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NTE Chaos Element Team Comps Guide: Nightmare Debuff & Best Lineups (2026)

Chaos element revolves around the Nightmare DEF-shred mechanic, with Daffodil and Lacrimosa as primary DPS. Complete guide to Chaos team comps.

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Chaos is NTE's unique DEF-shred DPS system. Chaos characters apply Nightmare to reduce enemy DEF, enabling massive damage multipliers.

Chaos Character Roster

CharacterRarityTierRoleArc Type
DaffodilSA+AttackLiquid
LacrimosaSAAttackLiquid
Black BirdSAAttackGas
MismoABSupportCondensate

Core Mechanic: Nightmare

Nightmare is Chaos's exclusive debuff:

  • Effect: Reduces target DEF
  • Stacking: Can stack multiple times, significantly boosting team damage
  • Trigger: Chaos attacks hitting enemies with Anima applied

T0 Team Compositions

Daffodil Chaos Team

SlotCharacterRole
Main DPSDaffodilChaos DPS
Sub DPSLacrimosaNightmare shred + damage
SupportMismoBuff support
HealerMintHealing + sustain

Lacrimosa 1.1 Team

SlotCharacterRole
Main DPSLacrimosaConstruct DPS
DPSBlack BirdChaos coordinated damage
SupportMismoReaction trigger
Healer/DPSDaffodilDamage + sustain

FAQ

Q: Do Chaos teams need specific supports?

A: Mismo is the only Chaos-element support; use if available.

Q: Daffodil vs Lacrimosa — which is better?

A: Daffodil rates higher (A+), but Lacrimosa has a unique absorb-and-mimic mechanic. Choose based on team needs.