Latest code: NTEKokushi — 30,000 Fons, 30,000 Beetle CoinsVersion 1.2 is live — Shinku's limited board runs through July 29 (UTC+8)July 16 hotfix — Shinku and 999 Nights fix listEsper Cycle reactions complete guide — 6 duo + 2 trio combosF2P Survival Guide — 90-pull no 50/50 explainedMulti-source tier list: PvE / Exploration / Endgame modesLatest code: NTEKokushi — 30,000 Fons, 30,000 Beetle CoinsVersion 1.2 is live — Shinku's limited board runs through July 29 (UTC+8)July 16 hotfix — Shinku and 999 Nights fix listEsper Cycle reactions complete guide — 6 duo + 2 trio combosF2P Survival Guide — 90-pull no 50/50 explainedMulti-source tier list: PvE / Exploration / Endgame modes
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Best NTE Characters, Ranked

A launch-roster ranking reference with PvE, Exploration, and Endgame views. Character value changes with versions and teams, so read the Version 1.2 boundary below before treating this grid as a current banner verdict.

Updated May 24, 2026 (1mo ago) 14 characters Open builds → Check pity →

Version 1.2 source boundary

This grid was last normalized for the launch roster on 2026-05-24; it does not yet add Version 1.2's Shinku or re-score every character against the new patch. A July 8 PC Gamer review places Shinku in A tier and moves Chaos and Hotori to A. Treat that as a current external reference, not a silent replacement for this older multi-mode grid.

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Showing PvE / Story rankings

T0

Meta-defining, must-pull

2

Nanally

SS
Anima Plasma Main DPS

Sakiri

S
Incantation Gas Buffer

T1

Strong picks, high impact

6

Hotori

S
Cosmos Solid Sub DPS

Jiuyuan

S
Anima Solid Sub DPS

Chiz

S+
Cosmos Gas Main DPS Free

Haniel

A
Psyche Solid Buffer Free

Daffodill

S
Chaos Liquid Break

Baicang

S
Incantation Synthesis Main DPS

T2

Situationally great

5

Esper Zero

S
Cosmos Solid Sub DPS Free

Fadia

S
Psyche Synthesis Tank

Adler

A
Incantation Synthesis Buffer

Mint

A
Anima Liquid Sub DPS Free

Skia

A
Lakshana Gas Sub DPS

T3

Niche or outclassed

1

Edgar

A
Cosmos Liquid Healer

How we rank

  • Damage output in their intended role (DPS / Sub-DPS / Burst)
  • Team enabling — does the character unlock reactions or buff cycles?
  • Versatility across content — PvE, exploration, endgame bosses
  • F2P-friendliness — accessibility of weapons and awakening levels

Disagreement between sources is good — it usually means the character's value depends on the mode (e.g. Skia drops in endgame because most bosses are highly mobile, but stays strong in exploration where stealth shines).