Case File #chaos
S TierChaos Build Guide
Chaos is a Main DPS who stays on the field to deal massive damage. He applies Warrant to enemies to increase the damage they take, builds up his Crime gauge to unleash empowered Basic Attacks, and enhances the Remora reaction with bonus burst damage when it expires. His playstyle is straightforward but relies on good management of Warrant and the Crime gauge.
Strengths
- Massive sustained damage while on the field.
- Applies Warrant to increase damage dealt to affected enemies.
- Builds Crime gauge for powerful empowered Basic Attacks.
- Enhances Remora reaction with bonus burst damage.
- Straightforward gameplay loop that is easy to learn.
Weaknesses
- Damage depends heavily on maintaining Warrant and managing the Crime gauge.
- Needs team support to reliably trigger Remora for maximum burst.
- Requires good CRIT stats to reach full damage potential.
Best Arcs
Golden Fleece: Increases the wearer's Lakshana DMG by 20.00%. Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 40.00% for 20s when they cast a Redirect Skill or Ultimate. Resets the duration when triggered again.
Knight's Candy: Increases wearer's CRIT DMG by 4% for 10s after landing a critical hit, up to 10 stacks. Resets the duration when triggered again.
Tidal Ascension: Grants the wearer 10% ATK, 10% DEF, and 10% HP when the team has at least 3 different Esper Types.
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): Lakshana DMG +10%. Legendary (4): Increases Crit Chance by 14%. Team triggering Remora or Stain increases the bonus to 14% for 20s.
Best Main Stat: Lakshana DMG
- Focus on Lakshana DMG because Chaos already has multiple ways to improve CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III
Total Bonus: +64% CRIT DMG
Substat Priority
- Use this layout to activate Street Boxer's 4-piece effect and gain +64% CRIT DMG from the bonus Module.
- Prioritize CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG subs; if using What's Desired, lean toward CRIT Rate.
Best Teams
A Remora-focused team that maximizes Chaos's damage by triggering Remora often and extending its duration. Haniel provides buffs and Stain, while Esper Zero reliably triggers Remora.
Chaos
Main DPS
Stays on field to deal damage and trigger empowered attacks.
Hathor
Sub-DPS
Extends Remora duration and increases team CRIT Rate against affected enemies.
Zero
Sub-DPS
Easily triggers Remora with Skill.
Haniel
Support
Provides buffs and helps apply Stain, increasing Lakshana and Psyche damage.
Alternatives
Open with Haniel Skill, swap to Chaos to trigger Stain, then swap to Esper Zero to trigger Remora before returning to Chaos.
Apply Warrant with Chaos Skill, then use Basic Attack combos and empowered attacks.
Use Ultimate when available to convert Dread Echo into more empowered attacks.
- Remora damage scales with duration; Hathor and Skia help extend it.
- Stain increases Lakshana and Psyche damage, further boosting Chaos.
Skill Priority
Doubtmark (Skill)
Main use is to apply Warrant; the damage buff from Warrant does not increase with level, so upgrade after Basic Attack and Ultimate.
Onslaught (Support Skill)
Upgrade last to improve its damage output.
Pursuit (Basic Attack)
Improves general damage output since Chaos's rotation revolves around staying on the field and using Basic Attack and held Basic Attack.
Retribution (Ultimate)
Deals a large amount of damage, so upgrading it increases Chaos's burst potential.
Awakening Priority
False Origin
Immediately fills the Crime gauge when using Ultimate, allowing an immediate empowered held Basic Attack during Dread Echo.
Piercing Insight
Increases Crime gained when attacking enemies affected by Warrant, letting Chaos build his gauge faster.
Charge / Sin
Ignores part of enemy DEF when attacking Warrant-affected enemies, increasing overall damage.
Emberflare
Increases CRIT DMG for a duration after using Ultimate, boosting empowered Basic Attack damage.
Voidgaze
Increases damage to an enemy afflicted by Warrant if they are the only one with Warrant, useful for boss fights.
Drowning Tide
Transfers Warrant from defeated enemies to nearby unmarked targets, helpful when fighting multiple enemies.
How to Play
Chaos is a field DPS who uses Skill to apply Warrant, attacks to fill the Crime gauge, and unleashes empowered Basic Attacks when full. His Ultimate applies Dread Echo, rapidly charging the Crime gauge for more empowered attacks.
Rotations
- 1Haniel Skill → Swap to Chaos (Stain Trigger) → Swap to Esper Zero (Remora Trigger) → Esper Zero Skill if Remora did not trigger → Swap back to Chaos (Remora Trigger) → Chaos Skill (applies Warrant) → Basic Attack combo until Crime gauge is full → Hold Basic Attack → Ultimate if available → Basic Attack combo until Crime gauge is full → Hold Basic Attack → Repeat.
Tips
- Start fights with Chaos's Skill to apply Warrant on enemies.
- Attack enemies to fill the Crime gauge; it takes roughly three full Basic Attack combos.
- Use held Basic Attack when the Crime gauge is full to perform a powerful 2-hit attack.
- Use Ultimate to apply Dread Echo, which quickly charges the Crime gauge, allowing repeated empowered attacks.
- Whenever possible, trigger Remora to benefit from Chaos's Remora Enhancement burst.