NTE Beginner Guide
New to Neverness to Everness? Start here. This guide walks you through the first session — where to get the game, what to do first, how to claim free rewards, and how to build your first stable team without wasting resources.
Download and start NTE
Neverness to Everness is available on PC, iOS, Android, Mac, and PS5. Use official download links to avoid modified clients.
To pull the Hotori banner, you must complete the Episode Quest "Prologue: A New Destination – Head to Eibon Antique Shop." Do this as soon as it becomes available if you plan to pull Hotori.
NTE uses regional servers. Make sure to redeem codes and play on the same server as your account. Characters and progress do not transfer between servers.
Do not spend premium currency (Annuliths) before understanding the gacha and pity system. Save pulls for limited banners like Hotori's — they are often stronger than the permanent pool.
Key NTE progression systems
| System | What It Does | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Rank | Account level. Unlocks content, upgrades, and access to higher difficulty stages. Required for most character upgrade materials. | Always active — just play the game |
| World Exploration | Exploring the city rewards Beetle Coins, chests, and materials. Region completion gives bonus rewards. | High — do this early for Beetle Coins |
| Houdinii's Schemes (Domain) | Main source of skill books (Esper Ability materials). Rotates daily — only farm on matching days. | High — check schedule every day |
| Weekly Boss | Time-gated. Provides unique character upgrade materials like Dress Sleeves of Vanity for Hotori. Limited weekly attempts. | Highest — never skip weekly boss |
| Events | Time-limited content with unique rewards, currency, and often free characters. Check the event tab regularly. | High — check daily |
| Esper Ability (Skills) | Leveling character skills. Prioritize your main carry's key skills first. Don't level all skills equally — check skill priority guides. | Medium — follow per-character priority guides |
How to use your resources wisely
Gacha Currency (Annuliths)
Save for limited S-rank banners. Limited characters like Hotori are significantly stronger than the permanent pool in most cases and may never return (or take a long time). Avoid pulling the permanent banner unless you have saved enough for a targeted limited character.
Stamina (Energy)
Spend stamina on the most efficient activity for your current goal. Beginners should prioritize: Serenetti boss (ascension materials) → Houdinii's Schemes (skill books, correct days only) → Whisper enemy farming (common materials). Don't spend stamina on stages that drop items you don't currently need.
Beetle Coins
The primary upgrade currency. You will need approximately 2.27 million for full Hotori maxing alone. Collect through world exploration — don't ignore chests. Avoid spending Beetle Coins on characters you haven't committed to building yet.
Build one stable team first
New players often make the mistake of spreading resources across many characters. Instead, commit to one main team early and build that to a functional state before expanding.
If you pulled Hotori, she should be your main investment. Pair her with MC (free), Haniel or Aurelia (from her banner), and any healer for a functional beginner lineup. Follow the Hotori Team Guide for the full breakdown.
If you skipped Hotori, build around your strongest available DPS character with MC as a free synergy option. Check the NTE Tier List for current character rankings.
Is Hotori worth it for beginners?
You enjoy technical, rotation-focused gameplay. You have or can get Nanally, Zero, or Jiuyuan. You plan to invest in the game long-term. You want the highest-ceiling DPS character currently available.
You are very early in the game and need basic account progression first. You don't have other Blossom or Anima Espers to build her best teams. You prefer simple, always-on DPS characters over technical burst setups.
Hotori banner: May 13 - June 3, 2026
Hotori is the second limited S-rank in NTE. Her banner runs from May 13 to June 3, 2026. She won't be available again for a long time after the banner ends.
She is A0 functional — you don't need Awakening copies for most content. Focus on her build (Lost Radiance, Marching Beyond Time Arc) and team (Blossom or Zero lineup) first before spending on Awakenings.
Is Hotori Worth It? →Beginner questions
What should I do on my first day in NTE?
1) Download and install from the official platforms. 2) Complete the tutorial and unlock the main city. 3) Claim all active NTE codes. 4) Check in-game mail. 5) Complete daily missions. 6) Decide whether to pull Hotori before her banner ends June 3.
Is NTE free to play?
Yes. NTE is free to download and play on all platforms. The gacha system requires premium currency for character pulls. Free players can earn currency through daily missions, events, exploration, and codes — enough to pull on limited banners with patience.
Where can I get the most Annuliths (gacha currency)?
Daily missions (most consistent), events (time-limited but high value), exploration milestones, story quest completion, and achievement rewards. Check for launch bonuses which often give a large one-time batch of currency.
Can I reroll in NTE?
Yes. Rerolling means starting a new account to try for a better starting pull. This is useful if you want a specific S-rank character early. The tradeoff is losing any progress from your first playthrough. Decide based on how much you want a specific character before investing time.