Lacrimosa vs Chaos: Who Should You Pull in NTE V1.1?

Version 1.1 of Neverness to Everness introduces two highly anticipated S-Class characters: Lacrimosa (available June 3) and Chaos (arriving June 24). For free-to-play (F2P) players and light spenders, choosing between them is the most important decision of the patch.

This guide breaks down their roles, strengths, and team synergies to help you decide who deserves your hard-earned Annuliths.

Overview: The Elegant Duelist vs. The Unpredictable Force

Both characters bring unique mechanics to Hethereau, but they serve entirely different purposes in combat.

Feature	Lacrimosa	Chaos
Release Date	June 3, 2026	June 24, 2026
Role	Main DPS / Sustained Damage	Sub-DPS / Burst Enabler
Playstyle	Combo-heavy, elegant melee	High mobility, unpredictable AoE
Best For	Players needing a strong hypercarry	Players looking to boost quick-swap teams

Lacrimosa Analysis

Lacrimosa is an elegant, combo-focused Main DPS who demands field time to maximize her damage output. Her kit revolves around chaining precise attacks to build up her unique resource, which she then unleashes in a devastating ultimate.

Why You Should Pull Lacrimosa:

• Incredible Sustained Damage: If you lack a premier Main DPS (like Hotori or Nanally), Lacrimosa immediately elevates your account’s damage ceiling.
• Self-Sufficient: She doesn’t rely heavily on specific supports to function well, making her F2P friendly to build.
• Aesthetic & Story Relevance: As a central figure in the “Dreamwalk Corridor” storyline, her animations and visual effects are top-tier.

Why You Might Skip Her:

• High Field Time: She requires you to learn her attack rhythms. If you prefer quick-swap, ability-spamming teams, she might feel clunky.
• Role Overlap: If your account is already saturated with strong Main DPS characters, her value diminishes.

Chaos Analysis

Note: Chaos’s banner arrives in Phase 2 of V1.1 (June 24). Information is based on official previews and beta testing.

Chaos lives up to his name. He is a dynamic Sub-DPS who excels at jumping into the fray, dumping massive Area of Effect (AoE) damage, and swapping out. He also provides unique utility that amplifies the damage of his teammates.

Why You Should Pull Chaos:

• Future-Proof Utility: Sub-DPS and support characters generally have a longer lifespan in gacha game metas than pure Main DPS characters.
• AoE King: His ability to clear groups of enemies quickly makes him invaluable for farming and certain challenge modes (like the upcoming Hunter’s Crucible).
• Flexibility: He fits comfortably into almost any team composition that needs an extra punch of damage.

Why You Might Skip Him:

• Not a Hypercarry: If you are struggling to kill bosses because you lack a primary damage dealer, Chaos won’t solve that problem alone.
• Delayed Gratification: You have to wait until late June to pull him, meaning you’ll miss out on using a new character for the first half of the patch.

Final Verdict: Who to Choose?

Pull Lacrimosa if:

1. You are a newer player who needs a strong, reliable Main DPS to carry you through the story and early endgame.
2. You love complex, combo-based melee combat.
3. You simply prefer her design and role in the V1.1 story.

Save for Chaos if:

1. You already have 1-2 fully built Main DPS characters (e.g., Hotori, Esper Zero).
2. You want a character who will remain relevant in the meta for a long time due to strong Sub-DPS utility.
3. You prefer a quick-swap playstyle.

For F2P Players: Look at your current roster. If you are struggling to survive or deal consistent damage, Lacrimosa is the safer bet for immediate account progression. If your teams are already clearing content comfortably, saving for Chaos is the better long-term investment.

Still unsure? Check out our V1.1 Tier List Update to see exactly where both characters rank in the current meta!