What to know
- Anomaly Hunt requires finding and defeating a physical anomaly guarded by a mini-boss.
- Look north from the starting area on the map for the specific symbol marking the site.
- Defeating the mini-boss, like Beat King, completes the task and progresses your guide.
- Unlocking map sections reveals more anomalies for repeated hunts.
Anomaly Hunts serve as key exploration tasks in Neverness to Everness, helping players advance their Explorer’s Guide while uncovering physical anomalies across the map. Early in the game, you’ll have a quest to ‘Complete Anomaly Hunt once.
These encounters challenge you with mini-boss fights that respawn, offering ongoing opportunities to farm rewards.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | Defeat one physical anomaly mini-boss once |
| Purpose | Levels up Explorer’s Guide |
| Map Indicator | Specific symbol on unexplored northern areas |
| Example Anomaly | Beat King north of starting zone |
| Completion | Beat the guarding mini-boss |
Location
Head north from the starting area in Illusion Town’s Fiscus Avenue to spot the anomaly symbol for Beat King. Even if the section remains locked initially, the marker guides you once accessible, placing the fight near the physical anomaly site.
How to complete your first Anomaly Hunt
Follow these steps to tackle the task efficiently.
Step 1
Open your map and navigate north from the starting area toward the unexplored section.
Step 2
Scan for the distinct anomaly symbol indicating the physical anomaly’s position.
Step 3
Approach the marked spot to trigger the mini-boss encounter, such as Beat King.
Step 4
Engage and defeat the mini-boss guarding the anomaly.
Step 5
Claim completion for the Explorer’s Guide progression upon victory.
Combat tips against Beat King
Beat King demands solid timing in Neverness to Everness combat—dodge its rhythmic attacks and counter during openings. Chain esper abilities for combos, focusing on parries to build meter, then unleash heavy hits when the boss pauses after patterns.
| Reward Type | Possible Gains |
|---|---|
| Hunter EXP | Levels Explorer’s Guide |
| Materials | Anomaly fragments for upgrades |
| Currency | Fons or Beetle Coins |
| Items | Annulith for progression |
Expanding to more hunts
After the first completion, respawning anomalies like those in Bridge Crossings or Miguel District offer variety—Ora Puncher variants in backstreets or courts provide similar fights. Prioritize tracking via the anomaly locator for efficiency across Hethereau’s districts.
Rewards from completing anomaly hunts
| Anomaly Boss | District/Area | Key Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Beat King | Fiscus Avenue, Illusion Town | Hunter EXP, fragments |
| Ora Puncher (Backstreet) | Bridge Crossings | Beetle Coins, Annulith |
| Octowpus | Unheard Shores | Materials for espers |
| Sea Prisoner | New Herland District | Fons, upgrade items |
