Theorylytics
Mint

anima · Liquid

Mint

DPS

VS
Zero

cosmos · Solid

Zero

DPS

Mint vs Zero

Mint vs Zero — 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'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 if…

  • Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Anima DPS.
  • You prefer Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis.
  • Free Cosmos DPS and the natural early-game Solid Arc carry for most accounts.
Verdict

Mint (Anima) and Zero (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 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

Mint
Stat
Zero
Anima
Attribute
Cosmos
DPS
Role
DPS
Liquid
Arc family
Solid
A-Rank
Rarity
S-RankWinner
Damage: B Team Utility: B Ease of Use: B
Endgame ratings
Damage: A Team Utility: B Ease of Use: BWinner
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis
Playstyle
Odd Zero Division + ExecuteWinner
HighWinner
Team flexibility
Moderate
Sakiri / Jiuyuan / Iroi
Best support shell
Sakiri / Edgar / Fadia
Clear Skies — Best lower-rarity Liquid Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
Hethereau's Keeper — Best lower-rarity Solid Arc while chasing S-Rank.
Good
A0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

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.

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 Mint

ATK and grouping for Mint’s pathing Skill.

With Zero

ATK buff for Gap execute windows.

EdgarEdgar

With Mint

Simple heal/battery.

With Zero

Heal + Charge comfort on a Solid-Arc carry.

Best Builds (Signature)

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%

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?

Mint
Pull Mint if…
  • Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis identity over Zero'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.
Mint Full Guide
Zero
Pull Zero if…
  • Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Anima DPS.
  • You prefer Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Mint's Thunder Gale Slash + Genesis.
  • 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