Table of Contents
- 1 Hugo Overview in Chaos Zero Nightmare
- 2 How to Get Hugo in Chaos Zero Nightmare
- 3 Best Team Compositions for Hugo
- 4 Best Hugo Cards and Deck Build
- 5 Best Partner for Hugo in CZN
- 6 Best Hugo Build
- 7 Hugo Cards Database
- 8 Ego Skill
- 9 Potential Upgrades
- 10 Manifest Ego
- 11 How to Play Hugo in Chaos Zero Nightmare
Hugo is a 5-star Ranger. He uses the Order attribute and belongs to the Stella Familia faction. He works as a follow-up damage dealer who triggers Extra Attacks through his Commence the Hunt mechanic.
Hugo Overview in Chaos Zero Nightmare
 | Overview | ||
| Type | Ranger | ||
| Attribute | Order | ||
| Faction | Stella Familia | ||
| Rarity | ★★★★★ | ||
| Voice Actor (EN) | Voice Actor (JP) | ||
| Eui Joo RIM | Yuichi Nakamura | ||
| Gender | Race | Favorite Gift | Birthdate |
| Male | Azure | Electricity | May 6th |
Hugo Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack | 170 (base) / 506 (level 60) |
| Defense | 45 (base) / 146 (level 60) |
| Health | 78 (base) / 381 (level 60) |
| Critical Chance | 3% |
| Critical Damage | 125% |
How to Get Hugo in Chaos Zero Nightmare
Hugo is available through the gacha banner system as a 5-star character.
Best Team Compositions for Hugo
Recommended Team Setup
| Position | Character |
|---|---|
| Main DPS | Hugo |
| Sub-DPS |  Tressa |
| Support |  Mika |
Hugo works best with characters who use many low-cost Attack cards. Tressa generates free Shadow Dagger cards (0 AP cost) that trigger Hugo's Commence the Hunt follow-up attacks. Mika provides healing, AP generation through Source of Water, and uses many Skill cards that build Hugo's Commence the Hunt stacks.
Alternative Team Members
| Character | Explanation |
|---|---|
 Luke | Can replace Tressa as sub-DPS. Generates multiple targeting attack cards with his handgun bullets, triggering Commence the Hunt frequently. |
 Mei Lin | Works as main DPS replacement for Tressa. Her kit summons Strike cards, allowing Hugo to stack and trigger Commence the Hunt. |
 Nia | Can replace Mika as support. Has many Skill cards for stacking Commence the Hunt, plus card filtering abilities. Less healing than Mika but provides better deck manipulation. |
 Beryl | Alternative to Tressa. |
Best Hugo Cards and Deck Build
Core Character Cards
| Card Name | AP Cost | Type | Effect | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hunting Instincts I | 0 | Upgrade | When another Combatant uses Upgrade or Skill Card, gain 1 Hunt Commence | Initiation |
 Fan of Daggers II | 1 | Attack | 90% x3 Damage, 2 Commence the Hunt | Haste |
 Quick Fix III | 1 | Attack | 100% x2 Damage, if in Commence the Hunt Draw 2 | Haste |
 Dingo Howling III | 1 | Upgrade | Upon gaining Commence the Hunt, Draw 1 Attack card (1 per turn) | - |
 Fixer's Approach | 1 | Upgrade | +40% Extra Attack of Commence the Hunt Damage | Unique |
Hunting Instincts is Hugo's most important card. After using it, every Skill or Upgrade card from other characters gives Hugo 1 Commence the Hunt stack.
Essential Team Cards
| Card Name | AP Cost | Effect |
|---|---|---|
 Unsheathe Dagger (Tressa) | 1 | Create 3 Shadow Dagger |
 Shadow Reload (Tressa) | 1 | When Healed by Skill Card, create 1 Shadow Dagger |
 Curse (Tressa) | 0 | For 2 turns, when using Attack Cards, apply 1 Agony |
 Source of Water (Mika) | 0 | Heal, gain AP |
Best Partner for Hugo in CZN
Recommended Partner Choice
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Partner Name |  Tina |
| Passive Effect | Order Attribute Extra Attack damage +15%, +25% Extra Attack damage from Targeting Attack Cards |
| Ego Skill | Draw 1, Increase Extra Attack damage by 30% for 1 turn |
Tina is built for Hugo. Her passive effects directly boost his Commence the Hunt damage. Her Ego Skill costs only 2 EP, provides card draw, and adds another 30% damage buff for one turn, letting you dump all your follow-up attacks at once.
