Zero Best Build Guide

Last updated: May 31, 2026

Introduction

Best guide and build for Zero from Neverness To Everness (NTE). Zero is an rarity character from the Cosmos element who performs the Damage role in combat. Their Arc Compatibility is Solid. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Zero's best build, including recommended builds and the strongest team compositions and rotations that maximize their potential.

To learn more about Zero check the sections below. Use the tabs to quickly switch to the kind of information you're looking for.

Update tracker

Last review update

Patch 1

Last major build/calcs update

Patch 1

Last profile update*

May 31, 2026

*Profile update means smaller edits to the guide that don't require new calculations.

Kit

Review

Build

Teams & Synergy

Awakenings & Calcs

To learn more about Zero check the sections below. Use the tabs to quickly switch to the kind of information you're looking for.

Skills

Basic Attack

Appraisal

Basic Attack: Appraisal - Severance

Channels energy through the weapon, performing up to 5 consecutive attacks that deal Cosmos DMG.

Basic Attack: Appraisal - Break

Wields the weapon mid-air and plunges, dealing 1 instance of Cosmos DMG to an area upon impact.
Increases DMG based on fall height, up to 100%.

Critical Riposte: Flash of Inspiration

Triggers when using Appraisal - Severance after a Critical Dodge. Seizes the opening from the enemy's missed attack and swings the weapon to counter, dealing 1 instance of Cosmos DMG to an area and reducing Break.

Handling a sword is the only way I feel in control.

Multipliers (Level 1)

Skill

Appraise and Engrave

Opening, exposed! Performs 3 consecutive weapon strikes. Leaps into the air to charge. Fires an Esper Cannon that deals 1 instance of Cosmos DMG to an area. Deals an additional 1 instance of Cosmos DMG to the first enemy hit whose level is below Zero's own level.

A surreal scene, outlined in slashes, emerges from thin air.

Multipliers (Level 1)

Ultimate

Divide by Zero

Sweeps away the unseen lines that connect the Nexus in a dance of blades. Deals multiple instances of Cosmos DMG to an area.

I sense an Anomaly Nexus, bound by invisible, silent, intangible ties… All severed in an instant with a single graceful strike.

Multipliers (Level 1)

Support Skill

Rift Blossom

Slashes through space and detonates a rift, dealing 2 instances of Cosmos DMG to an area.

Multipliers (Level 1)

Passive

Appraiser

Charge Enhancement: Restores HP equal to 50% of Zero's Base ATK when the active character gains Ultimate Energy.

Where will this ability to read and understand anomalies lead me?

Passive

Anomaly Perception

Ultimate: Divide by Zero damage increases by 25%.

Zeroth Sense Synchronization

Awakening

Awakenings Effects

Blooming Gaze

Awakening 1

Deals 1 additional hit of 200% ATK to enemies of lower level on first hit. This damage ignores 75% of the target's DEF.

Finding the Calling

Awakening 2

Grants an additional 8 Ultimate Energy after successfully casting Appraise and Engrave.

Anomalies Record

Awakening 3

Increases Divide by Zero's Crit Chance by 50%.

Undecided Factors

Awakening 4

Every 1 point of Zero's Base ATK increases Ultimate: Divide by Zero damage by 0.1%, up to a maximum of 25%.

Theopneustos

Awakening 5

Increases Zero's ATK by 10% for 20s when triggering Support Skill.

Deceptive Liberation

Awakening 6

Increases Extra DMG Ratio of Appraise and Engrave to 300% of ATK.

Resonance Effects

Discern

3-Awakening Bonus

Increases the skill level of Appraisal, Appraise and Engrave, and Divide by Zero by 1.

Zero Display

6-Awakening Bonus

Grants the team 12% ATK for 20s when Zero triggers any Cosmos Esper Cycle.

Life Skills

Life Skill

Five-Star Paragon

Level 1: Increases Affinity gained from Gifts by 5% when Bond Level is 4 or below.

