NTE Tier List — Best Characters Ranked (2026)

Our character tier list ranks every playable character in Neverness to Everness based on overall performance, versatility, and value. Use this to decide who to pull and build.

Disclaimer: Tier lists are inherently subjective and depend on team composition, investment level, and content type. A lower-tier character with strong investment can outperform a higher-tier character at low investment. This list reflects overall value at equivalent investment levels.

SS Tier 2 Characters

Meta-defining characters. Best-in-class performance across all content. Prioritize pulling and building these.

🐾

Nanally

Anima / Plasma Arc / Fangs and Claws

Top Anima DPS with burst potential and self-buffing kit.

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Hotori

Cosmos / Solid Arc / Umbrella

High-skill-ceiling Cosmos DPS with dodge-counter mechanics.

S Tier 4 Characters

Excellent characters. Strong performance in most content with good team synergy. Worth investing in heavily.

✨

Esper Zero

Cosmos / Solid Arc / Sword

Versatile Cosmos DPS with self-sustain. Strong in all content.

✨

Chiz

Cosmos / Liquid Arc / Short Staff

Heavy Cosmos DPS with stagger mechanic. Slower but devastating.

📖

Sakiri

Incantation / Gas Arc / Kiroumaru

Explosive Incantation burst DPS with independent blade mechanic.

🔥

Lacrimosa

Chaos / Liquid Arc / Frying Pan

Chaos DPS with Bat Form synergy. Excels in Discord triple-cycle with Baicang.

A Tier 7 Characters

Solid characters. Effective in their roles with some limitations. Great for filling team gaps and budget builds.

🌀

Daffodill

Liquid / Chaos Arc / Twin Blades

Self-sufficient Chaos DPS with mark-detonate and sustain.

🐾

Jiuyuan

Anima / Solid Arc / Dual-wield

Highest sustained Anima DPS with signature weapon.

🧠

Haniel

Psyche / Solid Arc / Staff

Essential healer/shielder. Works in any team composition.

📖

Baicang

Incantation / Gas Arc / ETD-4

Premier AoE Incantation DPS. Stacking passive enables massive burst.

🌀

Hathor

Lakshana / Plasma Arc / Blade Wings

High-mobility Lakshana DPS with stacking damage bonus.

🧠

Aurelia

Psyche / Plasma Arc / Jellyfish

Psyche support/buffer. Boosts team-wide Psyche DMG for Nova detonation.

🌀

Skia

Lakshana / Gas Arc / Shadow Manipulation

Lakshana burst DPS with Stealth mechanics. Strong in Remora compositions.

B Tier 4 Characters

Niche characters. Situational usefulness or outclassed by higher-tier alternatives. Still viable with investment.

🧠

Fadia

Psyche / Bose Arc / Cross-Shield

Best tank in the game. Free S-Rank with shielding and party buffs.

📖

Adler

Incantation / Bose Arc / Cane Sword

Incantation sub-DPS with debuff utility. Good in boss encounters.

🐾

Mint

Anima / Solid Arc / Dual Blades

Budget Anima DPS. Accessible and effective for new players.

✨

Edgar

Cosmos / Liquid Arc / Backpack

Single-target Cosmos DPS. Needs sustained fights for stacking passive.

Full Ranking Table

Tier	Character	Rarity	Type	Arc	Role	Faction
SS	Nanally	S	Anima	Plasma	DPS	Eibon Antique Shop
SS	Hotori	S	Cosmos	Solid	DPS	Eibon Antique Shop
S	Esper Zero	S	Cosmos	Solid	DPS	Eibon Antique Shop
S	Chiz	S	Cosmos	Liquid	DPS	Dvorak Family
S	Sakiri	S	Incantation	Gas	DPS	Eibon Antique Shop
S	Lacrimosa	S	Chaos	Liquid	DPS	Bureau of Anomaly Control
A	Daffodill	S	Liquid	Chaos	DPS	Eibon Antique Shop
A	Jiuyuan	S	Anima	Solid	DPS	Sterry Express
A	Haniel	A	Psyche	Solid	Support/Tank	Sterry Express
A	Baicang	S	Incantation	Gas	DPS	Camellia Society
A	Hathor	S	Lakshana	Plasma	DPS	Sterry Express
A	Aurelia	A	Psyche	Plasma	Support/Tank	Bureau of Anomaly Control
A	Skia	A	Lakshana	Gas	DPS	Bureau of Anomaly Control
B	Fadia	S	Psyche	Bose	Support/Tank	Bureau of Anomaly Control
B	Adler	A	Incantation	Bose	DPS	Eibon Antique Shop
B	Mint	A	Anima	Solid	DPS	Bureau of Anomaly Control
B	Edgar	A	Cosmos	Liquid	DPS	Eibon Antique Shop

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All Characters

Full stats and build guides

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Gacha Guide

Who to pull for and why

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Combat Guide

Team building and combat tips

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this tier list determined?

This tier list is based on community consensus from multiple sources including neverness.gg, game8.co, and kaiden.gg. We consider overall damage output, team versatility, ease of use, and endgame viability.

Are S-Rank characters always better than A-Rank?

Not necessarily. Some A-Rank characters like Haniel and Adler are excellent supports that outperform many S-Ranks in specific team comps. Tier placement matters more than rarity.

Which character should I pull for first?

Nanally is the top priority for new players — she's the strongest main DPS in the game. After that, Sakiri for support or Jiuyuan for burst damage are excellent choices.

Does the tier list change with updates?

Yes. We update the tier list with each game patch. New characters, balance changes, and new content can shift rankings. Check the last updated date at the top of the page.