Alternative Partners
| Partner | Passive Effect | Ego Skill |
|---|---|---|
 Rosaria | +10% (20% max dupe) Extra Attack damage, 25% chance to gain Morale when using Upgrade/Skill card | Draw 1 Enhanced card, if none Draw 1 |
 Nakia | +8% (16% max dupe) Attack, When ally defeats enemy gain Backline Support (+10% attack card damage) | Attack all enemies |
Best Hugo Build
Best Memory Fragments
| Set Combination | Stats Priority |
|---|---|
| 2-piece: Executioner's Tool Set | Critical Chance, Critical Damage |
| 2-piece: Black Wing Set | Critical Chance, Critical Damage |
| 2-piece: Cursed Corpse Set | Critical Chance, Critical Damage |
The 2/2/2 setup works best for Hugo. Cursed Corpse increases damage to enemies with Agony, which Tressa applies constantly. If you don't run Tressa, replace Cursed Corpse with another 2-piece set.
Best Equipment
| Equipment Slot | Recommended Item |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Second Method / W-52 Dopamine Injector / Chimeranite / Mutant Predator Spike |
| Armor | Torture Toolbox |
| Accessory | Emblem of an Exceptional Entity / Eye of the Punisher |
Hugo Cards Database
Basic Starting Cards
| Card Name | AP Cost | Type | Effect | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Throw Dagger | 1 | Attack | 100% Damage | - |
 Defense System | 1 | Skill | 110% Shield | Shield |
Unique Cards
| Card Name | AP Cost | Type | Effect | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fixer's Approach | 1 | Upgrade | +40% Extra Attack of Commence the Hunt Damage | Unique |
Cards with Epiphanies
| Card Name | Epiphany 1 | Epiphany 2 | Epiphany 3 | Epiphany 4 | Epiphany 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hunting Instincts | 0 AP: When another uses Upgrade/Skill, gain 1 Commence | 1 AP: Same as base, 50% chance for +1 Commence | 1 AP: Same as base, if Commence triggered 50% chance random ally Coordinated Attack | 0 AP: Commence equal to Skill Cards in hand | 1 AP: When using Upgrade/Skill, gain 1 Commence |
Fan of Daggers | 90% x3, Commence per target hit | 90% x3 (targeted), 2 Commence | 250%, when damage dealt 100% chance random ally Coordinated Attack | 90% x3 random, if under Commence +100% Damage | 2 AP Upgrade: At turn start 60% x2 random, Commence per target |
Quick Fix | 120% x2, if Commence Draw 1 Attack | 80% x2, if Commence +1 Hit | 100% x2, if Commence Draw 2 | 60% x3, if Commence +1 all enemies Action Count | 120%, Commence -5 Maximum, +1 Hit per stack |
Dingo Howling | 150% Shield, 3 Commence | 150% Shield, if Commence +50% Shield, 2 Commence | Upgrade: Upon gaining Commence Draw 1 Attack (1 per turn) | 2 Commence, Combo: Add another 2 Commence | 2 Commence, Draw 2 Attack cards |
Ego Skill
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Skill Name | Last Resort |
| Effect | 250% Damage to all enemies, +30% Commence the Hunt Damage |
| EP Cost | 6 |
Last Resort provides AoE damage, and increases Commence the Hunt damage by 30%. Use it as early as possible to buff all future follow-up attacks.
