Launch of Neverness to Everness, you saved your first pulls and the banner screen pops up. Which S-Rank character should you pick to avoid regrets? Here is our verdict after dozens of hours of testing.
Available S-Ranks on Global
Three S-Rank characters are accessible from launch in May 2026:
- Nanally Coluccis (Anima, DPS): current limited banner
- Zero (Cosmos, DPS): permanent standard banner
- Sakiri (Incantation, Support): permanent standard banner
Our pick #1: Zero
Zero remains the best first S-Rank for the majority of players. Why:
- His Cosmos element triggers the Bloom (with Anima) and Remora (with Lakshana) reactions, among the most useful while farming
- Solo DPS above tier thanks to his AoE ult
- Available on the permanent standard banner: no timing pressure, you unlock him whenever you want
- Fluid animations and visual mechanic tutorials that teach you the game well
If you hesitate and want a versatile character who stays useful into endgame, pick Zero.
Our pick #2: Sakiri (if you team up)
Sakiri is an excellent Support. New players underrate her because she does not produce big numbers solo, but:
- Her buffs and utilities turn an average team into a meta team
- Mandatory against late chapter Anomaly Hunt
- Permanent standard: easy to pull at your pace
Recommended choice if you already know you will play in a team with friends.
What to think of Nanally Coluccis (limited banner)?
Nanally Coluccis is S-tier in single-target and shines in boss fights. But she is on a limited banner: she will rotate out and only return at spaced intervals.
When to grab her:
- If you plan to play heavily right away (Nanally accelerates progression in chapters 1 to 4)
- If you fall for the Anima design and the lore around it
When to skip her:
- If this is your very first multi-pull and you plan to play casually: standard Zero is more cost-effective long-term
- If you want to save for the next announced banner (often more powerful)
Comparison table
| Character | Element | Role | Tier | Banner | For whom? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero | Cosmos | DPS | S | Standard | All beginners |
| Sakiri | Incantation | Support | S | Standard | Team players |
| Nanally Coluccis | Anima | DPS | S | Limited | Heavily invested early players |
Pull tip: clear the beginner banners first
The game offers beginner banners with a strong rate-up on early pulls. Spend all your tickets there first before touching the standard or limited banners. The window is time-limited, do not miss it.