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Arcs and Weapons - Version 14 vs Version 15
May 23, 2026, 02:23 PM
Corrected wikilink existence flags; removed duplicate in-body wikilinks
Aug 6, 2026, 01:18 PM
Noted the three post-launch limited S-Class Arcs and their Arc Research Program availability (2026-08-06)
11Overview22In 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.44Arcs 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.66Arc Types88Arcs 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.1010ImageTypeCombat StyleDescriptionSolidPhysical, melee-focusedClose-range weapons that rely on direct physical strikes. Typically associated with high ATK scaling and combo-heavy playstyles.LiquidFluid, adaptiveWeapons with adaptive or shapeshifting properties. Characters using Liquid Arcs often have versatile kits that transition between attack patterns.GasRanged or area-effectWeapons that deal damage at a distance or over a wide area. Suited for characters who control space and zone enemies.PlasmaEnergy-basedHigh-energy weapons that channel elemental or raw energy. Typically scale well with elemental damage bonuses.SynthesisHybrid or support-orientedWeapons that blend offensive and supportive capabilities. Often found on characters who fill utility or healer roles.1313Each 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.1414Arc Ranks1616S-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 change how a character plays, making them significant upgrades over lower-tier options.1818A-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.2121B-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.2323Notable S-Rank Arcs2525Several S-Rank Arcs have been showcased in promotional materials and during the Co-Ex Test. The following table lists confirmed S-Rank Arc names.2727Arc NameNotesYouthful FantasyFeatured in early promotional banners.Camellia SocietyShowcased during pre-launch events.Contemplative CatAvailable in the Co-Ex Test gacha pool.Good Boy's Grand AdventureA playful design with strong reported stats.Your Happiness is PricelessSupport-oriented passive ability.3030Arc Class and Rarity Distribution3131The three Arc rarity tiers are frequently referred to as S-Class, A-Class, and B-Class in player communities and community tier lists, mirroring the Esper Ranks used for the characters themselves. The class labels are interchangeable with S-Rank, A-Rank, and B-Rank in the in-game UI; newer community resources favor the Class naming to keep weapon rarity and character rarity on the same scale.3333Every playable Esper has a signature S-Class Arc that is built around their kit. Pulling an Esper on their limited banner typically comes with an elevated chance to also pull that Esper's signature Arc, which is the highest ceiling build for that character. A-Class Arcs cover fallback options that are strong without needing limited banner luck, while B-Class Arcs serve as the early game baseline and a steady source of enhancement fuel.3535Three limited S-Class Arcs have been added since launch: What's Desired (Version 1.1, Chaos's signature), Blushing Mirage (Version 1.2, Shinku's signature), and The Wrong Gate (Version 1.2, Iroi's signature). Each is available only through a dedicated Arc Research Program while its banner window runs.37+Rarity Summary3739TierPrimary SourceRole in BuildsS-ClassLimited Scarborough Fair banners; Tri-Key exchangeSignature weapon for a specific character. Unique passive that defines or amplifies the character's identity, ideal for end-game content.A-ClassStandard banner pulls, event reward tracks, and the Hethereau Residents Guide event (for "The Forgotten")Flexible sidegrade weapons. Strong base stats and broadly useful passives make them reliable when a character's signature S-Class Arc is not yet available.B-ClassCommon drops, early story rewards, and shop purchasesEarly-game baseline and a consistent source of enhancement material during later-game refinement.3941Launch Arc Roster4042Neverness to Everness launches with 44 confirmed Arcs split across three rarity tiers: 23 S-Rank, 16 A-Rank, and 5 B-Rank. Arcs are not locked to specific characters. Any Caster can equip any Arc, although each one's passive effect is usually tuned around a headline owner's combat style. For the full statistical database with base ATK values, secondary stats, and passive notes, see the Arcs Database. For rarity-specific overview pages, see S-Class Arcs, A-Class Arcs, and B-Class Arcs.4244Flagship picks worth learning early: Camellia Society leads on raw base ATK, Good Boy's Grand Adventure delivers the highest percentage ATK roll, Day Off is the only S-Rank Charge Efficiency weapon, and Mind Royale is the strongest A-Rank launch option. Event rewards like The Forgotten from the Hethereau Residents Guide pre-launch web event are handed out for free and save a full pity cycle of gacha pulls.4446Arc Progression and Enhancement4648Arcs grow in power through the Equipment Enhancement system, the same framework that governs other gear upgrades in Neverness to Everness. Leveling an Arc consumes enhancement materials and lower-rarity Arcs as fodder. Each level raises the Arc's base ATK and scales its secondary stat (such as CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, or ATK%), and its unique passive effects become stronger at breakpoint levels.4850Enhancement