Updated NTE tier list
The NTE tier list below is built for players who want a clear first answer before spending pulls, upgrade materials, or team slots. It is not meant to replace testing, and it should not be treated as an official ranking. Instead, this NTE tier list gives a practical view of which characters look safest for early progression, which characters may be worth rerolling for, and which characters can wait until your account has more resources.
Because Neverness to Everness is still developing as a live game, the best ranking is one that stays flexible. A top character today can drop if future content punishes their role, and a lower character can rise if a new team, cartridge, weapon, or mechanic improves their value. Use the NTE tier list as a roadmap, then adapt it to the characters you actually own.
| Tier | Characters | Meaning |
|---|
| S | Nanally, Chiz, Sakiri, Jiuyuan | Best early recommendations with strong overall value and account impact. |
| A | Daffodill, Baicang, Zero, Haniel, Adler | Strong picks that perform well with the right team or investment path. |
| B | Hathor, Fadia, Mint | Playable options that may need more support, more resources, or specific content. |
| C | Skia, Edgar | Lower priority for most accounts unless you enjoy the character or need the niche. |
The simplest way to read the NTE tier list is this: S-tier characters are the safest early investments, A-tier characters are reliable but more dependent on roster context, B-tier characters are usable with planning, and C-tier characters should usually wait until your main team is stable.
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GuideBeginner Guide
Plan early teams, avoid resource traps, and progress without wasting materials.
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Best characters for early accounts
The top names in this NTE tier list are ranked highly because they look useful across several account situations. A good early character should help with story progression, reduce friction in fights, and give players a clear upgrade path. Raw damage matters, but it is not the only factor. Flexibility, ease of use, team fit, and long-term value all affect the ranking.
Nanally
Nanally is treated as a top recommendation because a reliable damage carry makes a new account easier to manage. If you want one character to anchor your first team, she is one of the safest names to watch in this NTE tier list.
Chiz
Chiz ranks highly because strong general performance is valuable when players do not yet have perfect builds. Characters that feel good under imperfect conditions are especially useful early.
Sakiri
Sakiri is valuable when a player wants a strong character that can fit into practical team planning. She is a strong candidate for focused investment if your roster supports her role.
Jiuyuan
Jiuyuan rounds out the top group by giving the ranking another high-value option. In a new game, flexible high-impact characters are usually safer than narrow specialists.
NTE tier list for reroll planning
Rerolling should save time, not create endless pressure. The NTE tier list can help you decide whether an account start is strong enough to keep. For most players, one S-tier character plus a useful supporting option is already a good opening. Chasing a perfect start can waste more time than it saves.
If you enjoy optimizing, prioritize Nanally, Chiz, Sakiri, or Jiuyuan as your ideal reroll targets. If you land a strong A-tier character with a team you enjoy, that can still be a healthy start. A practical NTE tier list should help you avoid obvious low-value starts, not force every player into the same account.
Fan-site note: rankings are editorial and may change after testing, banners, balance changes, or official updates. NTE Tier List is not affiliated with Hotta Studio, Perfect World Games, or any official Neverness to Everness publisher.
How we rank characters
This NTE tier list uses five main factors: damage potential, team flexibility, beginner comfort, resource efficiency, and long-term account value. Damage potential helps clear fights. Team flexibility matters because early rosters are incomplete. Beginner comfort matters because a character that is powerful but awkward can feel weak in real play. Resource efficiency matters because upgrade materials are limited. Long-term value matters because players want investments that stay useful.
S tier is for characters that score well across several of those factors. A tier is for strong characters with a few limitations. B tier is for playable characters that need more help or specific planning. C tier is for lower-priority choices. This structure keeps the NTE tier list readable while still leaving space for future updates.
Beginner advice before following rankings
A ranking is useful, but your account still matters. Before you follow the NTE tier list, look at your own roster and decide what you need first. Some players need a main carry. Some need better team balance. Some need a reroll target. Some simply want to build a favorite character and enjoy the game.
New players should avoid spreading resources too widely. Build one team first, focus your upgrades, and only expand once your core is stable. The NTE tier list can show priority, but the best next step depends on what you already have.
NTE ranking FAQ
Who is the best character in the NTE ranking?
The current NTE ranking places Nanally, Chiz, Sakiri, and Jiuyuan in the strongest overall group. The best choice depends on your account and playstyle.
How often should the NTE ranking be updated?
The NTE ranking should be reviewed after major patches, new banners, reliable testing discoveries, or balance changes.
Is this NTE ranking beginner friendly?
Yes. The page is written for players who want simple priorities, reroll guidance, and early team direction without needing deep spreadsheet testing.
Should I only use S-tier characters?
No. S-tier characters are safe priorities, but A-tier and B-tier characters can work well when they fit your team or preferred style.
What makes this homepage different
This homepage is designed to work like a compact game portal instead of a plain blog post. The top area gives the fastest answer, the card modules create obvious paths for visitors, and the lower sections explain how to think about rankings without forcing players to read everything in order. That structure is useful for search traffic because different visitors arrive with different intent. Some want a quick answer, some want reroll advice, some want team planning, and some want to explore wiki pages.
The design also leaves space for future expansion. When character pages, build pages, team pages, and code pages are ready, the homepage can link to them naturally without changing the whole layout. This makes the site easier to maintain on Cloudflare Pages. You can keep the homepage stable, publish new pages one by one, and update the card links as each section becomes available.
For readability, the page uses a dark interface, high-contrast cards, short summaries, clear call-to-action buttons, and mobile-friendly grids. The goal is to feel like a modern game wiki while still loading fast as a simple static HTML file. That is important because a lightweight page is easier for visitors to open, easier for search engines to crawl, and easier for you to edit later.
The page also avoids depending on heavy scripts. The table, cards, FAQ blocks, navigation links, and hero preview are all plain HTML and CSS. That means the homepage can be uploaded directly to Cloudflare Pages without a build step. Later, if you decide to move to Astro or another framework, this page can still serve as the visual reference for your component design.
Final thoughts
The NTE ranking is the main entry point for this site, but the homepage is also designed as a wiki hub. As the site grows, each module can become a full page for builds, teams, codes, characters, and beginner guides. For now, use this NTE ranking to choose safe investments, build one focused team, and understand which characters deserve your early resources.