NTE 1.5 New Chracters: Elyms and Exe

With NTE Version 1.4 still waiting in the wings, the NTE 1.5 banners have already started to come into much sharper view. According to the newest leaks, Version 1.5's two headline new characters remain Elyms and Exe. E.T.D. 6's captain is Exe, while Elyms acts as his lieutenant. A single patch bringing out both senior members of that unit would be an entirely natural move. For the latest info we have on the NTE 1.5 banners, take a look now. To stay in the loop on the wider current and upcoming banner lineup, you can follow our NTE banner schedule as well.

NTE 1.5 Banner Overview

Phase	New Character	Rerun
Phase 1	Elyms	TBA
Phase 2	Exe	TBA

NTE 1.5 Release Date

Assuming NTE sticks with an update cycle of about six weeks, my current estimate points to Version 1.5 to arrive around November 11, 2026.

This timing remains an estimate drawn from the present patch schedule, not an official announcement.

NTE 1.5 New Characters

Phase 1: Elyms

Elyms is the lieutenant of E.T.D. 6 and is currently expected to be a Cosmos character.

At first, a simple support or off-field sub-DPS role seemed like a strong possibility for her, but the newer details make me far less sure that she will stay parked in the backline.

Elyms comes with a five-hit close-range attack sequence, if the newest details are anything to go by — and that alone instantly makes her combat role a lot more intriguing.

That doesn't automatically guarantee a main DPS role for her, though it does suggest she could end up spending meaningful time on the field.

Right now, calling her a pure support feels off — I'd say she's the type who may combine melee damage, reaction setup, and team cycling.

Phase 2: Exe

Exe is the captain of E.T.D. 6 and is currently linked to the Chaos element.

Exe's personal kit remains a bigger mystery than Elyms', yet his element by itself already hints at the kind of team direction Hotta might be working toward.

Will NTE 1.5 Have Rerun Banners?

This remains one of the trickier things to call.

Reruns across earlier patches haven't followed any single completely fixed pattern, and the Version 1.4 schedule points toward Hotta possibly shuffling some of them around.

I'd hold off on guessing which older character might appear alongside them and instead wait until more reliable information comes in.

Final Thoughts

Where the NTE 1.5 banners are concerned, a far more complete picture is beginning to emerge.

Everything we currently know points toward Elyms in Phase 1 and Exe in Phase 2. Elyms's ties to Cosmos could mean a melee role far more active than earlier expectations suggested, while Exe, linked to Chaos, comes across as a natural fit for an Incantation-Chaos-Psych reaction team.

Setting Rift Crystals aside right now makes sense if your summoning plans stretch across both Version 1.4 and 1.5.

And should the banners still to come already be pushing your pull budget to its limit, stockpiling extra Rift Crystals for future characters is another route you can take.

FAQ

Who is in the NTE 1.5 banners?

Current leaks suggest that Elyms and Exe could be the two new characters featured in Version 1.5.

What element is Elyms?

Elyms is currently associated with the Cosmos element. This allows her to interact with reaction paths involving Anima and Lachina, including Blossom, Remora, and Charge.

Is Elyms a support?

Not necessarily. The latest information suggests that Elyms may have a complete melee attack sequence, which could allow her to spend significantly more time on the field than earlier predictions indicated.

What element is Exe?

Exe is currently expected to be a Chaos character.

Who could work with Exe?

If Exe remains a Chaos character, Zankou and Blackbird could be two potential teammates to watch. Their Incantation, Chaos, and Psych elements may work together to trigger the Discord reaction.

When will NTE 1.5 release?

If NTE maintains its current update schedule, Version 1.5 could arrive around November 11, 2026. However, this date is still an estimate and may change until Hotta Studio officially confirms the release schedule.