follows a tier-gated structure. Arcs have several refinement breakpoints that unlock at specific levels, and progressing past each breakpoint requires rarer materials. Because B-Class and A-Class Arcs drop far more frequently, they are the primary fuel for these upgrades. Pulling duplicate B-Class Arcs during S-Class banners is normal and expected; those duplicates are not wasted because they feed directly into the enhancement pipeline for the pieces that actually matter for end-game teams.5052Enhancement Stat Scaling5254The stat column on the existing Character Weapon Examples table shows the secondary stat that each listed Arc rolls with. The percentage value is the stat at maximum enhancement and assumes all breakpoints have been unlocked. Players planning their material budgets can use these final values to estimate how much each Arc will improve a given character, and to compare weapons within the same rarity tier at a glance.5456Priority Order5658Signature S-Class Arc for your current main DPS. This is the single highest-value investment because the signature passive often defines the character's ceiling.A-Class Arcs filling roster gaps. Any character without a signature S-Class benefits from a maxed A-Class Arc that rolls the right secondary stat for their role.Support Arcs. Buffers, shielders, and healers typically need less damage scaling, so supports are usually fine running mid-level Arcs until the main damage dealers are fully built.Second main DPS. After the primary team is complete, the second damage dealer in your rotation takes the remaining enhancement budget.5860Arc Awakening6062On top of standard enhancement, Arcs also interact with the broader Awakening System that governs long-term character power progression. Awakening unlocks additional passive effects and stat bonuses as players pull duplicates of an Arc or invest long-term materials, similar in spirit to the imprint and refinement systems used by other action RPGs in the same genre.6264The first Awakening activation usually unlocks the Arc's core passive, while later stages layer on conditional buffs, increased scaling on specific attack types, or energy refunds that improve rotation economy. Because signature Arcs are designed around their owner's kit, higher Awakening stages tend to amplify the character's defining gimmick rather than introducing new mechanics. For example, an Arc's Awakening might extend the duration of a specific buff, reduce the cost of a signature skill, or increase the damage bonus applied during a character's unique stance.6466Awakening is not strictly required to clear core content. A fully enhanced S-Class Arc at base Awakening still provides the headline passive and strong base stats. Higher Awakening stages are primarily relevant for leaderboard runs, tower-style end-game modes, and content that pushes against damage-per-second checks.6668Drive Blocks and Modules6870Arcs do not exist in isolation. They work in tandem with two other equipment systems that together form a character's complete loadout: Disks and Drive Blocks, which provide substat-focused gear similar to artifact sets, and Modules and Consoles, which layer build-defining passive effects on top of the basic stat package.7072Drive Blocks are the primary source of CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and element-specific damage bonuses that convert an Arc's raw ATK into final damage output. A strong Arc on a character with weak Drive Blocks will still underperform because the damage formula scales heavily with the multiplicative stats that Drive Blocks provide. Conversely, great Drive Blocks on a low-rarity Arc can outperform a signature Arc on bare gear, especially before end-game enhancement materials are available.7274Modules determine which combat interactions the character can leverage. Some Modules buff Parry counter-damage, others strengthen Stagger contribution during break windows, and a handful offer Nullification bonuses that reward defensive play. Module choice is typically the last piece of a build because it locks in a specific playstyle around the character and their Arc.7476How the Three Systems Interact7678SystemPrimary ContributionWhen to PrioritizeArcBase ATK, signature passive, identity-defining effects.First. Without a functional Arc the character's kit cannot scale properly.Drive BlocksCRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, element bonuses, flat and percentage stats.Second. Drive Block substats often contribute more total damage than the Arc tier upgrade itself.ModulesPlaystyle-defining passives that reward specific combat inputs (parry, stagger, reaction).Third. Modules refine an already-functional build into its optimal form.7880Character Weapon Examples7981Every character in NTE has a signature weapon design that reflects their personality and lore. The table below provides examples of character-weapon pairings.8183CharacterWeaponNanallyFangs and ClawsHotoriUmbrella KatanaSakiriKiroumaru (staff with slime companion)FadiaTransforming Cross-ShieldBaicangPower of WordsLacrimosaEsper ConstructsAdlerCane Sword and SunyasMintDual BladesSkiaShadow Manipulation weaponsHathorBlade WingsChizYokai HammerEsper ZeroSword8385Tips8486Match 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.8688For more on how weapons interact with character rarity, see Esper Ranks.
