Neverness to Everness: April 2026 Tier List – Best Characters

You do not need five conflicting tier lists to know who to pull in Neverness to Everness. The labels change between sources — T0 here, S+ there, role splits everywhere — but the top of the ladder is stable, and once you know it you can stop second-guessing every banner. This is the version that turns the rankings into an actual pull decision.

The short version

• Top tier (T0): Nanally, Chiz, Lacrimosa, Zero, Hotori, Sakiri, Haniel.
• Second wave (T0.5): Baicang, Jiuyuan, Daffodill, Hathor.
• Bottom tier: Mint, Skia, and especially Edgar — viable but outclassed, low ceiling.
• If you only pull once: grab a damage anchor (Nanally, Chiz, or Lacrimosa), then a support (Sakiri or Haniel).

Build around role coverage first, then chase ceiling. A premium support that elevates every future pull is worth more to a thin account than a second flashy carry. If you are still assembling a roster, the reroll guide will get you to one of these top names faster.

Why these seven are the top bracket

Nanally and Chiz are the elite main-DPS picks. If your roster has no real centerpiece, these two solve that the most directly — they lead role-based charts and flat overall rankings alike, which usually means a unit performs in real account-building terms, not just in a showcase.

Lacrimosa belongs firmly at the very top. She is built around powerful sustained Nightmare damage-over-time, and current tier lists place her at T0, not in any wait-and-see pile. If you are reading an older list that calls her “too new to rank,” that list is out of date — she is one of the best damage investments in the game right now.

Hotori is the recent limited-banner debut who forced her way into the top conversation. She is a top-tier Sub-DPS who leans on time-stop utility and is especially strong in demanding endgame content. Her global limited banner ran May 13 to June 3, 2026, so if you missed it, plan around her return rather than expecting her on the current banner.

Zero and Haniel round out the top bracket. Both sit at T0, and both are the kind of pieces that quietly raise a whole team’s output. Sakiri is the premium support — the safest top-tier recommendation when your account feels incomplete, because support value decides whether Break windows and team flow let your damage land cleanly. A premium support ages better than a flashy carry.

If you have resources for one premium investment: Sakiri for the best account-wide upgrade, Nanally or Chiz if you need a true carry, Lacrimosa for sustained DoT damage, and Hotori when her banner is available and you are targeting endgame timers.

The second wave: Baicang, Jiuyuan, Daffodill, Hathor

This is the T0.5 bracket — not universally dominant like the top seven, but strong enough that calling them “just alternatives” undersells them. Baicang and Jiuyuan are the dependable middle ground: build them without feeling like you are chasing a fad. Daffodill and Hathor are solid picks whose practical value leans more on comp fit than the top seven do. If one of them is already built and clearing your content, there is no reason to panic-replace.

Adler and the supports below the headline

Adler is a survival-oriented support whose main draw is shields, with EX-Finisher utility on top. He is a stabilizer, not a meta engine — a fine secondary support if you need one, but not the center of a spending plan. The rule for any mid-tier unit is the same: if a character already fills a needed role on your account, keep using them until you have a clear upgrade path. Do not gut your materials for tiny gains when your real problem is missing synergy or sustain.

Who to skip on a tight account

Mint and Skia sit in the low and low-mid tiers — viable but outclassed. Edgar ranks lower still, near the bottom: he has okay healing but a very limited ceiling. Unless one of them is a personal favorite, none are smart heavy-investment targets for a resource-tight account.

How to spend your pulls

• Secure one real damage anchor first. Nanally, Chiz, or Lacrimosa if your roster lacks a carry.
• Add one flexible support or sub-DPS. Sakiri is the premium answer; Haniel or Zero are excellent next-best picks depending on your box.
• Patch team weaknesses, not vanity slots. If clears fail during Break windows or survivability checks, another DPS will not fix that.
• Do not split materials across too many half-built units. One properly built core team beats four “pretty good” projects every time.

For the mechanics behind those Break windows and pity timers, the pulls, board, and pity guide explains how to plan spending around a banner.

Common mistakes

• Benching Lacrimosa as “too new.” She is T0 — one of the strongest DoT carries available, not a wait-and-see pick.
• Treating Hotori as a current-banner option. Her global limited banner ran May 13 to June 3, 2026; plan around her return instead.
• Over-rating Adler. His value is shields and EX-Finisher utility, not raw damage — secondary support, not a centerpiece.
• Dumping materials into Edgar, Mint, or Skia. Low ceilings; save resources for the top bracket.
• Reading only one tier list. Overall lists say who is safest blind; role-based lists say who fixes your exact missing slot.

Practical takeaway

The decisive call: the T0 bracket — Nanally, Chiz, Lacrimosa, Zero, Hotori, Sakiri, and Haniel — are the safest top-end investments in Neverness to Everness. Start with Sakiri for account-wide value, Nanally or Chiz for a carry, Lacrimosa for sustained DoT, and Hotori when her banner returns. Baicang, Jiuyuan, Daffodill, and Hathor form a strong second line worth building around. Everyone below that is situational. Pull a core, build it fully, and let role coverage — not letter grades — decide your team. For a deeper roster-by-roster breakdown, see our companion tier list and team-building guide.