Gaya
Gaya is a 5★ Controller-class Partner in Chaos Zero Nightmare. Equipped on a Combatant, Gaya raises DEF by +16–24% (Always active) and DEF-based DMG by +20–40% (with an Instinct card). Gaya's EGO skill, Ice Wyrm's Roar, can be used for 3 cost. Rewritten in plain terms from in-game data — not a copy of the original wording.
Partner Passive
Snow Upon the Heart
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 |
| DEF-based DMG | +20–40% | with an Instinct card |
| Damage | +20–40% | Unique Attack card of base cost 6 · to allies · max 1 stacks |
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-based DMG | +20% | +25% | +30% | +35% | +40% |
| Damage | +20% | +25% | +30% | +35% | +40% |
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.
60% Defense-Based Damage x 4. Draw 1 Attack Card(s).
Is Gaya Worth Investing In?
Gaya 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 Gaya Work Best With?
Gaya is a Controller-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 Gaya's EGO Skill Do?
Gaya's EGO skill, Ice Wyrm's Roar, costs 3 and does the following: 60% Defense-Based Damage x 4. Draw 1 Attack Card(s).
