Alcea
Alcea is a 5★ Vanguard-class Partner in Chaos Zero Nightmare. Equipped on a Combatant, Alcea raises DEF by +16–24% (Always active) and Next attack card DEF-based DMG by +20–40% (when an Exhaust card triggers). Alcea's EGO skill, If You Require Assistance, can be used for 3 cost. Rewritten in plain terms from in-game data — not a copy of the original wording.
Partner Passive
You're Quite High Maintenance
What this partner does when equipped, explained buff-by-buff (values shown as a low→high investment range).
| Buff | Amount | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| DEF | +16–24% | Always active |
| Next attack card DEF-based DMG | +20–40% | when an Exhaust card triggers · max 1 stacks |
| Fixed Shield | +100–200% | Exhaust card of cost 2+ |
Rewritten in plain terms from in-game data — not a copy of the original wording.
Level-by-level upgrade table
Official in-game data across all 5 investment tiers (not just the low–high range).
| Buff | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 | Tier 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEF · Main stat boost | +16% | +18% | +20% | +22% | +24% |
| DEF | +8% | +10% | +12% | +14% | +16% |
| DEF-based DMG | +20% | +25% | +30% | +35% | +40% |
| Fixed Shield | +100% | +125% | +150% | +175% | +200% |
Rewritten in plain terms from in-game data — not a copy of the original wording.
EGO Skill
A special skill this partner can activate by paying the cost below.
250% Defense-Based Damage. 5 Caustic Remarks.
Is Alcea Worth Investing In?
Alcea is a 5★ partner whose passive raises DEF by +16–24% across 5 official investment tiers — a solid pick whenever your team needs that stat.
Which Combatants Does Alcea Work Best With?
Alcea is a Vanguard-class partner. Its main effect grants a DEF bonus, so it fits any Combatant whose damage or survivability scales with DEF, not just one fixed unit.
What Does Alcea's EGO Skill Do?
Alcea's EGO skill, If You Require Assistance, costs 3 and does the following: 250% Defense-Based Damage. 5 Caustic Remarks.
