Main Stats
Lakshana DMG > Crit DMG > Crit Rate > ATK %
Sub Stats
Crit Rate > Crit DMG > DMG % > ATK % > ATK
Neverness To Everness (NTE)SkiaBuild and Guide
Introduction
Best guide and build for Skia from Neverness To Everness (NTE). Skia is an![A]()
rarity character from the ![Lakshana]()
Lakshana attribute who performs the![Damage]()
Damage role in combat. Their Arc Compatibility is Gas. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Skia's best build, including recommended builds and the strongest team compositions and rotations that maximize their potential.
Often mistaken for Squad 4's captain, despite being the lieutenant.
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Update tracker
Last review update
Patch 1.0
Last major build/calcs update
Patch 1.0
Last profile update*
April 28th, 2026
*Profile update means smaller edits to the guide that don't require new calculations.
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Profile
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Build
Teams & Synergy
Awakenings & Calcs
Profile
Skills
Active skills
Support skill & Passives
Arresting Art
Basic Attack: Arresting Art
Performs up to 5 consecutive attacks using steady martial arts techniques, dealing Lakshana DMG.
Splits 1 Fang Thrust from his shadow to pursue each target hit. Locks each target with up to 3 Fang Thrusts simultaneously.
Basic Attack: Territory Control
Strikes in the air and plunges, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area upon impact. Increases DMG based on fall height, up to 200%.
Fang Thrust
Splitting from Skia's shadow, these shattered shadows resemble the fangs of a giant beast. They automatically track and attach to targets, disappearing after dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG.
Critical Riposte: Pen to Paper
Triggers when using Arresting Art after a Critical Dodge. Strikes enemies with ink-splash shadows, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area and reducing Break.
"The doggo… This dark stuff comes out with doggo punches… pretty impressive."
1st Instance Ratio
30.4%
2nd Instance Ratio
3.7% ×2 + 18.9%
3rd Instance Ratio
32.1% + 45.9%
4th Instance Ratio
39.1%
5th Instance Ratio
29.4% + 55.4%
Plunge DMG Ratio
100%
Fang Thrust DMG Ratio
10%
Cycle Rate
38
Critical Riposte Ratio
208%
[Fang Thrust]: A state applied to targets on hit, up to 3 stacks. Disappears after dealing damage to the target.
[Attach]: Certain skills can apply Attachments to targets. Attachments automatically detach after dealing 1 instance of DMG to the target.
Shadow Hound Chase
A workflow designed for pursuit. Enters the Tailed state, leaps into own shadow, and deals 6 instances of Lakshana DMG to an area. Splits 3 Fang Thrusts from shadow for each target hit, then enters Shadow Hound Gnaw mode.
Tailed
Prevents Fang Thrusts from disappearing after dealing damage to targets during the state.
Shadow Hound Gnaw
Allows movement on ground or wall surfaces, similar to Shadow Hound mode.
Remains undetected when approaching enemy targets.
Grants immunity to certain attacks, but cancels the mode when hit by ground damage.
Triggers additional attacks from Fang Thrusts whenever touching an enemy already marked by them.
Press Basic Attack or switch characters to exit this mode during its duration.
Moves forward at the edge of a high place to end this mode.
Deals 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area upon exiting the mode.
Some nimble troublemakers might think they can escape ETD's pursuit… They should check what's lurking beneath their feet.
Quad Strike DMG Ratio
30% ×4
Dive DMG Ratio
4.6% + 25.4%
Tailed Duration
6s
Fang Thrust Extra DMG Ratio
55%
Fang Thrust Extra DMG Interval
0.35s
Shadow Hound Gnaw Duration
5s
Shadow Hound Gnaw Outro DMG Ratio
50%
CD
15s
Cycle Rate
11
[Shadow Hound Gnaw]: Deals additional Lakshana DMG when touching targets marked by Fang Thrust. Deals Lakshana DMG to hit targets upon exiting.
[Tailed]: Enters this state when casting a Skill. Prevents Fang Thrust from disappearing after dealing damage to targets during the state.
