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Chaos vs Mint

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Chaos if…

  • Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Anima DPS.
  • You prefer Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime identity over Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis.
  • Top on-field Lakshana DPS with Crime Charge / Warrant amp that buffs the whole team’s damage to marked targets.

Pick Mint if…

  • Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis identity over Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime.
  • Worth building if she is free/early and you need Anima field time — not worth chasing as a banner goal over S-Rank supports.
Verdict

Chaos (Lakshana) and Mint (Anima) 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 Mint when worth building if she is free/early and you need Anima field time — not worth chasing as a banner goal over S-Rank supports. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.

At a Glance

Chaos
Stat
Mint
Lakshana
Attribute
Anima
DPS
Role
DPS
Condensate
Arc family
Liquid
S-RankWinner
Rarity
A-Rank
Damage: A Team Utility: B Ease of Use: BWinner
Endgame ratings
Damage: B Team Utility: B Ease of Use: B
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Sin Cleared + CrimeWinner
Playstyle
Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis
Moderate
Team flexibility
HighWinner
Sakiri / Fadia / Edgar
Best support shell
Sakiri / Jiuyuan / Iroi
The Fools' Spring — Best lower-rarity Condensate Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
Clear Skies — Best lower-rarity Liquid Arc while chasing S-Rank.Winner
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.

Mint

Strengths
  • Liquid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Dual-blade tempo and Liquid Arc sharing make her a flexible A-Rank Anima filler.
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 Chaos

ATK + grouping into hound AoE.

With Mint

ATK and grouping for Mint’s pathing Skill.

With Chaos

Budget sustain.

With Mint

Simple heal/battery.

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%

Mint

Arc

Clear Skies

Cartridge

Fireflies and the Forest (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Anima 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 Anima DPS.
  • You prefer Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime identity over Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis.
  • 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
Mint
Pull Mint if…
  • Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis identity over Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime.
  • Worth building if she is free/early and you need Anima field time — not worth chasing as a banner goal over S-Rank supports.
  • Mint is cheaper to acquire and still covers the Anima DPS slot.
  • Dual-blade tempo and Liquid Arc sharing make her a flexible A-Rank Anima filler.
Mint Full Guide