Skia Best Build Guide: Skills, Gear & Team Comps

Skia is a playable Lakshana character in Neverness to Everness and the lieutenant of the Bureau of Anomaly Control's ETD-4. He uses disciplined martial arts and shadow manipulation to pursue and suppress targets with relentless efficiency. This guide covers the best build for Skia in Neverness to Everness, including his skills, gear, and team compositions.

Skia Overview in Neverness to Everness


Skia
Overview
RoleDPS
Element
Lakshana
FactionBureau of Anomaly Control (BAC) - ETD-4
RarityA Class
Baicang
Voice Actor (EN)Voice Actor (JP)
Bill ButtsTomokazu Sugita
GenderFavorite GiftBirthdate
MaleTBAJanuary 10
Skia Overview in NTE

Skia Skills

TypeNameDescription
Basic AttackArresting ArtSkia uses disciplined martial arts techniques to perform up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Lakshana DMG. With each hit, 1 Fang Thrust splits from Skia's shadow to pursue the target. Up to 3 Fang Thrusts can lock onto a single target at once.
Basic AttackTerritory ControlSkia engages targets in mid-air before plunging, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area upon impact. DMG increases based on fall height, up to a maximum of 200%.
Basic AttackFang ThrustSplitting from Skia's shadow, these fragmented shadows resemble the fangs of a giant beast. They automatically track and attach to targets, disappearing after dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG.
Critical RipostePen to PaperUse Basic Attack: Arresting Art after triggering Critical Dodge. Skia strikes opponents with ink-splash-like shadows, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area and reducing Break.
SkillShadow Hound ChaseIdeally suited for pursuit. Skia sinks into his own shadow and enters a Tailed state, dealing 6 instances of Lakshana DMG to the surrounding area. For each target hit, 3 Fang Thrusts split from Skia's shadow to pursue the target. Skia then transitions into Shadow Hound Gnaw mode.

When Tailed is active, Fang Thrusts remain locked onto the target after dealing damage instead of disappearing.

While in Shadow Hound Gnaw mode, Skia moves freely across ground or wall surfaces and becomes undetectable to nearby enemies. He gains immunity to most normal attacks (this mode is canceled if hit by area damage). Colliding with an enemy locked onto by a Fang Thrust triggers an additional attack from that Fang Thrust.

Press Basic Attack or switch characters to exit this mode early. Walking off ledges in high places also exits this mode early. Skia deals 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area when exiting this mode.
UltimateThe PackIdeally suited for crime suppression. Skia flicks a spinning lighter, causing his shadow to surge outward in all directions, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area. Following the burst, the shadows converge like a pack of hounds on a single point, dealing 3 additional instances of Lakshana DMG to an area.

After casting Ultimate: The Pack, Fang Thrusts deal increased damage (including collision damage during Shadow Hound Gnaw) and apply a control effect to the target with each strike.
Support SkillArrest WarrantLike a relentless pursuer that cannot be shaken off, Skia commands his shadow to lunge and bite the target with the ferocity of a police canine, dealing 1 instance of Lakshana DMG to an area.

Skia Passives

NameDescription
SuppressionRemora Enhancement: Inflicts an additional Remora on a target when Fang Thrust locks onto them in Remora state.

Usually, there's no need for physical intervention—Skia can subdue targets with just his shadows, keeping facilities undamaged. Plus, he helps with cleanup... According to a BAC cafeteria survey, 84% of staff welcome Skia at their work site—less hassle for them!
ApprehensionIncreases Fang Thrust damage by 10% for 15s after casting The Pack, including collision damage in Shadow Hound Gnaw mode.

Your body might be free to move, but your shadow is held in an iron grip, rendering you immobile... Quite the peculiar sensation.

Skia Life Skills

NameDescription
Middle ManagerLevel 1: Skia increases traffic by 18.

Level 2: Skia reduces ingredient consumption rate by 1%.

Level 3: In Owner's Selection, customer patience is boosted by 50%.

Level 4: Skia reduces ingredient consumption rate by 1%.

Level 5: Skia increases traffic by 27.

Awakening and Resonance

Awakening Effect: Skia's Esper Ability is Faust, allowing him to manipulate shadows for pursuit and suppression.

ConditionNameDescription
A1Process of EliminationIncreases the auto-attack DMG Ratio for Fang Thrust by 60%.
A2Law and OrderIncreases Skia's Crit Chance by 10% and Resistance to Interruptions by 50% for 15s after casting Shadow Hound Chase.
A3SolutionSkia's damage to targets locked by Fang Thrust is increased by 4%. If only one target is locked onto by Fang Thrust on the field, Skia's damage to it is further increased by 4%.
A4ResolutionExtends the duration of Tailed to 12s. Increases Attachment DMG by 2% per second a target is attached, up to 40%.
A5Social ContractIncreases the target's mass by 50 and reduces its Movement Speed by 20% for each Fang Thrust locked onto it.
A6Unbothered AppearanceIncreases the Extra DMG Ratio of Fang Thrust by 20% while in Shadow Hound Gnaw mode when touching an enemy locked onto by Fang Thrust.
ResonanceCubical Survival ManualIncreases the skill level of Arresting Art, Shadow Hound Chase, and The Pack by 1.
ResonanceEmployee of the MonthReduces the locked-on target's Lakshana RES per Fang Thrust

How to Get Skia in NTE?

  • Under construction

Best Arc (Weapons) for Skia

  • Under construction

Best Team Comp for Skia

  • Under construction

How to Play Skia in NTE?

  • Under construction

Theo
Theo

Theo is a gamer who's played just about every genre. Sometimes he'll jump into Fortnite, but League is his comfort game! Right now, he's grinding Marvel Rivals and mains Venom. He's also into writing, so he combines both passions to create guides for different games.

Articles: 10