Fang Thrusts
The Pack
A workflow designed for suppression. Throws a spinning lighter, causing his shadow to spread across the ground in all directions, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area.
Converges multiple shadows on a single location like well-trained canines, dealing 3 instances of Lakshana DMG to an area.
Increases Fang Thrust's damage after casting The Pack (including collision damage in Shadow Hound Gnaw mode) and inflicts a control effect on targets with each attack.
The consequences of "non-compliance."
Spread DMG Ratio
290.2%
Converge DMG Ratio
69.9% ×3
Fang Thrust DMG Up
10%
DMG Increase Duration
15s
Fang Thrust Control Duration
0.75s
CD
15s
Costs Ultimate Energy
100
[Fang Thrust]: A state applied to targets on hit, up to 3 stacks. Disappears after dealing damage to the target.
[Shadow Hound Gnaw]: Deals additional Lakshana DMG when touching targets marked by Fang Thrust. Deals Lakshana DMG to hit targets upon exiting.
Arrest Warrant
The relentless shadows cannot be shaken off. Commands the shadow like a police canine to bite the target, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area.
DMG Ratio
200%
Suppression
Remora Enhancement: Inflicts an additional Remora on a target when Fang Thrust locks onto them in Remora state.
Usually, there's no need for physical intervention — Skia can subdue targets with just his shadows, keeping facilities undamaged. Plus, he helps with cleanup… According to a BAC cafeteria survey, 84% of staff welcome Skia at their work site — less hassle for them!
[Fang Thrust]: A state applied to targets on hit, up to 3 stacks. Disappears after dealing damage to the target.
Apprehension
Increases Fang Thrust damage by 10% for 15s after casting The Pack, including collision damage in Shadow Hound Gnaw mode.
Your body might be free to move, but your shadow is held in an iron grip, rendering you immobile… Quite the peculiar sensation.
[Shadow Hound Gnaw]: Deals additional Lakshana DMG when touching targets marked by Fang Thrust. Deals Lakshana DMG to hit targets upon exiting.
[Fang Thrust]: A state applied to targets on hit, up to 3 stacks. Disappears after dealing damage to the target.
Awakening
Awakenings Effects
Process of Elimination
Awakening 1
Increases the auto-attack DMG Ratio for Fang Thrust by 60%.
[Fang Thrust]: A state applied to targets on hit, up to 3 stacks. Disappears after dealing damage to the target.
Law and Order
Awakening 2
Increases Skia's Crit Chance by 10% and Resistance to Interruptions by 50% for 15s after casting Shadow Hound Chase.
Solution
Awakening 3
Skia's damage to targets locked by Fang Thrust is increased by 4%.
If only one target is locked onto by Fang Thrust on the field, Skia's damage to it is further increased by 4%.
If only one target is locked onto by Fang Thrust on the field, Skia's damage to it is further increased by 4%.
[Fang Thrust]: A state applied to targets on hit, up to 3 stacks. Disappears after dealing damage to the target.
Resolution
Awakening 4
Extends the duration of Tailed to 12s. Increases Attachment DMG by 2% per second a target is attached, up to 40%.
[Tailed]: Enters this state when casting a Skill. Prevents Fang Thrust from disappearing after dealing damage to targets during the state.
[Attach]: Certain skills can apply Attachments to targets. Attachments automatically detach after dealing 1 instance of DMG to the target.
Social Contract
Awakening 5
Increases the target's mass by 50 and reduces its Movement Speed by 20% for each Fang Thrust locked onto it.
[Fang Thrust]: A state applied to targets on hit, up to 3 stacks. Disappears after dealing damage to the target.
Unbothered Appearance
Awakening 6
Increases the Extra DMG Ratio of Fang Thrust by 20% while in Shadow Hound Gnaw mode when touching an enemy locked onto by Fang Thrust.
[Fang Thrust]: A state applied to targets on hit, up to 3 stacks. Disappears after dealing damage to the target.
[Shadow Hound Gnaw]: Deals additional Lakshana DMG when touching targets marked by Fang Thrust. Deals Lakshana DMG to hit targets upon exiting.
