TL;DR

Aurelia is an A-Rank Psyche DPS who rides a jellyfish and fires Jellyfish Blasts.
Best Arc: Fluff of Fortitude (unconditional DMG boost) or Stellar Veil (Psyche + CRIT DMG).
Best Cartridge: Devil’s Blood: Curse – buffs Psyche DMG and bonus damage on Nova/Stain enemies.
She enters Cadenza state after using her Redirect Skill – this is her core damage window.
Best teams revolve around Nova reactions (Psyche × Chaos) with Daffodill and a support like Haniel or Adler.
She is beginner-friendly, mobile in combat, and also buffs teammates’ Psyche DMG.
Her weakness: limited wall-climbing and struggles against highly mobile single-target bosses.

Table of Contents

Aurelia Overview – Who Is She in NTE?

Aurelia is an A-Rank Psyche DPS in Neverness to Everness. She is one of the more accessible characters in the game. You do not need to master complex combos to deal decent damage with her.

Her whole playstyle is built around her jellyfish. She fires Jellyfish Blasts that deal Psyche DMG. She can do this while moving, which means she keeps dealing damage even while dodging. This makes her very smooth to play.

She is a former band member from Hethereau City. Her personality is optimistic and artistic. Even her kit reflects that – her abilities are named things like Cadenza Aria, Canon Chorus, and Syncopation.

Among A-Rank characters, she has the highest DPS output. She also brings a team-wide Psyche DMG buff when she enters Cadenza state. So she is useful both as a damage dealer and a minor support for Psyche-heavy teams.

If you are looking for guides on other characters, check out the full list of every playable character in Neverness to Everness.

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Aurelia Skills Explained

Understanding Aurelia’s kit is important before you start building her. Here is a breakdown of each skill and what it does.

Basic Attack – Cappella

Aurelia performs up to 4 consecutive attacks dealing Psyche DMG. This is her standard ground combo. Simple and consistent damage output.

Dodge Skill – Jellyfish Ride

Holding the Dodge button lets Aurelia ride her jellyfish at high speed. While riding, she fires Jellyfish Blasts at nearby enemies automatically. She also performs a special dodge called Critical Dodge Riposte: Syncopation in this state, which fires four additional Jellyfish Blasts at once. This is a key damage tool.

Redirect Skill – Cadenza Aria

This skill enters the Cadenza state for 12 seconds. Inside Cadenza, Jellyfish Blast damage increases by 70% and becomes an AoE attack. This is Aurelia’s core power window. Use it as often as possible.

Support Skill – Harmonics

When an enemy’s Nova status ends, Aurelia fires 3 additional Psyche DMG hits. Each hit deals damage equal to 50% of her ATK. This is her contribution to the Nova team reaction and works even when she is off-field.

Ultimate – Canon Chorus

Pulls enemies together and deals AoE Psyche DMG across a wide area. This is a great tool for grouping multiple enemies. The best combo is: use Canon Chorus to pull enemies, then immediately activate Cadenza state for massive AoE Jellyfish Blast damage.

Passive – Crescendo

Each time a Jellyfish Blast hits, Aurelia’s ATK increases by 1% for 5 seconds. This stacks up to 10 times. Keep firing Blasts consistently to maintain full stacks throughout a fight.

Aurelia Cadenza State – How It Works

The Cadenza state is the heart of Aurelia’s damage. Here is what happens when she enters it:

Jellyfish Blast damage increases by 70%.
Jellyfish Blasts become AoE attacks, hitting all nearby enemies.
All allies gain +8% Psyche DMG for 15 seconds (with the right Awakening).
Cadenza lasts 12 seconds. Entering it again resets the timer.

Your main goal in every fight is to keep Cadenza active as long as possible. Use your Redirect Skill the moment it comes off cooldown. After successful Critical Dodges, you can re-enter Cadenza too (with the A2 Awakening).

Best Arc (Weapon) for Aurelia in NTE

Arcs are the weapon system in NTE. Here are the best options for Aurelia.

1. Fluff of Fortitude (Best in Slot)

This is the top Arc choice for Aurelia. It gives an unconditional DMG boost of 22%. Against enemies with HP below 50%, this increases to 28%. It does not require any specific setup or team condition to work, which makes it highly reliable. Always active, always useful.

2. Stellar Veil (Strong Alternative)

Stellar Veil increases Psyche DMG and CRIT DMG whenever Aurelia deals Psyche damage. It stacks up to 10 times and triggers every 0.1 seconds. Since Aurelia constantly fires Jellyfish Blasts, this ramps up very quickly. It also has a strong ATK stat and ATK% substat. A solid choice if you do not have Fluff of Fortitude.

