Skia vs Zero (Male)
Skia vs Zero (Male) — cross-Attribute DPS matchup (Lakshana vs Cosmos).
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Skia if…
- Your roster needs a Lakshana DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
- You prefer Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike identity over Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute.
- Playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame.
Pick Zero (Male) if…
- Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
- You prefer Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
- Free / progression Cosmos DPS on Solid Arcs.
Skia (Lakshana) and Zero (Male) (Cosmos) are both DPS picks, but they shore up different Attribute gaps. Prefer Skia when playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame. 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
Skia
- Gas Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
- Straightforward Lakshana Gas kit — easy early carry when S-Rank options are missing.
- 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 Skia
Groups enemies into Skia’s AoE and buffs ATK for Spike damage.
With Zero (Male)
ATK buff.
With Skia
Heals through Skia’s aggressive gap-closes.
With Zero (Male)
Heal/Charge seat.
With Skia
Damage share covers Skia during Pack Howl commit windows.
With Zero (Male)
Damage-share wall.
With Skia
Gugu ATK aura is the budget Sakiri substitute.
With Zero (Male)
Second ATK aura.
Best Builds (Signature)
Arc
Contemplative Cat
Cartridge
Street Boxer (4pc)
Main stats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · Lakshana 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 a Lakshana DPS more than another Cosmos DPS.
- You prefer Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike identity over Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute.
- 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.
- Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
- You prefer Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
- 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.