Chaos Zero Nightmare Attribute Matchups: How Passion, Void, Instinct, Order, Justice Shape Combat Outcomes
One of Chaos Zero Nightmare’s most important (and misunderstood) mechanics is its five-attribute system. Understanding how Passion, Void, Instinct, Order, and Justice interact is essential for maximizing damage, breaking boss shields, and building synergistic teams.
The Attribute Wheel: What Beats What?
- Chaos Zero Nightmare features five core attributes:
- Passion (Red)
- Void (Purple)
- Instinct (Yellow)
- Order (Green)
- Justice (Blue)
- Each enemy and combatant has an innate attribute. You’ll see these icons on enemy and boss info bars during combat (Game8 combat basics, LDShop mechanics guide, YouTube battle guide).
The Attribute Matchup Table
| Attribute | Strong Against | Weak Against | Role/Theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passion | Void | Justice | Power, Aggression |
| Void | Instinct | Passion | Disruption, Control |
| Instinct | Order | Void | Agility, Reaction |
| Order | Justice | Instinct | Defense, Resilience |
| Justice | Passion | Order | Righteous, Suppression |
Quick Rule: Use cards with the attribute matching an enemy’s weakness for bigger damage and faster shield breaks.
In-Game Impact of Attribute Weakness
- Attribute Attacks: Using cards of an enemy’s weakness attribute boosts attack by ~25% and greatly speeds up tenacity/break gauge depletion (Game8 attribute guide, YouTube battle breakdown).
- Break State: When a boss or elite is hit with its weakness, it enters a Breakthrough state, taking bonus damage, becoming stunnable for a short window, and often giving you extra AP or stress relief.
- Team Synergy: Building a party with overlapping or mono-attribute cards means you can “stack” break damage against bosses for faster clears (Game8 team synergy).
How to Exploit Attribute Matchups
- Scout Enemy Weakness: Always check the small icon by a monster/boss’s weakness before you play cards. Prioritize using matching-attribute cards for damage spikes.
- Mono-Attribute Teams: In tough content (like boss loops or elite floors), mono-attribute teams (all Passion, Void, etc.) maximize both break windows and bonus card effects.
- Flexible Builds: For story/exploration, bring at least two different attributes per run to never be fully countered by multi-weakness enemies.
- Partner/Combatant Matching: Match partner attribute to your combatant for extra passives/stats (Game8 partner guide).
When Attribute Really Matters
- Boss Battles: Many bosses have punishing break/shield phases that only open to matching attribute attacks.
- Elite Nodes: Single-attribute bosses die much faster if you bring the right counter element.
- PVP and Challenge Modes: Attribute stacking can be the difference in speed or survival.
Common Mistakes and Pro Tips
- Don’t ignore the wheel: Even S-tier units hit like C-tiers if hitting their attribute resistance.
- Don’t force full rainbow teams: You’ll actually lose break damage and team synergy unless the content requires it.
- Always check event/boss attribute before starting challenging nodes.
Chaos Zero Nightmare’s attribute wheel isn’t just for show, master it for every card, every team build, and every boss phase for maximum efficiency and highest damage! Plan around Passion, Void, Instinct, Order, and Justice, and victory will come easier on every run.
