Theorylytics
Chaos

lakshana · Condensate

Chaos

DPS

VS
Nanally

anima · Plasma

Nanally

DPS

Chaos vs Nanally

Chaos vs Nanally — 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 Nanally's Collins · Ultimate Arts + Summon.
  • Top on-field Lakshana DPS with Crime Charge / Warrant amp that buffs the whole team’s damage to marked targets.

Pick Nanally if…

  • Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Nanally's Collins · Ultimate Arts + Summon identity over Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime.
  • Flagship Anima hypercarry profile — high early-account impact and a centerpiece for Anima / Blossom-oriented teams.
Verdict

Chaos (Lakshana) and Nanally (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 Nanally when flagship Anima hypercarry profile — high early-account impact and a centerpiece for Anima / Blossom-oriented teams. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.

At a Glance

Chaos
Stat
Nanally
Lakshana
Attribute
Anima
DPS
Role
DPS
Condensate
Arc family
Plasma
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 + Crime
Playstyle
Collins · Ultimate Arts + Summon
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Sakiri / Fadia / Edgar
Best support shell
Sakiri / Jiuyuan / Iroi
The Fools' Spring — Best lower-rarity Condensate Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
Song of the Whale — Best lower-rarity Plasma Arc while chasing S-Rank.
Excellent
A0 viability
Excellent

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.

Nanally

Strengths
  • Plasma Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • High-ceiling Collins combo kit with strong Plasma-Arc Anima damage.
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 Nanally

ATK buff during Authority is the biggest external multiplier.

FadiaFadia

With Chaos

Survivability during Infamy Loop.

With Nanally

Damage share for a carry that wants to stay on-field.

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%

Nanally

Arc

Ready-Ready

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 Nanally's Collins · Ultimate Arts + Summon.
  • Top on-field Lakshana DPS with Crime Charge / Warrant amp that buffs the whole team’s damage to marked targets.
  • Crime Charge scythe/gun loop with fog-hound pressure on Condensate Arcs.
Chaos Full Guide
Nanally
Pull Nanally if…
  • Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Nanally's Collins · Ultimate Arts + Summon identity over Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime.
  • Flagship Anima hypercarry profile — high early-account impact and a centerpiece for Anima / Blossom-oriented teams.
  • High-ceiling Collins combo kit with strong Plasma-Arc Anima damage.
Nanally Full Guide