Chaos is the first limited Lakshana main DPS in Neverness to Everness, and his entire kit runs on a single loop: mark enemies with Warrant, build Crime through attacks, then cash it all out with Final Verdict for a heavy Settlement burst. He stays on the field, so his build leans hard into Lakshana damage and the burst window his Ultimate opens. Get the gear and team right and he becomes a reliable single-target wrecker for boss fights and high-difficulty content.
Quick answer: Equip the What’s Desired Arc and the four-piece Street Boxer cartridge, prioritize Lakshana DMG on your modules, and run Chaos with Esper Zero, Hathor, and Haniel.
Chaos at a quick reference
Chaos is an S-Rank Lakshana unit from the Bureau of Anomaly Control’s ETD-6 platoon, introduced in Version 1.1. He runs on the Condensate Arc type and fills the main DPS role. His Forsaken Path banner runs from June 24 to July 8, 2026, so the window to pull him stays open through early July.
| Rarity | S-Rank |
| Element / Esper | Lakshana |
| Role | Main DPS (on-field) |
| Arc type | Condensate |
| Banner | Forsaken Path (Jun 24 – Jul 8, 2026) |
Best Arc for Chaos
His signature Arc, What’s Desired, is the clear best-in-slot. It carries an ATK and CRIT Rate stat line and grants a permanent Lakshana DMG bonus plus a large CRIT DMG buff for 20 seconds whenever he casts a Redirect Skill or Ultimate. That CRIT DMG window lines up exactly with Retribution and his Dread Echo burst, so it feeds the moment when his damage matters most. The duration resets each time you re-trigger it.
If you don’t have the signature, several Condensate Arcs fill the gap. The choice mostly comes down to CRIT stats, since Chaos already pulls crit from his cartridge and console bonus.
| Tier | Arc | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Best | What’s Desired | Permanent Lakshana DMG plus a CRIT DMG buff after Ultimate, matched to the Dread Echo window. |
| Alternative | Camellia Society | Strongest non-signature pick; its CRIT stats suit his crit-heavy scaling. |
| Budget | Fluff of Ferocity | Stacks CRIT DMG over time; cost-efficient while saving for the signature. |
| F2P | A Time Will Come | A-Rank option with a 20% CRIT Rate substat; grants extra ATK, DEF, and HP in mixed Esper-type teams. |
Street Boxer cartridge and module stats
Street Boxer is the cartridge to chase. The two-piece adds 10% Lakshana DMG, and the four-piece raises CRIT Rate by 14%, climbing toward 28% when the team triggers Remora or Stain. That fits his playstyle directly, since Chaos wants to keep crit consistent while pumping Lakshana damage through Final Verdict. Shadow Creed (ATK two-piece, 25% ATK after a Skill) works as a fallback if you can’t complete Street Boxer.
His Console Bonus adds 16% CRIT DMG for each Type III Module equipped, which makes Type III slots especially valuable. Lead with Lakshana DMG everywhere it counts. Because his Arc, cartridge, and kit already supply heavy crit, leaning into Lakshana DMG and ATK% returns more than over-stacking CRIT Rate.
| Slot | Priority |
|---|---|
| Bonus module | Type III — Lakshana DMG |
| Main stats | Lakshana DMG% > CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG% > ATK% |
| Substats | Lakshana DMG / CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG% > ATK% |
How Crime, Warrant, and Final Verdict work
Three mechanics drive everything. Warrant is the debuff Chaos applies to make targets take more damage. Crime is the resource his attacks build. Final Verdict is the payoff that spends Crime for a heavy burst.
| Skill | What it does |
|---|---|
| Pursuit (Basic Attack) | Up to a 5-hit combo that builds Crime. Holding Basic Attack triggers Final Verdict, spending all Crime for a heavy Settlement burst at max stacks. |
| Doubtmark (Skill) | Sends the hound to pounce, applying Warrant to up to 2 enemies for 15 seconds. Your standard opener. |
| Retribution (Ultimate) | Applies Warrant to all enemies in range and enters Dread Echo, during which Crime builds rapidly on its own — the main burst window. |
| Onslaught (Support Skill) | A single hit of Lakshana DMG. A filler with a small share of total output. |
Two passives sharpen the loop. Prime Target raises the Warrant damage bonus from 20% to 30%, and Justice in Time lands a heavy follow-up when a target’s Remora state expires, hitting harder the longer Remora lasted.
Chaos rotation
The rhythm is mark, build, burst, reset, with Retribution acting as the dividing line of each cycle. For skill levels, invest in Retribution first since Dread Echo is the engine, then Doubtmark to push the Warrant amplification, then Pursuit for steady Crime gains, and leave Onslaught for last.
Best teams for Chaos
Chaos wants allies who trigger Remora and Stain, drive the Esper Cycle, and give him room to stay on-field through repeated Final Verdicts. Esper Zero is the usual cycle engine, Hathor shares the Lakshana core for strong Remora pressure, and Haniel covers buffs.
| Team | Members | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All-around (recommended) | Chaos, Esper Zero, Hathor, Haniel | The easiest setup for triggering Remora or Stain, with high overall output. |
| Charge uptime | Chaos, Esper Zero, Hathor, Jiuyuan | Trades buffs for quick-swap damage; Jiuyuan adds Anima pressure and smoother Ultimate uptime. |
| Premium burst | Chaos, Jiuyuan, Hotori, Esper Zero | Pairs his Warrant loop with strong quick-swap damage from Jiuyuan and Hotori. |
| F2P | Chaos, Esper Zero, Mint, Skia | A budget-friendly option built around the same Remora and Stain triggers. |
You can flex these around what you own. Swapping Esper Zero for Hotori or Haniel for Jiuyuan both hold up, and Mint and Skia keep a serviceable team running without premium units.
Chaos rewards clean execution more than gear luck. Even without his signature Arc, an A-Rank like A Time Will Come keeps him functional, and the four-piece Street Boxer set carries most of the heavy lifting. Lock in Lakshana DMG, keep Warrant refreshed, and treat Retribution as the cue to dump Final Verdicts, and his burst windows stay consistent through the toughest fights.
