Zero vs Zero (Male)
Zero vs Zero (Male) — two Cosmos DPS Characters competing for the same Cosmos slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Zero if…
- You want Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute take on Cosmos DPS over Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute.
- 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.
Pick Zero (Male) if…
- You want Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute take on Cosmos DPS over Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute.
- 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.
Verdict
Zero and Zero (Male) cover the same Cosmos DPS job with different kits. Prefer Zero when free Cosmos DPS and the natural early-game Solid Arc carry for most accounts. 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
Zero
Stat
Zero (Male)
Cosmos
Attribute
Cosmos
DPS
Role
DPS
Solid
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
Odd Zero Division + Execute
Playstyle
Odd Zero Division + Execute
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Sakiri / Edgar / Fadia
Best support shell
Sakiri / Edgar / Fadia
Hethereau's Keeper — Best lower-rarity Solid 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
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.
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
Best Builds (Signature)
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%
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?
- You want Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute take on Cosmos DPS over Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute.
- 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.
- You want Zero (Male)'s Odd Zero Division + Execute take on Cosmos DPS over Zero's Odd Zero Division + Execute.
- 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.