Overview
Characters in Neverness to Everness are called Espers, and each one is assigned a rarity rank: S-Class, A-Class, or B-Class. Rank primarily indicates how rare a character is to obtain and loosely correlates with overall power level. S-Class characters are the rarest and generally the most powerful, while A-Class and B-Class characters are more accessible through gacha pulls and in-game progression.
However, rarity is not destiny. NTE's design philosophy places significant value on team synergy and elemental reactions. A well-built team of A-Class characters with strong Esper Cycle synergy can outperform a team of S-Class characters with poor reaction coverage. Rank matters, but it is not the only factor.
S-Class Characters
S-Class Espers are the highest-rarity characters. They have the strongest base stats, access to the most impactful kit abilities, and typically define the top of the meta. The following table lists all confirmed S-Class characters.
Character | Element | Weapon |
|---|---|---|
Sword | ||
Fangs and Claws | ||
Umbrella Katana | ||
Transforming Cross-Shield | ||
Chaos | Esper Constructs | |
Power of Words | ||
Chaos | Liquid-type Arc | |
Not yet revealed | ||
Blade Wings | ||
Yokai Hammer |
A-Class Characters
A-Class Espers are strong, versatile characters that are significantly easier to obtain than S-Class. They fill important roles in team compositions and some are considered among the best options for their specific niche. The following table lists confirmed A-Class characters.
Character | Element | Weapon |
|---|---|---|
Cane Sword and Sunyas | ||
Dual Blades | ||
Shadow Manipulation | ||
Not yet revealed | ||
Not yet revealed |
B-Class Characters
B-Class characters are the most common Espers. They are obtained frequently through gacha pulls and serve as early-game roster fillers. While B-Class characters have lower base stats and simpler kits compared to their higher-rarity counterparts, they can still contribute to team compositions, especially for players who are just getting started.
Specific B-Class character details have not been fully revealed as of the latest available information. These characters are expected to cover a range of elements and weapon types to give new players a baseline team for each reaction lane.
How to Obtain Characters
The primary method for obtaining new Espers is through the Scarborough Fair gacha. S-Class characters have an overall consolidated rate of 1.88% (accounting for soft pity), with hard pity guaranteeing one at 90 pulls. A-Class characters are guaranteed every 10 pulls. Because there is no 50/50 system on limited banners, any S-Class pull from a limited banner will always be the featured character.
Some characters are available for free without relying on gacha luck at all:
Esper Zero (the player character) is obtained at the very start of the game. Both the male and female versions share the same Cosmos element and Sword weapon type.
Haniel is given to all players as a pre-registration reward. This Psyche-element A-Class character provides an immediate support option.
Chiz is unlockable by reaching City Tycoon level 18. As an S-Class Cosmos character with a Yokai Hammer, Chiz is a valuable free addition to any roster.
Rank vs. Power
While S-Class characters generally have higher stat ceilings and more complex kits, the relationship between rank and actual combat effectiveness is not as simple as "higher rank equals better."
A strong example is Adler, an A-Class Incantation character. Despite being a lower rarity than many of his S-Class peers, Adler is widely considered one of the most universally useful characters in the game. His Cane Sword and Sunyas weapon provides a flexible kit that fits into many team compositions, and his Esper Cycle Passive offers meaningful off-field utility. In specific team setups, Adler can outperform S-Class options who lack the same synergy.
The takeaway is clear: team synergy and Esper Cycle reactions matter as much as, if not more than, individual character rarity. A team built around a strong reaction lane with well-matched elements will outperform a team of random S-Class characters with no reaction synergy. Check the Team Building Guide for detailed composition recommendations.
Duplicate Characters
Pulling a character you already own converts the duplicate into Warp Pieces. These pieces can be spent in the shop on additional pulls, standard banner characters, or other resources. While duplicates may unlock constellation-style upgrades in the future (based on datamined references), the current confirmed system simply converts them into exchangeable currency.
For a full list of characters with detailed profiles, see the individual character pages linked in the tables above. For information on weapons and their interaction with character builds, see Arcs and Weapons.