3. Oraora! (Budget Alternative)

This Arc stacks a Basic Attack DMG buff. Aurelia can stack it easily because of her high attack frequency. It is a good free-to-play or early-game option before you get one of the top two Arcs.

4. Ready-Ready (F2P Friendly)

Ready-Ready has a high base ATK and a CRIT Rate substat. The passive gives ATK and DMG bonuses. Not the best, but reliable if you are working with limited resources.

5. Aqua Astra

Aqua Astra gives 12% Psyche DMG and stacks CRIT DMG up to 10 times when Aurelia deals Psyche damage. It synergises well with her kit but requires consistent Psyche hits to maintain stacks.

Best Cartridge (Console Build) for Aurelia in NTE

The Cartridge is your gear set in Neverness to Everness. Getting the right one matters a lot for Aurelia’s damage output.

Devil’s Blood: Curse (Best Choice)

This is Aurelia’s recommended Cartridge set. Here is why:

2-piece bonus: Psyche DMG +10%.
4-piece bonus: Increases DMG by 18%. This rises to 36% against enemies affected by Nova or Stain.

Since Aurelia is designed for Nova reaction teams, the 36% damage bonus against Nova-affected enemies is easy to activate. Run the full 4-piece set for the best results.

Module Stats to Aim For

ATK% on primary modules
CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG on secondary stats
Psyche DMG bonus where available

Aurelia’s Console also grants a 10% ATK bonus for every Type III Module equipped. Prioritise Type III Modules for the ATK stacking, then fill the remaining slots with Type II for ATK%.

Aurelia Skill Upgrade Priority

You should upgrade Aurelia’s skills in this order:

R1 (Redirect Skill) first – this unlocks and powers up Cadenza state, her core damage phase.
R2 second – further improves Cadenza uptime and damage.
Basic Attack third – improves standard damage and Crescendo stacking.
Ultimate fourth – Canon Chorus is powerful but less frequent than her other tools.
QTE and Support Skill last – useful but lower priority.

Aurelia Awakening Guide

Awakenings are unlocked by getting duplicate copies of Aurelia. Each one adds a useful passive effect. Here are the key ones to know.

A1 – Futuristic Prelude

Increases Crit Rate by 15% while in Cadenza state. This is an excellent early Awakening. More crits during your main damage window means more damage overall.

A2 – Unique Melody

After a successful Critical Dodge or casting Dissonance, Aurelia enters Cadenza state for 5 seconds. If Cadenza is already active, it extends the duration by 5 seconds. This helps maintain Cadenza uptime without always relying on the Redirect Skill cooldown.

A3 – Trio Rest

Increases Canon Chorus (Ultimate) damage by 20% while in Cadenza state. More damage from your main AoE finisher.

A5 – Simple Melody

Canon Chorus CRIT Rate increases by 15%. Combined with A1 and A3, your Ultimate hits harder and crits more often.

A6 – Bygone Fugue

Maximum Crescendo stacks increase from 10 to 20. After casting Cadenza Aria, you also gain 10 Crescendo stacks instantly. This is a big ATK boost during extended fights.

A8 – Shared Melody

When Aurelia enters or refreshes Cadenza state, all allies gain +8% Psyche DMG for 15 seconds. This turns her into a mini-buffer for any Psyche-heavy team. It resets every time Cadenza refreshes, so it stays active consistently.

Best Team Comps for Aurelia in NTE

Aurelia’s kit is designed around the Nova reaction (Psyche × Chaos). Her Harmonics passive fires extra Psyche hits after Nova ends. You want teammates that trigger Nova and support her on-field damage.

Best Team: Nova Reaction Core

Aurelia – Main DPS, applies Nova hits via Harmonics.
Daffodill – Sub-DPS and Chaos character who triggers Nova alongside Aurelia and handles enemy Breaks.
Haniel – Off-field ATK buffer. Her passive also fires on Nova detonations alongside Aurelia’s Harmonics, stacking two separate Psyche effects at once.
Adler – Provides shields, survivability, Scorch debuffs, and helps build the Discord triple-cycle (Chaos + Psyche + Incantation).

This is considered the strongest team for Aurelia. Daffodill handles enemy Breaks quickly. Haniel and Aurelia stack off-field and on-field Psyche damage on the same Nova pop. Adler completes the Discord reaction cycle for even more bonus damage.

Alternative Team: Cadenza Support Focus

Aurelia – Main DPS.
Skia – Consistent buffs and helps stabilise Aurelia’s rotation.
Zero – Utility and damage amplification during key windows.
Edgar – Healing and team uptime support.

This comp focuses on keeping Aurelia’s Cadenza state running as long as possible. Less explosive than the Nova team but more beginner-friendly and easier to sustain through tough fights.

Budget / F2P Team

Aurelia – Main DPS.
Daffodill – Break pressure and Nova trigger.
Adler – Shield and Scorch support.
Jiuyuan – Healing, grouping, and Hexed reaction utility.

