Chaos Zero Nightmare Beginner Guide (Early Game Tips)
A clean early-game plan for CZN: what to do first, how to spend Aether, whether to reroll, and a daily routine that wastes nothing.
Updated: 16/07/2026 (auto-refreshes every 6 hours)
Your first days in Chaos Zero Nightmare set up everything that follows — your starter combatant, your pull currency, and the modes you unlock. Here is a clean early-game plan that wastes nothing.
First things to do
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Finish the tutorial to open the shop, mailbox and the Rescue banner. |
| 2 | Claim your entire mailbox — launch, event and pre-registration gifts all become pull currency. |
| 3 | Reach Chapter 1 Episode 4 to unlock Register Coupon, then redeem any active codes. |
| 4 | Push the main story — it hands out the most resources per minute early on. |
Spend your Aether wisely
Aether is your stamina. Early on, pour it into story stages; once you reach Captain Level 25 the Simulation: Memory Fragments mode opens (60 Aether per run) and becomes your main gear source.
| Phase | Where Aether goes |
|---|---|
| Early | Main story stages |
| Level 25+ | Simulation: Memory Fragments (gear farming) |
| Daily | Repeatable stages for level-up and upgrade materials |
Who to pull first
Before spending everything, decide whether to reroll for a strong opener. Check the current tier list and the Combatants list, then read the pity guide so you know how far your currency reaches.
| Situation | Suggestion |
|---|---|
| Brand-new account | Consider a reroll for a flexible 5★ |
| Happy with your start | Save currency for a banner you actually want |
A simple daily routine
| Task | Why |
|---|---|
| Clear daily missions | Steady pull currency and materials |
| Spend your Aether | It caps — unspent stamina is wasted |
| Redeem new codes | Free crystals and materials |
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is CZN free-to-play friendly? | You can clear most content for free; pity makes pulls predictable, so budget with the Pity & Pull Planner. |
| Should I rush to level up? | Follow the story first — it unlocks Simulation (Lv25) and Crafting (Lv40), the systems that truly power up your team. |
| What is Aether? | Your stamina resource; it regenerates over time, so try not to leave it sitting at the cap. |