NTE Signature Arcs (Signature Weapons) Full Guide: Should You Pull, Per Character + 14 Free BiS Picks

Key takeaway: NTE is extremely generous to players — out of 17 characters, only 3-4 limited characters (Nanally, Hotori, Lacrimosa) have signature Arcs you need to pull; the other 13+ signature Arcs can all be obtained for free (story, commissions, events, City Tycoon). The only thing actually worth budgeting Arc Stones for is the limited character you decide to pull, plus their matching signature Arc; for everyone else, “just play the story and it’s BiS” — no need to stress.

A lot of players get hung up on this: “NTE has so many characters — do I need to pull a signature Arc for each one?” The answer is — absolutely not. This article gives you a clear “should you pull?” verdict per character, along with how to get each signature Arc and what its passive does.

Important framing first: signature Arcs come in 3 types

NTE’s “signature Arcs” actually come from 3 different sources:

Type	Source	Costs money?
Limited banner version	Current rate-up on the Research banner (Arc pool)	✅ Costs Arc Stones / Three Keys
Free signature version	Vision Commissions, side stories, story gifts	❌ Free
Login/event version	14-day launch login, event rewards	❌ Free

1.0 launch is incredibly generous: roughly 13–14 free S-rank Arcs, covering the BiS of the vast majority of standard characters.

All-character signature Arc overview

S-rank characters (9)

1. Baicang — Camellia Society

Weapon type	S-rank signature Arc (Synthesis)
Sub-stat	Crit Rate
Core passive	When the wielder loses HP (not from being hit), they gain 1 stack of “Camellia,” Crit DMG +12%, up to 4 stacks (+48%), lasting 5 seconds. Signature bonus: can spend 5% of current HP to launch a follow-up attack
How to get	Free — complete Lacrimosa and Baicang’s side story “Autumn Unspoken, Unknown,” then defeat the world boss Serenity
Pull vs skip	✅ No need to pull at all, free = BiS. Baicang has a built-in self-HP-drain mechanic, and Camellia Society is practically tailor-made for him

2. Nanally — Ready-Ready

Weapon type	S-rank limited Arc (Tiger Tally special Research)
Base ATK	570 (max level, top-tier in the whole game)
Sub-stat	Crit Rate 24%
Core passive	① ATK permanently +15%; ② after a Shift skill or Ultra Track finisher, Normal Attack and Ultra Counter +15%, up to 2 stacks (total +30%); ③ using a skill grants “Left Tiger Tally,” using the ultimate grants “Right Tiger Tally” — holding both for 15 seconds triggers “Commander’s Tiger Tally,” +10% vs BOSS
How to get	Limited banner — 1.0 first phase “Tiger Tally Special Research”; after it ends, only the standard Research banner has a chance
Pull vs skip	⭐ Recommended — Nanally is a launch T0 Main DPS, and 570 base ATK + dual crit + a three-stage buff is regarded as an “endgame weapon.” Newcomers can consider an E0 character + 1 signature Arc.

3. Hotori — Marching Beyond Time

Weapon type	S-rank limited Arc (Bright Moon special Research)
Sub-stat	Crit Rate
Core passive	The E→Q loop builds stacks that raise Crit DMG, with a defense-ignore effect attached, perfectly matching Hotori’s time-stop burst mechanic
How to get	Limited banner — 1.0 second phase “Bright Moon Special Research” (2026/5/13–6/3)
Substitute	Standard S-rank “Blow Up the Crowd” (no prerequisite, Q bursts directly)
Pull vs skip	⭐⭐ Strongly recommended (if you’ve already pulled Hotori) — Hotori is the only time-stop character this version, and defense ignore is hugely important for high-difficulty Abyss. F2P players can substitute Blow Up the Crowd, but the damage lags behind

4. Lacrimosa — The Last Rose

Weapon type	S-rank limited Arc (1.1 first-half banner)
Base ATK	570
Sub-stat	Crit Rate 24%
Core passive	ATK +28%; using a Shift skill immediately grants 10 stacks of Chaos Thorns; Crit DMG greatly increased — designed specifically for DoT Chaos-attribute Main DPS
How to get	1.1 limited banner (estimated to go live 2026/6)
Pull vs skip	⭐⭐ Strongly recommended (if you pull Lacrimosa) — the DoT kit is only complete when paired with this Arc, greatly boosting the DoT multiplier

5. Sakiri — Good Boy’s Grand Adventure

Weapon type	S-rank signature Arc (Gas)
Sub-stat	ATK
Core passive	Energy Recharge +18%; for 20 seconds after an Ultra Track finisher, whole-team ATK +10%; if enemies are crowd-controlled by the ultimate, an extra +6% (total +16%)
How to get	Free — after completing the side story “Moonlight Pawnshop,” challenge the weekly boss “Morpheus” Vision Tour
Pull vs skip	✅ No need to pull at all — Sakiri is a universal support, and his signature Arc is gifted free with high synergy