Level 2: Increases Affinity gained from Gifts by 5% when Bond Level is 5 or below.

Level 3: Increases Affinity gained from Gifts by 5% when Bond Level is 6 or below.

Level 4: Increases Affinity gained from Gifts by 5% when Bond Level is 7 or below.

Level 5: Increases Affinity gained from Gifts by 5% when Bond Level is 8 or below.

Trait

Zero Trait information aren't available yet. It will be added soon!

Console

Type III Specialization

Type 4

Increases ATK by 10% for each Type III Module equipped.

Voice Actors

ENG

Suzie Yeung & Hunter McCoy

JPN

内田真礼 & 内田雄馬

曾彤 & 马洋

이은조 & 박기욱

Gallery

Zero images aren't available yet. They will be added soon!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Instantly enables Esper Cycles with Skill, making rotations much smoother
Their Cosmos Attribute aligns well with their gameplay as it’s the most middle of the upper cycle enabling good rotation values for Blossom, Remora or Charge compositions.
Low investment character and easy to use.

Cons

Doesn't have many additional effects or uniqueness to their kit aside from the Cycle Rate.

Review

Our MC, Zero, is of course the character you start with. They are a Cosmos Attribute character who performs in the Damage role, at least officially. Realistically, Zero is not meant to be a main damage dealer for the team. Even though their damage is fine, their real strength is in their skill, Appraise and Engrave.

Appraise and Engrave deals damage like most skills, and from the description it might not immediately stand out, but it has 100 Cycle Energy, which means every time you use it, you instantly complete an Esper Cycle.

As a Cosmos character, Zero fits naturally into Blossom, Remora, and Charge compositions. That instant Cycle fill is extremely strong and makes rotation management much easier. Each rotation typically only needs an Ultimate plus Skill. After the Skill instantly fills the meter, you swap to the next character who needs to trigger the reaction. This makes Zero useful for any team that can form an Esper Cycle with them, and because of their low field time and simple rotation, they are very easy to play.

As the MC, you receive all Awakenings for free, including DMG boosts and improved Ultimate Energy gain, among other effects. That said, A1 and A6 are not particularly impactful in practice. For example, A1 adds an extra hit against enemies at a lower level than Zero on the first strike, but the bosses you actually fight will not be below your level, making it effectively irrelevant. A6 follows the same pattern, only triggering against lower-level enemies, which means it also ends up being a dead slot in most real content.

Once you unlock all Awakenings, you gain Resonance 2, Zero Display, which grants the entire team a DMG increase whenever they trigger a Cosmos Esper Cycle, which is essentially Zero’s main purpose.

Simple to use and a strong character for streamlining Esper Cycle rotations, and also the first character you obtain. They also have multiple set options available, making them fairly flexible in team building.

Ratings

Hybrid [A3+]

Endgame PVE

Collaboration Disclaimer

For NTE calculations we worked alongside Rivyn Elowen. Any other content such as comments on Arcs, Modules, etc are our own.

Best Arcs (Weapons)

Zero best Arcs (Weapons) are placed in order of what fits their playstyle the most. Check the comments to get additional context. Also, if you go to the Calculations tab, you will find information about the team setup used for the calculations.

Team 100.65%

Day Off

(M5)

Calculations for the M5 version of this Arc.

Team 100%

Day Off

(M1)

This is typically the best option for the team, since obtaining energy can be difficult for a lot of characters. However, it does not function optimally in single target content.

Team 99.06%

Fluff of Fearlessness

(M1)

One of the Battlepass Arcs that has Crit Rate mainstat and boosts attack after Ultimate. It is a good secondary option for Zero.

Team 98.84%

The Rain That Shook the World

(M5)

Provides Zero with stats needed to deal good personal damage and support the team via Cycles.

Team 98.68%

Hethereau's Keeper

(M1)

Another decent option for Zero's personal damage since it increases attack and damage dealt to bosses.

