Neverness to Everness 1.3 Banner: Zankou & Linko

Sylune

2026/08/17

Following the NTE Version 1.3 Special Program, the NTE 1.3 banner lineup is now confirmed. Zankou will debut in Phase 1, while Linko will arrive in Phase 2. This guide covers the confirmed Version 1.3 banner order, character details, and pull planning tips for Neverness to Everness players.

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NTE 1.3 Banner Overview

Character

Banner Phase

Confirmed Details

Zankou

Zankou NTE 1.3 banner

Phase 1

S-Rank Incantation character from the Scarlet Letter faction, previously featured as the Chapter 4 story boss.

Linko

Phase 2

S-Rank Anima character and ETD-6 member, appearing with her anomaly partner and tech-themed combat style.

Zankou

Zankou is officially confirmed as the Phase 1 S-Rank character for NTE Version 1.3. She is a Scarlet Letter character who previously appeared as a major story boss, and Version 1.3 turns her from an antagonist into a playable unit. Her white hair, red eyes, and dark kimono-style outfit carry over from her story appearance, while her official splash art confirms her banner-ready design.

Her S-Rank rarity, Incantation attribute, and Phase 1 banner position are now confirmed. Players who want Zankou should prepare their pull currency for the first half of Version 1.3.

Detail	Status
Rarity	S-Rank
Attribute	Incantation
Banner Phase	Phase 1, launching with Version 1.3
Role	Playable Scarlet Letter character and former Chapter 4 story boss

Linko

NTE Linko

Linko is officially confirmed as the Phase 2 S-Rank character for NTE Version 1.3. She is an ETD-6 member who appeared in earlier NTE footage alongside her anomaly partner. Her official splash art highlights her vibrant pink hair, signature headset, and tech-heavy visual style, making her stand out clearly from the current roster.

Her S-Rank rarity, Anima attribute, and Version 1.3 Phase 2 banner position are now confirmed. Players who plan to pull for Linko should save resources after Zankou's banner and prepare for the second half of the update.

Detail	Status
Rarity	S-Rank
Attribute	Anima
Banner Phase	Phase 2, following Zankou in the second half of Version 1.3
Affiliation	ETD-6 member with an anomaly partner

Pull Plan: Zankou First, Linko Second

With the Version 1.3 banner order confirmed, players can now plan their pulls more clearly. Zankou arrives first in Phase 1, making her the priority for players who want the Scarlet Letter S-Rank character. Linko follows in Phase 2, so players interested in her Anima-based kit should save enough pull currency after Zankou's banner.

If you are still pulling for Version 1.2 characters, finish those decisions before Version 1.3 begins. Once the update goes live, your pull plan should depend on whether you value Zankou's Phase 1 role more, or want to save for Linko in Phase 2.

For players who want both characters, the safest plan is to set a pull limit for Zankou first, then reserve enough currency for Linko's banner. Since both are confirmed S-Rank characters in Version 1.3, spending all resources in Phase 1 may leave you short when Phase 2 begins.

FAQ

Is Zankou confirmed as playable in 1.3?

Yes. Zankou is confirmed as a playable S-Rank character in NTE Version 1.3 and will appear in Phase 1.

What's Zankou's role in the story?

Zankou is a member of the Scarlet Letter faction and served as the final boss of the Chapter 4 Debt Collector questline in the main story.

Should I save pulls for 1.3 now?

Yes. The Version 1.3 banner order is confirmed, with Zankou in Phase 1 and Linko in Phase 2. Save your pull currency based on which character you want more.

Is Zankou a new character or an existing NPC?

Zankou is an existing story character. She appeared as the Chapter 4 final boss and is now becoming a playable S-Rank unit in Version 1.3.

Is Linko confirmed for NTE 1.3?

Yes. Linko is confirmed as a Version 1.3 S-Rank character and will appear in Phase 2 after Zankou.

When does NTE 1.3 release?

NTE Version 1.3 launches after Version 1.2 ends, with Zankou arriving in Phase 1 and Linko following in Phase 2.

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