6. Daffodill — Youthful Fantasy

Weapon type	S-rank signature Arc (Liquid)
Sub-stat	ATK
Core passive	Summons the “Black Grimoire” to designate an enemy as the target, dealing Chaos DMG +20%; greatly increased damage against poise-broken enemies
How to get	Free — take the New Helland District Vision Commission “The Book of Late Adolescence,” go to the construction site beneath Wittheimer Tower and ride the elevator to the 4th floor
Pull vs skip	✅ No need to pull at all, free = BiS

7. Fadia — Eternal Waltz

Weapon type	S-rank signature Arc (Synthesis)
Sub-stat	HP
Core passive	Max HP +20%; for 10 seconds after an Ultra Track finisher, Psyche DMG +10% (at full Remix T5: +32% HP / +18% Psyche DMG)
How to get	Free — complete the main story “Deal? Deal!” to unlock the Capet Grand Hotel weekly boss, then defeat “Arachne Who Never Bows Out”
Pull vs skip	✅ No need to pull at all — gifted free for playing the story, and it’s the core of Fadia’s damage-transfer system

8. Hathor — Raging Flames

Weapon type	S-rank signature Arc (Plasma)
Base ATK	43
Sub-stat	Crit DMG
Core passive	Lakshana-attribute ability damage +15%; for 10 seconds after an Ultra Track finisher, Shift skill and finisher damage +10%
How to get	Free — take the Bridgespan Vision Commission “Iron Rider Assault”; you need to set the in-game time to 00:00-04:00 and drive a quad bike to chase the motorcycle Vision
Special appearance	A character equipped with this Arc turns into a blue-flame effect while riding a motorcycle
Pull vs skip	✅ No need to pull at all, free + BiS, and it comes with a cool motorcycle effect

9. Jiuyuan — Reality Refuge

Weapon type	S-rank signature Arc (Solid)
Sub-stat	ATK
Core passive	Anima DMG +15%; additional DMG +10%, rising to +20% for 6 seconds after an Ultra Track finisher (perfectly covering the final phase of the ultimate)
How to get	Free — character level 35+, progress the main story to Chita Avenue in New Helland District, take the Vision Commission “Let’s Go See a Movie,” and defeat the BOSS Spotted Butterfly
Pull vs skip	✅ No need to pull at all, free = perfect endgame

10. Esper Zero / Main Character — The Rain That Shook the World / Day Off

Zero is a free main character with two versions of his “signature Arc”:

Version	Name	How to get	Verdict
Limited version	The Rain That Shook the World	Research banner	Shift and ultimate Cosmos DMG +30%, Cycle Intensity +36
Free version ⭐	Day Off	Hidden side quest “Eclipse”	ATK +30%, can trigger the Eclipse weather effect, the only Energy Recharge sub-stat

Pull vs skip	❌ Strongly not recommended to pull the limited version — the free “Day Off” is already excellent, and since Zero is a free main character it’s uncertain who would even use him as Main DPS. Save your resources for other characters.

11. Chiz — Contemplative Cat

Weapon type	S-rank signature Arc (Gas)
Sub-stat	Crit DMG
Core passive	For every 100,000 Fance held (in-game money), Cosmos DMG +2.5%, up to 10 stacks (+25%); holding 1 million Fance = +25% attribute DMG
How to get	Completely free — gifted automatically when City Tycoon is upgraded to Lv 21
Pull vs skip	✅ Absolutely no need to pull — Chiz herself is free + signature Arc free + full awakening shards = the strongest budget combo, a must-invest at launch

A-rank characters (6, all signature Arcs free)

12. Aurelia — Stellar Veil

Weapon type	S-rank signature Arc (Plasma)
Sub-stat	ATK 27.5%
Core passive	Psyche-attribute ability damage +12%; each time Psyche damage is dealt, Crit DMG +2%, up to 10 stacks (+20%)
How to get	Free — obtained on Day 10 of the 14-day launch login event (acquired together with Aurelia)
Pull vs skip	✅ No need to pull — gifted just for logging in; although Aurelia is A-rank, paired with Stellar Veil she works as a free Main DPS

13. Haniel — Blow Up the Crowd

Weapon type	S-rank signature Arc (Solid)
Sub-stat	ATK
Core passive	Backline buffer type, provides an ATK buff to the whole team after the ultimate (up to 4 stacks); scales with self Psyche damage
How to get	Free — clear City Tycoon Lv 7 and defeat the “Sonic Tyrant” BOSS
Pull vs skip	✅ No need to pull — gifted via open-world story, perfectly fitting the backline-buff role

