Theorylytics
Daffodill

chaos · Liquid

Daffodill

DPS

VS
Zero

cosmos · Solid

Zero

DPS

Daffodill vs Zero

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Daffodill if…

  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Daffodill's Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy identity over Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute.
  • Chaos stagger / shield-break specialist on the Standard Board.

Pick Zero if…

  • Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Daffodill's Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy.
  • Free Cosmos DPS and the natural early-game Solid Arc carry for most accounts.
Verdict

Daffodill (Chaos) and Zero (Cosmos) are both DPS picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. Prefer Daffodill when chaos stagger / shield-break specialist on the Standard Board. Prefer Zero when free Cosmos DPS and the natural early-game Solid Arc carry for most accounts. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.

At a Glance

Daffodill
Stat
Zero
Chaos
Attribute
Cosmos
DPS
Role
DPS
Liquid
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
Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy
Playstyle
Odd Zero Division + ExecuteWinner
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Sakiri / Iroi / Fadia
Best support shell
Sakiri / Edgar / Fadia
Shiny Days — Best lower-rarity Liquid Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
Hethereau's Keeper — Best lower-rarity Solid 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.

Zero

Strengths
  • Solid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Account-default Solid Cosmos DPS with Odd Zero Division as an early burst option.
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

SakiriSakiri

With Daffodill

Frequent Assists + ATK buff.

With Zero

ATK buff for Gap execute windows.

FadiaFadia

With Daffodill

Wall for two Chaos commits.

With Zero

Damage share for commit Ultimates.

HotoriHotori

With Daffodill

Records Assists and pays them back in time-stop.

With Zero

Records team Assists/Skills into Floating World Tide.

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%

Zero

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?

Daffodill
Pull Daffodill if…
  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Daffodill's Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy identity over Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute.
  • Chaos stagger / shield-break specialist on the Standard Board.
  • Chaos stagger and shield pressure on the Liquid Arc line.
Daffodill Full Guide
Zero
Pull Zero if…
  • Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Daffodill's Witness This Finale + Assist Synergy.
  • Free Cosmos DPS and the natural early-game Solid Arc carry for most accounts.
  • Zero is free / permanent — invest gear if you play the form; never spend limited pulls on the character.
  • Account-default Solid Cosmos DPS with Odd Zero Division as an early burst option.
Zero Full Guide