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Lacrimosa

chaos · Liquid

Lacrimosa

DPS

VS
Skia

lakshana · Gas

Skia

DPS

Lacrimosa vs Skia

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Lacrimosa if…

  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
  • Unique Chaos DoT carry with Nightmare stacking and copy-tech flair.

Pick Skia if…

  • Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike identity over Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare.
  • Playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame.
Verdict

Lacrimosa (Chaos) and Skia (Lakshana) 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 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

Lacrimosa
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
Weekday Final Judgment + NightmareWinner
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

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.

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

SakiriSakiri

With Lacrimosa

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

With Skia

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

FadiaFadia

With Lacrimosa

Ruin Experience and team Max HP keep multi-hit Nightmare windows safe.

With Skia

Damage share covers Skia during Pack Howl commit windows.

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%

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?

Lacrimosa
Pull Lacrimosa if…
  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
  • You prefer Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
  • 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
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 Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare.
  • 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