A solid team that does not require a full S-Rank roster. Good for newer players who want to use Aurelia without pulling multiple limited characters.

Aurelia Combat Rotation

Aurelia plays best when you follow this rotation in combat:

Open with your Redirect Skill to enter Cadenza state.
Hold Dodge to ride your jellyfish and fire Jellyfish Blasts. Build up Crescendo stacks.
Use Critical Dodge whenever you can to trigger Syncopation (4 quick Blasts at once).
Use Canon Chorus (Ultimate) to pull enemies together, then immediately follow up with Cadenza Blasts for big AoE damage.
Swap to Daffodill briefly to apply Chaos and trigger the Nova reaction, then swap back.
Refresh Cadenza with your Redirect Skill as soon as it is back off cooldown.

The key habit is: never let Cadenza run out if you can help it. Keep your Jellyfish Blasts going. Keep Crescendo stacks high.

Aurelia Pros and Cons

Pros

Beginner-friendly playstyle – simple to understand and rewarding to master.
High damage while mobile – can attack and dodge at the same time.
Best DPS output among all A-Rank characters.
Provides team-wide Psyche DMG buff via Cadenza and Harmonics.
Strong AoE damage with Canon Chorus + Cadenza combo.
Works great in Nova reaction teams with Daffodill.

Cons

Cannot climb walls while riding her jellyfish – limits exploration movement.
Struggles against highly mobile single-target bosses – Jellyfish Blasts can miss.
Her raw damage is lower than top S-Rank DPS units.
Damage is moderate, not top-tier in late-game content without proper team support.

Aurelia Life Skill – Cafe & Shop Management

Outside of combat, Aurelia has Life Skills tied to shop management. She is particularly strong for running cafes and beverage businesses in Hethereau.

More Beverage tags on a shop = more customer traffic and less ingredient consumption.
At Life Skill Level 3, customers leave extra tips. More revenue per customer means you hit Fons goals faster.
She is an efficient earner of Fons with fewer resources wasted.

If you want to get the most out of her Life Skills, check out our complete guide on how to own and run a cafe in Neverness to Everness.

How to Get Aurelia in NTE

Aurelia is an A-Rank character obtained through the gacha banner system in Neverness to Everness. She can appear on the standard banner as well as limited-time event banners.

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Aurelia Ascension Materials

To fully level up and ascend Aurelia, you will need to farm specific materials. Here is what to expect:

Character EXP materials – used to level her from 1 to max level.
Psyche element-specific ascension materials – dropped from Psyche-type enemies and story missions.
Weekly boss materials – needed for her higher ascension phases.
Common drops – gathered from regular combat and open world exploration.

Focus on clearing daily missions and the relevant weekly boss to stock up on her key materials before pushing her level cap.

Aurelia Exploration Tips in Hethereau

Aurelia has some unique mobility tools worth knowing for exploration:

She can perform special gliding and underwater movement including jumping underwater, which is useful in specific areas.
Her jellyfish ride gives high movement speed on flat surfaces.
She cannot climb walls while on her jellyfish. This is her main exploration limitation compared to characters like Nanally who can wall-walk.

If you are still getting familiar with Hethereau, these guides might help:

Aurelia vs Other DPS Characters – Is She Worth Building?

Aurelia is a solid A-Rank DPS. She is worth building in these situations:

You do not have a strong S-Rank DPS yet and need a reliable main carry.
You already run a Nova reaction team and need a Psyche DPS to complete it.
You are a newer player who wants a forgiving, mobile character to learn combat mechanics.
You want a team-wide Psyche DMG buffer that also deals damage.

However, keep in mind that she has lower damage than top S-Rank carries like Nanally or Baicang. Once you have a full S-Rank roster, she may be replaced as your main DPS. She is best described as a high-value A-Rank that punches above her rarity.

Want to compare her to other characters? Check out these build guides:

Other Useful NTE Guides

While you are working on Aurelia’s build, here are some other helpful guides for Neverness to Everness:

Final Thoughts on Aurelia NTE Build

Aurelia is one of the most fun characters to play in Neverness to Everness. She is mobile, consistent, and has a clear game plan in every fight: enter Cadenza, keep firing Jellyfish Blasts, and use Canon Chorus for big AoE moments.

Pair her with Daffodill and Haniel for the best Nova reaction damage. Use Fluff of Fortitude or Stellar Veil as her Arc. Run Devil’s Blood: Curse for her Cartridge. Prioritise her Redirect Skill upgrades first.

She is a strong A-Rank worth investing in, especially early in the game. Even as more S-Rank units release, she holds her own in Nova team compositions thanks to her Harmonics passive and Cadenza team buff.