NTE 1.3 Summer Cosmetics Guide: Free Skins, Mystery Box Costs, and Which Outfits to Buy
Neverness to Everness players logging into Version 1.3 will find more than the usual patch changes. The update drops a full collection of summer-themed character skins, plus a mystery box that works like a gacha inside a gacha. Some outfits cost real money. Others are free, if you put in the time.
Here is a breakdown of every new cosmetic, how to get it, and where the mystery box might drain your resources faster than expected.
Summer mystery box: the limited-time gamble
The Version 1.3 mystery box runs for a set period. Players can open it using Fangs or Ring Stones, two in-game currencies. The cost increases with each pull, and the box allows up to 15 draws total. Anyone who completes all 15 draws receives every reward inside.
Three outfits sit inside the mystery box as limited rewards:
- Saltwater Taffy for Mint
- Sunny Surf for Nanally
- Cloudless Summer for Appraiser
The official materials do not state exact drop rates for any of these cosmetics. Players who want a specific outfit from the box may need to pull multiple times or commit to the full 15-draw cycle.
Zankou’s four-outfit lineup
Zankou receives the most new options this patch, with four outfits obtainable through different methods. One is a free reward tied to a character unlock. Another comes from an event board. The other two sit in the shop at a discount.
Searing Lavender: shop item at 18% off
Searing Lavender costs 2,680 Ether Crystals during the discount period, down from 3,280. That works out to an 18% markdown. It is a permanent addition to the shop, so players who miss the sale can still buy it later at full price.
Twilight Noir: shop item at 32% off
Twilight Noir carries the largest discount among Zankou’s shop outfits at 32%. It sells for 1,680 Ether Crystals, reduced from 2,480. For players who prefer a darker aesthetic, this is the cheapest paid option in Zankou’s set.
Autumn Vignette: free through the event
This outfit is not in the shop. It comes from the limited-time Bewitching Shadow chessboard event. Players roll dice on the event board and land on marked tiles to earn the cosmetic, or they can claim it from the Bewitching Rewards menu after hitting a certain number of rolls. This is a free-to-play friendly option, though it requires grinding through the event tasks.
Moonlit Courtyard: locked behind bond level
Moonlit Courtyard unlocks after players obtain Residual Rainbow and reach Bond Level 10 with that character. It is a long-term goal. Anyone who already owns Residual Rainbow can start raising that bond level now to claim the outfit later.
Red Sunflower: automatic unlock
Red Sunflower is tied directly to obtaining Residual Rainbow. Adding that character to your roster grants the outfit automatically. No extra steps required.
Chaos gets Chartered Waves
Chaos receives one new permanent shop outfit called Chartered Waves. The discounted price is 1,680 Ether Crystals, reduced from 2,480, which matches the 32% discount tier on Twilight Noir. The sale runs for a limited time, but the outfit itself stays in the shop afterward at full price.
Which outfits are worth your currency
The answer depends on how you play and how much you spend.
New players should grab the free options first. Autumn Vignette costs no real money if you complete the Bewitching Shadow event. Red Sunflower comes with Residual Rainbow, no extra effort needed. These two outfits build your collection without touching your currency reserves.
Midgame players who already use Zankou or Chaos regularly can pick up the discounted shop outfits at a fair price. The 32% off deals on Twilight Noir and Chartered Waves offer the best Ether Crystal-to-cosmetic ratio this patch.
Collectors face a tougher call with the mystery box. The rewards are limited-time only, but the escalating draw costs mean the full set of three outfits could end up expensive. Without published drop rates, players cannot estimate how many pulls a single outfit might take.
Savers who are looking ahead to future banners may want to skip the mystery box entirely. Shop outfits will not rotate out of the store, so there is no rush to buy them at full price after the discount ends.
Prep checklist before the event closes
- Earn Ether Crystals through daily activities and limited-time events.
- Set aside Fangs and Ring Stones if you plan to pull on the mystery box.
- Work through the Bewitching Shadow chessboard event to unlock Autumn Vignette.
- Raise Residual Rainbow to Bond Level 10 for Moonlit Courtyard.
- Check the in-game shop for the exact discount deadline, which is not stated in official materials.
For more NTE guides and updates, visit the Neverness to Everness hub on GenshinBuilds.
Version 1.3 offers a mix of free and paid cosmetics, with the mystery box introducing a resource gamble alongside the usual shop purchases. Players who target specific outfits rather than trying for everything will get the most value out of the patch.