NTE Guide

Character Guides

NTE tier list, builds, and recommended team compositions — updated for Season 2026.

Tier List

Based on the current patch environment and community testing

SSAbsolute meta. Must-pull and highest priority to build.
NanaliMain DPS

Highest burst damage in the game. Scales incredibly well with investment and fits almost any team.

KyuugenMain DPS / Sub DPS

Versatile elementalist with strong AoE and single-target rotations. Excellent for Anomalous Zones.

S+Top-tier power. Strong enough to carry endgame content.
Zero (Protagonist)Main DPS / Flexible

Free unit that unlocks full potential later in the story. Great damage and survivability.

BaizangMain DPS

Reliable sustained DPS with simple execution. Low skill floor, high consistency.

HotoriSub DPS

Strong off-field damage and elemental application. Enables many reaction teams.

KozhiSupport / Buffer

Party-wide ATK buffs and energy generation. Fits into nearly every composition.

SVery strong choices that excel in specific systems or teams.
SakuriSupport / Healer

Best healer in the current patch. Also provides solid party buffs and cleanse.

DaffodilSub DPS

High burst on swap. Great for quick-swap team archetypes.

AkakoMain DPS

Fire-type hypercarry. Needs dedicated support but rewards investment heavily.

HathorTank / Utility

High stagger resistance and team shielding. Excellent for hard content.

ASolid characters that perform well with proper team synergy.
HanielSupport

Good buffer for elemental teams. Less universal than Kozhi but strong in niche comps.

MintSub DPS

Decent AoE damage. Falls off in single-target boss fights.

AdlerSub DPS / Debuffer

Applies DEF shred. Useful against high-defense bosses when paired with a strong main DPS.

FadiaHealer

Adequate healing but lacks the utility of Sakuri. Budget option for new players.

BUsable options for early game or very niche scenarios.
YiSub DPS

Good AoE, weak single-target. Can serve as a temporary filler.

AureliaSupport

Limited buffs and low personal damage. Generally outclassed by higher-tier supports.

EdgarTank

High HP but low utility. Other tanks provide more team value.

Recommended Teams

Four popular team archetypes for every budget

Balanced Progression

Nanali / BaizangHotori / DaffodilSakuriKozhi

The most balanced setup for story progression and daily exploration. Swap the flex slot based on enemy attributes.

  • + Balanced offense and defense
  • + Highly adaptable
  • + Good resource ROI

Quick-Swap Burst

KyuugenDaffodilKozhiZero

Frequently swap characters to unleash powerful bursts. Great for time-limited challenges and world bosses.

  • + Extremely high burst
  • + Fast clear times
  • + Visually impressive

Sustained DPS

Nanali / AkakoHotoriSakuriHathor

Main DPS stays on the field while off-field characters provide continuous damage and survivability. Low execution barrier.

  • + Simple execution
  • + High forgiveness
  • + Low gear requirement

Free-to-Play Friendly

ZeroMintFadiaAdler

Built entirely from guaranteed or easily obtainable units. Perfect for players who want to save their currency for limited banners.

  • + Zero gacha investment
  • + Easy to build
  • + Covers all content

⚠️ Note

Tier lists shift with patches, and a character's strength heavily depends on team synergy and gear. High-skill-ceiling characters may underperform at low investment compared to simpler alternatives. Choose your investment targets based on your own account state and playstyle.