NTE Kyuugen Build Guide: Best S-Rank Choice & Teams

NTE: Neverness to Everness was officially launched on April 29, 2026, across iOS, Android, PC, and PS5. Among the permanent S-Rank characters available for selection, Kyuugen is widely recommended by players as the “top choice for the permanent selector.” With her powerful crowd control, high-mobility Anima-attribute burst damage, and off-field healing at Awakening 1, she is a versatile Main DPS suitable for almost any team. This guide provides a full analysis of Kyuugen’s Meyo Settlement system, skill priorities, awakening nodes, best Arcdisks, Drive Blocks, and team compositions to help Appraisers plan their progression!

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NTE April 29 Multi-platform Launch Visual
NTE Official Launch on April 29 (Source: Bahamut GNN, ©Hotta Studio/Perfect World)

Kyuugen Basic Profile

Kyuugen is a member of Sterry Express and a top-tier driver in Hethereau known as “Miss Kyuugen,” responsible for transporting Espers and emergency anomaly materials. Elegant and mature, she sports a black wide-brimmed hat and an electric blue coat. Wielding dual pistols, she is a permanent S-Rank character obtainable through the initial 50-pull discount or the permanent selector.

ItemDetails
RarityS-Rank (★★★★★)
AttributeAnima
Weapon TypeSolid Arcdisk / Dual Pistols
RoleBurst Main DPS / Crowd Control
Banner TypePermanent (Non-limited)
Skill PriorityBasic ATK > Ultimate > Shift Skill > Support Skill
FactionSterry Express
CN VAZhang Anqi
JP VARie Tanaka
Kyuugen Official Character Art - Sterry Express Top Driver
Kyuugen – Sterry Express Top Driver, Anima Burst Main DPS (Source: Bahamut GNN, ©Hotta Studio/Perfect World)

Core Mechanism: Meyo Settlement System

To master Kyuugen, you must understand her core gameplay loop: “Fatal Meyo → Meyo Bullets → Covenant Settlement.” Kyuugen doesn’t rely on raw stats alone; she deals explosive Anima damage through a cycle of marking, charging, and detonating. When played correctly, she transitions from elegant charging to screen-clearing explosions.

MechanismTriggerEffect
Fatal MeyoFinal hit of Basic ATK, Shift Skill, Perfect CounterAttaches to enemies; enters Settlement phase after 5s (lasts 25s), draining target vitality during the duration.
Meyo BulletsBasic ATK, Shift Skill, Support Skill, etc.Consumed by holding Basic ATK; prioritizes targets with “Fatal Meyo.” Triggers Settlement on eligible targets.
Covenant SettlementMeyo Bullet hit on eligible target / Ultimate final hitDeals high Anima DoT-type damage. Damage is significantly increased when triggered by Ultimate; heals team at Awakening 1.

Kyuugen’s “Shift Skill: Intelligence Hunter” is the engine of her rotation, pulling enemies into range while stacking “Fatal Meyo” and generating Meyo Bullets. Her Ultimate, “Final Settlement,” is the grand finale—rapidly shooting targets across the battlefield and concluding with a massive explosion that settles all Meyo marks simultaneously.

Kyuugen Meyo Settlement Combat Showcase
Kyuugen’s Meyo Settlement system in combat (Source: Bahamut GNN, ©Hotta Studio/Perfect World)

Skill Breakdown

Basic Attack: When Secrets Take Shape

Kyuugen performs up to 5 consecutive shots with dual pistols, dealing Anima damage and gaining 2 Meyo Bullets. The final hit applies “Fatal Meyo.” It has two variations: Global Overview (Plunging attack) and Information-Oriented (Hold Basic ATK for auto-lock rapid fire, prioritizing marked targets).

Shift Skill: Intelligence Hunter

Kyuugen dashes through the battlefield, pulling targets into her control and dealing multi-stage Anima damage. This grants 4 Meyo Bullets and applies “Fatal Meyo.” This is her most important starter: Crowd control, marking, and ammo generation all in one.

Ultimate: Final Settlement

Kyuugen moves at high speed, firing at surrounding targets and ending with a large-scale explosion. The Ultimate forces all “Fatal Meyo” targets into the Settlement phase and detonates them on the final hit. At Awakening 1, this also heals the entire team for 5% of the total Meyo damage accumulated.

Support Skill: Secret Lock

Kyuugen fires a curved bullet that deals Anima damage and grants 2 Meyo Bullets. Used primarily to replenish ammo during character swaps.

Skill Upgrade Priority

Order: Basic ATK > Ultimate > Shift Skill > Support Skill

SkillPriorityReason
Basic ATK★★★★★ HighestDirectly affects DoT damage and Settlement multipliers.
Ultimate★★★★★ HighestBurst finisher; increases Ultimate multipliers and final settlement gains.
Shift Skill★★★★☆ RecommendedProvides skill damage, CC, and rotation startup.
Support Skill★★★☆☆ OptionalMainly for ammo; can be leveled later if resources are tight.

