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Overview
Trio reactions are the most powerful elemental combinations in Neverness to Everness. While duo reactions involve two adjacent elements, trio reactions require three elements to be active on a single target simultaneously. There are exactly two trio reactions in the game: Charge and Discord. Each occupies one half of the elemental ring.
Triggering a trio reaction is more demanding than a duo reaction, as it requires coordinating three different element users and maintaining multiple elemental statuses at the same time. However, the payoff is substantial: Charge accelerates ultimate energy generation, while Discord strips away enemy break meters.
How Trio Reactions Work
Each trio reaction is not triggered by simply applying three elements. Instead, it requires two specific duo reactions to be active on the same target at the same time. The two duo reactions must share a common element, forming a chain of three adjacent elements on the elemental ring.
Trio Reaction | Required Duo Reactions | Elements Involved | Shared Element |
|---|---|---|---|
Charge | Blossom + Remora | Cosmos + Anima + Lakshana | Cosmos |
Discord | Scorch + Nova | Incantation + Chaos + Psyche | Chaos |
Notice that each trio reaction's three elements form a contiguous arc of three adjacent elements on the ring. Charge covers one side (Lakshana, Cosmos, Anima) and Discord covers the other (Incantation, Chaos, Psyche). The shared element in each trio is the middle element of that arc.
Charge (Cosmos + Anima + Lakshana)
Trigger Condition
Charge activates when a Blossom projectile (spawned by Cosmos + Anima) hits a target that is already affected by Remora (triggered by Lakshana + Cosmos). The shared element is Cosmos, which participates in both Blossom and Remora. This means you need at least one character of each element on your team: Cosmos, Anima, and Lakshana.
Effect
When Charge activates, the active character receives ultimate energy per hit of the Blossom projectile. Since Blossom spawns a persistent multi-hit projectile, Charge can generate a significant amount of ultimate energy in a short burst. This accelerates access to powerful ultimate abilities, which are often the highest-damage tools in a character's kit.
Step-by-Step Trigger Sequence
Apply Lakshana and Cosmos to the target to trigger Remora (target is slowed)
While Remora is active, apply Cosmos and Anima to the same target to trigger Blossom (projectile spawns)
The Blossom projectile hits the Remora-afflicted target, activating Charge
Each subsequent hit from the Blossom projectile generates ultimate energy for the active character
Character Synergies
Mint (A-Rank, Anima) is highly valuable in Charge teams. Her Esper Cycle Passive causes the Blossom projectile to split into two separate projectiles, effectively doubling the number of hits and therefore doubling the ultimate energy generated by Charge. Mint's passive also grants the team 20% DEF increase and 30% Interruption resistance.
Hathor (S-Rank, Lakshana) provides strong Lakshana element application for triggering Remora. Her "Delay Warning" passive extends Remora's duration, giving the Blossom projectile more time to land hits and generate energy.
For Cosmos, Hotori (S-Rank) provides both Cosmos element application and team healing through her Non-Closed Timepiece mechanic. FZero and MZero (both S-Rank Cosmos) can trigger instant meter charges, making them efficient at maintaining reaction uptime.
Example Charge Teams
Role | Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|---|
Cosmos | Hotori (S-Rank) | MZero (S-Rank) |
Anima | Nanally (S-Rank) | Mint (A-Rank) |
Lakshana | Hathor (S-Rank) | Skia (Lakshana) |
Flex | Any character | Any character |
Discord (Incantation + Chaos + Psyche)
Trigger Condition
Discord activates when a target is simultaneously under both Scorch (Incantation + Chaos) and Nova (Chaos + Psyche). The shared element is Chaos, which participates in both duo reactions. The team needs at least one Incantation, one Chaos, and one Psyche character.
Effect
When Discord triggers, it reduces a percentage of the target's break meter. The break meter (also known as the stagger gauge) determines when an enemy enters a vulnerable stagger state. By chipping away at this meter, Discord pushes enemies toward stagger faster, creating windows for massive burst damage.
Discord is especially valuable against boss enemies with large break meters that are otherwise difficult to deplete. Staggering a boss opens them up to full combo damage from all team members, making Discord a key strategic tool in endgame encounters.
Step-by-Step Trigger Sequence
Apply Incantation and Chaos to the target to trigger Scorch (15-second DoT begins)
While Scorch is active, apply Chaos and Psyche to the same target to trigger Nova (5-second mark applied)
With both Scorch and Nova active simultaneously, Discord triggers automatically
The target's break meter is reduced by a percentage
Timing is important for Discord. Scorch lasts 15 seconds and Nova has a 5-second delay before detonation. Apply Scorch first, then trigger Nova within the Scorch window to ensure both are active at the same time.
Character Synergies
Lacrimosa (S-Rank, Chaos) is the most important character for Discord teams. Her Esper Cycle Passive "Tomato Banquet" provides a Discord Enhancement: each time Discord triggers, the target's Break capacity is permanently reduced by 10% for 60 seconds. This effect stacks up to a maximum of 30% Break capacity reduction from multiple Discord triggers. Against bosses, this compounding reduction makes each subsequent Discord trigger more impactful.
Sakiri (S-Rank, Incantation) enhances the Scorch component through her passive "Can I Eat This?". When Scorch triggers, it applies a random debuff to the target: -15% ATK, -10% Esper Resistance, or +15% Break Effectiveness for 15 seconds. The Break Effectiveness bonus, when it rolls, makes the team even better at depleting the break meter.
Fadia (S-Rank, Psyche) provides Psyche element application for Nova while also serving as a tank who redirects teammate damage to herself. Her survivability lets the team sustain longer fights while waiting for Discord opportunities.
Example Discord Teams
Role | Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|---|
Incantation | Sakiri (S-Rank) | Baicang (S-Rank) |
Chaos | Lacrimosa (S-Rank) | Daffodil (S-Rank) |
Psyche | Fadia (S-Rank) | Haniel (A-Rank) |
Flex | Any character | Any character |
Charge vs. Discord
Aspect | Charge | Discord |
|---|---|---|
Elements | Cosmos + Anima + Lakshana | Incantation + Chaos + Psyche |
Prerequisite Duo Reactions | Blossom + Remora | Scorch + Nova |
Primary Effect | Ultimate energy generation | Break meter reduction |
Best Against | Prolonged fights where ultimate uptime matters | Bosses with large break meters |
Key Enhancer | Mint (splits Blossom projectile) | Lacrimosa (stacking Break cap reduction) |
Tips for Triggering Trio Reactions
Start by triggering the longer-lasting duo reaction first. For Discord, apply Scorch (15 seconds) before Nova (5-second mark). This gives you the widest overlap window.
For Charge, trigger Remora first to slow the target, then trigger Blossom. The slow from Remora also helps the Blossom projectile land more consistently.
Characters with high Cycle Rate stats help maintain the rapid element swapping needed to sustain multiple duo reactions simultaneously.
The fourth team slot is flexible. Consider bringing a healer, a secondary DPS, or a character whose Esper Cycle Passive complements your trio reaction.
Trio reactions can be combined with other duo reactions in the same fight. For example, a Discord team can also trigger standalone Scorch and Nova reactions as stepping stones to Discord.