Potential Upgrades
Potential Effects
| # | Upgrade Name | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epiphany Bonus | When entering Chaos, obtain 1 random Rare Card through Epiphany | 8x Common Growth Stone of Order, 10,000 Units |
| 2 | Upgrade Basic Cards | Basic Card damage, shield, and healing +2% per level (max 20%) | 4x Common Growth Stone of Order, 3,000 Units |
| 3 | Upgrade Neutral Cards | Neutral Card damage, shield, and healing +2% per level (max 20%) | 5x Great Growth Stone of Order, 16,000 Units |
| 3-1 | Basic Card Proficiency | When using Throw Dagger, 50% chance to gain 1 Commence the Hunt | 16x Great Growth Stone of Order, 24,000 Units |
| 4 | Upgrade Unique Cards | Unique Card damage, shield, and healing +2% per level (max 20%) | 8x Great Growth Stone of Order, 20,000 Units |
| 5 | Critical Damage Proficiency | +2.4% Critical Damage per level (max 12%) | 16x Premium Growth Stone of Order, 28,000 Units |
| 5-1 | Basic Card Proficiency | +5% Damage for Throw Dagger, +10% if Attack > 500 | 16x Premium Growth Stone of Order, 2x Shards of Condemnation, 60,000 Units |
| 6 | Critical Chance Proficiency | +2% Critical Chance per level (max 10%) | 120x Premium Growth Stone of Order, 42,000 Units |
| 7 | Upgrade Unique Stats | If Attack > 700, +4% Additional Damage. For every 50 Attack exceeding that value, +1% (up to +8%) | 36x Premium Growth Stone of Order, 2x Shards of Condemnation, 80,000 Units |
Manifest Ego
| Stage | Manifest Ego | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sleeping Memory | Fixer's Approach Commence the Hunt damage increases by +10% |
| 2 | Awakening Memory | For every 2 times Commence the Hunt activates, deal 40% x2 Extra Damage to random enemies. If same target attacked, gain 1 Commence the Hunt (once per turn) |
| 3 | Vivid Memory | When using Last Resort, max stacks of Commence the Hunt increases by 1 |
| 4 | Inner Memory | When Commence the Hunt triggers, gain 1 Arbiter's Wrath. Arbiter's Wrath: +10% damage for 1 turn (Max 4 stacks) |
| 5 | Complete Memory | Increase Basic Cards, Neutral Cards, and Unique Cards potential by +3 levels |
| 6 | Liberated Memory | At turn start, apply 1 Hunting Mark to random enemy. Hunting Mark: When hit by Commence the Hunt gain 1 Morale for 1 turn |
E2 is extremely powerful for boss fights. Every 2 follow-up attacks against the same target gives Hugo another Commence the Hunt stack, meaning he can sustain his stacks indefinitely in single-target situations.
How to Play Hugo in Chaos Zero Nightmare
Hugo's whole thing revolves around Commence the Hunt, which stacks up to five times. Whenever an ally uses a targeted attack card on an enemy, Hugo will trigger a follow-up attack and reduce a stack. His damage scales with extra attack damage, dealing 50% damage plus an additional 30% per stack - so at max stacks, you're looking at 200% total damage as an extra attack. The key is understanding what triggers it: only single target attacks work. Random attacks and AoE attacks won't proc it.
The bread and butter of his kit is Hunting Instincts. This card has Initiation, meaning it starts in your hand every battle. After you activate it, every time another character uses an upgrade or skill card, Hugo gains one Commence the Hunt stack. The most important epiphany choice is the one that keeps Initiation. All the other epiphanies are not as good because if you lose Initiation, you have to hunt for the card. For Quick Fix, the best option is the draw two version - the third one. This helps you cycle through your deck a lot quicker. For Dingo Howling, the upgrade version that draws attack cards is very nice, especially in longer fights.
Remove Defense System first from your deck - it doesn't help Hugo's strategy. Fixer's Approach should be played early because it increases Commence the Hunt damage by 40% for the entire battle. Hugo doesn't really need to use his own attack cards much since his main damage comes from follow-up attacks triggered by other characters, making him very AP efficient. The general rule is to have him at five stacks for maximum damage and balance your resources between skill cards that generate stacks and attack cards that trigger the follow-ups.
