Hotori Build & Tier Rating

Hotori is a S+ Tier S-Rank Cosmos/Solid Esper whose main job is buff / burst dps. Newest limited character (banner ends June 3, 2026). Can stop time with her Ultimate and record/replay ally skills for massive burst. Strong long-term investment. They are a priority investment when they fit your roster, especially if you need their role covered.

The rating is based on practical account value rather than raw damage alone: role compression, team fit, element coverage, and how expensive the character is to make useful. For Hotori, the standout points are time-stop ultimate, skill recording and replay mechanic, enables multiple team comps, hybrid support/sub-dps role, helps with pink paws heist mode. Because they are not a free pickup, the build should be weighed against your current pull and material plans.

In combat, Hotori plays as a buff option with Cosmos element coverage and Solid arc typing. Cosmos/Solid-based attacks that record ally skill usage. Ultimate stops time and replays recorded skills for burst damage. Passive boosts Cosmos resonance team damage. This makes them easiest to justify when your team already supports that damage type or needs the utility attached to their kit.

Recommended teammates are Sakiri, Esper Zero and Edgar. If you do not own those exact characters, look for replacements that preserve the same jobs: a stable damage source, a way to amplify Cosmos output, and enough survival or control to keep rotations consistent. For ready-made examples, compare the best NTE teams.

Start with ATK% / Cosmos DMG / Crit Rate. ATK% / Cosmos DMG / Crit Rate. Balance crit stats, prioritize Energy Recharge substats for faster Ultimate rotation. 4-piece Cosmos set. Do not over-farm perfect substats before your core team has usable gear; a stable baseline build usually gives more account progress than chasing one ideal piece.

Tier

S+

Role

Buff / Burst DPS

Element

Cosmos

Arc type

Solid

Prioritize Hotori when your account needs a buff or when Cosmos coverage unlocks a better team shell. Based on vote trends, community sentiment is fairly balanced. Use that as a signal to test the character against your own roster instead of treating any tier placement as permanent.

For broader comparisons, return to the NTE tier list or review the ranked NTE best characters page before spending scarce upgrade materials.