Specialist

Your Happiness is Priceless

(M1)

Allows Zero to take on a more defensive, pseudo-healer role.

Best Cartridges

Team 101.28%

Speedy Hedgehog

A great option if there aren’t other users in the team. Haniel using Devil's Blood: Curse when paired together.

Team 100%

Lost Radiance

Provides Zero with Defense shred, which is a valuable damage booster.

Team 99.62%

Fireflies and the Forest

100% uptime is possible with Anima units in the team. The large amount of crit damage contributes a lot to MC's personal damage.

Team 98.3%

Shadow Creed

Solely provides 35% attack. It's a decent set to use while farming for one of the others.

Best Stats

Day Off

Main Stats

Crit Rate > Crit DMG > ATK %

Sub Stats

Crit DMG > Crit Rate > DMG % > ATK % > ATK

The Rain That Shook the World

Main Stats

Cycle Intensity > Crit Rate > Crit DMG > ATK %

Sub Stats

Cycle Intensity > Crit Rate > Crit DMG > DMG % > ATK % > ATK

Recommended endgame stats

The Rain That Shook the World:

HP: 20,000+
ATK: 2000+
Crit Rate: 45%+
Crit DMG: 90%+
Universal DMG: 10%+
Cycle Intensity: 250+

Day Off:

HP: 20,000+
ATK: 2600+
Crit Rate: 45%+
Crit DMG: 100%+
Universal DMG: 10%+
Cycle Intensity: 50+

Modules setup

The Rain That Shook the World for more personal damage, Your Happiness is Priceless for a defensive pseudo-healer role.

Lost Radiance

(2)

Cosmos DMG +10%

(4)

Ignores 25% of enemies' DEF for 20s after the wearer casts Ultimate. Effect does not stack.

Character Console Trait:

Increases ATK by 10% for each Type III Module equipped.

Required pieces:

II✓

III✓

IV✓

Console GridType: 4

Skill Priority

Passive 2 > Ultimate = Skill > Support > Basics > Passive 1

Synergies

A decent Sub DPS option for a dual DPS team.
An option for triggering Blossom with Nanally.

Deals damage from off-field and buff’s the on-field character’s attack with her signature Arc, which is great when paired with any main DPS unit.
Buffs the team’s attack after using her Ultimate and Crit DMG when she has all 6 Awakenings active.
A strong choice even when there’s no opportunity to create an Esper Cycle.

Provides healing to the team.
Creates additional avenues for the Charge reaction.
Can give an attack buff on his Ultimate when using the Speedy Hedgehog set, and provide additional defense to characters standing in his ult with his awakening “Visitor from Planet Curiosity”.

A strong option for AoE content due to her ability to gather enemies easily with her Skill.
Can utilize Zero for the Blossom reaction.

A good dual DPS option when playing Zero as a Sub DPS, as they would want more field time than Zero.
Can easily create the Blossom reaction with Zero.

Can apply Remora, which will lead to the Charge reaction becoming available.

Can be used in a team comp with Zero for a Charge team setup to get higher Ultimate uptime.
Extends Remora duration to 12 seconds, allowing for more Charge procs; and provides a crit buff when attacking targets with Remora.

A great choice for any team due to her recording mechanic, which captures a teammate's Support or Redirect Skills to replay during her Time Stop Ultimate for a massive burst window.
Works well in Blossom/Charge teams as a Cosmos Esper, with her passive ensuring Vita Bud attacks continue uninterrupted even during Time Stop.
Her Time Stop Ultimate pauses the fight timer, making her especially valuable in time-limited content like Beyond the Rails.
Replaying a teammate's recorded skill during her Ultimate can also repeat that skill's effect, allowing Zero to gain full cycle again.

Teams

Charge Team

This Charge team would focus on filling Hathor and Haniel’s Ultimates to upkeep buff uptime and deal strong burst damage.

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