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Chaos vs Zero (Male)

Chaos vs Zero (Male) — cross-Attribute DPS matchup (Lakshana vs Cosmos).

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Chaos if…

  • Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime identity over Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute.
  • Top on-field Lakshana DPS with Crime Charge / Warrant amp that buffs the whole team’s damage to marked targets.

Pick Zero (Male) if…

  • Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime.
  • Free / progression Cosmos DPS on Solid Arcs.
Verdict

Chaos (Lakshana) and Zero (Male) (Cosmos) 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 Zero (Male) when free / progression Cosmos DPS on Solid Arcs. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.

At a Glance

Chaos
Stat
Zero (Male)
Lakshana
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
Sin Cleared + CrimeWinner
Playstyle
Odd Zero Division + Execute
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Sakiri / Fadia / Edgar
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
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.

Zero (Male)

Strengths
  • Solid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Mirrors female Zero’s Solid Cosmos kit — free protagonist damage path.
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 Zero (Male)

ATK buff.

With Chaos

Budget sustain.

With Zero (Male)

Heal/Charge seat.

With Chaos

Survivability during Infamy Loop.

With Zero (Male)

Damage-share wall.

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%

Zero (Male)

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?

Chaos
Pull Chaos if…
  • Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime identity over Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute.
  • 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
Zero (Male)
Pull Zero (Male) if…
  • Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Chaos's Sin Cleared + Crime.
  • Free / progression Cosmos DPS on Solid Arcs.
  • Zero (Male) is free / permanent — invest gear if you play the form; never spend limited pulls on the character.
  • Mirrors female Zero’s Solid Cosmos kit — free protagonist damage path.
Zero (Male) Full Guide