Chiz
Who is Chiz?
Chiz is NTE's flagship free character — a Cosmos-attribute Main DPS obtainable without any pulls, and rated T0.5 at A0 rising to T0 at A3+. She deals sustained Cosmos DMG through a unique Grain Market economy: accumulating Grain (via combat) and spending it to amplify her damage output. Her signature Arc is obtainable free at max T5 refinement through progression. Multiple guide sites describe her as "NTE's gift to F2P players — completely free with T0 strength." The A3 Awakening is the critical upgrade, making her Grain mechanic less RNG-heavy and enabling more consistent Cosmos DMG.
Kit Summary
Accumulate Grain through combat to power damage output — requires holding Fons (1M target for signature Arc bonus) and managing Grain RNG.
Primary damage type, scales with Type III Module count (10% per module = up to 40% total).
Reduces Grain RNG — gameplay becomes more forgiving and consistent; character moves from T0.5 to T0.
Provides Cosmos DMG scaling with Fons held — fully obtainable without gacha pulls.
4-piece ignores 25% enemy DEF for 20 seconds after Ultimate — rare source of DEF reduction.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
Lost Radiance (best-in-slot): 4-piece grants 25% enemy DEF ignore for 20 seconds after Ultimate — rare DEF shred source that significantly amplifies damage output. Type III Modules (maximize): 10% Cosmos DMG per Type III module; 4 modules = 40% Cosmos DMG bonus.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Contemplative Cat (signature Arc — free at T5): Scales Cosmos DMG with Fons held; target 1M Fons to maximize the bonus. Best-in-slot and fully F2P obtainable at max refinement.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Charge triple-cycle team: Chiz + Hathor + Jiuyuan + Haniel — enables Blossom + Remora + Charge Esper Cycles simultaneously; Haniel buffs ATK off-field, Hathor and Jiuyuan add Lakshana for Remora.
Alternative: Chiz + Haniel + support — Haniel's ATK buff scales well with Chiz's sustained on-field DPS.
F2P Verdict
Chiz is 100% free — given to players through story progression. Her signature Arc (Contemplative Cat) is also obtainable free at T5 refinement through the same progression system. Prioritize: A2 (damage ratio boost + team 5% heal from Lethal Rose Pact accumulation) → A4 → A3 (the critical T0 threshold). Getting A3 should be the milestone target for F2P players.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Grain Market mechanic?
Chiz accumulates Grain during combat, which she uses to amplify her Cosmos DMG output. At A0, the Grain accumulation has an RNG element — sometimes you won't regain enough Grain during her Ultimate. A3 reduces this RNG, making her rotation more consistent and reliable — the key reason A3 is her T0 breakpoint.
Why should I hold 1 million Fons?
Her signature Arc (Contemplative Cat) scales Cosmos DMG based on Fons held. Holding 1M Fons maximizes this bonus. This is a free Arc obtainable at T5 refinement, so F2P players can reach its full potential without gacha investment.
Is Chiz the best free DPS in NTE?
Yes. She is completely free, has a T0 ceiling at A3, comes with a free best-in-slot Arc, and her kit contributes to multiple reaction types (Blossom, Charge, Remora in mixed teams). No other free character in NTE 1.0 matches her damage ceiling.