Neverness to Everness — Version 1.3
ZankouUpcoming Character — NTE
S-rank
IncantationZankou (also romanized as Zanku) is the next limited S-rank character confirmed for Neverness to Everness (NTE), headlining Version 1.3 Phase 1 with a banner start on August 19, 2026. Her official reveal confirms an Incantation element and a massive katana-style blade — the full kit, build and materials will be published here the moment they are revealed.
What's Confirmed So Far
| Name | Zankou (also romanized "Zanku") |
|---|---|
| Rank | S-Rank (confirmed on official reveal art) |
| Element | Incantation |
| Weapon | Large katana-style blade (shown in reveal art) |
| Version | 1.3 — Phase 1 banner |
| Banner start | August 19, 2026 — opens as Version 1.2 ends |
| Source | Official Hotta Studio drip marketing (NTE Global) |
| Kit & role | Not revealed yet — tracked below |
NTE Leaks
Zankou Kit, Gameplay & Banner Leaks — All on Discord
Every NTE leak about Zankou — kit and ability details, gameplay footage, banner dates, signature Arc and Version 1.3 content — is posted on our Discord the moment it surfaces, before it reaches this page.
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Best Zankou Arcs
Best-in-slot Arc, alternatives and why they work for Zankou — published the moment her kit is revealed. Until then, browse the full arc database.
Best Zankou Modules
Optimal Module sets, main stats and substat priority for Zankou. See how module sets work in the module database.
Zankou Skill Priority
Which skills to level first and the full ability breakdown — basic chain, Skill, QTE, Ultra and passives.
Best Zankou Teams — NTE
Zankou's best team compositions and rotation notes. Check the current meta squads on Best Teams.
Best Zankou Awakening Nodes
Awakening-by-awakening value breakdown (A1–A6) with pull recommendations for each investment level.
Zankou Ascension Materials
Complete level-up and skill material list with farming routes on the interactive map — so you can pre-farm before the banner opens.
Zankou Skins
Launch outfits and store skins with official prices, added to the skins database as soon as they surface.
Zankou Official Reveal
Also confirmed for Version 1.3: Linko in Phase 2. See the full banner schedule or the v1.3 upcoming characters overview.
Zankou FAQ
When does Zankou release in NTE?
Zankou releases on August 19, 2026, as the Version 1.3 Phase 1 banner of Neverness to Everness — opening as the Version 1.2 banner cycle ends.
What element and rank is Zankou?
Zankou is an S-rank Incantation character, confirmed by the official reveal art. She wields a large katana-style blade — her full kit has not been revealed yet.
Is Zankou a DPS or support?
Her role has not been officially confirmed. The katana in her reveal art points toward a melee damage-dealer, but we will publish her full kit breakdown, build and tier placement the moment her abilities are revealed.
Where can I find NTE leaks about Zankou?
All NTE leaks — Zankou kit details, gameplay footage, banner dates and v1.3 content — are shared on the ntebuild Discord server as soon as they surface. Joining is free and takes a few seconds.
Should I save pulls for Zankou?
If you already have a strong main DPS from Shinku or Chaos, saving Annulith for Version 1.3 is a solid plan. Wait for the full kit reveal before committing — and grab free Annulith from the current redeem codes in the meantime.