Edgar is one of the most dependable Cosmos Healers in Neverness to Everness, prized for his massive HP pool, scaling channel-heal, and seamless integration into both Charge and Blossom reaction teams. While his kit is intentionally straightforward - channel his Redirect Skill to top up off-field allies, drop his Ultimate to keep the active DPS alive - he is widely regarded as one of the best (if not the best) healers at NTE launch. His Gentle Edge passive doubles as a hidden Ultimate-charger for the whole team, and his ~50,000 HP pool makes him incidentally tanky. Whether you are clearing the Bay of Rail tower or stabilizing a high-difficulty boss fight, understanding the best Edgar build in NTE is essential to getting the full value out of this gentle healer.
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Edgar Character Overview
| Support / Healer | ||
Edgar | Rarity | A-Rank |
| Esper Type | Cosmos | |
| Arc Type | Liquid | |
Edgar pairs one of the largest healthbars in NTE with two distinct healing modes: a channeled Redirect Skill that prioritizes off-field allies, and an Ultimate domain that locks healing to whoever is on-field. Because both Healing Bonus and HP scale his throughput, his build is one of the simplest to assemble in the game.
Edgar Skill Breakdown
| Skill Type | Type | Description |
| Basic Attack | Combat Practice | 5-hit Cosmos combo. Low priority - Edgar is not built for DPS output. |
| Redirect Skill | Wild Current | Hold to the channel. Deals Cosmos DMG and heals the off-field ally with the lowest HP first. Heal scales with channel duration. Edgar is stationary while casting. |
| Ultimate | Finnegan's Wake | Places a fixed healing domain that restores HP to the active on-field character while dealing AoE damage. |
| Support Skill | Weight of Knowledge | Damage burst on swap-in. Generates additional Keys of Truth that extend Ultimate duration. |
| Passive | Gentle Edge | Grants 120 Ultimate Energy when a Charge reaction is triggered (enough to fully charge any teammate's Ultimate). 30-second lockout after each proc. |
Edgar's defining trick is the split healing logic: hold E to heal off-field allies, cast Ultimate to heal whoever is currently in the field. Mastering when to press which button is the entire skill ceiling of the character.
Edgar Skill Priority
Because nearly all of Edgar's value runs through his Redirect Skill and Ultimate - which together cover his off-field channel-heal and on-field domain-heal windows - investing in those two first is non-negotiable. His Basic Attack and Support Skill provide minimal returns since Edgar spends most of his field time either channeling or off-screen. Follow this upgrade order:
| Skill | Priority |
| Redirect Skill (Wild Current) | ★★★★★ Top |
| Ultimate (Finnegan's Wake) | ★★★★☆ High |
| Support Skill (Weight of Knowledge) | ★★★☆☆ Medium |
| Basic Attack (Combat Practice) | ★★☆☆☆ Low (Edgar is not built for damage output) |
Wild Current is Edgar's single biggest healing source and scales aggressively with skill level - prioritize it before everything else. Finnegan's Wake comes next for both its damage contribution and its sustained on-field heal, especially valuable once A2 (Visitor from Planet Curiosity) is unlocked and the Ultimate also applies a team DEF buff. Weight of Knowledge is worth a steady mid-game investment since you will swap to Edgar frequently, but it is never urgent. Combat Practice can be skipped entirely until everything else is maxed - Edgar's basic attacks are a placeholder, not a damage source.
Best Arc (Weapon) for Edgar in NTE
Best in Slot - Call of the Twisted City
| Best in Slot | |
Call of the Twisted City | A-Rank |
| Type | Liquid |
| Atk | 395-Max |
| Hp% | 37.50%-Max |
The runaway best Arc for Edgar. Because Wild Current is a long channel, the Healing Bonus buff stays active for nearly the entire healing window - essentially a permanent 12% multiplier whenever Edgar is doing his job.
Alternative - Mind Royale
| Alternative Arc | |
Mind Royale | A-Rank |
| Type | Liquid |
| Atk | 555-Max |
| Break Intensity | 60-Max |
A solid F2P-friendly option for players who haven't pulled Call of the Twisted City. Trades raw healing throughput for faster Finnegan's Wake cycling.
