F2P Guide — Free-to-Play Progression & Resource Budget

F2P Overview — Is NTE F2P Friendly?

NTE is one of the more F2P-friendly gacha games. The game provides multiple free characters, a generous standard banner selector, and farmable premium currency. With smart resource management, F2P players can clear all content and maintain competitive teams. The key is patience and knowing which banners to pull on. Unlike many gacha games, NTE gives you a guaranteed S-rank character at 50 standard pulls, and multiple free characters through story progression that are viable for endgame content.

Free Characters — Your Starting Roster

NTE provides several free characters through story progression. These form the backbone of your early team and remain useful throughout the game. Don't underestimate these free units — with proper investment, they can clear all content.

• Zero — Free from Story Chapter 1. Anima Main DPS with dual-form combat. Strong enough for all story content and viable in endgame with investment.
• Mint — Free from Story Chapter 1. Anima Starter DPS with tornado AoE. Good for mob clearing and early game progression.
• Adler — Free from Story Chapter 1. Incantation Shield/DoT. Essential for survivability and pairs well with any team composition.
• Skia — Free from Story Chapter 2. Lakshana Sustained DPS. Good for longer fights and Stain reaction teams.
• Edgar — Free from Story Chapter 3. Cosmos Healer. Only free healer in the game — essential for new players learning boss patterns.
• S-rank Selector — After 50 standard pulls, choose Sakiri (support) or Nanally (DPS). This is your most important decision as F2P.

Monthly Resource Budget (F2P)

Here's a realistic monthly income breakdown for F2P players. Plan your pulls and upgrades around these numbers. This budget assumes you complete all daily tasks and weekly content consistently.

Who to Pull — Priority List

Not all banners are equal for F2P players. Here's who to prioritize with your limited Annulith. This priority is based on CN server meta and assumes you're building your first team.

• 1. Sakiri — MUST HAVE. Best support in the game. Use standard selector if not pulled. Her ATK buff is irreplaceable.
• 2. Nanally — Top Anima DPS. Pull on limited banner or use selector. Her Underboss summon provides massive burst damage.
• 3. Hotori — S-tier Cosmos sub-DPS. Pull if you need Cosmos burst support. Her Cosmic Tag debuff is unique.
• 4. Chiz — Strong Cosmos DPS. Good second carry for dual-team content. Her Grain system provides high burst potential.
• 5. Haniel — Psyche support. Good for Blossom reaction teams. Pairs well with Fadia for cycle charging.
• Skip: Characters with unverified tier (wait for community testing before pulling). Don't pull on every banner — save for high-value targets.

Who to Skip — Save Your Annulith

Some characters are not worth pulling for F2P players. Save your Annulith for higher-value banners. These characters are either free or outclassed by better options.

• Mint — Free from story. Don't waste pulls on a free character. She's viable for early game but replaceable.
• Adler — Free from story. Good but not worth premium currency. Use him as your shield character until you pull better options.
• Skia — Free from story. Replaceable with better DPS characters. Build her if you need Lakshana coverage, but don't pull.
• Edgar — Free from story. Only pull if you desperately need healing. Otherwise, use him as your healer until you can survive without.
• Any character with unverified tier — wait 1-2 weeks for community testing before pulling. Don't risk your limited Annulith on untested characters.

F2P Progression Path

Follow this progression path to maximize your account growth without spending. This path assumes you're playing 30-60 minutes per day.

• Week 1: Complete story chapters 1-3 for free characters (Zero, Mint, Adler, Skia, Edgar)
• Week 2: Farm daily tasks for Beetle Coins. Save Annulith for limited banner. Build your first team with free characters.
• Week 3: Pull standard banner to 50 for S-rank selector. Choose Sakiri (recommended) or Nanally.
• Week 4: Build first team: Sakiri + Zero + Adler + Mint. Farm Materials for Ascension.
• Month 2: Farm Beetle Coins for second team. Pull limited banner if S-tier featured. Start Character Pixels farming.
• Month 3: Build second team for dual-team content. Focus on Modules farming at HL30+. Save Annulith for high-value banners.
• Ongoing: Complete daily tasks, weekly bosses, and Pink Paws Heist. Check Codes page regularly for free Annulith.

F2P Tips & Tricks

Maximize your F2P experience with these strategies. These tips are based on CN server player experience and community optimization.

• 1. Never pull on standard banner after 50 pulls (selector obtained). Save all Beetle Coins for limited banners.
• 2. Use Beetle Coins for standard pulls, Annulith for limited only. Never mix currencies.
• 3. Join co-op runs for bonus materials — no Stamina cost. Even low-level players can contribute to co-op bosses.
• 4. Complete all daily tasks for 20k Beetle Coins + 40k Fons. This is your baseline income — don't skip days.
• 5. Farm Character Pixels daily (240 cap) for character upgrades. Use optimized routes for efficiency.
• 6. Check Codes page regularly for free Annulith and materials. Codes expire fast — redeem immediately.
• 7. Don't rush endgame — steady progression beats whaling on bad banners. Save for high-value limited characters.
• 8. Use Fons from Pink Paws Heist for upgrades. Don't spend Annulith on Fons — it's not worth the premium cost.
• 9. Build one team at a time — don't spread resources across multiple teams until your main team is strong.
• 10. Join a co-op community for consistent boss clears. Co-op is the most efficient way to farm boss materials.

F2P Team Building Guide

Building effective teams as F2P requires understanding elemental reactions and character synergies. Focus on building one strong team first before spreading resources. The key is to pick two adjacent elements on the Esper Cycle and build around their reaction. For example, Anima + Psyche triggers Blossom for burst damage. Use free characters as your foundation and add premium characters as you pull them.

• Team 1 (Starter): Zero + Mint + Adler + Edgar — all free, Anima + Incantation coverage
• Team 2 (Selector): Sakiri + Zero + Adler + Mint — add Sakiri for ATK buff
• Team 3 (Premium): Nanally + Sakiri + Adler + Fadia — Blossom reaction team
• Team 4 (Cosmos): Chiz + Hotori + Sakiri + Adler — Cosmos burst team
• Key principle: Always include one shield/heal character (Adler or Edgar) for survivability
• Reference: Esper Cycle Guide for elemental reaction details

Stamina Management for F2P

Stamina is your most limited resource as F2P. Natural regen gives you 240 per day (1 per minute). Manage it wisely to maximize progression. Don't waste Stamina on content you don't need — focus on your current priorities. Use the Materials Guide for optimal farming routes.

• Daily Stamina: 240 (natural regen) + 60 (daily login) = 300 total
• Morning (100): Ascension domain for main DPS materials
• Afternoon (100): EXP Book domain for leveling
• Evening (100): Skill Material domain for talent upgrades
• Co-op (0): Join co-op runs for bonus drops — no Stamina cost
• Weekend: All domains open — catch up on missed materials
• Never refill Stamina with Annulith — save for limited banners. Use Fons from Tycoon for shop purchases instead.

FAQ

Sources

• Last verified: 2026-05-31
• Patch: CN v1.1
• Kaiden.gg f2p guide
• Prydwen.gg economy
• Community CN testing