In Neverness to Everness (NTE), limited banners are crucial for resource planning. Since limited characters are only available for a short time, understanding current banners, upcoming releases, and the pity system helps players make better pulling decisions.
We’ve compiled a complete NTE banner guide covering current, upcoming, and past banners, allowing you to plan your resources efficiently and build a stronger team. Come and take a look!
NTE Current Banner: Version 1.2 Phase 1
The current limited banner in Neverness to Everness is Before the Dawn, featuring the S-Class character Shinku. This banner is part of Version 1.2 Phase 1 and is available from July 8 to July 28, 2026.
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S-Character |
Shinku |
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A-Character |
Edgar |
Mint |
Adler |
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Duration |
July 8 - July 28, 2026 |
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Special Bonuses |
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Shinku
Shinku is a limited S-Class character with the Cosmos attribute, making her one of the newest additions to the NTE roster. Alongside Shinku, the banner also increases the rates for several A-Class characters, including Edgar, Mint, and Adler.

For players considering whether to pull for Shinku, the decision depends mainly on their current roster and team requirements.
Since NTE’s combat system relies heavily on character synergy, attributes, and team roles, having a balanced lineup is usually more valuable than collecting every new character. Shinku is especially attractive for players who enjoy her playstyle or need a new Cosmos-based character, but players should also consider the upcoming Version 1.2 Phase 2 banner before spending all their resources.
NTE Upcoming Banner
Version 1.2 Phase 2: Iroi
After Shinku’s banner ends, the next limited banner will introduce Iroi in Version 1.2 Phase 2.
According to current banner information, Iroi’s banner is expected to run from July 29 to August 12, 2026, under the name The Lifeline.
Iroi will replace Shinku as the featured S-Class character, continuing NTE’s regular limited banner rotation.
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S-Character |
Iroi |
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A-Character |
Haniel |
Skia |
Aurelia |
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Duration |
July 29 - August 12, 2026 |
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For players who are saving resources, Iroi may be an important character to watch.
Iroi is an S rarity character from the Anima element who performs the Survival role in combat. Their Arc Compatibility is Liquid.

Players should evaluate Iroi based on her role, damage potential, and compatibility with existing teams rather than pulling purely because she is a new release.
Version 1.3: Zankou & Linko
Looking further ahead, Version 1.3 is expected to introduce two more S-Class characters: Zankou and Lingko.
Note: These banners are currently listed as upcoming releases rather than active banners, meaning some details may still change depending on official announcements.
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Version 1.3 |
Time(UTC+8 05:59) |
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Phase 1: Zankou |
August 19, 2026 |
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Phase 2: Linko |
September 9, 2026 |
The first phase of Version 1.3 is expected to feature Zankou, with a predicted release window around August 19 to September 8, 2026. Following that, Lingko is expected to appear in Version 1.3 Phase 2 from approximately September 9 to September 23, 2026.
At the moment, information about their featured A-Class characters, banner names, and special rewards remains limited.

The basic information about Zankou and Lingko is shown in the table below. For detailed character settings, kits, and weapons, please click on the nte 1.3 banner for more information.
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Character |
Element |
Rarity |
Faction |
Story Background |
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Zankou |
Incantation |
S |
Scarlet Letter (antagonist faction) |
Chapter 4 "A Research in Scarlet" boss |
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Linko |
Anima |
S |
ETD-6 (Bureau of Anomaly Control) |
Appears at the end of "Debt Collector," partnered with ghost anomaly Xiaozhen |
Because both characters are future releases, players should avoid spending all premium currency on current banners if you are interested in collecting upcoming characters. Saving resources several weeks in advance is usually the safest strategy, especially for players who want to guarantee a specific S-Class character.
NTE Past Banners
Standard Banner
The Standard Board is a permanent banner that remains available at all times and includes six S-Class characters in its pool. Since all six characters have the same pull rate, players cannot target a specific character and will receive one of them at random when obtaining an S-Class unit.
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Standard S-class Characters |
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Baicang |
Daffodill |
Fadia |
Hathor |
Jiuyuan |
Sakiri |
Limited Banners
Understanding NTE’s banner rules is essential before deciding when to pull.
Limited character banners share the same pity progress, meaning your guaranteed S-Class counter carries over between different Limited Boards.
Below are the limited banners that have ended since version 1.x and their S-rank characters.
If you missed them, you can patiently wait for the next rerun.
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S-Character |
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Version 1.1 |
Lacrimosa |
Chaos |
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Version 1.0 |
Nanally |
Hotori |
Conclusion
That concludes this NTE banner guide! For F2P players, the best strategy is usually to save until a character that fits their preferred team appears. Pulling on every banner can quickly drain resources, while focusing on a few high-value characters allows for stronger long-term account development. For high-spending players, understanding upcoming banner characters and their combat mechanics in advance is also essential for effective resource management.
We will continue to provide professional NTE guides and the latest updates, so stay tuned for more!




