Edgar Best Cartridges and Modules
Best in Slot - Thea's Night Tavern
| Cartridge | Bonus Effect |
Thea's Night Tavern | Epic: 2 Piece - HP +10%. Legendar: 4 Piece - Increases wearer's Healing Bonus by 20%. |
The cleanest fit for Edgar - both HP and Healing Bonus directly multiply his output, with zero rotation requirements. | |
Alternative - Speedy Hedgehog
| Cartridge | Bonus Effect |
Speedy Hedgehog | Epic: 2 Piece - Charge Efficiency +12%. Legendary: 4 Piece - Increases all allies' ATK by 15% for 20s after the wearer casts Ultimate. The effect does not stack. |
| A buffer-leaning option that converts Edgar into a hybrid support, useful when your team already has another source of healing. | |
Substat & Main Stat Priority
| Main Stats | Substats Priority |
| Healing Bonus or HP% | HP% > HP > Cycle Intensity > DEF% > DEF |
Healing Bonus only rolls on main stats, so prioritize it where possible. HP% on substats fuels the rest of his scaling.
Edgar Best Team Compositions
Team 1 - Charge Support (Recommended)
| Support | Sub-Dps | Main Dps | Sub-Dps |
Edgar | Hathor | Nanally | Jiuyuan |
| Support | Sub-Dps | Main Dps | Sub-Dps |
Edgar | Skia | Mint | Sper Zero |
Edgar's premier comp leverages the Charge Eclipse Cycle. Hathor or Skia stacks Remora, the Main DPS triggers the cycle, and Esper Zero or Jiuyuan accelerates rotations. Gentle Edge guarantees a full Ultimate charge on each Charge trigger.
Team 2 - Blossom Support
| Support | Main Dps | Sub Dps | Sub Dps |
Edgar | Nanally | Esper zero | Jiuyuan |
| Support | Main Dps | Sub Dps | Sub Dps |
Edgar | Mint | Esper Zero | Jiuyuan |
A Blossom-centric alternative where Edgar sustains the team while Esper Zero triggers reactions and Jiuyuan amplifies them.
Edgar Awakening Priority and Resonance
Edgar Awakening
| Awakening | Name | Effect |
| A1 | ★★★★★ One of the Eibon Detectives | Boosts Skill healing on low-HP allies |
| A2 | ★★★★★ Visitor from Planet Curiosity | Ultimate applies DEF buff to allies inside |
| A3 | ★★★★☆ Intern Anomaly | Caps Wild Current cooldown extension at 3s |
| A4 | ★★★★☆ Skilled Strategist | Increases Skill damage |
| A5 | ★★★☆☆ Guardian of the Antique Shop's Light | Boosts Max HP |
| A6 | ★★★☆☆ Anomaly-Loving Observer | Keys of Truth extend Ultimate duration |
Recommended order: A1 → A2 → A3 → A4 → A5 → A6. A1 and A2 are the biggest power spikes - clear emergency healing on A1 and team-wide defensive buffs from A2 transform Edgar from a healer into a full support pillar.
Resonance
| Name | Description |
Pursuit of Knowledge (Unlock at A3) | Edgar increases the skill level of Wild Current, Finnegan's Wake, and Weight of Knowledge by 1. |
Keen Insight (Unlock at A6) | Edgar's thoughts are stirred by his allies' safety. Converts 3% of any teammate's Max HP lost into 1 Charge for Finnegan's Vigil, up to 20 Charges. Resets after casting Finnegan's Vigil. |
How to Play Edgar in NTE
- Open with Wild Current (hold E) to channel-heal off-field allies - priority targets the lowest-HP teammate.
- Save Finnegan's Wake (Ultimate) for moments your Main DPS needs sustain while staying on-field - they only get healed if they stay inside the domain.
- Use Weight of Knowledge (Support Skill) on swap-in to bank Keys of Truth and extend Ultimate uptime.
- Time Gentle Edge with Charge reactions to instantly fill an ally's Ultimate every 30 seconds.
The biggest practical limitation: Edgar stands still while channeling, so pair him with crowd-control teammates who can group enemies. Against mobile bosses, lean on the Ultimate domain instead and keep your DPS inside it.
Conclusion
Edgar is one of the safest Healer investments in Neverness to Everness - a low-mechanics, high-impact Support whose only real ceiling is positioning. With Call of the Twisted City equipped, Thea's Night Tavern Modules stacked for HP% and Healing Bonus, and a Charge or Blossom team behind him, he sustains practically any comp through endgame content. Prioritize A1 and A2 for the biggest power spikes, lean on Gentle Edge to feed Ultimates back to your DPS, and keep him paired with CC characters to cover his stationary channel. For players who want to build their teams, pull for premium DPS units, or stock up for future banners, LootBar makes it easy to manage your Neverness To Everness Top Up with discounts of up to 22%, 3-minute delivery, and a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating.
