TL;DR
- Call of the Lost is an Anomaly Commission in the New Herland District.
- You must climb a rooftop south of Oia Avenue to trigger it.
- Interact with a torii gate on the rooftop to start the Nestbound Bird boss fight.
- Defeating Nestbound Bird completes the commission and unlocks the boss permanently.
- Rewards include the free S-Rank Arc Tears Beneath the Mask, Fons, Annulith, and more.
Call of the Lost is one of the more interesting Anomaly Commissions in Neverness to Everness (NTE). It is not just a quick fight. It involves exploration, rooftop climbing, and interacting with a hidden trigger before the boss even appears. If you rush or look at the wrong level, you will miss it entirely.
This guide walks you through exactly where to go, what to do, and what you get for finishing it. No fluff, just the steps you need.
What Is the Call of the Lost Commission in NTE?
Call of the Lost is an Anomaly Commission set in the New Herland District of Hethereau. It is a mid-to-high-tier commission that ends in a boss fight against a creature called the Nestbound Bird.
Unlike some commissions that guide you step by step, this one requires you to find and reach the correct spot on your own. The boss is locked behind a rooftop trigger, not a standard map marker at ground level.
Once you complete the commission, the Nestbound Bird boss becomes permanently available. You can fight it again anytime using the anomaly system.
Call of the Lost Commission Location NTE
The commission takes place in the New Herland District. More specifically, you need to head to a rooftop on a building south of Oia Avenue.
This is easy to miss. Most players look for the commission marker at street level, but the actual trigger point is on the roof of a building. You need to climb up manually.
If you are having trouble locating it, open your map and look for the anomaly commission marker near Oia Avenue in New Herland District. Then look for a building nearby that you can climb or access from above.
How to Unlock Call of the Lost in Neverness to Everness
Before starting, make sure you have already unlocked the Anomaly Commission system by completing Prologue Part 2 of the main story. Once that is done, follow these steps.
Step 1: Track the Commission
Open your mission log and accept or track the Call of the Lost Anomaly Commission. Head toward the New Herland District on the map.
Step 2: Find the Building South of Oia Avenue
Navigate to the area south of Oia Avenue. Look for the target building. The game does not always give a clear vertical path indicator, so you may need to explore the sides of the building to find a way up.
Step 3: Climb to the Rooftop
Make your way up to the top of the building. Check for ledges, platforms, or stairs along the exterior. This is a manual climb and not a highlighted path. Take your time and scan around you as you go up.
Step 4: Find and Interact with the Torii Gate
Once on the rooftop, look for a torii gate structure. This is the key trigger for the whole commission. Walk up to it and interact with it. This action starts the Nestbound Bird boss encounter.
Step 5: Defeat the Nestbound Bird
After interacting with the torii, the Nestbound Bird will appear. Defeat it to complete the commission. Once done, the boss is permanently unlocked and can be fought again through the anomaly system whenever you want.
Nestbound Bird Boss: What You Need to Know
The Nestbound Bird is classified as a Class IV Anomaly boss. It is a mid-tier fight in terms of difficulty. Here is a quick breakdown of what to expect.
- Boss Name: Nestbound Bird
- Location: Rooftop in New Herland District
- Commission Type: Anomaly Commission
- Trigger: Interact with the torii gate on the rooftop
- Difficulty: Mid-tier / Class IV
After you unlock the boss by completing the commission, it can also be found at the top of the Pink Paws Bank headquarters on Oia Avenue in New Herland District.
How to Beat Nestbound Bird in NTE
The Nestbound Bird is manageable with the right setup. Here are some general tips for the fight.
Use a Strong Team Composition
A team focused on Blossom, Remora, and Charge Esper Cycles works well here. These cycles deal solid damage and help keep your Ultimates available throughout the fight. If you are not sure which characters to bring, check out the best team compositions guide for NTE.
Bring Solid DPS Characters
Characters that can deal burst damage quickly will make this fight much easier. If you have built characters like Skia, Hathor, or Edgar, bring them in. Each of these characters has strong output that works in boss encounters.
Watch the Boss Patterns
The Nestbound Bird has wind-up attacks that telegraph before hitting. Stay mobile and dodge when you see the animations begin. Do not stand still. The fight rewards players who keep moving.
Keep Your Team Alive
Bring at least one support character who can heal or shield. If you are playing with Nanally or Mint, their kits can help you sustain through the tougher parts of the fight.
Call of the Lost Rewards NTE
Finishing the Call of the Lost Anomaly Commission gives you some very useful rewards. The standout reward is the free S-Rank Arc: Tears Beneath the Mask. This alone makes the commission worth completing as soon as possible.
Here is a full breakdown of what you get.
- Hunter EXP: 300
- Annulith: 40
- Fons: 15,000
- Silver Carrota: 80
- U-00NE: 30
- Beetle Coins: 7,500
- Anomaly Material Selection Box I: 5
- Arc Reward: Tears Beneath the Mask (S-Rank)
If you want more free S-Rank Arcs from Anomaly Commissions, you can also complete others like Deep Blue Sorrow which rewards the Song of the Whale Arc, or the Rhythm Master Commission for the Blow up the Crowd Arc.
The Fons and Annulith from this reward are also very useful for leveling up your characters and progressing faster in the game.
Why the Call of the Lost Commission Might Not Appear
If you open your commission list and cannot find Call of the Lost, here are the most common reasons.
- You have not completed Prologue Part 2 of the main story yet.
- Your Hunter Level may be too low for this commission to show up.
- You may need to complete certain earlier commissions first.
- The commission might only activate after some account progression milestones.
NTE uses a dynamic anomaly system. Not every commission is available from day one. Keep progressing through the main story and completing other commissions, and it should unlock naturally.
Tips for Anomaly Commissions in NTE
If you are new to Anomaly Commissions or working through several at once, here are some quick tips to make your runs smoother.
- Always check both ground level and rooftop areas for commission triggers. Many are placed vertically.
- Use the map to mark the general area, then explore on foot when you are close.
- Complete commissions in your current Hunter Level range first for the best rewards.
- Some commissions like Reclaim Inspiration and Case of Serial Explosion have unique puzzles or objectives, so read the mission details carefully before rushing in.
- After completing a commission boss fight, you can revisit the boss anytime through the anomaly system for farming materials.
If you are looking for more commission walkthroughs, check out the guides for Heaven’s Forsaken, Ideo Cemetery, and the After School Anomaly Commission.
More Helpful NTE Guides
Once you are done with Call of the Lost, there is plenty more to do in Hethereau. Here are some guides that will help you progress faster.
- How to Get Cartridges and Modules in NTE
- How to Get a Free S-Class Arc in NTE
- Scarborough Fair Gacha System Explained
- How to Unlock All Map Areas in NTE
- Neverness to Everness Redeem Codes
- Every Playable Character and How to Unlock Them
You can download NTE on Android via Google Play or grab it on PlayStation via the PS Store.
Final Thoughts
Call of the Lost is a straightforward commission once you know where to look. The key is getting to the rooftop and interacting with the torii gate. Do not waste time searching at street level. Go up, trigger the boss, defeat the Nestbound Bird, and walk away with one of the best free S-Rank Arcs in the game.
Make sure you also check out the full Anomaly Zones guide for NTE to plan your next commission runs and keep building a stronger roster.