Resonance Effects
Cubical Survival Manual
3-Awakening Bonus
Increases the skill level of Arresting Art, Shadow Hound Chase, and The Pack by 1.
Employee of the Month
6-Awakening Bonus
Reduces the locked-on target's Lakshana RES by 2% per Fang Thrust, up to 6%.
[Fang Thrust]: A state applied to targets on hit, up to 3 stacks. Disappears after dealing damage to the target.
Life Skills
Middle Manager
Level 1: Skia increases traffic by 18.
Level 2: Skia reduces ingredient consumption rate by 1%.
Level 3: In Owner's Selection, customer patience is boosted by 50%.
Level 4: Skia reduces ingredient consumption rate by 1%.
Level 5: Skia increases traffic by 27.
Trait
Skia Traits aren't available. The character either doesn't have a Trait or we need to add it still.
Console
Type III Specialization
Increases ATK by 10% for each Type III Module equipped.
Voice Actors
ENG
Bill Butts
JPN
杉田智和
CN
刘雨轩
KR
이동훈
Gallery
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Review
Pros & Cons
Pros
Once Fang Thrust is stacked, his damage starts to feel noticeably stronger
A lot of his damage happens automatically after setup, so you are not constantly micromanaging everything
Good at pressuring groups of enemies, especially when he is moving through them in shadow form
Shop Management buffs.
Cons
Damage can be a bit lower than some other DPS.
Even in shadow form, he is not invulnerable, so you still have to be careful when diving in.
Review
Skia is a Lakshana Attribute character who performs the Damage role in combat.
He is a main DPS who relies on applying Fang Thrust through his Basic Attacks and Redirect Skills. Fang Thrust is a persistent shadow mark that splits off tracking shadows when he hits enemies, stacking up to a limit. These marks trigger additional follow-up damage when Skia attacks or when he is in his Shadow Hound Gnaw state.
When enemies are marked with Fang Thrust, he can use his Redirect Skill, Shadow Hound Chase, to enter a shadow form (usable with or without marks). In Shadow Hound Gnaw, he dives into the ground and deals increased damage by moving near or through marked enemies. He can also enter this state by holding dodge, but he still takes damage while transformed.
What is cool about his kit is that it essentially auto-attacks for you once you set up Fang Thrust, which automatically attaches to enemies as you hit them. His Ultimate, The Pack, is a damaging attack that also increases Fang Thrust’s damage, including collision damage while in his shadow form.
Pairing him with a Cosmos character is beneficial, as it gives an additional use for his Fang Thrust by inflicting an extra Remora.
Since he is an A Rank, you will likely obtain all of his Awakenings, which mainly reinforce Fang Thrust and his shadow loop.
Skia is essentially a character who deals increasing damage once he has applied Fang Thrust. He also has strong crowd control and interesting movement through his shadow form. Though due to this he does require time on the field if you want to focus on his kit.
Ratings
Best Build
Collaboration Disclaimer
For NTE calculations we worked alongside Rivyn Elowen. Any other content such as comments on Arcs, Modules, etc are our own.
Best Arcs (Weapons)
Skia best Arcs (Weapons) are placed in order of what fits their playstyle the most. Check the comments to get additional context. Also, if you go to the Calculations tab, you will find information about the team setup used for the calculations.
1
Increases ATK by 10/12/14/16/18% and Lakshana DMG to targets affected by Remora and Stain by 10/12/14/16/18% for 15s after the wearer casts a Redirect Skill. Effect does not stack.
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Best Cartridges
1
(2)
Lakshana DMG +10%
(4)
Increases Crit Chance by 14%. Team triggering Remora or Stain increases the bonus to 14% for 20s.
Required pieces:
Provides 10% Lakshana and 28% Crit Rate, which can be kept up 100% of the time with an instant cycler like MC in the team.
2
(2)
ATK +10%
(4)
Increases wearer's ATK by 25% for 20s after casting a Skill.
Required pieces:
A decent secondary option if you get strong crit substats.
