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Lacrimosa vs Mint

Lacrimosa vs Mint — cross-Attribute DPS matchup (Chaos vs Anima).

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Lacrimosa if…

  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Anima DPS.
  • You prefer Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare identity over Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis.
  • Unique Chaos DoT carry with Nightmare stacking and copy-tech flair.

Pick Mint if…

  • Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis identity over Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare.
  • Worth building if she is free/early and you need Anima field time — not worth chasing as a banner goal over S-Rank supports.
Verdict

Lacrimosa (Chaos) and Mint (Anima) are both DPS picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. Prefer Lacrimosa when unique Chaos DoT carry with Nightmare stacking and copy-tech flair. Prefer Mint when worth building if she is free/early and you need Anima field time — not worth chasing as a banner goal over S-Rank supports. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.

At a Glance

Lacrimosa
Stat
Mint
Chaos
Attribute
Anima
DPS
Role
DPS
Liquid
Arc family
Liquid
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
Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare
Playstyle
Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis
Moderate
Team flexibility
HighWinner
Sakiri / Iroi / Fadia
Best support shell
Sakiri / Jiuyuan / Iroi
Shiny Days — Best lower-rarity Liquid Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
Clear Skies — Best lower-rarity Liquid Arc while chasing S-Rank.Winner
Good
A0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

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.

Mint

Strengths
  • Liquid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Dual-blade tempo and Liquid Arc sharing make her a flexible A-Rank Anima filler.
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 Lacrimosa

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

With Mint

ATK and grouping for Mint’s pathing Skill.

With Lacrimosa

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

With Mint

Sustain for an A-Rank carry in harder content.

With Lacrimosa

Off-field Psyche bolts while Lacrimosa stays on Nightmare duty.

With Mint

Off-field Psyche filler.

Best Builds (Signature)

Lacrimosa

Arc

The Last Rose

Cartridge

Diabolos (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Chaos DMG · ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%

Mint

Arc

Clear Skies

Cartridge

Fireflies and the Forest (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Anima DMG · ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Lacrimosa
Pull Lacrimosa if…
  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Anima DPS.
  • You prefer Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare identity over Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis.
  • 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
Mint
Pull Mint if…
  • Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis identity over Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare.
  • Worth building if she is free/early and you need Anima field time — not worth chasing as a banner goal over S-Rank supports.
  • Mint is cheaper to acquire and still covers the Anima DPS slot.
  • Dual-blade tempo and Liquid Arc sharing make her a flexible A-Rank Anima filler.
Mint Full Guide