Neverness to Everness
NTE Tier List : Best Characters in Neverness to Everness (Version 1.3)
Version 1.3 · Updated September 5, 2026 · 21 characters ranked
The definitive Version 1.3 tier list for Neverness to Everness (NTE), ranking every confirmed character from T0 to T3 based on kit analysis, team synergy, and content versatility. Each placement has a one-line reason below the board, teams are ranked on the team tier list, and you can farm any pick with the ascension planner.
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How the Tier System Works
| Tier | Meaning |
|---|---|
| T0 | Meta-defining. No obvious weaknesses. Priority pulls for optimized accounts. |
| T0.5 | Excellent. Strong in almost every situation. Tiny gap below T0. |
| T1 | Solid. Real strengths but comes with conditions: skill ceiling, niche role, or specific playstyle. |
| T1.5 | Decent. Pulls its weight with the right team around it, but rarely the reason a run works. |
| T2 | Viable. Clears content, but outclassed in harder endgame. Not useless, just limited. |
| T3 | Situational. Limited ceiling or very niche role. Still functional in the right team. |
Keep in mind that NTE is an action game where each character has a distinct playstyle, difficulty level, and unique mechanics. It is also a team-based game — a character's true potential only comes out when combined with the right partners and played at a high level. This tier list was built with input from multiple players who tested characters in both story and endgame content. If you want to understand why a character is rated a certain way, visit their profile page — each one includes a detailed kit breakdown, pros, cons, and team recommendations.
What Changed in Version 1.3
Linko (S-rank Anima, Version 1.3 Phase 2) releases. She is placed after in-game testing — read her build guide meanwhile. Linko build →
Zankou enters at T0 Main DPS with the Version 1.3 Phase 1 banner; Zankou Scorch (Zankou, Lacrimosa, Haniel, Sakiri) becomes the new T0 team. Nanally reruns alongside her, unchanged at T0. Zankou build →
Version 1.2 reshuffle: the T1.5 tier is added, Shinku and Nanally move up to T0, Iroi debuts at T0 support, Haniel settles at T0.5 and Baicang and Daffodill at T1. Team tier list →
Why Each Character Is Where They Are
One line per placement. Click a name for the full build — arcs, modules, teams and awakening priority.
ChaosLakshana
Lakshana Main DPS with the most reliable on-field damage of the permanent roster. What's Desired arc and Street Boxer modules make the build simple, and the Jiuyuan + Hathor team needs no limited support.
ChizCosmos · A6
Highest damage ceiling in the game once the Grain economy is mastered. T0 at A6, T0.5 at A3+: the awakenings smooth the Surplus/Debt swings that otherwise cost damage.
LacrimosaChaos
Chaos Main DPS whose Nightmare stacks keep damage ticking between rotations. The Last Rose arc and Diabolos modules, and the natural Scorch partner for Zankou.
NanallyAnima
Anima follow-up Main DPS. Ichi-daime's Authority amplifies every follow-up hit, and she has stayed top-tier in every content type since launch.
ShinkuCosmos
Cosmos Main DPS with the best CRIT scaling on the roster. Surging Crimson opens a huge single-target burst window, strongest next to Hathor and Sakiri.
ZankouIncantation
Incantation Main DPS whose Reality/Illusion swaps spread damage-over-time across the field. Ravenous Blade is her signature arc, and her 1.3 kit lets Scorch stack with Lacrimosa.
HotoriCosmos
Burst DPS and buffer in one slot: World's Tide stops time and replays recorded ally skills, enabling whole team archetypes with Zero or Lacrimosa.
ZeroCosmos
Instant Cycle chains Appraise and Engrave into Divide by Zero for clean multi-hit Cosmos AoE, with passive team HP recovery on top.
IroiAnima
Healer-buffer whose every heal raises the team's DMG dealt through The Wrong Gate — the best support for Shinku and any Cosmos hypercarry team.
SakiriIncantation
Pulls, devours and suppresses mobs while buffing Incantation damage — the support slot in both the Zankou Scorch and Shinku teams.
ChizCosmos · A3+
Highest damage ceiling in the game once the Grain economy is mastered. T0 at A6, T0.5 at A3+: the awakenings smooth the Surplus/Debt swings that otherwise cost damage.
HathorLakshana
Lakshana Burst DPS. Emergency Delivery summons the thorn motorcycle for big AoE and generates team energy, a staple next to Shinku.
