Volley Star Guide in NTE: Unlock, Modes, Rewards

Volley Star is one of the more laid-back additions to Neverness to Everness (NTE), but don't let the beach setting fool you. This 2v2 competitive mode asks you to coordinate with a teammate, manage your skill cooldowns, and outplay opponents in short, punchy matches. It's also a solid way to spend City Stamina for Fons, which makes it worth understanding beyond the surface.

If you're looking for the latest NTE guides, you've come to the right place. Below, we break down how to unlock Volley Star, how to win consistently, every mode available, and how to recruit all five playable characters.

How to Unlock Volley Star in NTE

To unlock Volley Star as a Hethereau Hobby, you need to complete the Beat On, the Heart of Summer Side Quest. This Duskmoor mission automatically starts when you log in after the NTE 1.3 update. If you haven't seen it yet, make sure your game is fully updated and check your quest log.

How to Win in Volley Star

Winning in Volley Star comes down to one rule: your team must reach 7 points before the other team and lead by two points. If neither team meets that condition, the match continues until someone does. That means comebacks are always possible, so don't give up early.

To improve your odds, upgrade your characters' skills to boost their stats and abilities. If you're looking for an easier path, some players have discovered that parking construction site trucks in front of the opposing team's net can cause an automatic win. It's a quirky exploit, but it works—just don't expect it to last forever.

All Volley Star Modes

Beyond the standard matches, Volley Star offers three distinct modes:

• Rookie Series – PvE stages to recruit characters
• Weekly Match – PvP tournament with weekly rewards
• Open Match – Casual matches against other players

Rookie Series

Rookie Series is a PvE mode where you play to recruit more NTE characters to your roster. It has four stages, each with increasing difficulty:

• Warm-Up – Beginner stage for new players
• First Serve – Normal stage with sequential rewards
• Finding Form – Intermediate stage with stronger opponents
• Pro Arena – Highest difficulty with the toughest AI

Winning Rookie Series matches rewards you with Star Power, which you can exchange for Talent Bread in NTE. All Rookie Series matches take place at Starfall Bay.

Weekly Match

The Weekly Match is a PvP challenge that unlocks weekly, letting players compete against each other for rewards. Each entry costs City Stamina, and you earn Fons even if you lose. Here's the reward breakdown:

Result	Reward
Winner	500,000 Fons
Runner-Up	400,000 Fons
Top 4	300,000 Fons
Top 8	200,000 Fons
Elimination	50,000 Fons

Participating also gives you points toward your Weekly Ranking level, which unlocks unique titles. Matches take place in the built-in volleyball court inside the Orichalcos Imaginist venue.

How to Unlock Volley Star Characters in NTE

There are five characters you can add to your Volley Star team. Each one requires clearing a specific Rookie Series stage:

Character	How to Unlock
Iroi	Clear Warm-Up 10
Nanally	Clear First Serve 10
Shinku	Clear First Serve 15
Chaos	Clear Finding Form 5
Zankou	Clear Finding Form 15

Work through the Rookie Series in order, and you'll unlock them all eventually. If you're stuck on a stage, consider upgrading your current character's skills or switching to a more defensive playstyle.

Final Thoughts

Volley Star is a fun diversion that also rewards you with Fons and Talent Bread. Whether you're in it for the competitive Weekly Match or just want to recruit new characters, the mode is worth your time. Just remember to upgrade your skills and keep an eye on that two-point lead rule.

For more NTE content, check out our guides on how to get and use Talent Bread and other anomaly commissions.