Planning your rolls is very important for the 2026 roadmap. The macro environment changes fast with each new update. Players need to track official release dates to maximize their currency. This comprehensive Neverness to Everness Banner Schedule 2026 helps you handle your pull planning easily. Make sure to save your resources for the best characters.
Neverness to Everness Banner Schedule 2026 Overview
This list tracks all character banners across the entire year to help you save premium currency.
| Version | Patch Phase | Featured New Units | Expected Combat Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version 1.3 | Phase 1 (August 19 – September 9, 2026) | Zankou | Incantation Main DPS |
| Phase 2 (September 9, 2026) | Linko | Anima AoE Quickswap | |
| Version 1.2 | Phase 1 (July 8 – July 22, 2026) | Shinku | DPS / Burst / Crowd Control |
| Phase 2 (July 22 – August 12, 2026) | Iroi | Survivability / Healing | |
| Version 1.1 | Phase 1 (June 3 – June 24, 2026) | Lacrimosa | Damage (DoT) |
| Phase 2 (June 24 – July 8, 2026) | Chaos | Main DPS / Carry | |
| Version 1.0 | Phase 1 (April 29 – May 13, 2026) | Nanally | Damage (Hyper-carry) |
| Phase 2 (May 13 – June 3, 2026) | Hotori | Survival |
Version 1.3 Banner Breakdown
Version 1.3 "Rising from the Moonlit Fog" officially features two new exclusive S-Class characters: Zankou in the first half and Linko in the second half. Nanally returns alongside Zankou, while Hotori returns alongside Linko. The Version 1.3 Special Preview also confirms that each half lasts 21 days.
| Patch Phase | Featured S-Class Characters | Rarity | Limited Board / Arc Research Program | Primary Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Zankou / Nanally (Rerun) | S-Class | Alluring Shadows / Spellbound Special The Ichi-daime / Tiger Special |
Zankou: Incantation Main DPS (DoT / Scorch) |
| Phase 2 | Linko / Hotori (Rerun) | S-Class | Surfing All Channels! / Soundscape Special Misty Tipsy Style / Bright Moon Special |
Linko: Anima AoE Quickswap / Follow-up |
The Special Preview confirms that roll counts are shared across all Limited Boards running at the same time, while Skin Perks progress is tracked separately for each Limited Board and carries over when a board with the same name returns. For the Arc Shop, pull counts and pity progress are shared across all Special Issues Arc Research Programs.
Are Zankou and Spellbound Special Worth It?
Zankou is a confirmed Incantation Main DPS who switches between Reality and Illusion. Her kit revolves around Heartwrench DoT, stackable Scorch, follow-up attacks during Illusion, and large AoE damage windows. Spellbound Special is her matching Arc Research Program. The preview confirms the program name, but not its complete stat line or passive values, so its final pull value should be judged after the full in-game details are available.
Are Linko and Soundscape Special Worth It?
Linko is officially described as an Anima AoE quickswap character. Her combat centers on Synced Strikes, which count as follow-up attack damage and can be launched by Xiaozhen or teammates. Her kit can also improve follow-up damage and reduce enemy resistance to the Attribute of the teammate who launches the Synced Strike. Soundscape Special is her matching Arc Research Program, but the preview does not provide its complete stats or passive values.
Version 1.2 Banner Breakdown
Version 1.2 features Shinku in Phase 1 and Iroi in Phase 2.
| Patch Phase | Character | Rarity | Element / Weapon | Primary Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Shinku | S-Class | Cosmos / Currently unknown | DPS / Burst / Crowd Control |
| Phase 2 | Iroi | S-Class | Anima / Currently unknown | Survivability / Healing |
Are Shinku and Their Signature Weapon Worth It?
A definitive verdict is unavailable in the current schedule data because raw numbers and full weapon details are not included. Shinku is listed as a Cosmos-element damage dealer focusing on DPS, burst output, and crowd control. Her signature weapon details remain unknown in this version of the schedule.
Are Iroi and Their Signature Weapon Worth It?
Iroi is listed as an Anima-element unit focused on survivability and healing. Her exact healing scaling and signature weapon stats are not included in the current schedule data, so this section keeps the same cautious pull-planning approach as the original Version 1.2 entry.
Version 1.1 Banner Breakdown
This patch focuses on powerful elemental damage dealers and advanced team combat utility.
| Patch Phase | Character | Rarity | Element / Weapon | Primary Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Lacrimosa | S-Class | Chaos / The Last Rose | Damage (DoT) |
| Phase 2 | Chaos | S-Class | Lakshana / Signature Weapon | Main DPS |
Are Lacrimosa and Their Signature Weapon Worth It?
You should definitely Pull for this unit if you like passive damage styles. Lacrimosa is a top-tier Chaos DoT specialist with a meta-defining kit. She can summon constructs and duplicate enemy moves on the battlefield. Her signature weapon, The Last Rose, acts as a massive stats stick that boosts her CRIT DMG significantly. This weapon also extends the enemy's Broken state by 3 seconds for better crowd control.
Are Chaos and Their Signature Weapon Worth It?
This new carry is an absolute Pull if you need a top-tier Lakshana DPS. Chaos brings heavy self-amplified damage bursts to the team. He can summon a hound that serves as a custom teleport anchor for fast open-world exploration. His signature weapon complements his kit perfectly by boosting his burst window power whenever he spends crime charges.
Previous Banners: Version 1.0 Recap
Let's look back at the historical banners that shaped the early character meta.
| Phase | Character | Rarity | Element / Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Nanally | S-Class | Anima / Plasma |
| Phase 2 | Hotori | S-Class | Cosmos / Solid |
Version 1.0 Overview
The launch update provided an incredible starting experience for early players. It gave out over 470+ free pulls through various launch events. Nanally debuted as a strong Anima carry with excellent mob grouping skills. Hotori followed in the second half, offering incredible Cosmos survival utility and a unique time-stop mechanic. Players also received free units like Chiz from the City Tycoon mode, Aurelia from login rewards, and Haniel from mail. The standard board gave a 20% discount for the first 50 pulls, allowing smart players to save their S-Class selector for later team optimization.
Neverness to Everness Pity System & Saving FAQ
How does the pity system work for character banners?
Hard pity guarantees an S-Class unit at 90 pulls. If you do not get one by 70 pulls, soft pity triggers. This significantly raises your drop rates on subsequent rolls. You also get an A-Class reward every 10 pulls. For weapons, hard pity is lower at 60 pulls.
What is the 50/50 rule and how do I beat it?
When you roll an S-Class character, you have a 50% chance to get the featured unit. If you lose this 50/50 rule, your next S-Class is 100% guaranteed to be the featured character. This guarantee carries over to future limited boards perfectly, so early saving is highly efficient.
How much free premium currency can a free-to-play (F2P) player save per patch?
F2P players can earn a lot of premium currency by completing daily commissions, events, and high-risk commissions. However, weapon banners are a luxury because they require 10 Tri-Keys per pull. It is a smart strategy to avoid them early on so you do not waste resources on a bait banner.
