Neverness to Everness (NTE) has a detailed Character Ascension system that removes level caps on your Espers and significantly boosts their stats. Colorful Ticket Stub is an important A-Rank ascension material, especially needed during mid-game breakthroughs.
What is Colorful Ticket Stub?
Colorful Ticket Stub is described as:
“Ticket stub-shaped paper pieces from the Swallowtail, commonly used as Character Ascension Material.”
Flavor text hints at its cinematic origin: pieces resembling colorful movie ticket stubs from the Swallowtail anomaly.
It is an A-Rank Consumable (quick use disabled) and serves exclusively as a progression resource for ascending Espers.
How to Obtain Colorful Ticket Stub (Unlock & Sources)
You can get Colorful Ticket Stub through these reliable methods:
- Anomaly Hunt: Swallowtail (Primary Farming Method)
This is the dedicated boss for the item. Defeating the Swallowtail anomaly directly rewards Colorful Ticket Stubs. - Anomaly Hunt Material Selection Box
These versatile boxes allow you to select or randomly receive Colorful Ticket Stub. Earn them from various Anomaly Hunts, daily/weekly commissions, events, and the Hunter Exchange.
Specific Drop Example:
Clearing the Swallowtail Anomaly Hunt (especially the commission version at Floe Cinema) often grants Colorful Ticket Stub ×4 alongside Hunter EXP and Beetle Coins.
Best Farming Locations and Methods
- Primary Spot: Swallowtail Anomaly Hunt
Location tie-in: Floe Cinema in the New Herland District (Camelot Avenue). Enter through the obscure hallway to the left of the ticket booth for the boss encounter.
Unlock it by progressing through the main story and related commissions, such as “Let’s Go See a Movie”. - Material Selection Boxes
Farm any repeatable Anomaly Hunts (Swallowtail, Beat King, Nestbound Bird, etc.) to collect selection boxes, then choose Colorful Ticket Stub when needed.
Unlock Requirements:
- Advance the main story until Anomaly Hunts and city commissions unlock.
- Reach adequate Hunter Level (typically Hunter Rank 10+ for comfortable mid-game ascensions).
- Increase Appraisal Level to access higher-difficulty Anomaly zones with better rewards.
Farming Tips:
- Repeat the Swallowtail boss daily/weekly when resets allow.
- Pair runs with other Anomaly Hunts that drop Beetle Coins — the main currency needed for ascension.
- Bring a balanced team with good single-target burst, as Swallowtail is a boss-style fight with paper-like mechanics and flight elements.
- Use Hunter Exchange or shops if you have excess currency for extra selection boxes.
Uses of Colorful Ticket Stub
Colorful Ticket Stub is used solely for Character Ascension (Breakthrough/Phase Up). It helps raise your Esper’s maximum level and grants permanent stat increases.
Example Ascension Requirements (varies slightly by Esper, e.g., Edgar or Hathor):
- Lv.30 → Lv.40: Colorful Ticket Stub ×2 + Beetle Coin ×50,000 + Lost Whispers/Suspended Delusions ×12
- Lv.40 → Lv.50: Colorful Ticket Stub ×8 + Beetle Coin ×75,000 + Obscure Whispers/Yearning Delusions ×6
- Lv.50 → Lv.60: Colorful Ticket Stub ×16 + Beetle Coin ×100,000 + higher delusions
- Lv.60 → Lv.70: Colorful Ticket Stub ×24 + Beetle Coin ×125,000
- Lv.70 → Lv.80: Colorful Ticket Stub ×36 + top-tier materials
Many Espers, including support and DPS units like Edgar, Hathor, and others, require substantial amounts across their phases. Plan ahead and stockpile if you’re building multiple characters.
Pro Tip: Always open the Ascension menu for your specific Esper to see the exact combination of “Whispers,” “Delusions,” and Colorful Ticket Stub needed.
Additional Progression Advice
- Hunter Level First: Focus on clearing Anomaly Zones and commissions early to raise Hunter Level. This unlocks better bosses and more frequent material rewards.
- Resource Management: Colorful Ticket Stub farming is semi-time-gated by boss availability. Balance it with City Tycoon progression and daily commissions for steady gains.
- Auction House / Exchange: If you’re in a pinch, check the in-game auction or Hunter Exchange for emergency purchases (prices fluctuate but are usually reasonable).
- Early vs Mid Game: Story commissions that involve Floe Cinema are great for guaranteed early drops. In the mid-to-late game, focus on repeatable Swallowtail runs.
Colorful Ticket Stub is farmable and not the rarest material, but ascending several Espers to Level 60+ will require consistent farming of the Swallowtail Anomaly Hunt.
Master Anomaly Hunts early, manage your Beetle Coins wisely, and you’ll avoid major bottlenecks in Neverness to Everness. Keep exploring the vibrant streets of Hethereau while powering up your team!
Happy hunting and may your ticket stubs lead to brilliant performances!
