Chaos Build Guide: Best Arc, Console & Teams (NTE V1.2)

Chaos Overview

Chaos is an S-Rank Lakshana element DPS arriving in NTE Version 1.1 Phase 2 on the Forsaken Path limited banner (June 24 – July 8, 2026). He is a member of the Bureau of Anomaly Control’s ETD-6 division and is voiced by Rick Kumazawa (Code Geass: Rozxe9 of the Recapture, Rise of the Ronin).

His combat style revolves around two core mechanics: Crime Charges (accumulated through attacks, consumed for powerful follow-up strikes) and the Warrant debuff (applied to enemies via Skills and Ultimate, increasing damage taken). He can transform his weapon between a scythe, greatsword, and firearm, giving him a dynamic close-to-mid-range combat style.

Note: Build recommendations below are based on CN server data confirmed as of June 19, 2026. Details may be adjusted before the Global release on June 24.

Attribute	Detail
Rarity	S-Rank
Element	Lakshana
Role	Main DPS
Faction	Bureau of Anomaly Control (ETD-6)
Banner	Forsaken Path (June 24 – July 8, 2026)
Signature Arc	What’s Desired
Voice Actor	Rick Kumazawa (EN)

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• High burst damage through Crime Charge cycling and Warrant debuff stacking.
• Versatile weapon transformation (scythe, greatsword, firearm) for varied combat.
• Unique Hound Teleport utility for open-world exploration — deploy a Hound as a fast travel anchor.
• Excellent synergy with Remora and Stain reaction teams.
• Strong self-buff mechanics that reward consistent rotation execution.

Cons:

• Requires specific team support (Remora/Stain triggers) to reach peak damage.
• Kit complexity demands practice to maintain optimal Crime Charge cycling.
• Signature Arc (What’s Desired) provides a notable damage advantage, making it a strong pull target.

Skill Overview

Skill	Type	Description
Reaper’s Toll	Normal	Up to 5-hit combo alternating scythe and gun, generates Crime Charges. Hits 3 and 5 deal AoE damage.
Fog Hound	Normal	Deploys a companion that attacks alongside Chaos and acts as a teleport anchor in the open world.
Warrant Mark	Skill	Marks target with Warrant (+15% damage taken for 8s). Consumes Crime Charges to extend duration. 12s CD.
Crime Surge	Skill	Spends Crime Charges for heavy Lakshana DMG proportional to charges consumed. Gains CRIT Rate bonus at max charges.
Retribution	Ultimate	Wide-area scythe and gun combo, massive Lakshana DMG. Applies Warrant to all enemies hit. 120 Energy cost.
Shadow Step	Support	Teleports to fog hound position on tag-in, dealing Lakshana DMG to nearby enemies.
Executioner’s Instinct	Passive	Passive damage amplification tied to Crime Charge stacks.

Best Arc for Chaos

What’s Desired (Signature — Best in Slot)

The best-in-slot Arc for Chaos is his signature weapon, What’s Desired, confirmed by CN server data.

Effect	Detail
Passive (A0)	Lakshana DMG +25% (permanent)
CRIT DMG Buff	+40% CRIT DMG for 20s when casting a Redirect Skill or Ultimate
Buff Refresh	Duration resets on re-trigger

The permanent Lakshana DMG boost amplifies his entire kit. The CRIT DMG window aligns perfectly with his burst rotation — use his Redirect Skill or Ultimate to activate the buff, then chain follow-up attacks during the 20-second window for maximum damage.

F2P / Budget Alternatives

Arc	Why Use It	Notes
Drawn Blade	CRIT Rate sub-stat; CRIT DMG up from self-inflicted damage	Good F2P option
Eternal Waltz	ATK sub-stat; CRIT DMG up on each CRIT hit, refreshable	Solid budget pick
Stellar Veil	CRIT Rate sub-stat; stat boost with 3+ different elements in team	Works in mixed-element teams

Best Console for Chaos

Street Boxer (Recommended — Best in Slot)

Confirmed by CN server data as the top Console choice for Chaos.

Piece Count	Effect
2-Piece (Epic)	Lakshana DMG +10%
4-Piece (Legendary)	CRIT Rate +14%. When the team triggers Remora or Stain, gain an additional +14% CRIT Rate for 20s

Street Boxer provides up to 28% total CRIT Rate when Remora is active. Since Chaos’s passive deals significant damage when the Remora state expires, frequently triggering Remora allows you to maintain the 4-piece CRIT Rate bonus consistently throughout fights.

Module Priority & Stats

Module Slot	Best Main Stat
Primary	Lakshana DMG Bonus
Secondary	CRIT Rate
Tertiary	CRIT DMG
Quaternary	ATK Bonus

Best Sub-Stats (priority order): CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Universal DMG Bonus > ATK Bonus

Module Bonus: For each Module Type III equipped, CRIT DMG +16%.

Best Team Compositions

Team 1: Remora/Stain Team (Recommended)

The primary team for Chaos, focused on extending the Remora state to maximize damage output. Confirmed as optimal by CN server data.