JiuyuanAnima
Revolver control unit that compresses Sub-DPS, crowd control and healing into one slot — fits almost any team.
HanielPsyche
Permanent A-rank buffer with a persistent Base-ATK team bonus through Hootie. The buffer in Zankou Scorch, held back only by low personal damage.
BaicangIncantation
Highest single-target ceiling on the permanent roster, but Power Words cost his own HP and want a full Judgment of Autumn setup to pay off.
DaffodillChaos
Best Break damage in the game and works in every content type; needs teammates' Support Skills to build Resonance before Finale.
FadiaPsyche
Tank and healer in one slot, redirecting damage through Destructive Experience — excellent for survival content, low damage share.
AdlerIncantation
Best shielder on the roster with solid DoT on top. Karma stacking is slow, and the shield is what you bring him for.
MintAnima
Durable on field with a fun multi-phase ultimate chain, but the damage falls off against endgame HP pools.
EdgarCosmos
Reliable healer with Wild Current sustained recovery; pure healing is rarely needed once Iroi or Jiuyuan are on the account.
How We Rank
- 01Placements weigh three things: kit strength at realistic investment (signature or best permanent arc, A0 unless an awakening is shown), team flexibility (how many T0 teams the character slots into), and performance across the endgame modes rather than story content.
- 02Every placement links to the build page it is based on, and awakening-dependent placements are shown explicitly (Chiz A6 vs A3+). Teams are ranked separately on the team tier list.
- 03The list is revised at every version and every character release; the date under the title is the last time a placement or a note changed. Rankings are our own analysis of official kit data from Hotta Studio and in-game testing, not a community vote.
Related: NTE team tier list · all characters · ascension planner · current banners
NTE Tier List — Quick Overview
| Tier | Characters | Role |
|---|---|---|
| T0 | Chaos, Chiz (A6), Lacrimosa, Nanally, Shinku, Zankou · Hotori, Zero · Iroi, Sakiri | Meta-defining |
| T0.5 | Chiz (A3+) · Hathor, Jiuyuan · Haniel | Excellent, viable everywhere |
| T1 | Baicang · Daffodill, Fadia · Adler | Solid (conditions apply) |
| T1.5 | Aurelia · Skia | Decent, needs the right team |
| T2 | Mint | Viable, outclassed at endgame |
| T3 | Edgar | Situational / limited ceiling |
NTE Tier List — FAQ
Who is the best character in NTE in Version 1.3?
Zankou, Chaos, Shinku, Lacrimosa and Nanally share the T0 Main DPS slot in Version 1.3, with Chiz joining them at A6. Hotori and Zero are the T0 Burst DPS picks, and Iroi and Sakiri are the T0 supports. Zankou is the newest T0 addition, released August 19, 2026.
Is Zankou worth pulling in NTE?
Yes. Zankou is a T0 Incantation Main DPS who swaps between Reality and Illusion states to spread damage-over-time across the field. Ravenous Blade is her signature arc and best-in-slot, and she anchors the Zankou Scorch team with Lacrimosa, Haniel and Sakiri.
Is Shinku still worth pulling in NTE?
Yes. Shinku is a T0 Cosmos Main DPS in Version 1.3 with exceptional CRIT scaling — her Surging Crimson burst window deals massive single-target damage. She is a limited character, so pull her on a rerun if you lack a top Cosmos carry.
What is the best team in Neverness to Everness for Version 1.3?
The strongest Version 1.3 team is Zankou Scorch: Zankou as Main DPS, Lacrimosa as Sub-DPS, Haniel as Buffer and Sakiri as Incantation Support. Shinku teams with Hathor and Sakiri, and Chaos teams with Jiuyuan and Hathor, remain top-tier alternatives.
How often is the NTE tier list updated?
With every NTE version and every new character release. The current ranking reflects Version 1.3 and was last updated on September 5, 2026. Linko will be placed after her September 9, 2026 release once her kit has been tested in-game.
Should I pull for meta or for fun in NTE?
Pull for fun first. Meta changes with each patch and new character releases. A character you enjoy will consistently outperform a meta pick you are forcing. That said, Zankou and Shinku are both top-tier and enjoyable to play.
This tier list is updated regularly as new characters release and community data comes in.
Analysis by ntebuild.com · Based on official kit data from Hotta Studio