NTE Tier List : Best Characters to Pull in Neverness to Everness (Version 1.0)

T0 Daffodill

Daffodill is the strongest permanent character in NTE at launch, and it's not particularly close. Her kit is built around reliable Break damage — she tears through boss stagger bars faster than anyone else while also putting out serious AoE damage on mobs.

Why she's T0

• +Unmatched Break damage — highest stagger output in the confirmed roster
• +Finale ultimate deals AoE Chaos DMG and applies Insight, stacking up to 3 times
• +R2 Sunlight and Sanctuary reduces Chaos RES by 20% when enemies enter Break — a team-wide multiplier
• +Resonance stacks build through team Support Skills — rewards coordinated play
• +Works in every content type: bossing, mobbing, no exceptions

She's also one of the best characters to build a team around — her Break windows benefit every DPS on the team, not just herself.

T0 NanallyLIMITED

Nanally is the first limited S-rank in NTE. Her kit revolves around follow-up attacks — dealing damage off-field while your active character attacks. The moment Ichi-daime's Authority state activates, the rest of the kit falls into place naturally.

Why she's T0

• +Colucci Ultimate Technique summons Underboss who launches a follow-up strike on every single one of Nanally's attacks
• +Fair Duel passive fires an additional follow-up dealing 60% ATK every time a teammate deals Esper Cycle DMG during Authority state
• +Strong in both single-target boss content and AoE mob clearing
• +Expected to form the dominant team core alongside Daffodill at launch
• +R2 Colucci Secrets - Part 2 adds a flat 10% damage increase across her entire kit

The key consideration: she's limited. Once her banner ends, she won't return.

T0.5 Baicang

Baicang is a boss killer, and he's exceptional at it. His single-target DPS output is among the highest in the game when locked onto a boss.

• +Among the highest raw single-target DPS in the confirmed roster
• +Heavy burst windows with great bossing potential
• +Naturally high damage ceiling for skilled players
• −High skill ceiling — rewards precision, punishes mistakes
• −Struggles in mob content — not the right tool for wave clearing

T0.5 Adler

Adler is the most surprising character on this list. He's an A-rank — technically lower rarity — but his utility kit outperforms most S-ranks in team value.

• +Evil's Bane shields the entire team with Blessing while simultaneously applying DoT Incantation DMG
• +Temperance passive randomly applies -20% ATK, -10% Esper RES, or +10% Break Efficiency on Scorch
• +R2 Enlightened Guardian boosts team Incantation DMG by 10% while Blessing is active
• +Works in bossing and mobbing — no content where he's useless
• −Karma stacks require consistent Deliverance and Liberation usage to maximize Evil's Bane

T0.5 Jiuyuan

Jiuyuan is the "full package" pick — damage and sustain in a single slot, ranged playstyle, fits almost any team.

• +Combines damage output and healing in one character slot
• +Ranged playstyle — easier to manage in complex fights
• +Fits into almost any team composition without specific synergy requirements
• −Not the best DPS — pure damage dealers outpace her
• −Not the best healer — dedicated healers outperform her in survival-heavy content

T0.5 Lacrimosa

Lacrimosa is a sustained damage dealer who excels at bossing with no major weaknesses — she just falls slightly short of T0 peak numbers.

• +Reliable sustained and burst single-target damage output
• +Competent in mob content — not purely a single-target specialist
• +Consistent boss killer across all content stages
• −Doesn't reach the absolute peak DPS numbers of Daffodill or Nanally in optimized content

T1 Fadia

Fadia is the go-to dedicated healer at launch — consistent, reliable, and team-agnostic.

• +Reliable, consistent healing output in all content types
• +Solid support utility for any team composition
• +Will remain a dependable healing option long-term
• −Straightforward kit — doesn't bring the layered utility of Adler
• −Minimal personal damage contribution

T1 Hotori

Hotori is one of the most uncertain placements on this list — strong on paper, but entirely untested.

• +Strong theoretical synergy with Cosmos team compositions
• +Resonance mechanics look genuinely promising on paper
• −No hands-on data — completely unknown real performance
• −Could easily push to T0.5 or drop lower depending on live testing

T1 Chiz

Chiz is the highest-skill character on this list — her rhythm mechanics either click completely or miss entirely.

• +Exceptional damage output when rhythm mechanics are executed correctly
• +High ceiling for players who invest time into mastering the rotation
• +Rewards skill investment more than almost any other character
• −Rhythm mechanics won't click for everyone — subpar for casual players who miss timing
• −Output is entirely dependent on player execution — inconsistent in practice

T2 Sakiri

Sakiri is the crowd-control specialist of the roster — exceptional at mob content, limited against bosses.

• +Strong AoE pull and crowd control via Devour Whole and Eating Mode
• +Feast of Gluttony immobilizes non-boss enemies
• +Easy to play — accessible for new players
• +Decent team ATK buff after Feast of Gluttony
• −Kit loses significant value against bosses — effects don't apply to powerful enemies
• −Lacks single-target damage for boss content

T2 Haniel

Haniel is a pure buffer whose value depends entirely on keeping Hootie alive and active.

• +Hootie provides persistent team ATK bonuses based on Haniel's Base ATK
• +It's Friendship! drains up to 20% of enemy initial ATK and redistributes it to teammates
• +R2 Sequel boosts team Crit DMG by 12% during Paranormal Ace state
• −Highly susceptible to interruption during combat
• −Pure buffer profile with limited personal damage output

T2 Edgar

Edgar is a healer-DPS hybrid whose main weakness is immobility — Wild Current forces him to stand still.

• +Wild Current channels continuous healing to the lowest-HP ally while dealing Cosmos DMG
• +Finnegan's Wake heals the active character over a 10s domain
• +Keys of Truth extend ultimate duration — rewarding active rotation
• −Wild Current requires Edgar to stand still while channeling — heavily limits mobility
• −Domain-based healing requires positioning management in every fight

T2 Zero

Zero (the Protagonist) is the most accessible character in the game — easy to use, reliable in standard content, but limited at endgame.

• +Divide by Zero deals multiple instances of AoE Cosmos DMG — strong burst ultimate
• +Anomaly Perception passively restores team HP on Ultimate Energy gain
• +Easy to play, good energy generation, reliable for standard content
• −Doesn't scale into late-game content the way T0 characters do
• −Bonus damage is conditional on enemies being lower level than Zero

T2 Mint

Mint has one of the most entertaining ultimates in the game, but her raw damage can't keep up with the top tier.

• +Multi-phase ultimate chain is fun and engaging to play
• +Bingo! We're Done Here! grants +20% DEF and +30% interruption resistance
• +Elite Member deals 15% increased damage to targets below 40% HP
• −Lower raw damage output compared to other DPS options
• −Ultimate sequence is her main damage window — dependent on cooldown availability

? Hathor

What we know

• +Express Delivery Power stacks provide a consistent damage ramp throughout the fight
• +Emergency Delivery state grants ATK bonus and upgrades Aerial Command to Cyclone Strike
• +Provides team energy generation and consistent AoE damage output
• +Particularly useful as a reliable second support option alongside Adler

? Skia

What we know

• +Fang Thrusts auto-track up to 3 targets at once — strong multi-target pressure
• +Shadow Hound Gnaw mode grants stealth approach and bonus Fang Thrust triggers on contact
• +The Pack boosts Fang Thrust damage and applies a control effect on each hit
• +R2 Employee of the Month reduces locked targets' Lakshana RES by up to 6%