Focus first on Hunter Level, Appraisal Level, City Tycoon, and your passive income systems. Avoid wasting Character Pixels on low-value farming before Hunter Level 30, and set up the Café Shop as soon as it unlocks.
Hunter Level and Appraisal Level
Hunter Level is your main progression system and is raised by exploring and completing quest content. Daily missions provide a quick and efficient source of Hunter EXP. At key milestones (Hunter Level 10, 20, 30, 40, 45, 50, and 55), your Appraisal Level increases, which unlocks higher difficulty activities and raises character and weapon ascension caps. Remember to claim your Hunter Reward each time you reach a new Hunter Level.
Large milestone text for Hunter Level and Appraisal Level overlays a driving scene. — Gacha Gamer
prerequisites
- Complete exploration and quests to gain Hunter Level EXP.
- Daily missions are a fast way to earn EXP.
- Hunter Level milestones unlock Appraisal Level, which gates higher content.
- Appraisal Level determines ascension caps and available activities.
- Claim Hunter Reward at each new Hunter Level.
City Tycoon
City Tycoon is the foundation of early Fons earning and city development. Advancing your City Tycoon level requires completing specific tasks and accumulating total Fons. Increasing this level unlocks new features, including the free S-class character Chiz at City Tycoon Level 18, along with her maxed weapon and duplicate copies. Keeping your Tycoon progression active is crucial for long-term account growth.
The City Tycoon level-up menu is open with the Fons requirement and level-up rewards visible. — Gacha Gamer
Prioritize City Tycoon Advancement
Choose to focus your early progression on City Tycoon level increases. This unlocks free characters, vehicles, properties, and extra Fons rewards. Keep acquiring Fons and completing Tycoon tasks to push your level as fast as possible—even modest progress unlocks significant benefits.
City Stamina and Hethereau Hobbies
City Stamina is a distinct resource from Character Pixels and refreshes weekly. You spend it in Hethereau Hobbies, accessible from the menu or from the city map. Early activities include driving, racing, fishing, and Mahjong, with more unlocking as you progress. Every City Stamina point spent produces Fons, so your activity choice is based on personal preference, not optimization. Racing gives an extra one-time reward, and fishing is good for cosmetic progression.
A city map shows Hethereau Hobbies near the lower left with the city stamina counter visible at the top right. — Gacha Gamer
steps
- Find Hethereau Hobbies from the menu or the lower-left corner of the city map.
- Spend City Stamina on any available activity: driving, racing, fishing, Mahjong.
- Note: All activities generate the same Fons per stamina, except racing's bonus reward (once per account) and fishing's cosmetic unlocks.
- City Stamina refreshes weekly—there is no penalty for spending it early.
Café Shop
The Café Shop is your core passive income system. Once unlocked early, set it up right away. Follow the in-game tutorial for the basic loop: check ingredient supply, restock when necessary, and choose restocking duration. Over time, you can purchase more café locations and unlock better products for higher earnings. The Management Guide provides additional progression rewards.
The Café Shop management screen is open with the Restock prompt visible on the left panel. — Gacha Gamer
steps
- Unlock Café Shop as soon as it becomes available.
- Set up your café using the tutorial process.
- Monitor ingredient supply and restock when flagged as insufficient.
- Choose restock duration (commonly 24 hours for low-quality goods).
- Improve café level to unlock delivery and more locations.
- Collect rewards from the Management Guide.
Pink Paws Heist
Pink Paws Heist unlocks at City Tycoon Level 10. This mode functions as a dungeon focused on extracting money, converting it into Fons, and hitting a weekly cap. You can play solo or multiplayer. After each run, always check for extra progression rewards and leave via the Phone Booth to keep your loot.
Pink Paws Heist mode screen is displayed in front of the bank entrance. — Gacha Gamer
Anomaly Furniture
Properties in Neverness to Everness unlock a furniture system offering gameplay benefits, not just cosmetics. Anomaly Furniture can be reviewed in the property menu and each locked piece will show its unlock conditions. Requirements include photographing named objects/locations or raising apartment Comfort with regular furniture placement. Some furniture produces gift items daily; activate their property powers after unlocking.
The property renovation menu displays Anomaly Furniture items, including a locked highlighted item. — Gacha Gamer
Combat setup and early gear choices
Esper Cycles are based on linked Attributes within your team. Swapping between compatible units triggers Esper Cycles and extra effects. The Console unlocks early for Modules and Cartridges, and you can see substats on Modules before leveling them. Cartridge set bonuses activate when enough matching Modules are slotted. Do not spend heavy Character Pixel stamina farming Modules and Cartridges until Hunter Level 30; up to Level 30, focus stamina use on character abilities and level-ups.
before after
Before: Spend most Character Pixel stamina farming Modules and Cartridges for equipment early on.
After: Use Character Pixel stamina mainly for leveling up characters and their abilities until Hunter Level 30; then, farm Modules and Cartridges for equipment.
Also worth knowing
- Gift codes: Redeem gift codes listed in public threads as soon as possible, since they may expire or become unavailable.
FAQ
How do Hunter Level and Appraisal Level work at the start of NTE?
Hunter Level rises from exploration, quests, and daily missions, while Appraisal Level unlocks at set Hunter Level milestones and controls difficulty access and ascension caps.
What is the best way to earn Fons early in Neverness to Everness?
Use City Stamina in Hethereau Hobbies, then set up the Café Shop and focus on City Tycoon advancement.
When do City Tycoon level rewards like Chiz unlock?
City Tycoon Level 18 unlocks free Chiz and her maxed weapon and dupes.
How does City Stamina differ from Character Pixels?
City Stamina is a weekly-refresh resource for money activities, while Character Pixels are regenerating stamina used for domain farming.
Why should I set up the Café Shop right away?
The Café Shop provides passive income, scales with additional locations and products, and is a consistent source of Fons and progression rewards.
What should I avoid spending stamina on before Hunter Level 30?
Avoid heavy farming for Modules and Cartridges; prioritize character levels and abilities instead.
Sources
Screenshots on this page are frames from the videos below, used to illustrate the steps they describe. All rights remain with their creators.
- DON'T MAKE THESE MISTAKES! Best Beginners Guide To NTE | Neverness To Everness Tips & Tricks — Gacha Gamer, April 29, 2026
Checked against:
- Ver. 1.3 "Rising from the Moonlit Fog" Patch Notes — PWM Game Manager, 2026-08-18
- NTE Version 1.3 Preview Special Program丨Airing Soon — PWM Game Manager, 2026-08-06
- Version 1.2 "999 Nights" Patch Notes — PWM Game Manager, 2026-07-07
