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11Overview22Disks and Drive Blocks are the two component types of the KongMu Gear system in Neverness to Everness. KongMu Gear is one of the three primary equipment systems (alongside Arcs and Console Equipment) and provides stat bonuses, set effects, and special affixes that define a character's build.44Each character can equip a total of six KongMu Gear pieces: 2 Disks and 4 Drive Blocks. Disks are the centerpiece of the system, offering randomized stats and powerful set bonuses. Drive Blocks fill the remaining four slots with more predictable stat contributions. Together, these six pieces form the core of a character's equipment loadout beyond their base stats and weapon.66KongMu Gear at a Glance88ComponentSlotsMain StatSub-StatsSet BonusDisk2RandomRandom (with special affixes)Yes (2-piece set effect)Drive Block4FixedRandom (fixed values per roll)No1010Disks1111Disks are the more complex and RNG-dependent of the two KongMu components. Each character equips two Disks, and equipping two Disks from the same set activates that set's 2-piece bonus effect.1313Stat Generation1515Both the main attribute and secondary attributes of Disks are randomly generated. This makes Disk farming the most RNG-intensive part of character building in NTE. When a Disk drops, its main stat and all sub-stats are determined by random rolls. However, unlike some competing games, all sub-stats are visible immediately upon acquisition. Players do not need to spend resources to reveal hidden sub-stats; what you see when the Disk drops is what you get.1717This transparency is a deliberate design choice to reduce frustration. In many artifact-style systems (such as Genshin Impact's Artifacts), sub-stats are revealed incrementally through leveling, meaning players must invest resources before discovering whether a piece is worth keeping. NTE skips that guessing game entirely.1919Special Affixes2121Disks can have special affixes among their secondary attributes. These special affixes are not active by default; they need to be activated through leveling up the Disk. This gives players an additional incentive to invest in high-quality Disks, as the special affixes provide bonuses that go beyond standard stat increases.2323Rarity Tiers2525Disks come in multiple rarity tiers. The two most significant tiers are:2727RarityDescriptionGoldHighest rarity; enhanced attributes, unique bonuses, and more sub-stat rollsPurpleHigh rarity; strong attributes with fewer sub-stat rolls than Gold2929Gold Disks are the target for endgame builds due to their superior stat potential. Purple Disks serve as strong transitional pieces while farming for Gold-rarity replacements.3030Set Bonuses3232Equipping two Disks from the same set activates a 2-piece set bonus. This set effect is described as forming "the foundation of the equipment's primary attributes framework," making it one of the most impactful gear choices available. When building a character, the Disk set bonus should be the first equipment decision, as it shapes the entire stat profile.3434Specific Disk set names, their element affinities, and the exact bonuses they provide have not been publicly documented in pre-launch sources. This information will be available when detailed community databases are populated after the game's April 29, 2026 launch.3636Drive Blocks3838Drive Blocks fill the remaining four KongMu Gear slots and offer a more predictable stat profile than Disks. They are the consistent, reliable half of the system.4040Stat Generation4242Drive Blocks have a fixed main attribute, meaning the primary stat is determined by the Drive Block type, not by random rolls. This eliminates the main-stat RNG that plagues Disk farming. The secondary attributes are randomly generated, but each individual stat roll has a fixed value rather than a range. This means that while which sub-stats appear is random, the magnitude of each sub-stat is guaranteed.4444This design creates a middle ground between full randomness and full determinism. Players still need to farm for Drive Blocks with the right combination of sub-stats, but they do not need to worry about low-rolling within a stat range.4646Like Disks, Drive Block sub-stats are viewable immediately after acquisition. There is no need to level up a Drive Block to reveal its secondary attributes. This transparency applies to the entire KongMu Gear system and allows players to make informed decisions about which pieces to keep and which to use as enhancement fodder without investing any resources first.4848Size and Sub-Stat Count5050The number of secondary attribute affixes on a Drive Block scales with the "space" it occupies. Larger or higher-rarity Drive Blocks have more sub-stat slots, providing greater stat coverage. However, the overall enhancement effect is only moderately affected by Drive Block space changes, meaning smaller Drive Blocks with ideal sub-stats can still be competitive.5252In practical terms, the number of secondary affixes on a Drive Block scales directly with the space it occupies in the equipment grid. Larger Drive Blocks that take up more grid space come with more sub-stat slots, while smaller ones have fewer. This creates a meaningful trade-off between having more stats per piece versus having more flexibility in the Tetris-like spatial arrangement of your gear loadout.5454Enhancement5656Both Disks and Drive Blocks can be leveled up through enhancement. Enhancement increases the piece's stats and, for Disks, activates any special affixes that were dormant at base level.5858Unwanted Disks and Drive Blocks can be consumed as enhancement materials to strengthen other pieces. This creates a natural recycling loop: pieces that do not meet your build requirements are fed into pieces that do, rather