Arcs and Weapons

Overview

In Neverness to Everness, weapons are called Arcs. Each playable character wields a specific type of weapon that is tied to their identity and fighting style. Unlike games where any character can equip any weapon type, NTE locks each character to their designated Arc category through a compatibility system. This means that choosing which Arcs to invest in is directly tied to which characters you are building.

Arcs come in three rarity tiers: S-Rank, A-Rank, and B-Rank. Higher-rarity Arcs provide stronger base stats and more powerful passive abilities, but even lower-rarity options are functional for most content when properly enhanced. The Arc system interacts closely with the gacha system, since S-Rank Arcs are among the premium drops from the Scarborough Fair banners.

Arc Types

Arcs are organized into five broad categories. Each category represents a combat philosophy rather than a specific weapon shape, so two characters in the same category might wield very different-looking weapons.

Each character has a specific Arc Compatibility tag in their profile. This tag tells you which Arc category they can equip. A character tagged as Solid can only use Solid Arcs, and so on.

Arc Ranks

S-Rank Arcs are the rarest and most powerful weapons in the game. They can be obtained through the Scarborough Fair gacha or by spending 25 Tri-Keys in the exchange shop. S-Rank Arcs typically come with a unique passive ability that can fundamentally change how a character plays, making them significant upgrades over lower-tier options.

A-Rank Arcs are strong and more commonly acquired. They drop more frequently from gacha pulls and can also be obtained from in-game events and reward tracks. While they lack the flashy passives of S-Rank weapons, their solid base stats make them reliable choices, especially for characters whose S-Rank Arc has not yet been pulled.

B-Rank Arcs are common drops that serve primarily as enhancement material. In the early game, B-Rank weapons are perfectly functional for clearing story content, but they fall off in effectiveness once you reach endgame challenges.

Notable S-Rank Arcs

Several S-Rank Arcs have been showcased in promotional materials and during the Co-Ex Test. The following table lists confirmed S-Rank Arc names.

Character Weapon Examples

Every character in NTE has a signature weapon design that reflects their personality and lore. The table below provides examples of character-weapon pairings.

Tips

• Match Arc types to character compatibility. Always check a character's Arc Compatibility tag before investing resources into a weapon. Equipping the wrong type is not possible, so this is mostly relevant when deciding which gacha banners to pull on.

• Evaluate S-Rank vs. A-Rank carefully. An S-Rank Arc's passive ability can be transformative, but a well-enhanced A-Rank Arc often performs adequately. If you are resource-constrained, it may be better to enhance the A-Rank you have than to wait indefinitely for an S-Rank drop.

• Use B-Rank Arcs as fodder. Once you have A-Rank replacements, B-Rank Arcs are best consumed as enhancement material rather than kept in your inventory.

• Check the Tri-Key exchange. If you have accumulated 25 Tri-Keys, you can guarantee a specific S-Rank Arc from the exchange shop. This is a reliable way to pick up a weapon that perfectly fits your main DPS.

For more on how weapons interact with character rarity, see Esper Ranks.