F2P Guide
Survive NTE as F2P
NTE breaks the gacha mold with no 50/50 loss — 90-pull hard pity is guaranteed to be the rate-up character. This guide shows you how to leverage that, who to pick from the free S-Class Selector, and what to spend your launch Annulith on.
The Headline
90-pull hard pity, no 50/50, no off-banner standard contamination.
Confirmed across four independent sources (Nerdschalk, BuffHub, Dexerto, dotesports). When you hit 90 pulls without an S-class drop, the next pull is guaranteed to be the rate-up limited character — not a random standard S-class, not a 50% coin flip. Soft pity kicks in at pull 70 (rate jumps from 1.87% to ~19.59%). Pity carries between banners.
- 160 Annulith / pull
- 70 soft pity
- 90 hard pity
Launch week 1 free Annulith
Current May 24 note: Version 1.1 livestream codes added a short Annulith window, while older launch codes remain expired. Redeem DREAMWALK0603, TOMATO100 and RACENOLIMIT before spending currency around Hotori, Lacrimosa or Chaos.
| Source | Reward | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-registration mailbox | 1,600 Annulith | 10 free pulls |
| Active redeem codes (10) | Annulith, Fons, Beetle Coins, guide items | May 23 livestream codes expire soon |
| Launch S-Class Selector Box | 1 free S-class | Expired May 15 if unclaimed |
| Main story milestones | 200-400 Annulith | Episode 0-3 rewards |
| Daily activity (Goodheart Mouse Cookies) | Premium Annulith / day | Highest hourly rate |
Free characters roster
4 characters obtainable without spending Annulith.
S-Class Selector decision tree
The launch selector window has passed. If you already claimed it, pick the role gap blocking your team. If you missed it, treat the beginner banner's standard S-Class choice as your next long-term selector.
Do you have a strong Main DPS yet?
If yes →
Pick Fadia
Tank/healer hybrid plugs the most common F2P gap
If no →
Pick Jiuyuan
Top standard-banner DPS, A2 grants team heal
Did you already claim the launch selector before May 15?
If yes →
Use it for Fadia or Jiuyuan
Fill the role your Hotori/Nanally roster still lacks
If no →
Use the beginner banner selector later
The launch selector window is over, but the permanent beginner banner still has a standard S-Class choice
Universal F2P recommendation: Jiuyuan if you need a standard-banner DPS that scales without rate-up dependency, or Fadia if your team has no Tank.
Where to spend your first 16 pulls
- 1. Hotori banner (current)
Hotori runs from May 13 to June 3, 2026. She is a Cosmos DPS/buffer with a Solid Arc. Pull if she completes your team; otherwise preserve pity for the expected June 4 version 1.1 banners.
- 2. Save 50+ for Sakiri (T0 Buffer)
Sakiri's A4 awakening grants the entire team +30% base ATK for 20s — unmatched buff in launch meta. If she's on her banner, prioritize over almost anything else.
- 3. Don't pull on standard banners early
Standard banners give you Jiuyuan / Sakiri-tier S-class drops, but limited banners have no 50/50 loss — your Annulith goes 2× further on time-limited characters.