Latest Chaos Zero Nightmare Character Tier List

Chaos Zero Nightmare is a dark fantasy strategic card RPG. With the International server now live, this guide, based on previous test data and the significant adjustments many characters have received, brings you a detailed launch character strength tier list from LDShop to help you invest your resources wisely in the early game.

 

The Meta Has Shifted Since Open Beta

Compared to the testing phase, the open beta version underwent a round of balance adjustments, causing the strength of many "test server powerhouses" to change:

Khalipe, although nerfed, retains her core "Vulture Ejection" mechanic (triggering additional effects after using high-cost cards). She has shifted from a pure damage dealer to a hybrid offensive/defensive character who provides substantial shields, maintaining high strategic value.

Characters like Mei Lin, while numerically tuned down, still possess considerable actual output because their skills benefit from multiple independent damage multipliers (e.g., Damage Increase, Weakness Attribute, Ember damage boost). She represents the "numerically nerfed but mechanically intact" archetype.

Here is the latest tier list:

Tier 0
Veronica (5-Star): Versatile in AoE, Single-target, and card drawing. Follow-up attacks at turn end. Represents brutal damage output.	Hugo (5-Star): Excels at follow-up attacks. Damage scales with passive stacks. One of the best DPS in high-level (up to 9) Dimensional Twilight.
Mika (4-Star): Healer who also grants additional Action Points. The team's tempo engine.	Mei Lin (5-Star): Powerful single-target damage. High Break value and burst damage. One of the best DPS in high-level (up to 9) Dimensional Twilight.
Khalipe (5-Star): Khalipe is a Instinct Vanguard who shields allies while dealing consistent AoE damage, turning her defensive strength into both protection and offense.	Chizuru (5-Star):Chizuru is a Void Psionic DPS who builds hits and resources to unleash powerful single target burst damage.
Tier 1
Rei (4-Star): Rei is a Void Controller who boosts allies’ attack and improves deck cycling while providing modest support.	Haru (5-Star): First featured banner character. Excels in single-target burst, AoE damage, and targeted card retrieval. Simple, brutal damage output.
Cassius (4-star): Healer + full hand refresh.	Beryl (4-Star):Beryl is a Justice Ranger who uses a Retain‑based card system to build up and then unleash huge single‑target burst damage as a main DPS.
Magna (5-Star): Core of the Shield/Counter strategy. Requires specific team composition. Provides survival security for beginners.	Renoa (5-Star): Relies on "Tranquil Bullets" for burst damage. High late-game potential but severely hampered by card order issues.
Tressa (4-Star): Core of the Poison build. Highly effective against high-damage reduction enemies.	Maribell (4-Star): Maribell is a Passion Vanguard who shields allies and deals consistent counterattack damage.
Tier 2
Orlea (5-Star): The premier AoE healer. Summons Slimes for consistent healing.	Selena (4-Star): Selena is a Passion Ranger who marks enemies to trigger extra attacks and deal enhanced damage.
Luke (5-Star): Crit system. High late-game potential but underwhelming early game damage.	Kayron (5-Star): Late-game scaling character. Suffers from high AP cost early on, making rotations clunky.
Yuki (5-Star): Striker class and Order attribute, focus on AoE attack and activates an effect when drawn to hand by a skill.	Rin (5-Star): High damage ceiling but inconsistent output. Highly dependent on card draw order.
Nia (4-Star): Nia is a Instinct Controller who uses card cycling to trigger extra attacks and provide healing support.	Lucas (4-Star):Lucas is a ranged DPS who uses his ammo card system to deal heavy burst or sustained damage while hitting multiple enemies.
Amir (4-Star): Amir is a Vanguard who converts shields into defense-based damage and support.	Owen (4-Star): Owen is a Striker who uses Wind Charge to deal multi-hit damage, apply Vulnerable, and provide shields.

 

Tier 0 Characters: All-Rounders & Team Cores

Mei Lin

An excellent main damage dealer for beginners. Her skill mechanics are straightforward and powerful, and she possesses outstanding Break (reducing the Stagger gauge) capability, allowing her to quickly break enemies and inflict high damage.

Veronica

The epitome of brutal damage output. Her ability to perform follow-up attacks at the end of her turn, combined with specific card setups, can unleash terrifying combo bursts.

Hugo 

Hugo is a Order‑attribute Ranger who uses his “Commence the Hunt” passive to trigger extra attacks when teammates use single‑target Attack cards, making him a high‑efficiency follow‑up DPS that shines in high‑action, combo‑heavy teams.

 

Tier 1 Characters: Definitely Worth Building

 

Haru

Haru is a Striker whose signature Anchor Shot stacks up damage with repeated use, making her a top‑tier single‑target DPS when supported with AP generation.

Beryl

Beryl is a Justice Ranger whose Retain card mechanic lets her stockpile cards and then unleash massive burst damage as a high‑risk high‑reward single‑target DPS.

Renoa

Renoa is a Void Hunter whose Dirge Bullet system lets her build up bullets that, when discarded or used, unleash massive single‑target burst damage and chain extra attacks.

Tressa 

Tressa is a Psionic of the Void attribute who uses 0‑cost Shadow Daggers to apply Agony and deal steady damage over time — making her a budget‑friendly DoT DPS ideal for drawn‑out fights or support‑heavy builds.

 

Shield/Counter (Magna & Maribell)

This combination provides extremely high shields and deals damage through counter-attacks. It offers a very comfortable and low-stress experience for early story progression.

Versatile Specialists: Selena is an excellent 4-star damage supplement; Renoa has extremely high single-target burst potential in the late game; Tressa's Poison build is highly effective against specific high-defense enemies.

 

Beginner Tips

• Rerolling/Starting Out: Starting with any one of Khalipe, Veronica, or Hugo will make your early game much smoother. If you can get two Tier 0 characters to form a core, your team's strength will be even more secure.
• Resource Investment: Prioritize investing resources into Tier 0 and Tier 1 characters, especially those 4-star characters with complete mechanics that don't rely on high Potentials (like Mika, Cassius), as they offer extremely high value.
• Team Building Strategy: A balanced team usually consists of: 1 Main Damage Dealer + 1 Healer/Shield Support + 1 Utility Support (e.g., card draw, damage boost). You can mix and match freely based on the list above.

 

Team Compositions Reference

Haru Burst Team: Haru (Main DPS) + Cassius (Card Draw) + Mika (AP Generation): The core of this composition is using Cassius's rapid card draw to quickly cycle through the deck, sending Haru's high-cost, powerful attack cards into the discard pile, then retrieving them with specific cards to achieve consecutive bursts. Mika's additional Action Points are crucial for ensuring Haru's expensive cards can be played.

Shield Counter Team: Magna + Maribell + Any Tank/Support:

This is a very stable composition. By continuously stacking shields, it deals damage through counter-attacks when hit. This team performs consistently in high-pressure environments but might feel slow against certain enemies with specific action patterns.

Fire-Weakness Pursuit Team: Mei Lin (Single-target) + Selena (AoE) + Any Tank/Support: Mei Lin handles single-target Break and burst damage, while Selena covers AoE capabilities. Leveraging the Fire weakness mechanic, they work together to quickly break enemy Stagger gauges and deal high damage.

That concludes our complete analysis of the current "Chaos Zero Nightmare" character strength tier list. We hope this helps you find a clear direction for building your teams and creating your own powerful formations.

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