Chaos Zero Nightmare Day 1 Progression: What to prioritize for F2P and spenders
Day 1 can set the tone for your entire Chaos Zero Nightmare campaign. Understanding what to prioritize, whether you’re free-to-play (F2P) or a spender, will help you unlock content quickly and build an unbeatable roster. Here’s how to make every action count on launch day.
Core Day 1 Objectives
Your first goal should be progressing through the main story chapters and tutorials, as these unlock essential systems like Ark City, daily missions, and trauma runs. This broad progression is vital for both F2P and spenders. Use all available stamina and consider refreshing it with gems early on for faster unlocks, especially if you’re chasing leaderboards or rush achievements.
| Objective | F2P Tactic | Spender Tactic |
|---|---|---|
| Complete story chapters | Use stamina efficiently, claim milestones | Gem refresh for fast progression |
| Unlock Ark City & dailies | Push Chapter 2 for key features | Max refresh to reach resets Day 1 |
| Master deck builds | Focus on reliable 3-man team | Experiment with advanced pulls |
Summoning and Rerolling Priorities
On launch, everyone gets a large batch of summon pulls. For F2P, prioritize best available heroes and reroll if necessary; for spenders, target limited banners and build for meta.
- F2P: Only reroll for top-tier characters like Hugo, Renoa, or OP shielders. Don’t chase too many dupes, focus on balanced utility over rarity.
- Spender: Go for limited banners and try to secure multiple five-stars, especially those with early-game synergy. Consider investing in dupe systems or resource packs for fast upgrades.
| Summon Banner | F2P Approach | Spender Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Reroll until best team | Secure one top-tier and move on |
| Standard | Pity pull for strong filler | Bulk pulls for depth |
| Limited | Skip unless favorite appears | Max pulls for meta units |
See the detailed banner breakdown at LDPlayer’s Chaos Zero Nightmare launch tips and Game8’s beginner guide.
Team Building and Leveling
Don’t spread resources too thin, choose three main characters and invest in them. This is critical for early chaos runs and boss fights, especially for F2P who can’t waste gems on refreshes.
- Focus on shielders and support units to avoid trauma in battles.
- Level ONLY your main trio for chaos runs; avoid the trap of leveling too many weak units.
More team tips at Best Team Guide.
Stamina Management
Maximize daily stamina on launch. F2P should refresh stamina at least once if possible; spenders can go for full refreshes to unlock Ark City and level faster.
| Stamina Plan | F2P Guidance | Spender Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Allocation | Use for story, claim rewards | Push all resets with gems |
| Refreshes Allowed | One per day if affordable | Max resets until all modes unlock |
Early Deck Optimizations
Prioritize low AP cost attack and skill cards for the most actions per combat round. Upgrade and evolve early, focusing on combos that empower your trio. Don’t forget roguelike mode deck building.
Useful Links for Day 1 Progression
- Beginner’s Guide: All Tips and Tricks
- Day 1 F2P Plan Video
- Chaos Zero Nightmare Day 1 Guide
- Best Card Deck Builds
- Reroll Guide
- Team Building Guide
With these priorities and actions, both F2P and spenders can effectively pave the way for strong long-term success in Chaos Zero Nightmare’s competitive launch environment.
