Chaos has arrived in Neverness to Everness and immediately made a case for the best on-field DPS in the game. He hits hard, plays straightforwardly, and brings a utility bonus that no other character offers: the ability to set up teleport points around the open world, which also boosts fishing efficiency on the side. The catch is that his damage ceiling only unlocks with the right setup. Stack the wrong stats and you leave a huge chunk of his output on the table.
What makes Chaos different to build?
Most DPS characters in NTE want you to stack Crit Rate as a primary stat. Chaos breaks that pattern. His Arc, Cartridge, and base kit already load him up with Crit stats, so pushing Crit Rate further produces diminishing returns faster than it does on other units. The real multiplier for Chaos is Lakshana DMG, and that should be the first thing you target on every module slot.
The stat priority that works best in practice is: Lakshana DMG > ATK% > Crit DMG% > Crit Rate%. That ordering holds for both main stats and sub stats across all module slots.
Chaos character overview screen
What is the best Arc for Chaos?
What's Desired is Chaos's signature Arc and the clear best-in-slot option. It delivers a significant Lakshana DMG boost and a Crit DMG buff, which lines up exactly with where Chaos wants his stats to sit. If you're pulling on the Chaos banner, grabbing his signature Arc alongside him is worth serious consideration.
For players skipping the signature, here's how the alternatives stack up:
Camellia Society is the strongest option if you don't have What's Desired. The Crit DMG and ATK% it provides both feed into Chaos's damage formula without conflicting with his existing stat distribution. Fluff of Ferocity works, but you'll need to compensate by chasing more Crit stats on your modules, which can pull you away from the Lakshana DMG priority. For free-to-play players stuck with A-rank options, A Time Will Come is the pick.
Chaos Arc options compared
What is the best Cartridge for Chaos?
Unlike some characters who have two or three viable Cartridge sets, Chaos has exactly one correct answer: Street Boxer. There's no meaningful alternative worth running.
Street Boxer increases Lakshana DMG and Crit Rate%, with the set effect activating specifically for teams that trigger Remora or Stain. Both of those status effects are central to how Chaos's best teams operate, so the set bonus is almost always active during real fights.
How to set up Chaos's module layout?
For the bonus module slot, prioritize Type III Lakshana DMG modules above everything else. After that, fill remaining slots with ATK% modules where Lakshana DMG rolls aren't available. Sub stats follow the same hierarchy: Lakshana DMG first, then ATK%, Crit DMG%, and Crit Rate% last.
The layout itself needs to match the specific pattern that activates Street Boxer. Running the right stats in the wrong configuration will leave the set bonus inactive, which significantly reduces Chaos's total output.
What are the best teams for Chaos?
Chaos's team-building centers on one condition: you want characters who can apply Remora or Stain. Those status effects trigger Street Boxer's set bonus and feed directly into Chaos's damage kit. Build your team around that requirement and everything else falls into place.
For a deeper look at how these team compositions interact with the broader meta, the NTE best team compositions guide breaks down every viable lineup in detail.
Street Boxer module layout setup
The top team pairs Chaos with Esper Zero, Hathor, and Haniel. This lineup makes triggering Remora and Stain straightforward and delivers the highest overall damage output. After testing all four team variants against endgame content, this combination pulls ahead by a noticeable margin.
Esper Zero is a strong sub-DPS anchor for Chaos and can be replaced by Hotori if needed. On the fourth slot, Jiuyuan is a capable swap for Haniel if you have better investment there. For players building around free-to-play options, Skia and Mint both function as decent substitutes, though the damage ceiling drops compared to the premium lineup.
If you want to dig further into the units Chaos works alongside, the Esper Zero build guide covers his Arc, Cartridge, and team role in full.
For more character builds and strategies across the full roster, browse the complete Neverness to Everness strategy guides to find builds for every character you're running alongside Chaos.