NTE Tier ListBest Neverness to Everness Characters Ranked

Q: Is this NTE tier list final?

No. This is a launch-window NTE tier list based on public databases, launch banner data, and early account value. It should be updated after global launch testing, endgame clears, build discoveries, team testing, and patch changes.

Filter the best NTE characters by overall strength, reroll value, F2P investment, standard selector priority, free character value, role, pool, banner relevance, and data confidence.

Version 1.0Early Launch DataPublic Data + Needs TestingLast Updated: Apr 29, 2026

Quick Verdict: Best NTE Characters at Launch

For the Version 1.0 launch window, the early NTE tier list watchlist starts with Nanally, Sakiri, Jiuyuan, and Chiz. These characters matter because they connect to the biggest launch decisions: limited banner pulls, standard selector planning, F2P progression, and reroll value.

Best Overall WatchlistNanally / Sakiri / Jiuyuan / Chiz

Best Limited RerollNanally

Standard Selector WatchlistSakiri / Jiuyuan / Baicang / Daffodill

Best F2P ValueChiz / Zero / Haniel / Adler

Current Banner FocusThe Ichi-daime – Nanally

Public Data WatchlistHotori / Lacrimosa / Aurelia

This quick verdict is not a final endgame ranking. It is a launch-window decision summary.

Interactive Filter Bar

The most important part of this page is the interactive filter bar. Do not treat the NTE tier list as one single truth. Choose the filter that matches your problem.

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The default tab shows the selected characters ranked into launch priority groups. This is the baseline NTE tier list.

SLaunch Priority

High early account value, strong reroll/selector/F2P discussion value.

Chiz character portrait in Neverness to Everness

AStrong Value

Useful early or flexible picks, but ranking depends on role, team, or testing.

Zero character portrait in Neverness to Everness

BSituational

May be valuable in specific teams, support roles, life skills, or content types.

Adler character portrait in Neverness to Everness

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Ranking Methodology

This NTE tier list ranks characters using multiple factors to prevent it from becoming a popularity contest:

Early Account Value (20%): How quickly the character improves a new account.
Damage / Clear Speed (20%): How well the character helps clear mobs or timed content.
Team Flexibility (15%): Fits many teams vs narrow setup.
F2P Friendliness (15%): Works without heavy duplicate/Arc investment.
Reroll Value (10%): Worth restarting for?
Standard Selector Value (10%): Good one-time selector choice?

Why NTE Tier Lists Differ

If you compare multiple NTE tier list pages, you will see different rankings. That does not automatically mean one site is wrong. It usually means they are ranking different things.

Some rank raw damage. Some rank account value. Some rank early China release data. Some rank F2P usefulness. This page solves that by letting you filter the NTE tier list by intent.

NTE Tier List FAQ

Who is the best character in NTE?

For the Version 1.0 launch window, Nanally, Sakiri, Jiuyuan, and Chiz are the highest-priority watchlist characters. The best character depends on if you care about limited banner pulls, F2P value, or long-term investment.

Who should I reroll for in NTE?

If you are rerolling for the limited banner, Nanally is the main launch target. Sakiri, Jiuyuan, Baicang, and Daffodill are important standard watchlist names.

Is this NTE tier list final?

No. This is a launch-window NTE tier list. It should be updated after global launch testing, endgame clears, build discoveries, team testing, and patch changes.