Skia vs Zero
Skia vs Zero — 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's Odd Zero Division + Execute.
- Playable A-Rank Lakshana option, but usually outclassed by limited S-Ranks for endgame.
Pick Zero if…
- Your roster needs a Cosmos DPS more than another Lakshana DPS.
- You prefer Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
- Free Cosmos DPS and the natural early-game Solid Arc carry for most accounts.
Skia (Lakshana) and Zero (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 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
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
- Solid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
- Account-default Solid Cosmos DPS with Odd Zero Division as an early burst option.
- 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
ATK buff for Gap execute windows.
With Skia
Heals through Skia’s aggressive gap-closes.
With Zero
Heal + Charge comfort on a Solid-Arc carry.
With Skia
Damage share covers Skia during Pack Howl commit windows.
With Zero
Damage share for commit Ultimates.
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'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's Odd Zero Division + Execute identity over Skia's Pack Howl + Shadow Spike.
- 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.