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Lacrimosa vs Zero

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Lacrimosa if…

  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare identity over Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute.
  • Unique Chaos DoT carry with Nightmare stacking and copy-tech flair.

Pick Zero if…

  • Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Chaos DPS.
  • You prefer Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare.
  • Free Cosmos DPS and the natural early-game Solid Arc carry for most accounts.
Verdict

Lacrimosa (Chaos) and Zero (Cosmos) 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 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

Lacrimosa
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
Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare
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

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.

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

With Lacrimosa

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

With Zero

ATK buff for Gap execute windows.

With Lacrimosa

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

With Zero

Damage share for commit Ultimates.

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%

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?

Lacrimosa
Pull Lacrimosa if…
  • Your roster needs a Chaos DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare identity over Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute.
  • 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
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 Lacrimosa's Weekday Final Judgment + Nightmare.
  • 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