Character: She is always available in the standard pool.
High Versatility: Spirit is a strong element that fits into Genesis, Overflow, and Discord systems.
Stylish Gameplay: Her dual-pistol and high-speed Ultimate animations are top-tier.
Strong Mob Clearing: Her grouping and marking mechanics make short work of multiple enemies.
F2P Friendly: She performs well even with alternative Ethereal Discs.

If you are looking for a powerful, stylish, and reliable Main DPS to start your journey in Hethereau, Jiuyuan is the one!