than being discarded for nothing. This system ensures that even bad drops have value as upgrade fodder.6060The enhancement system is described as making it relatively easy to reach a solid baseline of equipment quality. However, reaching top-tier equipment with perfect stat combinations remains challenging and time-intensive, providing a long-term optimization goal for endgame players.6262Available Stats6464The following stats can appear on Disks and Drive Blocks as either main or secondary attributes:6666StatCategoryNotesATKOffensiveAvailable as flat value or percentageHPDefensiveAvailable as flat value or percentageDEFDefensiveAvailable as flat value or percentageCRT RateOffensiveCritical hit probabilityCRT DMGOffensiveCritical hit damage multiplierBreak IntensityOffensiveSpeed of depleting enemy break metersElemental DMG BonusOffensivePer-element damage increase (Cosmos, Anima, Incantation, Chaos, Psyche, Lakshana)RESDefensiveElemental resistance bonusesEnergy RegenUtilityUltimate energy charge rateSkill Cooldown ReductionUtilityReduces time between skill usesEffect DurationUtilityExtends the duration of buffs and debuffs6868Farming Sources6969KongMu Gear is obtained through three primary methods:7171Defeating enemies and bosses: Open-world Anomalies and boss encounters drop Disks and Drive Blocks. Higher-difficulty enemies drop higher-rarity pieces.Completing missions and dungeon runs: Anomaly Commissions, Anomaly Dungeons, and other repeatable endgame content reward equipment. Cooperative dungeons (2-4 players) are especially efficient for farming targeted gear.In-game stores: Certain stores in Hethereau sell equipment pieces. While these may not always have endgame-quality stats, they provide a baseline for characters who need immediate gearing.7373Comparison to Other Systems7575NTE's KongMu Gear system draws from established artifact and relic systems in other gacha RPGs but makes several notable improvements:7777FeatureNTE (KongMu)Traditional Artifact SystemsSub-stat visibilityAll sub-stats visible on acquisitionSub-stats revealed incrementally through levelingDrive Block main statFixed (no RNG)Random main stat on most piecesDrive Block sub-stat valuesFixed values per rollRandom values within a rangeRecyclingAll pieces usable as enhancement fodderVaries by gameSet pieces required2-piece Disk setsOften 2-piece and 4-piece bonuses7979The combination of visible sub-stats, fixed Drive Block main stats, and fixed sub-stat values per roll means NTE's gear system has significantly less RNG layering than many competitors. Players can immediately evaluate whether a piece is worth keeping, and the fixed-value Drive Block rolls remove the frustration of getting the right stat but at a low roll.8080Tetris-Like Fitting Mechanic8282A distinctive feature of the KongMu Gear system is its spatial fitting mechanic. Gear pieces occupy different shapes and sizes within the equipment grid, similar to how blocks fit together in Tetris. Players must arrange their Disks and Drive Blocks to fit within the available grid space while activating desired set bonuses. This adds a puzzle-solving layer on top of standard stat optimization.8484The spatial constraint means that simply having the best individual pieces is not always sufficient. A high-stat Disk that takes up too much grid space might prevent you from fitting a critical Drive Block, forcing trade-offs between raw stats and set bonus activation. Players who optimize their spatial arrangements can squeeze more value out of their equipment than those who only chase individual piece quality.8686KongMu vs. Console Equipment8888KongMu Gear (Disks + Drive Blocks) and Console Equipment are two separate equipment systems in NTE, and it is important not to confuse them. While both provide stats and are farmed from endgame activities, they work differently:9090AspectKongMu GearConsole EquipmentPieces6 (2 Disks + 4 Drive Blocks)Variable (shaped modules on a grid)Equip methodStandard slot-basedTetris-like spatial puzzleSet bonusesYes (2-piece Disk sets)No traditional setsChallengeFinding good stat rollsBalancing stat quality with spatial fit9292Both systems are equipped simultaneously. A fully built character will have KongMu Gear in all six slots plus Console modules arranged on their grid. The stats from both systems stack additively.9393Building Tips9595Prioritize Disk set bonuses. The 2-piece set effect is the foundation of your character's stat framework. Always target the right set before worrying about individual stat rolls.Use Drive Blocks for guaranteed stats. Since Drive Block main stats are fixed, use them to shore up specific stat needs (like Energy Regen or DEF) without relying on RNG.Evaluate Disks immediately. Because all sub-stats are visible at acquisition, you can instantly tell whether a Disk is worth enhancing. Do not invest resources in Disks with poor sub-stat combinations.Recycle bad pieces. Feed unwanted Disks and Drive Blocks into your best pieces as enhancement materials. Every drop has value as upgrade fodder.Farm cooperatively. Anomaly Dungeons (2-4 player) are one of the most efficient sources of KongMu Gear. Grouping with other players speeds up farming runs.Do not neglect Drive Blocks. While Disks get more attention due to set bonuses, four well-statted Drive Blocks contribute a significant portion of total stats. A character with good Drive Blocks and mediocre Disks will often outperform one with perfect Disks and neglected Drive Blocks.9797Pre-Launch Note9999Neverness to Everness launches on April 29, 2026. Specific Disk set names, their element affinities, exact set bonus effects, enhancement level caps, and detailed farming domain information have not been publicly documented from beta tests. This article will be updated with full set and stat data after launch.
