Chaos Manifestation / Zero System Tier List
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Rules of Chaos Manifestation / Zero System Tier ListCharacters/ combatants are graded on:
- Their baseline kit performance in the chaos run.
- Card Epiphanies will be considered in moderation when certain choices demerits the combatants’ ability to function/ perform in the said run.
- Whether certain combatant(s)/ partner(s) are required for the said combatant to perform in his/ her own kit.
- 5★ combatants are graded at ME0 (Manifest Ego 0), where 4★ are graded at ME6.
- Max potential nodes.
- Available Memory Fragment main stats and set bonuses (that are available at the said time).
Changelog
2025/12/7
S-Tier ⇒ Chizuru added.
- Chizuru’s kit is tightly built around Will-O’-Wisp generation, and it remains highly effective even without card Epiphanies (not to be confused with combatant Epiphanies). This reliable baseline performance is a major advantage in Chaos runs, where each combatant starts with a fresh setup. A strong base kit significantly reduces reliance on RNG and makes high-difficulty clears far more consistent.
- While Chizuru naturally excels in multi-hit or high-attack-frequency teams that accelerate Will-O’-Wisp stacking, these setups are not mandatory for her to function. Her Upgrade Card, Bound at Dusk – Inhibit, limits synergy with Mika, narrowing sustain pairing options. However, this drawback is effectively offset by Shadow of the Moon+, which provides Max HP% healing that compensates for Mika’s absence—provided Chizuru can maintain efficient Will-O’-Wisp generation.
- Her 3-1 Potential Node further improves practicality by enabling her basic attacks to generate Will-O’-Wisps. This enhancement streamlines deck management, reducing necessary card pruning to just a single removal target: her basic shield card, greatly improving overall deck efficiency and turn flow.
- While Chizuru can technically be positioned as a Main DPS, this role is heavily investment-gated. Her true damage-dealer potential is effectively locked behind ME2, ME4, and ME6, where key multipliers and scaling effects come online. Without these milestones, her output remains better suited to a Sub-DPS/ Offensive Support role rather than a primary carry, making heavy ME investment a requirement rather than an option for players aiming to build her as a Main DPS.
