Chaos Zero Nightmare Faction Breakdown: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing the right faction in Chaos Zero Nightmare isn’t just about aesthetics, it influences your starting team, early resource gains, and long-term synergy. Each faction offers unique passives, role strengths, and exclusive combatants, shaping your team-building options from the very beginning. Here’s a full breakdown to help you make the best choice.
Faction Overview & Playstyle Breakdown
Chaos Zero Nightmare is built around diverse combatant roles, but factions determine the best specialization for your goals.
| Faction | Role Focus | Passive Buff | Recommended For | Example Combatant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrascion | DPS, Hunter | Crit Rate, Burst | Fast clears, damage meta | Renoa |
| Boreal Order | Defense, Support | Shield, Mitigate | Survivability, PvE endurance | Maribell |
| Void League | Debuffer, Utility | Debuff, Exhaust | PvP, boss control | Cassius |
| Passion Riders | Healer, Tank | Regen, AP Gen | F2P efficiency, beginner ease | Mika |
| Vulture Corps | Counterattack, AoE | AoE Shields/DMG | Crowd control, event content | Khalipe |
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Which Faction Is Best for Your Playstyle?
- Terrascion (Damage)
- Boreal Order (Defense)
- Grants superior shielding and defense buffs, keeping your team alive during tough PvE.
- Prioritizes Support/Defender roles.
- Strong recommendation for auto-farming and longer battles.
- Void League (Debuff/Utility)
- Debuffer and controller tier, apply marks, weaken enemies, control action economy.
- Great for PvP, boss stages, and difficult content requiring utility.
- Passion Riders (Healing/Tank)
- Vulture Corps (Counterattack/AoE)
- Excels in crowd control, with counter and AoE shields.
- Niche but powerful for event stages and “wave clear” needs.
For more details, visit the Prydwen beginner team guide and ItemLevel starter team advice.
Starter Team Recommendations By Faction
| Faction | Team Example | Strategy Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Terrascion | Renoa, Lita, Mikel | Crit burst, DPS stacking |
| Boreal Order | Maribell, Amir, Mika | Shield rotation, survival, healing |
| Void League | Cassius, Orlea, Rei | Debuff chains, exhaust management |
| Passion Riders | Mika, Theo, Tressa | AP sustainability, regen combos |
| Vulture Corps | Khalipe, Magna | Counter-barrage, AoE shield tactics |
See more example builds and meta rankings at LDPlayer Best Teams and Game8 Team Guide.
Pick Terrascion for highest DPS/meta, Boreal Order for defense, Void League for control, Passion Riders for healing/AP, and Vulture Corps for event AoE tactics. Beginners are best served starting with Passion Riders for ease, while advanced players will want to target Terrascion or Void League for meta play. For further details, explore the Prydwen faction guide.


