For everyone just getting started with HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×SURVIVOR!
This guide covers the key character upgrade and team-building basics you’ll want to know as you progress through your adventure.
If you find yourself unable to clear a stage, don’t just look at character levels—review all three of the following: Characters, Memory Scenes, and Type Enhancement.
Start Here! 3 Ways to Power Up
For both Characters and Memory Scenes, two things are especially important: raising base stats by leveling up and unlocking Potential Abilities by increasing Grade.
Type Enhancement can improve stats such as ATK and HP, while also unlocking special effects that give you an edge in battle, such as increasing your Aura pickup range.
What to Upgrade First
Start by Leveling Up!
Character levels are saved to each team slot, rather than to individual characters.
That means if you place a different character into a slot you have already leveled, that slot’s level will still apply.
Memory Scene levels work the same way and are saved by category, such as Crown or Key. Because your levels remain useful even after obtaining new Characters or Memory Scenes, it is worth upgrading actively from the early game.
Rather than investing heavily in just one team slot, first make sure none of the slots you deploy are left at a low level.
Don’t Forget Type Enhancement!
Type Enhancement is a progression system that benefits all Characters you own.
Some upgrades use Jenny, while others use Mastery Scrolls. Mastery Scrolls can be obtained by completing Challenge Battle missions and other objectives.
Because the bonuses still apply even when you swap Characters, Type Enhancement is an important way to increase your overall strength over the long term.
Increase Grade to Unlock Potential Abilities!
Increasing the Grade of a Character or Memory Scene unlocks its Potential Abilities.
In addition to raising base stats, Grade upgrades may improve attack range, skill effects, activation conditions, and more.
Grade upgrades may require a Character or Memory Scene with the same name, or materials matching the same role or category. Start by prioritizing the ones you use most often.
Some Grade upgrades require a Character or Memory Scene with the same name.
Before using one as upgrade material, make sure you have checked which material slots are required.
The Basic Route for Gathering Upgrade Materials
Adventure
Start by progressing through Adventure. Clearing stages earns Player EXP and upgrade materials, and also unlocks various content needed to advance through the game.
Nen Training
Nen Training grants User EXP, Jenny, and various upgrade items based on elapsed time. Rewards can be stored for up to 24 hours, so remember to collect them regularly.
Challenge Battle
Challenge Battle missions can reward items such as Mastery Scrolls used for Type Enhancement. If you get stuck in Adventure, check your mission progress as well.
Build Your Team Around Roles and Attack Range!
In Character Team Setup, your party can include up to four Characters: 1 LEADER controlled by the player, and 3 MEMBERS who fight automatically.
Characters are divided into the following four roles.
Attack skills can have special effects based on each Character’s role.
Recommended Starter Team
When starting out, we recommend a balanced team with one Healing-role Character.
If every Character has a short attack range, it is easier to get surrounded and take more hits.
Including at least one Character with a wide attack area or long-range attacks can make battles much more stable.
Defense-role Characters are also useful against hazards such as poison pools and enemy ranged attacks.
When choosing a LEADER, look beyond rarity. Check attack range and how easy the Character is to control while moving, and choose one that feels comfortable to operate manually.
Recommended Teams by Situation
Some effects, such as “blocks ranged attacks,” may not activate against certain boss attacks.
Plan separately for regular enemies and for bosses.
Choose Memory Scenes for Damage or Survivability!
You can equip one Memory Scene from each of the six categories.
Memory Scenes do not have set bonuses based on combinations, so you are free to choose them according to the stage and your team.
When You Can’t Defeat Enemies in Time
Upgrade Crown, Key, and Flag to improve your offensive power.
When You Get Defeated Mid-Stage
Upgrade Gem, Chalice, and Compass to improve HP and survivability.
Level all categories evenly, then give a slight priority to either offense or survivability depending on what is holding you back.
Aim for Evolve During Battle!
Defeating enemies in battle causes EXP Aura to appear.
Collect Aura to fill the gauge. When it reaches maximum, you can choose from Character Base Skills, Support Skills, Support Items, and more.
Evolve Skills greatly improve Base Skills, including their attack range, attack frequency, and more.
The skill selection screen shows which skills are eligible for Evolve, so first check what is required to Evolve the Characters in your team.
Rather than spreading your choices across many different skills, aim to Evolve the Characters you are using first. This makes it easier to build up your strength during battle.
Checklist When You Can’t Win
Recommended Power is a guideline for how strong you should be to clear a stage.
If your current Power is close to the Recommended Power, try using manual controls as well as Auto so you can dodge enemy attacks while fighting.
You’re Ready for Adventure!
Keep improving your upgrades, team setup, and Evolve choices, and take on the adventure with a team of your own!