Hotori
"Timekeeper"
Overview
Hotori is an S-Rank Cosmos Solid character who manipulates time itself. Her unique Non-Closed Timepiece mechanic replaces traditional cooldowns and energy — she spends accumulated time energy to record ally skills and replay them during her devastating Time Stop Ultimate. She requires no Ultimate Energy, making her burst timing entirely player-controlled.
Skills
Basic Attack: Misty Moon Style
Wields her weapon and performs up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Cosmos DMG. Displays a Non-Closed Timepiece when switched in that accumulates energy over time (caps at 120).
Present Replay
No cooldown. Costs 60 Timepiece energy. Deals 7 instances of Cosmos DMG to an area. Records Support Skills and Redirect Skills used by allies for 5s (up to 3 recordings, each character once). Replayed during World's Tide.
World's Tide
No cooldown or Ultimate Energy cost. Requires full Timepiece energy (120). Deals 10 instances of Cosmos DMG. Draws katana from umbrella, slows time to near standstill. Builds combo stacks with katana attacks (Finisher DMG at 10 stacks). Replays all recorded attacks. Cannot switch characters during Time Stop.
Support Skill
Throws the umbrella, dealing 1 instance of Cosmos DMG to an area.
Time Manipulation
Blossom Enhancement: Prevents Vita Bud attacks from pausing during Time Stop. Passive: Increases World's Tide Finisher DMG Ratio by 100%. Exploration: Can slow time outside of battle while Timepiece has energy.
Overview
Hotori is the second limited banner character in NTE v1.0, released on May 13, 2026. Her entire kit revolves around the Non-Closed Timepiece — a unique resource that replaces traditional cooldowns and Ultimate Energy. She records ally skills and replays them during her Time Stop, creating devastating burst windows where time stands still.
Build Priority
Stat Priority
| Priority | Stat | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATK% | Scales all damage during Time Stop |
| 2 | CRIT DMG | Amplifies Finisher DMG and combo hits |
| 3 | CRIT Rate | Consistent damage during burst |
| 4 | Cosmos DMG% | Elemental damage bonus |
Best Cartridge: Lost Radiance
Provides Cosmos DMG amplification for Hotori’s burst-heavy playstyle.
Alternative: Fireflies and the Forest
Key Mechanics
Non-Closed Timepiece
- Accumulates energy passively when Hotori is switched in
- Maximum capacity: 120 energy
- Present Replay costs 60 energy
- World’s Tide requires full 120 energy
- Pointer rewinds during skill use
Present Replay (Recording)
- Records ally Support Skills and Redirect Skills for 5s after cast
- Up to 3 recordings per use (each character recorded once)
- Records cleared when entering/leaving battle
- Overwritten when using Present Replay again
World’s Tide (Time Stop)
- Draws katana from umbrella handle
- Time slows to near standstill
- Cannot switch characters during Time Stop
- Builds combo stacks → Finisher DMG at 10 stacks
- Replays all recorded attacks once
- Immune to time control debuffs
Awakening Priority
| Level | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | — | +12% damage per recorded Skill during Time Stop |
| A2 | — | +20% damage during Time Stop |
| A3 | — | Recovers Present Replay energy after recording (60s CD) |
| A4 | — | +10 energy per target defeated (up to 3 times, resets on World’s Tide) |
| A5 | — | If 1 enemy on field, team damage +15% (while Hotori alive) |
| A6 | — | Ignores 30% of target’s DEF during Time Stop |
Resonance
- R1: Increases skill levels of Misty Moon Style, Present Replay, and World’s Tide by 1
- R2: Grants all team members 20% ATK while Hotori is on team and alive
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:
- Excellent burst damage via armor penetration (A6)
- No Ultimate Energy requirement — burst timing is player-controlled
- Consistent damage output
- R2 provides massive team-wide ATK buff
Weaknesses:
- Cannot switch characters during Time Stop
- Setup requires careful timing with team burst
- Energy accumulation takes time between bursts
Gameplay Tips
- Start with Present Replay to record ally skills (use all 3 ally skills within 5s)
- Build Timepiece energy to full (120) through passive accumulation
- Activate World’s Tide for Time Stop burst
- Build combo stacks with katana attacks to reach Finisher DMG
- Recorded skills replay automatically during Time Stop for massive combined damage
Trivia
- Hotori is a Japanese name meaning “Side,” “Edge,” or “Neighborhood”
- Chinese name: 浔 (Xún)
- Released in the second half of Version 1.0