Role	Character	Notes
Main DPS	Chaos	Core damage dealer
Support	Esper Zero	Reliably triggers Remora; excellent off-field presence
Cosmos Buffer	Hathor	Maintains and extends Remora duration
Flex	Fadia / Haniel	Fadia for buffs; Haniel for survivability

Esper Zero reliably triggers Remora, while Hathor extends its duration. This gives Chaos ample time to build Crime Charges, unleash powerful attacks, and maintain the Warrant debuff. The Street Boxer 4-piece CRIT Rate bonus stays active throughout the fight.

Team 2: Charge Reaction Team

Focused on triggering the Charge reaction to maximize Chaos’s Ultimate uptime.

Role	Character	Notes
Main DPS	Chaos	Core damage dealer
Cosmos	Fadia	Cosmos element for Charge reaction; off-field buffs
Anima	Jiuyuan	Anima element; strong follow-up attacks
Survival	Haniel	Survivability and HP redistribution

The Charge reaction grants 10 additional Ultimate Energy whenever you attack a target affected by Remora, allowing Chaos to cycle his Ultimate extremely quickly for consistent high-burst combos.

Swap candidates: Replace Fadia with a buffer for more raw damage; replace Jiuyuan with another close-range attacker that generates Vita Pistil faster.

Awakening Priority

Priority	Awakening	Effect
1st	Awakening 1	Crime Charges generate 20% faster — significant DPS increase
2nd	Awakening 2	Warrant amplification increases to 20% — team-wide benefit
3rd	Awakening 4	Fog hound gains AoE attacks in Frenzy state
4th	Awakening 6	Retribution resets Crime Surge cooldown — enables double burst

Awakening 1 and 2 provide the most impactful gains. Awakening 6 is a significant power spike but requires six copies of Chaos, making it a long-term investment.

Skill Rotation

Chaos’s optimal rotation revolves around building Crime Charges efficiently and timing his Ultimate to align with the What’s Desired CRIT DMG window.

1. Enter combat — use Basic Attacks to build initial Crime Charges.
2. Redirect Skill — activates the What’s Desired CRIT DMG buff (+40% for 20s).
3. Heavy Attacks / Follow-ups — consume Crime Charges to trigger follow-up attacks while the CRIT buff is active.
4. Ultimate — resets/extends the CRIT DMG buff; apply Warrant to enemies.
5. Repeat — maintain Remora state (via teammates) to keep Street Boxer 4-piece active.

Tip: Prioritize using your Redirect Skill before your Ultimate to ensure the CRIT DMG buff is active during the Ultimate’s burst window.

Hound Teleport: Exploration Utility

One of Chaos’s standout features is his Hound Teleport ability — deploy a Hound as a personal fast travel anchor in the open world. Useful locations to set it:

Location	Why It’s Useful
Nacupeda’s Pool	Daily activity item — no nearby teleport point exists
Fortune Shades on Yuanmu Hill	Daily Affection farming (Wishing Plaque for 2,000 Fons)
Little Sparrow	Weekly City Stamina spending (Mahjong) — no direct teleport
Fishing Spots	Several spots far from the nearest Phone Booth
Weekly Respawning Safes (5 & 6)	Close together and give higher Fons rewards

Note: As of V1.1, The Witch’s House and Pink Paws Heist can now be selected directly as transfer destinations, so the Hound Teleport is no longer needed for those locations.

Should You Pull?

Chaos arrives in Phase 2 (June 24 – July 8). Consider pulling if:

• You need a strong Lakshana DPS — currently limited options in this element
• You value open-world exploration utility — the teleport anchor is unique in NTE
• You want a team damage amplifier — Warrant benefits all party members
• You skipped Lacrimosa in Phase 1 and have saved resources

Skip if you already invested heavily in Lacrimosa during Phase 1 and lack resources for both. Chaos will likely receive a rerun in future patches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chaos better than Lacrimosa? They serve different roles. Lacrimosa excels at sustained DoT and Discord reactions. Chaos provides burst damage and team-wide amplification through Warrant. In pure DPS checks, Lacrimosa edges ahead at equal investment, but Chaos offers more team utility.

Can Chaos and Lacrimosa be on the same team? Yes, but it is not optimal. They compete for field time and trigger different Cycles (Discord vs Hexed). Running them together sacrifices reaction synergy.

Is the Pursuit Special Arc necessary? No. Fluff of Fleetness performs within 15% of the signature at R1. The signature’s main advantage is quality-of-life (faster charge generation) rather than raw damage.

When does Chaos release? Chaos’s limited banner runs from June 24 to July 8, 2026, as part of NTE Version 1.1 Phase 2.

Related Resources

• Chaos Character Page — Full skill descriptions, stats, and lore
• Tier List — See where Chaos ranks in the current meta
• Team Building Guide — Learn how to build effective teams
• All Characters — Browse the complete character roster