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.
Meta-defining characters. Best-in-class performance across all content. Prioritize pulling and building these.
Esper Zero
SCosmos / Solid Arc / Sword
Versatile Cosmos DPS with self-sustain. Strong in all content.
Nanally
SAnima / Plasma Arc / Fangs and Claws
Top Anima DPS with burst potential and self-buffing kit.
Fadia
SPsyche / Synthesis Arc / Cross-Shield
Best tank in the game. Free S-Rank with shielding and party buffs.
Excellent characters. Strong performance in most content with good team synergy. Worth investing in heavily.
Hotori
SCosmos / Gas Arc / Umbrella Katana
High-skill-ceiling Cosmos DPS with dodge-counter mechanics.
Baicang
SIncantation / Gas Arc / Power of Words
Premier AoE Incantation DPS. Stacking passive enables massive burst.
Daffodill
SChaos / Liquid Arc / Scythe
Self-sufficient Chaos DPS with mark-detonate and sustain.
Hathor
SLakshana / Bose Arc / Blade Wings
High-mobility Lakshana DPS with stacking damage bonus.
Jiuyuan
SAnima / Solid Arc / Spear
Highest sustained Anima DPS with signature weapon.
Sakiri
SIncantation / Gas Arc / Kiroumaru
Explosive Incantation burst DPS with independent blade mechanic.
Solid characters. Effective in their roles with some limitations. Great for filling team gaps and budget builds.
Mint
AAnima / Solid Arc / Dual Blades
Budget Anima DPS. Accessible and effective for new players.
Haniel
APsyche / Plasma Arc / Staff
Essential healer/shielder. Works in any team composition.
Chiz
SCosmos / Liquid Arc / Yokai Hammer
Heavy Cosmos DPS with stagger mechanic. Slower but devastating.
Niche characters. Situational usefulness or outclassed by higher-tier alternatives. Still viable with investment.
Full Ranking Table
| Tier | Character | Rarity | Type | Arc | Role | Faction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | Esper Zero | S | Cosmos | Solid | DPS | Eibon Antique Shop |
| SS | Nanally | S | Anima | Plasma | DPS | Eibon Antique Shop |
| SS | Fadia | S | Psyche | Synthesis | Support/Tank | Bureau of Anomaly Control |
| S | Hotori | S | Cosmos | Gas | DPS | Eibon Antique Shop |
| S | Baicang | S | Incantation | Gas | DPS | Bureau of Anomaly Control |
| S | Daffodill | S | Chaos | Liquid | DPS | Eibon Antique Shop |
| S | Hathor | S | Lakshana | Bose | DPS | Sterry Express |
| S | Jiuyuan | S | Anima | Solid | DPS | Sterry Express |
| S | Sakiri | S | Incantation | Gas | DPS | Eibon Antique Shop |
| A | Mint | A | Anima | Solid | DPS | Bureau of Anomaly Control |
| A | Haniel | A | Psyche | Plasma | Support/Tank | Sterry Express |
| A | Chiz | S | Cosmos | Liquid | DPS | Unnamed Bank |
| B | Adler | A | Incantation | Gas | DPS | Eibon Antique Shop |
| B | Edgar | A | Cosmos | Plasma | DPS | Eibon Antique Shop |