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Nanally vs Zero (Male)

Nanally vs Zero (Male) — cross-Attribute DPS matchup (Anima vs Cosmos).

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Nanally if…

  • Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Nanally's Collins · Ultimate Arts + Summon identity over Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute.
  • Flagship Anima hypercarry profile — high early-account impact and a centerpiece for Anima / Blossom-oriented teams.

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 Nanally's Collins · Ultimate Arts + Summon.
  • Free / progression Cosmos DPS on Solid Arcs.
Verdict

Nanally (Anima) and Zero (Male) (Cosmos) are both DPS picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. Prefer Nanally when flagship Anima hypercarry profile — high early-account impact and a centerpiece for Anima / Blossom-oriented teams. 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

Nanally
Stat
Zero (Male)
Anima
Attribute
Cosmos
DPS
Role
DPS
Plasma
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
Collins · Ultimate Arts + SummonWinner
Playstyle
Odd Zero Division + Execute
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Sakiri / Jiuyuan / Iroi
Best support shell
Sakiri / Edgar / Fadia
Song of the Whale — Best lower-rarity Plasma Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
Hethereau's Keeper — Best lower-rarity Solid Arc while chasing S-Rank.Winner
ExcellentWinner
A0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

Nanally

Strengths
  • Plasma Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • High-ceiling Collins combo kit with strong Plasma-Arc Anima damage.
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 (Male)

Strengths
  • Solid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Mirrors female Zero’s Solid Cosmos kit — free protagonist damage path.
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 Nanally

ATK buff during Authority is the biggest external multiplier.

With Zero (Male)

ATK buff.

With Nanally

Damage share for a carry that wants to stay on-field.

With Zero (Male)

Damage-share wall.

With Nanally

Second ATK aura + Ensemble damage while swapped out.

With Zero (Male)

Second ATK aura.

With Nanally

Keeps Nanally healthy through aggressive melee Authority windows.

With Zero (Male)

Heal + Regression.

Best Builds (Signature)

Nanally

Arc

Ready-Ready

Cartridge

Fireflies and the Forest (4pc)

Main stats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Anima DMG · ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate → CRIT DMG → ATK%

Zero (Male)

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?

Nanally
Pull Nanally if…
  • Your roster needs an Anima DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
  • You prefer Nanally's Collins · Ultimate Arts + Summon identity over Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute.
  • Flagship Anima hypercarry profile — high early-account impact and a centerpiece for Anima / Blossom-oriented teams.
  • Nanally is the stronger general pull priority for most accounts.
  • High-ceiling Collins combo kit with strong Plasma-Arc Anima damage.
Nanally Full Guide
Zero (Male)
Pull 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 Nanally's Collins · Ultimate Arts + Summon.
  • 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.
Zero (Male) Full Guide