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Chiz vs Zero (Male)

Chiz vs Zero (Male) — two Cosmos DPS Characters competing for the same Cosmos slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Chiz if…

  • You want Chiz's Zero-Sum Game + Golden Grain take on Cosmos DPS over Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute.
  • High general-value Cosmos DPS with strong early-account impact.
  • Chiz is the stronger general pull priority for most accounts.

Pick Zero (Male) if…

  • You want Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute take on Cosmos DPS over Chiz's Zero-Sum Game + Golden Grain.
  • 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.
Verdict

Chiz and Zero (Male) cover the same Cosmos DPS job with different kits. Prefer Chiz when high general-value Cosmos DPS with strong early-account impact. 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

Chiz
Stat
Zero (Male)
Cosmos
Attribute
Cosmos
DPS
Role
DPS
Gas
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
Zero-Sum Game + Golden GrainWinner
Playstyle
Odd Zero Division + Execute
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Sakiri / Edgar / Fadia
Best support shell
Sakiri / Edgar / Fadia
Failing You, Heavy in My Heart — Best lower-rarity Gas 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

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.

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 Chiz

ATK during Surplus/Market windows.

With Zero (Male)

ATK buff.

With Chiz

Heal + energy comfort.

With Zero (Male)

Heal/Charge seat.

With Chiz

Damage share for Market commits.

With Zero (Male)

Damage-share wall.

With Chiz

Heal/Regression.

With Zero (Male)

Heal + Regression.

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%

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?

Chiz
Pull Chiz if…
  • You want Chiz's Zero-Sum Game + Golden Grain take on Cosmos DPS over Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute.
  • 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
Zero (Male)
Pull Zero (Male) if…
  • You want Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute take on Cosmos DPS over Chiz's Zero-Sum Game + Golden Grain.
  • 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