Mint vs Zero (Male)
Mint vs Zero (Male) — cross-Attribute DPS matchup (Anima vs Cosmos).
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Mint if…
- Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
- You prefer Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis identity over Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute.
- Worth building if she is free/early and you need Anima field time — not worth chasing as a banner goal over S-Rank supports.
Pick Zero (Male) if…
- Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Anima DPS.
- You prefer Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis.
- Free / progression Cosmos DPS on Solid Arcs.
Mint (Anima) and Zero (Male) (Cosmos) are both DPS picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. 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. Prefer Zero (Male) when free / progression Cosmos DPS on Solid Arcs. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Mint
- 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.
- 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 (Male)
- Solid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
- Mirrors female Zero’s Solid Cosmos kit — free protagonist damage path.
- 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 Mint
ATK and grouping for Mint’s pathing Skill.
With Zero (Male)
ATK buff.
With Mint
Simple heal/battery.
With Zero (Male)
Heal/Charge seat.
With Mint
Best free ATK aura before Sakiri.
With Zero (Male)
Second ATK aura.
With Mint
Sustain for an A-Rank carry in harder content.
With Zero (Male)
Heal + Regression.
Best Builds (Signature)
Arc
Clear Skies
Cartridge
Fireflies and the Forest (4pc)
Main stats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Anima DMG · ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%
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?
- Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
- You prefer Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis identity over Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute.
- 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.
- Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Anima DPS.
- You prefer Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis.
- Free / progression Cosmos DPS on Solid Arcs.
- Zero (Male) is free / permanent — invest gear if you play the form; never spend limited pulls on the character.
- Mirrors female Zero’s Solid Cosmos kit — free protagonist damage path.