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Chiz vs Lacrimosa

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Chiz if…

  • Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Chiz's Zero-Sum Game + Golden Grain identity over Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare.
  • High general-value Cosmos DPS with strong early-account impact.

Pick Lacrimosa if…

  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare identity over Chiz's Zero-Sum Game + Golden Grain.
  • Unique Chaos DoT carry with Nightmare stacking and copy-tech flair.
Verdict

Chiz (Cosmos) and Lacrimosa (Chaos) are both DPS picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. Prefer Chiz when high general-value Cosmos DPS with strong early-account impact. 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

Chiz
Stat
Lacrimosa
Cosmos
Attribute
Chaos
DPS
Role
DPS
Gas
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
Zero-Sum Game + Golden GrainWinner
Playstyle
Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Sakiri / Edgar / Fadia
Best support shell
Sakiri / Iroi / Fadia
Failing You, Heavy in My Heart — Best lower-rarity Gas Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
Shiny Days — Best lower-rarity Liquid Arc while chasing S-Rank.
ExcellentWinner
A0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

Chiz

Strengths
  • Gas Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Gas Cosmos all-rounder with Zero-Sum Game as a clean burst button.
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

With Chiz

ATK during Surplus/Market windows.

With Lacrimosa

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

With Chiz

Heal/Regression.

With Lacrimosa

Heals and Regression safety for a carry that wants long field time.

With Chiz

Damage share for Market commits.

With Lacrimosa

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

Best Builds (Signature)

Chiz

Arc

Contemplative Cat

Cartridge

Lost Radiance (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Cosmos 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?

Chiz
Pull Chiz if…
  • Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Chiz's Zero-Sum Game + Golden Grain identity over Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare.
  • High general-value Cosmos DPS with strong early-account impact.
  • Chiz is the stronger general pull priority for most accounts.
  • Gas Cosmos all-rounder with Zero-Sum Game as a clean burst button.
Chiz Full Guide
Lacrimosa
Pull Lacrimosa if…
  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare identity over Chiz's Zero-Sum Game + Golden Grain.
  • 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