Profile
NameSkia
RankA
AttributeLakshana
WeaponShadow Manipulation
AffiliationBureau of Anomaly Control
PoolStandard
RoleSupport or Utility Flex
How to GetStandard Board / Selector Route
Release VersionVersion 1.0
Data ConfidenceCommunity Table
Profile-First Character Guide
NTE Skia Profile and Guide
Skia is an A-Rank Lakshana character in Neverness to Everness who uses Shadow Manipulation and is associated with Bureau of Anomaly Control. Use this page to confirm Skia's profile first, then check how to get Skia, role fit, build direction, Arc candidates, teams, materials, and Version 1.0 value.
A-RankLakshanaShadow ManipulationStandardVersion 1.0Launch Data / High Confidence
A-RankLakshanaShadow ManipulationStandardVersion 1.0Launch Data / High Confidence
Skia Character Data
Support or Utility Flex
Pull ValueNot Applicable / use selector logic instead
Build ValueMedium / Public Data
F2P ValueMedium-High
Reroll ValueNot listed
Selector ValueLow / usually not worth selector priority
TierB
Skill & Role
Skia's current role read is Support or Utility Flex. This should be treated as a launch-window profile interpretation, not a permanently solved kit classification.
Skia is better framed as a support or utility slot, where Shadow Manipulation and attribute alignment matter mainly for uptime, setup, and resource efficiency.
| Skill | Type | Impact | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Attack | Basic | Secondary unless live testing proves otherwise. | Community Table |
| Core Skill | Skill | Likely the main utility checkpoint. | Needs Verification |
| Ultimate | Ultimate | Energy and rotation comfort should stay flexible until exact scaling is confirmed. | Needs Verification |
| Passive | Passive | Passive text will likely change the final build and teammate priority more than raw skill names do. | Launch Theorycraft |
Strengths
Support-style units often stay usable even when final rankings change.
Lakshana profile is already visible enough to place the character into roster planning conversations.
The page has enough launch data to support a first-pass investment decision without pretending the unit is fully solved.
Weaknesses
Support value can be understated until the correct carry pairings are discovered.
Exact skill scaling, endgame value, and best Arc confirmation are still patch-sensitive.
Launch theorycraft can overstate how easy a character is to build or slot into real teams.
Materials
Character EXPHunter Guides / Known category
General CurrencyBeetle Coin / Known category
Skill MaterialsNot publicly listed / Await official/live cost table
Ascension MaterialsNot publicly listed / Await official/live cost table
Investment WarningDo not overcommit rare materials too early / Launch advice
Arcs
| Candidate | Rank | Type | Substat | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Arc candidate | S | Lakshana synergy | CRIT / ATK / role-fit stat | Public Data / Live Check |
| Strong alternative | A/S | Lakshana synergy | Flexible offensive or utility line | Community Table |
| Budget option | B/A | Lakshana synergy | Accessible comfort stat | Launch Theorycraft |
Patch-Sensitive Fields
final skill multipliersbest Arcteam rankingfull material costsendgame value
How to Get Skia
Skia is part of the Standard Board conversation. Standard characters should be judged less by impulse pulls and more by selector timing, roster gaps, and long-term account fit.
| Method | Currency / Requirement | Window | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Board | Fabricated Dice / long-term standard pulls | Permanent | Community Table |
| No secondary route confirmed | S-Class selector after 50 standard pulls if applicable | One-time account milestone | High |
Decision Read
Pull timing
Banner value, selector value, and free-route value are different decisions. Confirm which one you are actually making before you spend anything.
Resource routing
Premium pulls, standard pulls, and free claim routes should never be mixed together when planning a character investment.
Verification rule
If the obtain window is event-based or still patch-sensitive, verify the live condition in-game before you assume the route is permanent.
Best Skia Build
The build section expands the first-screen summary without pretending the numbers are final. Role drives the build first; exact optimization waits for live testing.
| Build Type | Stat Priority | Arc / Module Direction | Best For | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Build | Energy / Team Utility / HP or DEF / Cooldown Comfort | Utility uptime and energy stability first | General Skia use | Launch Theorycraft |
| F2P Build | Energy / survivability / easy utility | Use accessible pieces and avoid overfarming too early | Resource-saving accounts | Public Data / Live Check |
| Early Game Build | Consistency over optimization | Use whatever lets the account progress without overspending | First progression | Public Data / Live Check |
| Endgame Build | Await live combat logs | Wait for live combat logs, final scaling, and Arc testing | Long-term min-maxing | Post-launch testing |
Best Skia Teams
Team logic should explain why the shell exists. A main DPS needs support and break access. A support unit needs a carry worth supporting.
| Team | Members | Role Logic | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Team | Main carry + Skia + breaker/flex + sustain | Skia should usually enhance a stronger damage lane rather than replace it. | Community Table |
| F2P Team | Free carry + Skia + free flex + starter | Budget teams should value role coverage and smooth rotations first. | Public Data / Live Check |
| Selector Team | Skia + account-specific core | Selector decisions should be made based on the gap this character actually fills. | Launch Theorycraft |
Upgrade Planning
Safe rule
Do not spend high-value materials on Skia until you confirm the role, team shell, and realistic build direction.
Launch rule
Known categories are enough for planning, but full cost tables should wait for live verification.
Account rule
The right material decision is not whether a character is good in theory. It is whether the account needs this role right now.
F2P, Reroll and Selector Advice
For F2P Players
Judge Skia by resource efficiency first. Free or standard access does not automatically mean the build is cheap.
For Reroll Players
Skia is usually not a reroll-first decision. Use rerolls for harder-to-access account-defining units instead.
For Selector Users
Skia's selector value is Low / usually not worth selector priority. Spend selectors on role gaps, not on vague future potential.
For Players Saving Resources
Launch data changes fast. If the role, Arc lane, or material cost still feels uncertain, holding resources is usually the higher-signal decision.
Common Mistakes
Avoid
Treating Skia's launch profile as fully solved instead of patch-sensitive.
Avoid
Overinvesting rare materials before the final team shell and Arc lane are clear.
Avoid
Confusing accessibility with value. Easy to obtain does not always mean worth maxing.
Version Notes and Data Confidence
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Updated | April 29, 2026 |
| Version | Version 1.0 |
| Source Confidence | Community Table |
| Needs Verification | final skill multipliers, best Arc, team ranking, full material costs, endgame value |
| Patch Sensitivity | High during launch window and early balance discovery |
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NTE Skia FAQ
Who is Skia in NTE?
Skia is currently tracked as a A-Rank Lakshana character in Neverness to Everness. This page uses a profile-first format so you can confirm role, obtain path, and launch-window value before reading deeper guide sections.
How do you get Skia in NTE?
Skia is currently listed as Standard Board / Selector Route. If the route is banner, event, or free-reward based, verify the live in-game condition before spending pulls or materials.
What role does Skia play in NTE?
Skia's current role read is Support or Utility Flex. That label should be treated as launch guidance rather than a fully solved final ranking.
Is Skia worth building in Version 1.0?
Skia's build value currently reads as Medium / Public Data. The correct answer depends on obtain pressure, resource cost, and whether your account actually needs this role.