NTE Tools

Tier List

Character rankings based on skill multipliers, team synergy, mechanics coverage, and versatility.

45 ranked characters45 total

A+ Tier

1 character

Adler

incantationcondensateAttack

Best shielder (75% uptime); only source of Esper Res reduction + break efficiency debuffs

B+ Tier

2 characters

Aurelia

psychesolidSupport

High theoretical A-Rank DPS ceiling but struggles against mobile/aggressive boss AI; outclassed by S-rank options

Mint

animaliquidSupport

Reliable mid-tier DPS with decent parry potential and low cooldowns; outclassed by top DPS units

SS Tier

9 characters

Haniel

psychesolidSupport

Best F2P ATK buffer; provides Stain for Lakshana DPS, fits Nova teams; universal support across all content

Hotori

cosmosgasBuff

Time-stop Ultimate + records/recasts team skills and Esper Cycles; top-tier Sub DPS burst

Illica

lakshanaplasmaSupport

First limited heal/buffer with dual healing + ATK buff + CC; eliminates trade-off between survival and damage output; core support for v1.2 meta

Lacrimosa

chaosliquidAttack

Version 1.1 character; sustained Chaos DoT + survivability, bat summons + demon transform mechanic

Nanally

animaplasmaAttack

Best DPS in game; strongest single-target damage with follow-up attacks, universal synergy with any team

Sakiri

incantationgasSupport

Best support/CC unit; massive AoE crowd gathering, team ATK buffs, Hex reaction enabler

Zero (Female)

cosmossolidAttack

Unique instant Esper Cycle mechanic; flexible Sub DPS + healing, fits nearly any team

Zero (Male)

cosmossolidAttack

Unique instant Esper Cycle mechanic; flexible Sub DPS + healing, fits nearly any team

Zhenhong

lightsynthesisAttack

Top Light DPS with Rage/Berserk burst mechanic and Genesis reaction enhancement (pre-launch rating — pending live-server validation; Phase 2 banner runs Jul 23 – Aug 13)

S Tier

11 characters

Baicang

incantationcondensateDefense

DoT king with high mastery ceiling; excels against mobile bosses via DoT ticks

Canhong

cursegasAttack

Strong DOT damage dealer with unique Turbid Burn mechanic, but requires team built around Curse + Dark synergy.

Chaos

lakshanacondensateAttack

Versatile support DPS with teleport placement and strong Lakshana reactions; S-tier in Mobalytics/GameWith v1.1 rankings

Chiz

cosmosgasAttack

Free character with S-tier ceiling but RNG-heavy Grain mechanic at A0; T0 at A3+ dupes

Daffodil

chaosliquidAttack

Only Chaos character with Nova + Scorch access; boss-break specialist; needs A5 dupe to shine

Fadia

psychecondensateAttack

Damage share + reflection + enhanced state post-Ult; excellent boss-breaker with Daffodil synergy; Scorch break team core

Hathor

lakshanaplasmaAttack

Strong burst Sub DPS; low field time needed, 10% Crit Rate buff for team, AoE feather stacks

Jiuyuan

animasolidUtility

Best mob-gathering ability; low field time Sub DPS with healing at 1 dupe, Charge team core

Nixia

cosmoscondensateSupport

Unique cosmos-attribute support with hair-manipulation mechanics. Strong buff utility and crowd control.

Xiaozhi

animagasAttack

Free S-rank from City Tycoon; essential F2P sub-DPS with strong sustained output

Xun

cosmosliquidSupport

Time record/playback Sub DPS, time-stop Ultimate for massive burst, unique rhythm playstyle

A Tier

6 characters

Akane

incantationplasmaAttack

Distinctive kit, excels in specific scenarios

Black Bird

chaosgasAttack

High mobility DPS character

Lilina

cosmossolidTBD

Specialized DPS character

Marina

cosmosliquidDPS

Unique utility, valuable in specific team comps

Sylphy

animacondensateSupport

Support character, provides consistent buffs

Xiaozhen

animasolidAttack

Balanced character, stable performance

B Tier

14 characters

Alphard

lakshanaliquidTBD

Requires specific team synergy

Crow

chaosliquidDPS

Needs more exploration

Fuuka

animasolidSupport

Needs more exploration

Goro

incantationsolidDPS

Needs more exploration

Jenson

psychesolidDefense

Needs more exploration

Kaito

lakshanagasDPS

Needs more exploration

Lingko

incantationliquidAttack

Needs more exploration

Merula

lakshanaplasmaAttack

Needs more exploration

Mismo

chaoscondensateSupport

Needs more exploration

Nelly

animagasSupport

Needs more exploration

Nitsa

psychesolidSupport

Needs more exploration

Renee

psychecondensateSupport

Needs more exploration

Shinku

animaplasmaAttack

Needs more exploration

Taygedo

cosmoscondensateSupport

Construct utility is average

C Tier

2 characters

Edgar

cosmosliquidSupport

Pure healer only; stationary heal field interferes with Charge reaction teams; outclassed by Illica

Skia

lakshanagasAttack

Weak DPS output; small self-centered AoE ultimate punishes by boss mobility; limited team synergy