Neverness to Everness
NTE All Characters | NEVERNESS TO EVERNESS Characters
22 characters documented — S-rank & A-rank builds, kit breakdowns and tier ratings
The complete Neverness to Everness character roster — every playable Esper released so far, plus the new and upcoming characters for Version 1.3. See where each one ranks on the NTE tier list. Looking for cosmetics? Browse all NTE skins & outfits and preview any of them on the character model.
All NTE Characters — Complete Playable Roster
22 characters
New & Upcoming NTE Characters
Where the roster is heading in Version 1.3 — release dates from the official banner schedule, community expectations flagged as such.
- Releasing next
Linko
September 9, 2026 · v1.3 Phase 2
Limited S-rank Anima Main DPS built around follow-up attacks — her Redirect Skill calls a teammate or her ghost Xiaozhen. Full build, materials and teams are already up.
Linko build guide → - Just released
Zankou
August 19 → September 9, 2026 · v1.3 Phase 1
Limited S-rank Incantation Main DPS, straight into T0. Ravenous Blade signature arc; Zankou Scorch is the new T0 team.
Zankou build guide → - Community expectation
Blackbird
Not officially confirmed
Expected by the community from story references and design reveals. No version, kit or banner has been announced.
What we know → - Community expectation
Akane
Not officially confirmed
Same status as Blackbird — widely expected, nothing official yet. We add a build page the day a kit is revealed.
What we know →
Characters — FAQ
How many characters are in NTE?
Neverness to Everness launched with 18 playable Espers and adds new S-rank characters every version — the roster currently sits at 22 documented characters (including Linko ahead of her September 9, 2026 release), each with a full build guide on this page.
Who are the upcoming NTE characters?
Linko is the next release — Version 1.3 Phase 2, banner from September 9, 2026 — following Zankou, who launched Phase 1 on August 19. Akane Rin and Alphard have been officially revealed for later versions. We add every newly announced character here with a build guide as soon as their kit is known.
How do you get new characters in NTE?
S-rank characters arrive through limited-time gacha banners, while several A-ranks like Aurelia can be earned free through events and login campaigns. Check the current banners page for who is available right now.