How to Prepare for Season 1 in Chaos Zero: Nightmare

Season 1 of Chaos Zero: Nightmare officially starts on November 12, and even though it's just a few days away, there's still plenty you can do to prepare efficiently. This guide summarizes all the key takeaways from to help you maximize your Ether (stamina) and get ahead in the new season.

 

Focus on Key Synergy Characters

Two characters will likely be at the center of the early meta — Nia and Casius — both of whom have strong card draw, discard, and shuffle mechanics that synergize perfectly with Yuki, the upcoming featured Striker.

Nia	Specializes in card draw and deck manipulation (e.g., Nia's Curiosity, Adagio).
Casius	Offers controlled draws, discards, and dedicated card searches via Joker.

Both are Instinct-type Controllers, making their promotion materials interchangeable and worth farming now.

Tip: Focus on farming Controller promotion materials and level supports only up to Lv. 50 for now — there's no major reason to rush anyone to Lv. 60 yet.

Other Characters to Watch

While Yuki's kit features “retain cards,” none of them currently have the retain effect, which limits direct synergy with certain setups.

However, Ora remains noteworthy thanks to her massive damage buffs, especially beneficial for AoE characters like Yuki. AoE units scale best with multipliers and buffs — Ora's support can make Yuki even stronger.

Leveling and Promotion Strategy

Keeping your supports at Lv. 50 unless you're optimizing for special cases.

Lv. 60 unlocks unique stats, but the investment is rarely worth it right now.

Focus on efficiency — keep Ether for more impactful upgrades later.

 

Banner Preparation

Based on developer teasers, Nia or Casius is expected to appear on Yuki's banner as rate-ups.

There's a small chance Lucas could appear, but his synergy with Yuki is uncertain for now.

Pre-Farm controller materials to prepare for either Nia or Casius just in case.

Pre-Farm for Yuki

Yuki is confirmed to be a Striker, so you can safely start preparing:

• Striker Promotion Materials
• Order Growth Stones (buy blue stones from the shop to save Ether)
• Instinct Materials (for Nia and Casius synergy)

Those blue growth stones are enough to unlock Yuki's basic attack potential on day one.

Memory Fragment Sets for Yuki

Yuki's build options are already shaping up. Here are the recommended memory fragment sets to farm ahead of time:

Set	Type	Reasons
Executioner's Tool	Crit Damage	Best universal DPS set; craft 2-piece Crit Damage + Crit Chance main stat.
Black wing	Attack	Good backup if Crit set is complete.
Bullet of Order	Order Card Damage	5–15% boost for attack cards, but needs testing for Yuki's kit.
Conquer Aspect	Crit Damage (1-cost cards)	Could become strong depending on Yuki's Epiphany upgrades.

*Bullet of Order is still unproven — it only boosts attack cards from the character's own kit.

 

Partner Leveling Tips

Partners mainly provide flat stats, not multiplicative ones — meaning:

Raising them beyond Lv. 40–50 is unnecessary right now.

Save your Ether for character or memory farming instead.

 

Incoming Season 1 Rewards and Updates

Starting on update day, players will receive:

• Send Credits via in-game mail
• Retroactive level-up bonuses
• New Chapter 6 battle missions with first-clear credit rewards

These will help you restock resources and smooth progression into Season 1.

 

Final Checklist Before Season 1

Task	Priority
Farm Controller promotion materials (Nia, Casius)	⭐⭐⭐⭐(High)
Pre-farm Striker & Instinct materials	⭐⭐⭐⭐(High)
Craft Crit Damage + Crit Chance Memory pieces	⭐⭐⭐⭐(High)
Stockpile Growth Stones & Credits	⭐⭐⭐⭐(High)
Level partners to 40–50 only	⭐⭐⭐(Low)
Run unit dungeons for materials	⭐⭐⭐(Low)

Farm Unit Dungeons

If you've run out of units, don't skip unit dungeons.

Even Lv. 5 runs provide decent value, especially if you plan to upgrade characters to Lv. 50 or beyond.

 

Conclusion

By focusing on efficient Ether use, farming versatile gear, and preparing synergy supports, you'll enter Season 1 with a strong foundation. Prioritize Controller and Striker materials, Crit Damage sets, and resource management — and you'll be ready to make the most out of Yuki's banner launch and beyond.

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