NTE Neverness to Everness Characters Tier List

Tiers are not ordered

This Tier List will be an extremely preliminary analysis of the characters early into the game's release. There are definitely more updates to be made with exact placements, as more info is discovered and more players reach endgame.

As for methodology, we don't have a strict baseline. We try to evaluate flexibility, top-end strength, best case scenario, AoE, single-target, etc. Every character can be valuable in different ways, and our tier list aims to evaluate as many criteria as possible.

Lastly, everyone, including us, understands that a tier list 3-6 months from now will look completely different. Some characters that provide utility may have better long term value, while DPS characters often become less valuable over time. However, getting a strong DPS early on provides a greater immediate boost to your account's power, so these criteria can often be at odds.

S-Tier

Nanally

Nanally is the first Limited Character in NTE, and as with most gacha games of this genre, her DPS stands out among the current roster. She will easily carry your team's damage in the short term, and long-term value can't really be predicted.

Chiz

Chiz is available by progressing through the Tycoon game system. By doing so, you will be able to unlock her full Awakenings. Once fully built, Chiz deals great damage, but it will take time to fully unlock and upgrade her.

Jiuyuan

Jiuyuan is S-tier with a slight caveat. She is able to become the team's healer with her A2: Intel Turns Into Blades, which you can activate with one dupe. We don't particularly recommend rerolling for Jiuyuan and then also using a Selector to guarantee this. Just know that her account value increases a lot if you're able to get a second copy.

Sakiri

Sakiri is one of the few supportive characters currently in the game. As such, her account value is very flexible. In the long-term, supportive characters like Sakiri will generally increase team-building flexibility. While she won't carry like a DPS, if you're ok starting off a bit slower, Sakiri is a potential bet for long-term account value.

A-Tier

Daffodill

Daffodill received small nerfs from beta 3 to launch, but the exact specifications of her nerfs are still being determined. She is also a great DPS to carry your early account.

Baicang

Baicang is a solid DPS character dealing DoTs with Incantation. Baicang is a solid option for a DPS if you decide to skip on Nanally in the first banner. Most of the Standard S-Class characters will be strong in 1.0, so don't stress too much.

Zero

Zero, aka the MC, is a solid all-rounder with a unique mechanic: Instant Cycle. This allows you to take advantage of the Esper Cycle combat system in a unique way. Their kit also provides a bit of healing and damage, making them a solid all-rounder for any account.

Haniel

Haniel is the A-Class version of Sakiri, being a supportive character for buffing other characters. Since there aren't too many support characters in the game, building up Haniel should be fairly safe. Just don't invest too many resources as you should generally prioritize your DPS characters first.

Adler

Adler helps with survivability through shields, and the Incantation DoT capabilities may synergize with Baicang as well.

B-Tier

Hathor

Unfortunately, Hathor's damage doesn't seem very promising after her recent nerfs. However, her redeeming quality is through her Life Skill, which grants you extra account resources through extra Cartridges per day and other game mode bonuses.

If you don't care about progressing through the combat and just want to build up resources, Hathor can potentially be for you.

Fadia

Fadia is an S-Class Survival character, with a unique mechanic to absorb damage from other characters (DMG Redirection). While interesting, it hasn't shown to be very valuable in the current game.

Mint

Mint may be the postergirl for NTE, but her damage hasn't impressed.

C-Tier

Skia

Skia hasn't shown great damage either, but things may change if certain teams can make use of the Lakshana Element in the future.

Edgar