Lacrimosa launches as the first limited S-Class Chaos character in NTE version 1.1. She serves as a high-mobility main DPS focused on stacking Nightmare DoT, breaking enemies, and triggering massive Discord bursts. Her dual-stance basic attacks and ability to copy enemy skills make her versatile for both story content and endgame bosses. This guide covers her full kit, best gear, awakening priorities, team setups, and playstyle tips to help you maximize her damage output right from banner launch on June 3, 2026.
Character Overview
- Rarity: S-Class
- Element: Chaos (Liquid Arc)
- Role: Main DPS / DoT Dealer / Breaker
- Core Mechanic: Switches between Frying Pan (Tomato Metal) and Red Jelly (Tomato Percussion) stances to stack up to 10 layers of Nightmare. The 5th basic attack hit detonates stacks for huge bursts, especially when paired with Discord reactions on broken targets.
Lacrimosa excels in sustained Chaos damage while enabling reaction-based teams. Her passive Tomato Banquet adds a 400 percent ATK follow-up on Discord triggers against broken enemies, turning her into a top-tier carry for mid-to-late game content.
Full Skill Breakdown
Basic Attacks (Stance-Based)
- Sweet and Sour (Tomato Metal): Up to 5 frying-pan swings dealing Chaos DMG. The second hit launches a projectile that explodes for extra damage when struck.
- Sweet and Sour (Tomato Percussion): Up to 5 Red Jelly attacks dealing Chaos DMG.
- Flavor Variation (Aim Button): Instantly swaps stances with a powerful follow-up attack (flying kick or ground slam). Use this frequently to keep combos flowing and adapt to enemy patterns.
- Lycopersicum Meteors: Mid-air plunge that scales with fall height for bonus damage.
- Critical Riposte: Perfect dodge follow-up hurls Red Jelly for AoE Chaos DMG and Break reduction.
Skill
- Morning Tomato: Barrage of Esper constructs that applies Nightmare and combos directly into the 5th basic attack hit.
- Devilish Gift (Redirect): Hold Aim on an enemy to learn and copy their skill permanently. Creates a construct that mimics the copied ability. This is her signature tool for boss-specific counters.
Ultimate
- Working Day Judgement: Stance-dependent AoE nuke that also applies Nightmare. Tomato Metal summons trucks for wide coverage; Tomato Percussion focuses damage in a concentrated blast.
Support Skill
- Microwake: Quick AoE Chaos hit ideal for fast swaps and reaction triggers.
Passives
- Tomato Banquet: Discord on a broken enemy triggers 400 percent ATK bonus damage.
- Sleep In: Grants an extra Morning Tomato charge after five basic attacks during skill cooldown (once per cooldown).
Best Weapons (Arcs)
| Rank | Weapon | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Best-in-Slot | The Last Rose | Signature weapon. High base ATK, Crit Rate, and ATK percent. Gains Chaos Thorn stacks from DoT for massive Crit DMG buffs. Extends broken state by 3 seconds. |
| Strong Alternative | Fluff of Fleetness | Battle Pass option. Ramps ATK percent on-field and offers solid Crit DMG. |
| Best F2P | Youthful Fantasy (Daffodill signature) | Excellent Break Intensity boost and Chaos DMG via Support Skill summon. Farmable and pairs perfectly with her best teammate. |
| Early Game | Shiny Days | Solid starter with easy access. |
Prioritize The Last Rose for endgame clears. It synergizes perfectly with her DoT playstyle.
Best Cartridge and Stats
Cartridge Recommendation: Diabolos (S)
- 2-piece: +10 percent Chaos DMG
- 4-piece: Ignores 12 percent Chaos RES (24 percent for 20 seconds after Nova or Scorch reactions)
This set acts as a massive multiplier for both her Nightmare DoT and burst damage while boosting reaction frequency.
Main Stat Priority (on Arc): Chaos DMG percent (ideal) or Crit Rate if using other weapons.
Substat Priority:
- Crit Rate
- Crit DMG
- Universal DMG percent
- ATK percent
Console Bonus: +10 percent Chaos DMG per Type III module equipped. Aim for at least two Type III modules with Diabolos for the full 40 percent Chaos DMG stack.
Awakening Priorities
Focus dupes in this order for maximum impact:
- A1 (Clock Out Clemency): Nightmare DMG multiplier +50 percent (biggest early spike).
- A3 (Molten Ice Cream): 5th basic attack hit instantly detonates all Nightmare stacks.
- A5 (Tempered Glass Judgement): Nightmare cannot be cleansed by healing and reduces enemy max HP.
- A2, A4, and A6 for swap-in buffs, duration extension, and auto-trigger utility.
Resonance:
- 3 Awakened: +1 skill level to core abilities.
- 6 Awakened: 10 percent DEF ignore on damage.
Skill Upgrade Priority
Basic Attack > Ultimate = Skill.
The majority of her damage comes from stance-swapped basic attacks, so max those first.
Recommended Teams
Core Team (Recommended)
Lacrimosa (Main DPS) + Daffodill (Breaker / Support) + Sakiri (DoT buffer) + Haniel (Off-field buff aura)
- Daffodill breaks quickly, enabling Discord bursts.
- Fast swaps keep reactions rolling and maximize her passive.
- Excellent for bosses and high-difficulty stages.
Passionate Combo Team
Lacrimosa + Baicang + Daffodill + Fadia
- Unique synergy: Swap to Baicang during Lacrimosa's bat form for extra attacks, silence, super-jump, and team-wide 20 percent ATK buff.
- Strong Scorch + Discord hybrid.
F2P-Friendly Option
Lacrimosa + Adler + Haniel + Flex (Sakiri or Fadia)
- Solid survivability and reaction coverage while you build premium units.
Playstyle and Rotation Tips
- Start in Tomato Metal stance and weave basic attacks to stack Nightmare quickly.
- Use Morning Tomato to apply more stacks and combo straight into the 5th hit for detonation (especially after A3).
- Swap stances often with Flavor Variation to maintain uptime and adapt to mechanics.
- Hold Aim on priority enemies to copy strong skills via Devilish Gift for extra utility.
- Save Ultimate for big AoE windows or when stacks are high.
- Quick-swap with Microwake to trigger reactions and refresh buffs.
- Use bat form (hold Dodge out of combat) for exploration mobility.
Focus on breaking the enemy first, then unload with Lacrimosa on-field for Discord procs. Her kit rewards aggressive stance dancing and reaction timing.
Ascension Materials
- Confessional Flower Seed × 86
- Dress Sleeves of Vanity × 35
- Beetle Coin × 4,000,000
- Dreamless Seed × 56
- Fons × 22,000
- Plus various Elite Hunter Guides and Whispers (full list available in-game).
Farm these early to hit level cap on day one.
Lacrimosa stands out as one of the strongest limited DPS options in NTE 1.1. Her kit offers both raw power and creative depth through skill copying and stance switching. Whether you are F2P or a whale, investing in her delivers excellent returns across all content. Pull for her signature weapon if possible, pair her with strong breakers like Daffodill, and enjoy dominating with tomato-fueled chaos.
Happy hunting in version 1.1. Turn those nightmares into victory.