TL;DR

Give 3 preferred gifts per character daily (10 gifts total across all characters).
Always use favorite gifts — they give far more Affection Points than regular ones.
Reply to Bond text messages with heart icons to earn bonus Bond EXP.
Complete Bond quests and city encounters to get extra Affection Points.
Invite characters to your home after reaching Bond Level 4 for added interactions.
You need 56,000 total Affinity to reach Bond Level 10 with a character.

The Bond system in NTE (Neverness to Everness) lets you build real relationships with your companions outside of battle. But maxing it out takes more than just talking to characters. You need to be consistent, smart with your gifts, and on top of your daily habits.

This guide breaks down every way to increase Bond fast in NTE, so you are not wasting time or Fons on the wrong things.

How to Increase Bond Fast in NTE Neverness to Everness

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What Is the Bond System in NTE?

Bond is NTE’s relationship and affection system. Every character you unlock has a Bond Level that goes from 1 to 10. To raise it, you need to earn Affection Points. Once you collect enough, the Bond Level goes up and you receive rewards.

You can check a character’s Bond Level anytime by pausing the game and tapping the Bond icon (it looks like a heart with two leaves), then selecting a character.

As your Bond Level climbs, new interactions unlock. At Level 2, you can take a character on car rides. At Level 4, they become a “Familiar” and you can invite them to your home. At Level 6, they become a “Close Friend” and you can ask for a hug. Higher levels unlock dates, photos, and even unique outfits.

Reaching Bond Level 10 also gives a permanent stat boost to that character — things like increased ATK%, Crit Rate, DEF, or HP depending on the character. So there is a real gameplay reason to max bonds, not just a cosmetic one.

It takes around 56,000 total Affinity Points to reach Bond Level 10 with any character. That is a lot, so being efficient from day one makes a huge difference.

How to Increase Bond Fast in NTE

1. Give Daily Gifts (Most Important Method)

Gifts are the fastest and most reliable way to raise Bond in NTE. Every day, you can give up to 10 gifts total, with a cap of 3 gifts per character. The limit resets with the daily server reset.

The key is to always give preferred or favorite gifts. These give significantly more Affection Points than random or generic items. You can check each character’s preferred gifts by going to their Bond menu and opening the Gifts tab.

Here are some universally appreciated gifts and character-specific favorites:

Mint — Waltz (gives 200 Affinity Points)
Nanally — Blazing Crimson (most cost-effective for her)
Daffodil — Promise Home decor
Haniel — Puka Chocoa Ellie Tour Special, A Handwritten Letter, Asahi Inori – Moonsilver
Most characters — A Handwritten Letter and Asahi Inori – Moonsilver work broadly

Before spending Fons on expensive purple or gold rarity gifts, check the blue and green ones first. They are cheaper but often give the same amount of Affection Points. Do not overspend when cheaper items do the same job.

You can buy gifts from shops and vending machines scattered across the districts of Hethereau. Save your Fons and prioritize high-yield preferred gifts for the characters you are focusing on.

For more on earning currency to buy gifts, check out this guide on how to get Fons fast in NTE.

2. Reply to Bond Text Messages

Characters will occasionally send you text messages in-game. Look out for messages with a heart icon with a pink circle around it. These are Bond messages, and replying to them gives a solid chunk of Bond EXP.

When you reply and accept the activity, you often get a short in-game moment with that character. For example, Mint might text you about trying new ice cream flavors and you end up sharing ice cream with her as a quick bond quest.

These activities are short — usually just a few minutes — so always complete them when they pop up. Do not ignore them.

3. Complete Bond Quests

Every character has Bond-specific quests. You can find them in the Bond section of the menu, and they usually start by talking to that character when they appear in the city.

These quests give a good amount of Bond EXP and also unlock Memory Theater entries, which are permanent relationship memories you can revisit. Clearing story quests, side quests, and daily challenges with a character in your active party also counts toward their bond progress.

Make sure you check the NTE daily and weekly routine guide to stay on top of everything that needs to be done each day.

4. City Encounters

Characters will sometimes appear randomly around Hethereau. When you spot one, walk up and talk to them. These City Encounters unlock Memory Theater entries and give instant Affection Points. It is a free and easy source of Bond EXP that many players miss.

Since characters appear randomly, keep an eye out while exploring the city. This does not cost anything and takes only seconds.

5. Invite Characters to Your Home (Bond Level 4+)

Once a character reaches Bond Level 4, you can invite them to your property and interact with them inside your home. This gives additional Bond EXP on top of everything else.

The furniture in your home matters here. High-comfort furniture increases the quality of interactions. Place good decor to maximize the benefit of home visits. Some interactions also have their own requirements, like owning specific furniture or reaching a certain number of Affection Points first.

Available home interactions include things like hold hands, hug, ear care, sit back to back, take a photo together, and more — though some are locked behind higher bond levels.

Learn more about setting up your space in the NTE house collection guide and the Anomaly Furniture guide.

