Hotori — Tier, Build & Team Fit
S tier · Cosmos · Sub-DPS / Burst. CN meta · verified · 2026-05-30
Worth selector if you already have Nanally/Sakiri and need a Cosmos sub-DPS. Lower priority than those two.
Hotori is the best Cosmos sub-DPS in v1.0 — her Cosmic Tag debuff is unique and amplifies any carry's CRIT damage. She's not a must-pull because her role is support, but she elevates Cosmos teams significantly. T0 at A0 on Prydwen.
Character Overview
| Tier | S |
|---|---|
| Element | Cosmos |
| Role | Sub-DPS / Burst |
| Data confidence | verified |
| Last verified | 2026-05-30 |
Skills & Role Summary
Hotori is an S-tier Cosmos sub-DPS who marks enemies with Cosmic Tag — a debuff that amplifies all CRIT damage taken by the marked target. Her Skill applies Cosmic Tag and deals Cosmos DMG; her Ultimate detonates all active Tags for burst Cosmos damage scaled by the number of marks consumed. The core loop is: Skill to apply Tag → swap to main DPS for amplified crits → swap back to detonate Tags during burst window. She's the best Cosmos sub-DPS in v1.0 and her Cosmic Tag debuff is unique — no other character provides comparable CRIT amplification for the team.
Recommended Build
Cosmos DMG bonus directly scales her Tag detonation damage. Best-in-slot for any Cosmos sub-DPS build.
Cosmic Tag amplifies CRIT DMG taken — stacking CRIT DMG on Hotori multiplies the detonation burst exponentially.
Any high-ATK Arc works as stat stick for Tag detonation. CRIT DMG substats matter more than Arc passive.
Recommended Teams
Hotori applies Cosmic Tag → Chiz (Cosmos DPS) crits for amplified damage during Sakiri's ATK buff. Incantation + Cosmos adjacent elements for Cycle fill. Adler shields for sustain.
Triple Cosmos stacking for maximum Tag synergy. Hathor provides Resource DPS, Edgar heals. Hotori and Chiz swap-burst with Tag detonation windows.
Other Cosmos Characters
Hotori FAQ
What is Hotori's best build in NTE?
Stack Cosmos DMG and CRIT DMG. Use 4-star Cosmos Arc + CRIT DMG Module. Her Cosmic Tag amplifies crits on targets, so CRIT DMG scales multiplicatively.
Who are the best teammates for Hotori?
Chiz (Cosmos main DPS) is her ideal搭档 — Cosmic Tag amplifies Chiz's crit damage. Also pairs with any carry that stacks CRIT Rate.
Is Hotori worth pulling?
Yes if you're building a Cosmos team. Her Cosmic Tag debuff is unique and irreplaceable. Skip if you're focusing Anima teams with Nanally.
How does Cosmic Tag work?
Skill applies Cosmic Tag to enemies. Tagged enemies take increased CRIT DMG. Ultimate detonates all Tags for burst Cosmos damage scaled by number of active marks.