Chaos vs Skia
Chaos vs Skia — two Lakshana DPS Characters competing for the same Lakshana slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Chaos if…
- You want Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime take on Lakshana DPS over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
- 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.
Pick Skia if…
- You want Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike take on Lakshana DPS over Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime.
- Playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame.
- Skia is cheaper to acquire and still covers the Lakshana DPS slot.
Chaos and Skia cover the same Lakshana DPS job with different kits. Prefer Chaos when top on-field Lakshana DPS with Crime Charge / Warrant amp that buffs the whole team’s damage to marked targets. Prefer Skia when playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Chaos
- Condensate Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
- Crime Charge scythe/gun loop with fog-hound pressure on Condensate Arcs.
- 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.
Skia
- Gas Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
- Straightforward Lakshana Gas kit — easy early carry when S-Rank options are missing.
- 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 Skia
Groups enemies into Skia’s AoE and buffs ATK for Spike damage.
With Chaos
Survivability during Infamy Loop.
With Skia
Damage share covers Skia during Pack Howl commit windows.
With Chaos
Budget sustain.
With Skia
Heals through Skia’s aggressive gap-closes.
Best Builds (Signature)
Arc
What's Desired
Cartridge
Street Boxer (4pc)
Main stats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Lakshana DMG · ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%
Arc
Contemplative Cat
Cartridge
Street Boxer (4pc)
Main stats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Lakshana DMG · ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%
Who Should You Pull?
- You want Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime take on Lakshana DPS over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
- 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.
- You want Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike take on Lakshana DPS over Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime.
- Playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame.
- Skia is cheaper to acquire and still covers the Lakshana DPS slot.
- Straightforward Lakshana Gas kit — easy early carry when S-Rank options are missing.