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Neverness to Everness’ Gacha System May Not Be as Generous as It Appears

May 8, 2026

The banners in Neverness to Everness adhere to the familiar gacha mechanics established by earlier titles, but they introduce some notable twists that can be both refreshing and frustrating. To help you navigate this system, I’ve laid out the various gacha elements and currencies used in NTE, along with details on the current and upcoming banners.

In the expansive world of gacha spending, where players range from casual free-to-play users to deep-pocketed whales, I find myself as a cautious goldfish, occasionally indulging in a monthly battle pass or a $4.99 bundle. I keep a close eye on my spending, which means I’m always analyzing the mechanics of new gacha systems. Admittedly, the allure of cosmetics has pushed me dangerously close to dolphin territory in the past, especially with the plethora of costumes available in Neverness to Everness.

The situation is a bit complex. If your goal is simply to snag a character and a decent weapon, then NTE is definitely more forgiving than many other gacha games. However, if you’re after cosmetics, the fairness diminishes. Spending 200 pulls to obtain an exclusive banner outfit is steep, especially when you consider that it feels like losing your 50/50 every time, plus an additional 20 pulls.

The real challenge lies in how gacha mechanics are presented on a vibrant board game interface. While it’s enjoyable to play, the temptation to keep spending is high when you’re just a few lucky pulls away from an S-Class character a few tiles ahead. Plus, landing on certain tiles can reward you with extra pulls and currencies, making it feel like there’s always a reason to keep rolling. Here’s a detailed look at how gacha operates in Neverness to Everness:

Gacha feature	In NTE?	How it works
Character 50/50	❌	You are guaranteed the featured character on their limited-time banner when you pull an S-Class. No dreaded 50% chance, it’s a fixed 100% drop.
Character Pity	✅	Soft pity at 70 pulls (chances of pulling an S-Class character goes from 1.87% to 19.59%). Hard pity at 90 pulls (you are guaranteed to get the featured S-Class character).
Pity carry over	✅	If you pull on one limited-time banner, your pull count carries over into the next one. For example, if Hotori comes after Nanally, your 70 pulls on Nanally’s banner means you’re guaranteed to get Hotori after pulling 20 times for Hotori, as this makes 90 hard pity.
Banner cosmetics	✅	Similar to Infinity Nikki, you get cosmetics exclusive to each limited-time banner for doing 50, 120, and 200 pulls. Pull count for cosmetics carries over to banner reruns. The base chance of acquiring the costume and livery early is 0.33%, and the 50 pull cosmetic base chance is 1.71%.
Character copies	✅	Called “Awakenings” in NTE. Get them from pulling on banners, or buying with in-game currency (Warp Pieces) in the Warp Exchange shop (standard S-Class characters only). Awakenings don’t follow a set path, and you can change them whenever you like. For example, Awakening 6 (A6) can activate before Awakening 1 (A1). However, this means that A6 might not be as powerful as A1.
Beginner’s banner	✅	Is incorporated into the permanent banner (Strange Encounters). 20% discount for pulls until 50. So 10 pulls cost 8 dice. Then at 50, you choose any standard S-Class character for free. You don’t have to do this right away–it sticks around until you claim them.
Weapon banner	✅	Use Tri-Keys in the Arc Research Program shop to pull for Arcs (what NTE calls weapons). A banner system in all but name, but you can only pull using 10 Tri-Keys at a time–no single pulls allowed.
Weapon 50/50	❌	Worse than a 50/50, actually, as there’s only a 25% chance of getting the featured Arc weapon when you pull an S-Class, with a 3% base drop rate.
Weapon pity	✅	Get an S-Class Arc on the 60th pull, get the featured S-Class Arc on the 80th pull.
Weapon pity carry over	✅	Just like the character banner, if you pull on one limited-time weapon banner, your number of pulls carries over into the next one.
Free S-Class weapons	✅	Excluding limited-time characters’ signature Arcs, S-Class weapons are obtainable by just playing the game, but you need to pull with Tri-Keys to get copies of them in the Arc Selection shop. Some are included in banners, others cost a flat 25 Tri-Keys. These flat cost Arcs are limited to one per month, so it takes four months to fully upgrade each one.