Awakening Node Priority

AwakeningNameEffectPriority
A1Returning News as Blades“Fatal Meyo” damage +100%; Ultimate settlement heals team for 5% of accumulated damage.★★★★★ Highest
A2Lethal on ContactActive Settlement damage +50% and becomes AoE.★★★★★ Highest
A3Knowledge and BalanceATK +5% for each target with “Fatal Meyo” (max +15%).★★★★☆ Recommended
A4Superiority of InsightDamage +8% against targets with “Fatal Meyo.”★★★★☆ Recommended
A5Initial AdvantageUltimate settlement reduces target’s Collapse value by 4.★★★☆☆ Situational
A6Knowing Every SecretMarked targets take 200% additional damage when casting skills (5s CD).★★★☆☆ Late Game

It is highly recommended to aim for A1 for the massive damage boost and team healing. A2 is the next major milestone, making her active settlement much stronger and AoE-capable.

NTE Character Awakening System Interface
NTE Character Awakening System (Source: Bahamut GNN, ©Hotta Studio/Perfect World)

Best Arcdisk Recommendations

Kyuugen uses “Solid” Arcdisks, focusing on Anima damage and DoT (Attachment) damage.

🥇 Best-in-Slot: Reality Shelter

Main Stats: ATK +570 / ATK +30%
Effect: Anima damage +25%; Attachment damage +15%. After casting Ultimate, Attachment damage bonus increases to +30% for 6s.

This is Kyuugen’s signature Arcdisk. Since her marks and settlements count as Attachment damage, this Arcdisk perfectly boosts her core burst. It can be obtained for free in Hethereau, making it a must-have.

🥈 Alternative: Fearless Cotton

Main Stats: ATK +512 / CRIT Rate 22%
Effect: ATK +45% for 10s after casting Ultimate.

A great choice if you lack CRIT Rate or haven’t obtained Reality Shelter yet. The massive ATK buff after her Ultimate supports her burst window well.

NTE Arcdisk System Interface
NTE Arcdisk (Weapon) System (Source: Bahamut GNN, ©Hotta Studio/Perfect World)

Best Drive Block Sets

🏆 Recommended: Heart of Forest Fireflies

SetEffect
2-PieceAnima damage +10%
4-PieceWhen nearby enemies take Anima damage from the team, wearer’s CRIT DMG +8%, stacking up to 7 times (lasts 10s, works off-field).

This set is perfect for Kyuugen’s output model. She deals frequent Anima damage, making it easy to maintain max stacks for a significant CRIT DMG boost during her settlements.

Main Stats: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG (Head), Anima DMG (Cup), ATK% (Sand)
Sub-stats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > DMG Bonus > ATK%

Team Composition Recommendations

Team 1: Genesis Clear Team (Beginner Friendly)

RoleCharacterFunction
Main DPSKyuugenAnima Burst, CC + Meyo Settlement
Sub-DPSNanaliAnima DPS, helps stack “Genesis” reaction
SupportZeroLight attribute, triggers Anima + Light “Genesis”
UtilitySatsukiCrowd control, groups enemies for Kyuugen

This team focuses on the “Genesis” reaction. Nanali and Kyuugen provide constant Anima application while Zero provides Light. Satsuki’s grouping ensures Kyuugen’s settlements hit as many targets as possible.

Team 2: Accumulation Cycle Team (High Burst)

RoleCharacterFunction
Main DPSKyuugenAnima Burst, drives Genesis reaction
Light SupportChizuruLight application
Phase SupportHathorPhase attribute, applies “Delay” to trigger “Accumulation”
SupportFadiaSoul + Phase support, increases team survivability

A high-tier cycle team. Kyuugen triggers Genesis, Hathor applies Delay, and the interaction triggers “Accumulation,” granting the team massive energy for back-to-back Ultimates.

Team 3: Discord Shield-Break Team (Boss Support)

RoleCharacterFunction
Main DPSHakuzouTop-tier single-target Curse damage
Sub-DPSDaffodilTriggers “Turbulent Burn” → “Dark Star” reactions
UtilityKyuugenAnima coverage, CC, and supplemental burst
SupportFadiaMulti-attribute support

In this team, Kyuugen acts as a utility sub-DPS, grouping enemies for Hakuzou and providing extra burst damage. This is ideal for players who already have Hakuzou and want to maximize his efficiency.

NTE Kyuugen Build Infographic
NTE Kyuugen Build Overview (Source: Gamersky, ©Hotta Studio/Perfect World)

Is Kyuugen Worth It?

Kyuugen is the most recommended versatile choice among the permanent S-Rank characters. Unlike characters that require complex management or specific teams, Kyuugen contributes to any team and excels in the right one.

Her massive crowd control is invaluable for almost all content, and her A1 healing provides a great safety net. For new players or those with limited resources, Kyuugen offers the highest return on investment.

We strongly recommend choosing Kyuugen as your first permanent S-Rank selector character.

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