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Overview

Elyms is an upcoming playable Esper in Neverness to Everness. The character was first identified in early trailers and promotional footage released by Hotta Studio, appearing alongside Lingko, Nitsa, and Iroi. These four characters are often referred to by the community as the "trailer four" because they were spotted together in pre-release footage before receiving individual reveals. Elyms is confirmed as a future roster addition, though the character's element, rarity, weapon, and detailed abilities have not been officially announced.

Character Profile

Trailer Appearances

Elyms first appeared in pre-release footage alongside three other unrevealed characters. Multiple gaming outlets, including Pocket Tactics and AllKeyShop, identified Lingko, Nitsa, Elyms, and Iroi as a group of characters visible in early footage whose classes and rarities had not yet been confirmed. Community interest in these characters grew significantly after the Co-Ex Test trailer, which teased a larger wave of new characters including Chiz, Shinku, EXE, and Chaos. While some of these characters were playable during the Co-Ex beta period in February 2026, it was not confirmed whether Elyms was among them.

The Co-Ex Test followed the earlier Containment Test and gave players a broader look at the game's character roster. Elyms' appearance in the trailer sparked community speculation about the character's potential element and combat role, though Hotta Studio did not provide official details at that time.

Factions and Organizations

Espers in Hethereau are affiliated with various organizations that shape their roles in the city. The most prominent groups include:

Elyms' factional affiliation has not been disclosed. Once announced, it will likely provide context for the character's backstory and role within Hethereau's social structure.

Elements and Esper Cycles

Every Esper in Neverness to Everness is associated with one of six elements. These elements drive the Esper Cycle System, which produces powerful duo and trio reactions when characters of adjacent elements swap during combat. The six elements are:

Elyms' element has not been revealed. Once confirmed, it will determine which Esper Cycle reactions the character can trigger and which teammates pair best with Elyms in team compositions. Each character also has a unique Esper Cycle Passive that enhances these reactions as long as the character is in the active squad, even when off-field.

Rarity System

Espers are classified into three rarity tiers that determine their base power and acquisition method:

Elyms' rarity tier has not been confirmed. Community speculation places most of the unrevealed characters in either S-Class or A-Class based on their visual prominence in trailers and the level of attention they received in promotional material.

Combat and Exploration

The combat system in Neverness to Everness revolves around confronting anomalies, supernatural disturbances that warp reality across Hethereau. Players build teams of up to four Espers and swap between them during real-time combat to chain normal attacks, skills, and ultimates. The system emphasizes fluid combo chains, aerial juggles, dodge cancels, and the parry mechanic, where timing a parry as the parry circle aligns with the outer ring can turn the tide of battle.

Espers fight using Arcs (weapons) alongside their innate elemental abilities. Each weapon type offers a different combat feel, from fast melee strikes to ranged options. Understanding Elyms' element and weapon type will be essential for fitting the character into optimal team rotations and Esper Cycle compositions.

Traversal

Every Esper has a unique traversal ability used for navigating the open city of Hethereau. These abilities serve both as exploration tools and as expressions of each character's personality. For example, Nanally can run along walls using anti-gravity, Mint generates a tornado for flight, and Skia dashes through shadows. Elyms' traversal ability has not been shown, and it will be a key factor in determining the character's value for exploration-focused players.

Pre-Launch Character Reveals

Leading up to the April 29, 2026 launch, Hotta Studio has been gradually revealing new characters through trailers, social media posts, and beta tests. The confirmed launch roster includes 17 playable Espers across S-Class and A-Class rarities. Elyms sits in the upcoming wave of characters whose full details are expected to be disclosed closer to or after launch. The launch roadmap has confirmed that new characters will be added through post-launch updates on a regular schedule, so Elyms may debut as part of an early content update.

Release Expectations

With the game set to release on April 29, 2026, Elyms' full reveal is expected in the weeks before or shortly after launch. The history of Hotta Studio's previous title, Tower of Fantasy, suggests that post-launch character banners typically arrive on a regular cadence with dedicated promotional campaigns. Players interested in Elyms should monitor the official NTE social media channels and in-game announcements for banner timing, which will be relevant for gacha planning and currency farming.

Trivia

• Elyms is one of only four characters (along with Lingko, Nitsa, and Iroi) to appear in trailer footage without receiving an individual character reveal before the Co-Ex Test.

• The community often groups these four as the "trailer four," tracking any new information about them ahead of launch.

• The character's name does not correspond to any known mythological or historical figure, unlike several other Espers in the roster (such as Hathor from Egyptian mythology or Lacrimosa from Latin musical tradition).

Note: This article will be updated with Elyms' confirmed element, rarity, abilities, backstory, and voice actor once official details are released by Hotta Studio.