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Daffodill vs Skia

Daffodill vs Skia — cross-Attribute DPS matchup (Chaos vs Lakshana).

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Daffodill if…

  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Daffodill's Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
  • Chaos stagger / shield-break specialist on the Standard Board.

Pick Skia if…

  • Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike identity over Daffodill's Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy.
  • Playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame.
Verdict

Daffodill (Chaos) and Skia (Lakshana) are both DPS picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. Prefer Daffodill when chaos stagger / shield-break specialist on the Standard Board. 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

Daffodill
Stat
Skia
Chaos
Attribute
Lakshana
DPS
Role
DPS
Liquid
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
Witness This Finale + Assist SynergyWinner
Playstyle
Pack Howl + Shadow Spike
Moderate
Team flexibility
HighWinner
Sakiri / Iroi / Fadia
Best support shell
Sakiri / Fadia / Haniel
Shiny Days — Best lower-rarity Liquid Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
Watch Your Heads! — Best lower-rarity Gas Arc while chasing S-Rank.Winner
Good
A0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

Daffodill

Strengths
  • Liquid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Chaos stagger and shield pressure on the Liquid Arc line.
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 Daffodill

Frequent Assists + ATK buff.

With Skia

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

With Daffodill

Wall for two Chaos commits.

With Skia

Damage share covers Skia during Pack Howl commit windows.

Best Builds (Signature)

Daffodill

Arc

Youthful Fantasy

Cartridge

Diabolos (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Chaos 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?

Daffodill
Pull Daffodill if…
  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Daffodill's Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
  • Chaos stagger / shield-break specialist on the Standard Board.
  • Chaos stagger and shield pressure on the Liquid Arc line.
Daffodill Full Guide
Skia
Pull Skia if…
  • Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike identity over Daffodill's Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy.
  • 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