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Chaos

lakshana · Condensate

Chaos

DPS

VS
Lacrimosa

chaos · Liquid

Lacrimosa

DPS

Chaos vs Lacrimosa

Chaos vs Lacrimosa — cross-Attribute DPS matchup (Lakshana vs Chaos).

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Chaos if…

  • Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime identity over Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare.
  • Top on-field Lakshana DPS with Crime Charge / Warrant amp that buffs the whole team’s damage to marked targets.

Pick Lacrimosa if…

  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare identity over Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime.
  • Unique Chaos DoT carry with Nightmare stacking and copy-tech flair.
Verdict

Chaos (Lakshana) and Lacrimosa (Chaos) are both DPS picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. Prefer Chaos when top on-field Lakshana DPS with Crime Charge / Warrant amp that buffs the whole team’s damage to marked targets. Prefer Lacrimosa when unique Chaos DoT carry with Nightmare stacking and copy-tech flair. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.

At a Glance

Chaos
Stat
Lacrimosa
Lakshana
Attribute
Chaos
DPS
Role
DPS
Condensate
Arc family
Liquid
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
Sin Cleared + CrimeWinner
Playstyle
Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Sakiri / Fadia / Edgar
Best support shell
Sakiri / Iroi / Fadia
The Fools' Spring — Best lower-rarity Condensate Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
Shiny Days — Best lower-rarity Liquid Arc while chasing S-Rank.
ExcellentWinner
A0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

Chaos

Strengths
  • Condensate Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Crime Charge scythe/gun loop with fog-hound pressure on Condensate Arcs.
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.

Lacrimosa

Strengths
  • Liquid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Nightmare stack-and-detonate loop gives clear Chaos single-target and AoE beats.
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

SakiriSakiri

With Chaos

ATK + grouping into hound AoE.

With Lacrimosa

ATK buff + DoT amp/DEF shred after crowd-control tools.

FadiaFadia

With Chaos

Survivability during Infamy Loop.

With Lacrimosa

Ruin Experience and team Max HP keep multi-hit Nightmare windows safe.

Best Builds (Signature)

Chaos

Arc

What's Desired

Cartridge

Street Boxer (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Lakshana DMG · ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%

Lacrimosa

Arc

The Last Rose

Cartridge

Diabolos (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Chaos DMG · ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Chaos
Pull Chaos if…
  • Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime identity over Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare.
  • Top on-field Lakshana DPS with Crime Charge / Warrant amp that buffs the whole team’s damage to marked targets.
  • Chaos is the stronger general pull priority for most accounts.
  • Crime Charge scythe/gun loop with fog-hound pressure on Condensate Arcs.
Chaos Full Guide
Lacrimosa
Pull Lacrimosa if…
  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare identity over Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime.
  • Unique Chaos DoT carry with Nightmare stacking and copy-tech flair.
  • Nightmare stack-and-detonate loop gives clear Chaos single-target and AoE beats.
Lacrimosa Full Guide