14. Edgar — Call of the Twisted City

Weapon type	S-rank signature Arc (Liquid)
Sub-stat	HP
Core passive	For 10 seconds after a Shift skill, Healing Bonus +12%
How to get	Free (obtained via Vision Commission)
Pull vs skip	✅ No need to pull — Healers depend more on modules and awakening, so save your gacha resources for Main DPS and supports

15. Adler — Umbrella

Weapon type	S-rank signature Arc (Synthesis)
Sub-stat	DEF
Core passive	HP +10%; when HP is above 50%, Shield Strength +10%
How to get	Free (obtained via Vision Commission)
Pull vs skip	✅ No need to pull — Adler is an A-rank shield support with limited long-term value (Sakiri and Fadia are stronger in the support pool)

16. Skia — Tears Beneath the Mask

Weapon type	S-rank signature Arc (Gas)
Sub-stat	ATK
Core passive	Applies “Warning Gaze” to enemies hit by a finisher; marked enemies deal 18% less damage for 20 seconds (whole-team damage-reduction buff)
How to get	Free — New Helland District Vision Commission “Lost Calling,” defeat the BOSS Nest-Bound Bird
Pull vs skip	✅ No need to pull at all — whole-team damage reduction is very practical in high-difficulty content; Skia is an A-rank short-burst Sub-DPS

17. Mint — Data Pending

Mint is an A-rank Liquid-attribute Sub-DPS, and her signature Arc data has not yet been fully revealed by the community — defer to the in-game info. It’s expected to follow the same free acquisition route (main story / Vision Commission).

Summary comparison table

Character	Rarity	Signature Arc	How to get	Pull needed?
Baicang	S	Camellia Society	Free (side story)	❌ No
Nanally	S limited	Ready-Ready	Limited banner	⭐ Recommended
Hotori	S limited	Marching Beyond Time	Limited banner	⭐⭐ Strongly recommended
Lacrimosa	S limited (1.1)	The Last Rose	Limited banner	⭐⭐ Strongly recommended
Sakiri	S	Good Boy’s Grand Adventure	Free (side story)	❌ No
Daffodill	S	Youthful Fantasy	Free (Vision Commission)	❌ No
Aurelia	A	Stellar Veil	Free (login Day 10)	❌ No
Haniel	A	Blow Up the Crowd	Free (City Tycoon Lv 7)	❌ No
Edgar	A	Call of the Twisted City	Free	❌ No
Fadia	S	Eternal Waltz	Free (main story + weekly boss)	❌ No
Hathor	S	Raging Flames	Free (Vision Commission, nighttime needed)	❌ No
Jiuyuan	S	Reality Refuge	Free (Vision Commission)	❌ No
Adler	A	Umbrella	Free	❌ No
Zero (main character)	S free	Day Off (free) / The Rain That Shook the World (limited)	Hidden quest / limited banner	❌ No need to pull the limited version
Chiz	S story gift	Contemplative Cat	Free (City Tycoon Lv 21)	❌ No
Skia	A	Tears Beneath the Mask	Free (Vision Commission)	❌ No
Mint	A	Data pending	—	—

Priority order for paying players

If you can only afford one limited signature Arc, the priority order is:

1. Hotori “Marching Beyond Time” (defense ignore is key for Abyss)
2. Lacrimosa “The Last Rose” (mandatory pairing for the DoT kit)
3. Nanally “Ready-Ready” (endgame weapon, 570 base ATK)

If you spend nothing at all, the following are all obtained just by playing the story:

• Camellia Society, Good Boy’s Grand Adventure, Youthful Fantasy, Eternal Waltz, Raging Flames, Reality Refuge, Blow Up the Crowd, Call of the Twisted City, Umbrella, Tears Beneath the Mask, Contemplative Cat, Stellar Veil, Day Off

13+ free S-rank Arcs, covering the BiS of nearly every standard character.

Related guides

• Arc System Complete Guide — Arc types, Research banners, Remix refinement
• Equipment System Breakdown: Arcs and Gears — overview
• Gacha Pity Mechanics Explained — should you pull the Arc pool
• Side Quest Guide — walkthroughs for free S-rank Arc side quests
• City Tycoon Guide — get Contemplative Cat at Lv 21

FAQ

Signature Arc data compiled from public sources including Game8, GameWith, Icy Veins, Mobalytics, LDPlayer, oslink, Wantplay, HN Gaming News, Entertainment Taxi, enjoygm, Bahamut, neverness.gg, and others. Some values may be adjusted by version updates; the in-game values are authoritative. The 1.1 Lacrimosa-related values were revealed in the preview livestream and may be fine-tuned after the official release.