NTE Gacha System Deep Dive: Why It's Called the Most Generous Gacha of 2026

Nothing to Eternal (NTE) features a gacha system that stands out in the 2026 anime game market, with multiple design choices that surpass mainstream competitors. This analysis breaks down why the community widely considers it the most generous gacha of 2026.

Key Difference from Genshin/Honkai Star Rail

The biggest differentiator: NTE has no 50/50 system.

In NTE, every SSR is guaranteed to be the featured character. There is no concept of "losing" your 50/50. Soft pity starts at pull 60, and hard pity at 80 is 100%.

Expected Pulls

Based on 1.5% base rate and pity mechanics:

• Average: 53.5 pulls for a limited character (including soft pity)
• Lucky: 30-45 pulls
• Average luck: 50-60 pulls
• Worst case: 80 pulls hard pity

Soft Pity

• Starts at: Pull 60
• Rate increase: +5% per additional pull
• At pull 70: Cumulative probability exceeds 50%
• At pull 80: 100% hard pity

Pity Carryover

• Pity count carries over between banners of the same type
• Character pity only carries between character banners
• Arc Plate pity only carries between arc plate banners

Notable Design

NTE's pity system has another player-friendly feature: pity doesn't fully reset to the base 1.5% rate after obtaining an SSR. The accumulated probability scaling continues, making subsequent pulls more favorable.

This is NTE's biggest differentiator: Weapons (Arc Plates) are NOT obtained through gacha.

Weapon Acquisition

1. 1Story rewards: Multiple base arc plates from main quest
2. 2Event rewards: At least 1 limited arc plate per version event
3. 3Crafting system: Forge any arc plate using in-game materials
4. 4Shop exchange: Purchase specific arc plates with in-game currency

This means all your gacha resources go toward characters, eliminating the weapon banner cost entirely.

Per Version (~6 weeks)

Total Free Resources (Launch to 1.1)

• 1.0 Launch Month: ~160 pulls (including new player bonuses)
• 1.0 Second Half: ~110 pulls
• 1.1 Version: ~199 pulls
• Grand Total: ~470 pulls

At 53.5 pulls per limited character, F2P players can reliably obtain 8-9 limited characters in 3 months.

While NTE's gacha is generally generous, there's one trap to watch for: the Arc Plate Banner.

The Problem

• Arc plates are the equipment system (similar to artifacts/relics)
• 25% of pulled arc plates carry "trap substats" like EXP bonus or gold drop rate
• These combat-irrelevant plates waste your pity count

Recommendation

• Do not invest heavily in the Arc Plate Banner
• Prioritize event and crafted arc plates
• Focus gacha resources on character banners

NTE features a unique dice board system:

• Each pull grants dice points
• Progress on a board to earn various rewards
• Completing a full loop grants a bonus 10-pull

This effectively adds extra value to every pull.

NTE's Advantages

1. 1No 50/50: Eliminates gacha anxiety
2. 2No weapon gacha: All resources go to characters
3. 3High free income: ~80 pulls/month exceeds competitors
4. 4Transparent pity: 80 hard pity, clear rate scaling
5. 5Bonus rewards: Dice board adds extra value

1. 1Prioritize characters: Weapons are craftable
2. 2Avoid the Arc Plate trap: 25% trap substats aren't worth it
3. 3Plan per version: ~199 pulls = 3 guaranteed limiteds
4. 4Use the Dice Board: Extra value on every pull
5. 5Don't skip events: Massive free pull sources

> Bottom line: NTE's gacha system is genuinely one of the most generous in the 2026 anime game market. Whether you're a light spender or pure F2P, you can expect a satisfying character collection experience.