Best Stats
Recommended endgame stats
HP: 18,000+
ATK: 2000+
DEF: 1200+
Crit Rate: 30%+ before A2 or Street Boxer set bonus
Crit DMG: 135%+
Universal DMG: 15%+
Lakshana DMG: 37.5%+
Modules setup
Summary
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Arc
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Be Happy
Restores wearer's HP by 12/14/16/18/20% upon defeating an enemy. Triggers at most once every 20s.
Contemplative Cat
Increases Cosmos DMG by 2.5/3/3.5/4/4.5% for every 100000 Fons the wearer holds, up to 10 stacks.
Cosmos Daze, Wild Reverie
Increases wearer's damage dealt by 18/21/24/27/30% for 10s after casting Support Skill. Triggers at most once every 20s.
Failing You, Heavy in My Heart
Grants the wearer 1 stack of Spider Knowledge when dealing damage with Basic Attacks, up to 8 stacks (up to 1 stack every 0.5s).
All stacks are consumed when casting Ultimate. Increases the entire team's ATK by 1/1.1/1.3/1.5/1.6% for 10s per stack consumed. Increases ATK by an additional 2/2.3/2.6/2.9/3.2% when 8 stacks are consumed.
Fluff of Finesse
Increases wearer's damage by 8/9.6/11.2/12.8/14.4% for 10s after performing a Critical Dodge, up to 3 stacks. Resets the duration when triggered again.
Good Boy's Grand Adventure
Increases Charge Efficiency by 18/21/24/27/30%.
Increases Team ATK by 10/11.5/13/14.5/16% for 20s after the wearer casts an Ultimate. Increases Team ATK by an additional 6/7/8/9/10% if enemies are controlled by the Ultimate. Effects with the same name do not stack.
Tears Beneath the Mask
Applies Warning Gaze on enemies hit by the wearer's Ultimate. Marked enemies deal 18/21/24/27/30% reduced damage for 20s. Effect does not stack.
Watch Your Heads!
✓Increases ATK by 10/12/14/16/18% and Lakshana DMG to targets affected by Remora and Stain by 10/12/14/16/18% for 15s after the wearer casts a Redirect Skill. Effect does not stack.
Crimson: Twin Butterflies
(2)
Incantation DMG +10%
(4)
Increases wearer's ATK by 6% when a nearby enemy takes Incantation DMG from the Team, up to 6 stacks. Each stack lasts 10s. Effect remains active when the character is off-field.
Devil's Blood: Curse
(2)
Psyche DMG +10%
(4)
Increases wearer's DMG by 18%. The bonus becomes 36% against units affected by Nova or Stain.
Diabolos
(2)
Chaos DMG +10%
(4)
Ignores 12% of enemies' Chaos RES. Ignores 24% of enemies' Chaos RES for 20s after the wearer participates in Nova or Scorch reactions.
Fireflies and the Forest
(2)
Anima DMG +10%
(4)
Increases wearer's CRIT DMG by 8% when a nearby enemy takes Anima DMG from the Team, up to 7 stacks. Each stack lasts 10s. Effect remains active when the character is off-field.
Kingdom's Guard
(2)
DEF +15%
(4)
Increases wearer's shields by 20%.
Lost Radiance
(2)
Cosmos DMG +10%
(4)
Ignores 25% of enemies' DEF for 20s after the wearer casts Ultimate. Effect does not stack.
Quiet Manor
(2)
Mental DMG +10%.
(4)
Grants wearer a 12% Mental DMG Bonus per Basic Attack, up to 3 stacks. Each stack lasts 6s.
Shadow Creed
(2)
ATK +10%
(4)
Increases wearer's ATK by 25% for 20s after casting a Skill.
Speedy Hedgehog
(2)
Charge Efficiency +12%.
(4)
Increases all allies' ATK by 15% for 20s after the wearer casts Ultimate. Effect does not stack.
Street Boxer
✓(2)
Lakshana DMG +10%
(4)
Increases Crit Chance by 14%. Team triggering Remora or Stain increases the bonus to 14% for 20s.
