Chaos Zero Nightmare (CZN) packs a huge array of character and card/epiphany setups to mess around with. Not every pairing shines, so to cut down on tedious farming, go for the strongest options. We've rounded up the top teams and epiphany setups for characters in Chaos Zero Nightmare, along with pointers on crafting your own. Let's jump in!

Best Teams Deck Builds Chaos Zero Nightmare

Chaos Zero Nightmare Team-Building Basics

Assembling a team in Chaos Zero Nightmare keeps it simple: grab two characters whose card and epiphany effects sync up, then toss in a support to patch you up. It's even better if the support's skills link with the rest, though you can skip that sometimes. Here's some straightforward advice on team-building in CZN:

Mika stands out as the top support in CZN, dishing out solid heals and AP recovery. She's the ideal choice for tons of lineups. Stuck on support picks? Mika's your reliable default.

Rei, Cassius, and Nia make strong alternatives for supports, but they prioritize damage amps and handy tools over straight healing or AP boosts.

Kayron, Mei Lin, Hugo, Haru, Rin, Renoa, Luke, Lucas, and Tressa fill the damage dealer roles in the game, and each calls for a tailored support style.

Khalipe, Magna, and Amir handle tanking duties, pairing smoothly with Maribell for her Shield damage output. They can slot into other squads too for added toughness.

Most of the time, you can spot character fits just from their base decks, skipping epiphanies entirely. For instance:

  • Selena works with Mei Lin because they both stack Passion Weakness.
  • Nia buffs Extra Attacks, which is Hugo’s basic mechanic.
  • Luke and Lucas work well because they both stack Bullet cards and buff their effects.

Certain powerhouse pairings hide behind targeted epiphany effects, character potentials, and similar unlocks. Spotting them means brainstorming setups and running tests.

Best Teams & Epiphany Builds in Chaos Zero Nightmare

Check the table for our picks on the strongest team setups in Chaos Zero Nightmare, highlighting various damage dealers and supports. Plenty more combos exist to dig into, but these are our current favorites. Key epiphanies show up on the right, with quick build tips.

DPS Support Strategy & Important Epiphanies
Haru Khalipe + Mika Strategy: Pump out max single-target damage via Haru, with Khalipe covering shields, area hits, and bonus draws. Mika handles AP refresh since Khalipe and Haru guzzle it.
• Mika – Source of Water [+3 AP; Exhaust]: Keeps the setup flowing without snags. Grab multiples if possible.
• Haru – Anchor Shot [Combo: +1 hit]: Doubles Anchor Shot's damage output, ramping your overall DPS.
• Haru – Anchor Pointer [Retrieve]: Pulls Anchor Shot on demand for endless repeats.
Kayron Rei + Mika Strategy: Kayron drives damage by burning through Futility cards for massive strikes. Rei assists on card exhaustion and damage ups, while Mika covers heals and AP.
• Mika – Source of Water [+3 AP; Exhaust]: Tames Kayron's extreme AP drain.
• Rei – Dark Condensation [For 1 turn, +50% DMG to Void attack cards]: Prime damage kicker for Kayron from Rei.
• Rei – Snack Time [Any]: Load up on these for added exhaustion and draws to sustain Kayron's plays.
• Kayron – Brand of Annihilation [Replicated]: Collect several, as exhaustion slashes costs to nothing fast.
• Kayron – Oath of Vanity [Exhaust all Futility, Status Ailment, and Curse cards in hand. Draw per that amount; Exhaust; Retain]: Ramps exhaustion speed to trigger card perks sooner.
Mei Lin Selena + Rei TBA
Hugo Tressa + Mika TBA
Renoa Rei + Nia TBA
Maribell Magna + Mika TBA
Luke + Lucas Mika TBA
Rin Rei + Orlea TBA

Chaos Zero Nightmare Best Teams & Builds FAQ

What are the best teams and builds in CZN?

The strongest teams in Chaos Zero Nightmare at the moment include Kayron + Rei + Mika, Hugo + Tressa + Mika, Haru + Khalipe + Mika, and Mei Lin + Selena + Rei.

What are the best F2P-friendly teams?

Top free-to-play options are Tressa + Rei + Mika and Owen + Rei + Nia. You can center builds on Beryl too. Even sticking to starter characters opens up solid pairings.

How many teams do you need for the endgame?

Endgame requires about 2 teams, which is doable with steady playtime and banner pulls.