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Baicang vs Zero

Baicang vs Zero — cross-Attribute DPS matchup (Incantation vs Cosmos).

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Baicang if…

  • Your roster needs an Incantation DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Baicang's Judgment Autumn + Glyphs identity over Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute.
  • Pull or select when you need sustained Incantation damage and already have core supports.

Pick Zero if…

  • Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Incantation DPS.
  • You prefer Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Baicang's Judgment Autumn + Glyphs.
  • Free Cosmos DPS and the natural early-game Solid Arc carry for most accounts.
Verdict

Baicang (Incantation) and Zero (Cosmos) are both DPS picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. Prefer Baicang when pull or select when you need sustained Incantation damage and already have core supports. Prefer Zero when free Cosmos DPS and the natural early-game Solid Arc carry for most accounts. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.

At a Glance

Baicang
Stat
Zero
Incantation
Attribute
Cosmos
DPS
Role
DPS
Condensate
Arc family
Solid
S-Rank
Rarity
S-Rank
Damage: A Team Utility: B Ease of Use: B
Endgame ratings
Damage: A Team Utility: B Ease of Use: B
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Judgment Autumn + Glyphs
Playstyle
Odd Zero Division + ExecuteWinner
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Sakiri / Adler / Fadia
Best support shell
Sakiri / Edgar / Fadia
The Fools' Spring — Best lower-rarity Condensate Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
Hethereau's Keeper — Best lower-rarity Solid Arc while chasing S-Rank.Winner
Good
A0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

Baicang

Strengths
  • Condensate Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Condensate Incantation DPS with a clear Judgment Autumn burst window.
Weaknesses
  • Team comps above cover premium, alt, and budget shells — swap partners by what you own.
  • Pull targets are editorial — weigh against your account needs and limited banner plans.

Zero

Strengths
  • Solid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Account-default Solid Cosmos DPS with Odd Zero Division as an early burst option.
Weaknesses
  • Team comps above cover premium, alt, and budget shells — swap partners by what you own.
  • Pull targets are editorial — weigh against your account needs and limited banner plans.

Shared Team Members

With Baicang

ATK buff + grouping for glyph AoE.

With Zero

ATK buff for Gap execute windows.

With Baicang

Damage share during Judgment Autumn field commits.

With Zero

Damage share for commit Ultimates.

Best Builds (Signature)

Baicang

Arc

Camellia Society

Cartridge

Crimson: Twin Butterflies (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Incantation DMG · ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%

Zero

Arc

The Rain That Shook the World

Cartridge

Lost Radiance (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Cosmos DMG · ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Baicang
Pull Baicang if…
  • Your roster needs an Incantation DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Baicang's Judgment Autumn + Glyphs identity over Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute.
  • Pull or select when you need sustained Incantation damage and already have core supports.
  • Condensate Incantation DPS with a clear Judgment Autumn burst window.
Baicang Full Guide
Zero
Pull Zero if…
  • Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Incantation DPS.
  • You prefer Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Baicang's Judgment Autumn + Glyphs.
  • Free Cosmos DPS and the natural early-game Solid Arc carry for most accounts.
  • Zero is free / permanent — invest gear if you play the form; never spend limited pulls on the character.
  • Account-default Solid Cosmos DPS with Odd Zero Division as an early burst option.
Zero Full Guide