Neverness to Everness (NTE) is on Version 1.2, which shipped Shinku, updated Iroi's design, and added the 999 Nights tabletop game mode. The meta this patch rewards Anomaly-stagger DPS: build a party that opens stagger windows fast, then burst.
Pull Shinku if you're building a stagger-first team. She opens the widest anomaly windows in the game and pairs cleanly with Elyms for follow-up damage. Skip Iroi's rerun unless you're already invested in her team frame.
How the tiers work
Every Esper has an attribute and a role. Score axes: role fit, anomaly window generation, cartridge synergy, investment tax.
Version 1.2 tier at a glance
| Esper | Role | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Shinku (new) | Anomaly DPS | S |
| Elyms | Sub-DPS / amp | S |
| Chaos | Main DPS | S |
| Iroi (updated) | Support / heal | A |
| Original Espers | Varies | B |
S-tier
Shinku is the new Anomaly DPS. Fastest stagger uptime in the game.
Elyms stays the best amp — she extends anomaly windows past their natural duration, letting your carry get one extra rotation in every burst.
Chaos is the strongest main DPS from a previous patch; if you own her, don't reroll off.
A-tier
Iroi's design update tightens her healing kit, but she's still a support and the meta rewards damage-generating supports over pure healers. Pull if you don't have a sustain unit.
Team frames
- Anomaly burst — Shinku + Elyms + Iroi.
- Damage crit — Chaos + Elyms + Iroi.
- F2P frame — starter Espers + any support.
Cartridges and modules
Cartridges are your equipment system — each Esper takes a cartridge that shapes their kit. Priority: match your carry's Attribute with a matching cartridge set, then fill remaining slots with modules that boost the anomaly window.
For this guide we consulted the Game8 Neverness to Everness wiki (Version 1.2 Esper list, 999 Nights mode, cartridge system), and community discussion on Reddit and player Discords.