Chaos is an S-rank Lakshana element DPS character who joins Neverness to Everness in Version 1.1 Phase 2. He excels at close to mid-range combat with a dynamic playstyle that involves transforming his weapon into scythe, greatsword, and firearm forms. His core loop revolves around building and consuming a resource called Guilt to trigger powerful follow-up attacks and bursts.

This guide compiles the best available information from CN server data and previews. Details may shift slightly on global release.

Character Overview

  • Element: Lakshana
  • Role: Main DPS with burst and sustained damage potential
  • Combat Style: Close to mid-range, weapon transformation mechanics, hound summons for utility and combat

Key Mechanics:

  • Builds Guilt through normal attacks and skills.
  • Consumes Guilt for enhanced Judgment attacks.
  • Applies Bounty Permit to enemies, boosting damage output when attacking marked targets.
  • Enters special states via Ultimate for rapid resource generation.
  • Triggers Lakshana Esper Cycle reactions for team-wide benefits.

Chaos also offers strong exploration utility by placing his hound as a teleport anchor in restricted areas.

Skills and Kit

Normal Attack - Stalk

Performs up to 5 consecutive strikes that deal Lakshana damage and build Guilt.

  • Hold the attack button to enter Judgment mode. At maximum Guilt (1,000), consume it all for a massive second-stage Reckoning hit.
  • Mid-air tap triggers Breakthrough for AoE landing damage and reveals nearby enemies with outlines.

Skill - Suspicion Locked

Fires a pistol and summons a hound that bites twice. Applies Bounty Permit to up to 2 enemies for 15 seconds. Attacking marked targets increases Chaos's damage dealt by 20%.

Ultimate - Sins Absolved

Summons a hound to suppress enemies and applies Bounty Permit to all in range. Enters Infamy Reciprocity state. While active and on-field, Guilt generates rapidly, letting you trigger Judgment far more often for big Reckoning bursts.

Best Equipment

Signature Arc: What's Desired (Recommended)

  • Increases Lakshana DMG by 25%.
  • Casting Redirect Skill or Ultimate grants 40% CRIT DMG for 20 seconds.

Alternative Arcs

  • Camella Society
  • Fluff of Ferocity
  • A Time Will Come

Best Cartridge: Street Boxer (Street Champion)

  • 2-piece: +10% Lakshana DMG.
  • 4-piece: +14% CRIT Rate. When the team triggers Remora or Stain, gain another +14% CRIT Rate for 20 seconds.

Module Setup

Prioritize: Lakshana DMG > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%

Best Weapons

  1. Signature Weapon (S-rank)
  2. Savage Cotton
  3. An End Will Come

Team Compositions

Top Recommended Team (Remora/Stain Focus)

  • Chaos (Main DPS)
  • Esper Zero
  • Hathor
  • Haniel

Charge Reaction Team

  • Chaos
  • Esper Zero
  • Jiuyuan (Anima)
  • Fadia

Playstyle and Rotation

  1. Use normal attacks to build Guilt while applying Bounty Permit with Suspicion Locked.
  2. Weave in air attacks and weapon transformations for AoE and positioning.
  3. Activate Ultimate when Guilt is ready or to enter Infamy Reciprocity for rapid Guilt generation.
  4. Consume full Guilt with held Judgment for massive Reckoning damage during burst windows.
  5. Maintain team reactions to keep the cartridge CRIT Rate bonus active.

Ascension and Materials

Chaos requires standard S-rank ascension materials. Key items include Sea Tears, Dreamless Seeds, Lost Whispers, and various boss drops.