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Chiz vs Skia

Chiz vs Skia — cross-Attribute DPS matchup (Cosmos vs Lakshana).

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Chiz if…

  • Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Chiz's Zero-Sum Game + Golden Grain identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
  • High general-value Cosmos DPS with strong early-account impact.

Pick Skia if…

  • Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike identity over Chiz's Zero-Sum Game + Golden Grain.
  • Playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame.
Verdict

Chiz (Cosmos) and Skia (Lakshana) 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 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

Chiz
Stat
Skia
Cosmos
Attribute
Lakshana
DPS
Role
DPS
Gas
Arc family
Gas
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
Zero-Sum Game + Golden GrainWinner
Playstyle
Pack Howl + Shadow Spike
Moderate
Team flexibility
HighWinner
Sakiri / Edgar / Fadia
Best support shell
Sakiri / Fadia / Haniel
Failing You, Heavy in My Heart — Best lower-rarity Gas Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
Watch Your Heads! — Best lower-rarity Gas Arc while chasing S-Rank.Winner
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.

Skia

Strengths
  • Gas Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Straightforward Lakshana Gas kit — easy early carry when S-Rank options are missing.
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 Skia

Groups enemies into Skia’s AoE and buffs ATK for Spike damage.

With Chiz

Damage share for Market commits.

With Skia

Damage share covers Skia during Pack Howl commit windows.

With Chiz

Heal + energy comfort.

With Skia

Heals through Skia’s aggressive gap-closes.

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%

Skia

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?

Chiz
Pull Chiz if…
  • Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Chiz's Zero-Sum Game + Golden Grain identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
  • 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
Skia
Pull Skia if…
  • Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike identity over Chiz's Zero-Sum Game + Golden Grain.
  • 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.
Skia Full Guide