I’ll focus on the currencies specifically tied to banners and acquiring characters and Arc weapons, or this overview could go on forever. Seriously, what’s with gacha games and their endless currencies?

Currency	Used on	How to get
Solid Dice	Limited-time character banners (Limited Board)	Warp Exchange, Lost Exchange, and Annulith Processing tabs in the Fair Exchange shop. Also: login events, limited-time events, and the premium track of the battle pass.
Fabricated Dice	Standard banner (Strange Encounters Board)	Warp Exchange, Lost Exchange, and Annulith Processing tabs in the Fair Exchange shop. Also: completing beginners events, raising Hunter Level, free and premium battle pass tracks, and completing other in-game tasks and milestones.
Tri-Keys	Arc Selection shop	Warp Exchange, Lost Exchange, and Annulith Processing tabs in the Fair Exchange shop. Also obtainable from limited-time events, and the Hunter Exchange shop (unlocked via City Tycoon).
Warp Pieces	Warp Exchange shop	Pull a copy of an S-Class or A-Class character/Arc on any banner, land on a Warp Piece tile on the banner board, or pull a duplicate cosmetic on a character’s limited-time banner.
Lost Pieces	Lost Exchange shop	Pull a B-Class character on any banner, or land on a Lost Piece tile on the banner board.
U00-NE	Arc Exchange shop	Defeat anomaly bosses and mini-bosses. One S-Class Arc is available in the exchange shop, the rest are A-Class.
Annulith	Limited time banners, standard banners, and the Fair Exchange shop to get Dice and Tri-Keys	Mostly by just playing the game and redeeming . Or you can exchange premium Riftcrystal currency into Annulith. Free methods include: completing main and side missions, doing daily tasks, unlocking achievements, and taking part in mini-games.
Riftcrystal	Exchange into Annulith	Purchase monthly Riftcrystal Permit, or bundles from the Riftcrystal Extract store that costs between $0.99 for 60 Annulith, up to $99.99 for 6480 Annulith. Annulith is doubled if it’s your first time buying a specific pack.

Hotori is the next banner in Neverness to Everness, set to run during Phase 2 of version 1.0 (May 13 – June 3). She’s an S-Class DPS/buff character wielding the Cosmos Esper and a Solid-type Arc.

The beloved, perpetually tipsy time-witch comes with the standard three cosmetics in her banner: a glider at 50 pulls, a car livery at 120 pulls, and a character costume at a hefty 200 pulls. Hotori’s signature S-Class weapon will also be available in the Arc Research Program shop during Phase 2.

Following her, Lacrimosa and Chaos are slated for version 1.1, which is expected to launch on June 4, right after Hotori’s banner concludes. Lacrimosa is likely to debut first in Phase 1, assuming NTE sticks to its usual gacha pattern of introducing the earliest character revealed through drip marketing.

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Currently, Nanally is featured in the banner for Neverness to Everness, running until the end of Phase 1 in version 1.0 (April 29 – May 13). She’s an S-Class DPS character with the Anima Esper and utilizes a Plasma-type Arc. Fun fact: Nanally’s name is censored in-game, and I’ll leave it to you to figure out which four letters caused this.

The boosted A-Class characters on Nanally’s banner include:

The three cosmetics available on Nanally’s banner are:

Nanally’s signature S-Class Plasma Arc, Ready-Ready, is the current weapon banner in Neverness to Everness. You can pull for this in the Arc Research Program shop by selecting the “Tiger Special” option at the top of the Arc Shop.

Additionally, there are several other S-Class Arcs featured in Nanally’s weapon banner, along with five A-Class Arcs

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