Neverness to Everness (NTE) rewards proactive players with several powerful free S-Rank Arcs through Anomaly Commissions. Youthful Fantasy is one of the best early-to-mid game Liquid-type S-Rank Arcs, especially valued for its strong Break synergy and Chaos damage amplification.
What is Youthful Fantasy Arc?
Youthful Fantasy is an S-Rank Liquid Arc with a mysterious book-themed design. It is the signature Arc for Daffodill (also called Daffodil in some communities) and performs excellently on Chaos-focused DPS or Break-oriented teams.
Flavor text and theme revolve around “post-adolescence” and lost youth, tying into its anomaly origin.
Youthful Fantasy Stats
- Rarity: S-Rank
- Type: Liquid
- Base ATK (Level 1): 37
- Substat: ATK% (12% at base, scales to 30% at max level)
- Max ATK (Level 80): 570
Level Scaling (ATK + Substat ATK%):
- Lv. 1: 37 ATK + 12%
- Lv. 20: 154 ATK + 15%
- Lv. 40: 301 ATK + 21%
- Lv. 60: 448 ATK + 27%
- Lv. 80: 570 ATK + 30%
The high base ATK and solid ATK% substat make it a strong generalist weapon that scales well into late game.
Black Tome Skill Effects
The core passive is called Black Tome:
Base Effect (Refinement 1):
- Increases Break Intensity by 60.
- Seals Arc: Black Tome with two chains by default.
- Each time any character on the team casts a Support Skill, one chain is unleashed.
- When both chains are unleashed, Arc: Black Tome becomes available for 20 seconds.
Arc: Black Tome Effects:
- Summons the Black Tome for 20 seconds.
- Designates an enemy every 5 seconds.
- Increases the wearer’s Chaos DMG dealt to designated enemies by 20%.
- When designated enemies take Break Damage, the Black Tome deals additional Chaos DMG equal to 2% of the wearer’s ATK.
At Max Refinement (A5/A6):
- Break Intensity increases up to 88.
- Chaos DMG bonus rises to 36%.
- Additional Chaos DMG on Break reaches 3.2% of ATK.
This mechanic rewards teams with frequent Support Skill usage, turning the weapon into a powerful Chaos amplifier and Break enabler.
Best Characters for Youthful Fantasy
- Daffodill — Signature weapon with perfect synergy for her Chaos and Break kit.
- Other Chaos DPS or supports that benefit from high Break Intensity and team-wide Support Skill rotations.
- Strong pick for Break-focused compositions where Chaos reactions are key.
It ranks among the top free S-Rank options for players investing in Chaos teams.
How to Unlock Youthful Fantasy (Location & Commission)
Youthful Fantasy is obtained by clearing the Anomaly Commission: “The Book of Post-Adolescence” in the New Herland District.
Location:
- New Herland District, specifically around the Kyllene Promenade area.
- The anomaly is tied to a construction site near Wertheimer Tower (across the street, left side of the tower).
- Look for the burger icon or construction area — the entrance is on the east side of the building. Climb to the 4th floor (4F) of the construction site for the anomaly trigger.
Unlock Steps:
- Progress the main story until Anomaly Commissions unlock.
- Open the map and navigate to Anomaly Commissions.
- Accept “The Book of Post-Adolescence” (Class III Anomaly, Bio type).
- Head to the marked location in New Herland District.
- Enter the anomaly, defeat the Black Tome boss, and successfully contain/nullify it.
- Upon completion, you automatically receive Youthful Fantasy as the Arc Collection reward.
The boss fight involves attacking to shake followers’ faith in the Black Tome. Focus on recommended actions: Defeat and nullify the anomaly.
Pro Tip: The commission becomes available relatively early once you reach New Herland District. It is fully repeatable for materials after the first clear.
Youthful Fantasy Farming & Refinement Tips
- First clear of the commission guarantees the Arc.
- Subsequent runs of the Black Tome anomaly provide Ascension materials, Hunter EXP, and Beetle Coins.
- Additional copies or refinement materials can come from Arc Research Program, shops (using Tri-Keys), or the Miracle Box banner (limited).
- Check the Hunter Exchange or Anomaly Hunt menu for related rewards.
Why Farm Youthful Fantasy?
This is one of the strongest free S-Rank Arcs for Chaos and Break playstyles. Its passive encourages active team support rotations while delivering big Chaos damage spikes and extra Break utility. Pair it with Daffodill or other Chaos Espers for noticeable power spikes in story, commissions, and harder Anomaly Hunts.
Combine it with other free S-Rank Arcs (like Reality Refuge from Swallowtail or Hethereau’s Keeper) to build a versatile roster without heavy gacha investment.
Additional Advice
- Raise your Hunter Level and Appraisal Level to access higher difficulties for better rewards.
- Complete daily/weekly commissions alongside this for efficient material farming.
- If you’re building Daffodill, prioritize this Arc early — it significantly boosts her performance.
Youthful Fantasy transforms the mysterious “Book of Post-Adolescence” anomaly into a tangible power boost. Head to the construction site in New Herland District, contain the Black Tome, and claim this excellent Liquid Arc.
Enjoy exploring Hethereau’s anomalies — happy hunting and may your Break Intensity always be high