Thea's Night Tavern
(2)
HP +10%
(4)
Increases wearer's Healing Bonus by 20%.
Tiny Big Adventure
(2)
HP +10%
(4)
Increases wearer's Max HP by 4% when taking damage, up to 10 stacks. Each stack lasts 10s. Casting Ultimate instantly grants 10 stacks.
Street Boxer
(2)
Lakshana DMG +10%
(4)
Increases Crit Chance by 14%. Team triggering Remora or Stain increases the bonus to 14% for 20s.
Character Console Trait:II✓III✓III✓IV✓
Increases ATK by 10% for each Type III Module equipped.
Required pieces:Console GridType: 3
Skill Priority
Ult > Passive 2 > Passive 1 > Skill > Basic > Support Skill
Video guides
Skia guide videos aren't available yet.
Teams & Synergy
Synergies
- A great choice for any character that they can cause an Esper Cycle with due to their Instant Cycle on their Skill.
- Provides good cycle damage when built with Cycle Intensity.
- Can be built to be a semi-sustain in Charge team setups or with the Arc “Your Happiness is Priceless”.
- Deals damage from off-field and buff’s the on-field character’s attack with her signature Arc, which is great when paired with any main DPS unit.
- Buffs the team’s attack after using her Ultimate and Crit DMG when she has all 6 Awakenings active.
- Can be used to Provide Stain with Skia for 20% extra damage.
- A strong option for AoE content due to her ability to gather enemies easily with her Skill.
- A good choice to trigger Blossom in a Charge team with Skia.
- Can be used alongside Skia in a Dual DPS team.
- A good choice to trigger Blossom in a Charge team with Skia.
- A safe option for triggering Remora with Skia.
- Provides healing to the team.
- A decent option for a dual DPS team.
- An option for triggering Remora with Skia.
- Can be used in a dual dps comp with Skia for additional Remora procs.
- Extends Remora duration to 12 seconds, allowing for more Charge procs; and provides a crit buff when attacking targets with Remora.
- Baicang has a special interaction with Skia in his Passive 2, where he will apply Power Word Silence when swapping to Baicang while Skia is in shadow form.
- Other than Baicang being able to deal damage while off-field they have no real synergy.
Teams
Skia Stain Team
This team can trigger both Remora and Stain to buff Skia’s personal damage. The goal would be to trigger Stain and get as much of Skia’s damage under the 20% buff as possible. Hathor also extends Remora and buffs Crit rate with it, allowing Skia to deal even more damage in this window.
Skia Hypercarry Team
This team can trigger both Stain and Charge. Ideally the order you would want to trigger things in is Blossom > Stain > Remora (Charge) with Skia being the one to trigger the Charge reaction. Additionally, you can use this team to trigger Charge first and give Haniel energy for her Ultimate and then switch off of her onto Skia for the maximum Stain duration.
Awakening & Calculations
Awakening Review
In NTE, you can freely choose Awakening Effects, so you are not forced to unlock them in a specific order, and you can unselect them at any time.
Awakening order of importance:
Resolution (A4) > Process of Elimination (A1) > Unbothered Appearance (A6) > Law and Order (A2) > Solution (A3) > Social Contract (A5)
As Skia is an A Rank character, you’ll likely be getting all his Awakenings anyway.
We're still working on Skia's calculations, so this might change later, but Resolution (A4) extends how long enemies stay marked and deals more damage the longer they remain attached, which is exactly what his kit is built around. Process of Elimination (A1) then directly boosts how hard Fang Thrust hits through auto-attacks, a huge core of his kit. Unbothered Appearance (A6) follows as it adds extra Fang Thrust damage while moving through marked enemies in shadow form, a more direct damage contribution than the utility Law and Order (A2) provides.
Solution (A3) is a modest damage boost that does better DMG when there’s a single enemy you’re fighting. Social Contract (A5) lowers the enemies’ speed but it’s not something you need that much, and you will get the same effect in a Remora team.
Awakening Calculations
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Skill Damage Distribution
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Best Arc for Skia’s personal damage.