6. Go on Dates (City Hangouts)

City Hangouts, or Dates, become available once you meet certain Bond Level requirements with a character. Not every character has this feature yet, but for those who do, it is a great source of Affection Points and unlocks unique interactions.

Date locations include spots like the Ferris wheel and the cinema. During dates, you can also activate first-person mode or use selfie mode to take photos. Characters ride in your car’s passenger seat during city walks with voiced reactions, making these feel more personal than regular interactions.

You can also walk around Hethereau holding hands with a companion, talk about their hobbies and food preferences, or take a more flirtatious approach at higher bond levels.

7. Upgrade Your Life Skill Early

The main character Esper Zero has a Life Skill (Paragon Skill) that provides percentage bonuses to Affection Points earned from gifts. Maxing this out before you do heavy gifting sessions makes every gift worth more.

This is one of the best efficiency boosts for Bond progression and many players overlook it. Level it up as soon as possible. Check out the full Esper Zero build guide for more on this.

What Are the Best Gifts to Use in NTE?

There is a smart way to pick gifts and a wasteful way. Here is what to keep in mind:

Check each character’s Bond menu gifts tab to see their specific favorites.
Blue and green rarity gifts often give the same Affection Points as more expensive items.
Items like A Handwritten Letter, Fluffy Cotton, and Asahi Inori variants work well across many characters.
For 400 Affinity gifts (the highest tier), you can reach Bond 10 in under 2 months — but it costs a lot of Fons.
If Fons are tight, the 100 Affinity gifts are cheaper but take longer.
Nanally is the most expensive character to max bond — use Fluffy Cotton on her for best value.

The trick is to identify the cheapest gift that still counts as a “preferred” gift for each character. That way you stretch your daily budget further without sacrificing Affection Points.

Bond Rewards: What You Get for Leveling Up

Raising Bond Level is not just about romance. You get real in-game rewards at every milestone. These include:

Annulith — a key upgrade material
Beetle Coins
Elite Hunter Guides
Dreamless Seeds
ARC development materials
Home Decors
Profile Frames
Exclusive Outfits and Namecards
Permanent stat boosts at Bond Level 10 (ATK%, Crit Rate, DEF, or HP depending on character)

None of these rewards are time-gated. You can earn them at your own pace. But the sooner you get to higher bond levels, the sooner those stat boosts kick in during battle.

For more on getting Annulith fast, visit the Annulith farming guide.

Daily Routine to Increase Bond Fast in NTE

To make the most of your time each day, follow this simple routine:

Give all 10 daily gifts — prioritize 3 preferred gifts to each character you are focusing on.
Check your phone for Bond text messages with heart icons. Reply to all of them.
Talk to any characters you spot around the city for City Encounters.
Run quests and daily challenges with your target companion in the active party.
Visit your home and interact with any character placed there (Level 4+ required).
Check the Bond menu for any new Bond Quests that are available.

Keep this routine consistent every day and your Bond Levels will climb steadily without feeling like a grind.

Bond Level Milestones: What Unlocks at Each Level

Here is a quick overview of what each Bond Level milestone unlocks:

Level 2 — Car ride invitations around the city
Level 4 — Character becomes a “Familiar,” home invitations unlock
Level 6 — Character becomes a “Close Friend,” hugging unlocks
Higher levels — Dates, special locations, exclusive outfits, unique interactions like holding hands and taking photos
Level 10 — Maximum bond, permanent stat boost, namecard reward

Note: Aurelia can currently only reach Bond Level 2. This will likely change with future updates.

Build Guides for Every Character

Knowing who to prioritize for bonding also depends on their value in battle. Here are build guides for every character in NTE to help you decide:

You can also check the NTE tier list to see which characters are worth investing in the most.

Quick Tips to Maximize Bond EXP in NTE

Never waste gifts on non-preferred items — the difference in Affection Points is significant.
Do not blow your daily gift cap on one character if you are trying to progress multiple bonds at once.
Upgrade Esper Zero’s Life Skill first — it multiplies the Affection Points you earn from gifts.
Check shops daily for restocked preferred gifts and buy them before they sell out.
Join events and watch for Battle Pass rewards that include Bond items.
If you are farming free S-Class characters, check the free S-Class ARCs guide — more characters means more bond routes to explore.

Where to Play NTE (Neverness to Everness)

NTE is available on multiple platforms. You can download it for free below:

Final Thoughts

Increasing Bond fast in NTE is all about being consistent and smart. Give preferred gifts every single day, reply to every Bond text message, do your Bond quests, and invite characters home once you hit Level 4. These habits stack up fast.

The system rewards patience, but if you follow this guide and keep your daily routine tight, you will reach Bond Level 10 much faster than most players. Pick the characters you care about most — whether for their stats or their story — and start building today.

For more help in NTE, check out the complete character unlock guide, the Scarborough Fair gacha guide, and the best team compositions guide to build around your bonded characters.

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