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Zero System is a separate game mode from Chaos Manifestation in Chaos Zero Nightmare (CZN) where players tackle harder versions of Chaos called Codex but with more rewards and higher save data values. Learn more about how Zero System works, tips, rewards, duration and how to unlock it here!
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The Dimensional Tunnel event, which was exclusive to Laboratory 0, can now be encountered in any Chaos Area within Zero System. The new update also allows you to choose if you want to encounter Dimensional Tunnels during runs.
It is imporant to note that Save Data obtained through these new Codices will be treated as Season Save Data, identified by a Season Symbol and will allow you to use them for any in-game content. This will enable you to obtain Season Save Data from your preferred Chaos Area, instead of being limited to Laboratory 0.
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Zero System is the same as Chaos Manifestation but the game generates a chaos for you called Codex which has randomized penalties that makes the run harder instead of a static difficulty increase.
Exploration records are still counted after each run for that chaos and will give you the respective rewards for it. Therefore, it is better to play Zero System insead of Chaos Manifestation once you unlock it.

Zero System has a much higher save data value compared to Chaos Manifestation letting you save more powerful cards and equipments after a run.
Saved Data and Data Value Guide

As you keep playing Zero System, you will earn a currency called Chaos Orbs. After each run, you can spend it on upgrades such as stat increase, event probability increase and powerful effects such as increase spawn rate of rare species or gain bonus effects at the start of all your runs.
Do note that upgrades in Zero System do not carry over in Chaos Manifestation.

You also gain various rewards after reaching a level based on the accumulated chaos orbs you have obtained. Chaos Orbs you spent on upgrades will not reduce your level.
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You start at difficulty level 5 after unlocking Zero System. This limits you to codex levels that range from 40 to 50. Completing a run will give you three similar chaos options with higher codex level than the previous one but never lower.

Before starting a run, make sure to pick a codex with penalties that has the least impact in your party. For example, if you have a dedicated healer like Mika, you can aim for the Anxiety penalty that disables the rest option in campfires which you do not need when she is in the party.
| Penalty Name |
Description | Chaos Orb Increase |
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| Tyrant 1 | Elite and Boss Area monsters' Attack and max Health increase by 10% | 10% |
| Tyrant 2 | Elite and Boss Area monsters' Attack and max Health increase by 20% | 20% |
| Tyrant 3 | Elite and Boss Area monsters' Attack and max Health increase by 30% | 30% |
| Tyrant 4 | Elite and Boss Area monsters' Attack and max Health increase by 40% | 40% |
| Elite 1 | 2 Elite Spots added | 10% |
| Elite 2 | 4 Elite Spots added | 20% |
| Elite 3 | 6 Elite Spots added | 30% |
| Elite 4 | 8 Elite Spots added | 40% |
| Plague 1 | Max Health decreases by 20% | 10% |
| Plague 2 | Max Health decreases by 30% | 20% |
| Plague 3 | Max Health decreases by 40% | 30% |
| Plague 4 | Max Health decreases by 50% | 40% |
| Loss 1 | Credits obtained from battle spots decrease by 20% | 10% |
| Loss 2 | Credits obtained from battle spots decrease by 40% | 20% |
| Loss 3 | Credits obtained from battle spots decrease by 60% | 30% |
| Loss 4 | Credits obtained from battle spots decrease by 80% | 40% |
| Gangrene 1 | Max Health decreases by 1% at the start of each turn | 10% |
| Gangrene 2 | Max Health decreases by 2% at the start of each turn | 20% |
| Gangrene 3 | Max Health decreases by 3% at the start of each turn | 30% |
| Rage 1 | Monsters gain 1 fury every 3 turns | 10% |
| Rage 2 | Monsters gain 2 fury every 3 turns | 20% |
| Harden 1 | Monsters gain 1 resolve every 3 turns | 20% |
| Harden 2 | Monsters gain 2 resolve every 3 turns | 40% |
| Revenge 1 | Each time a monster dies, other monsters gain 1 fury | 10% |
| Revenge 2 | Each time a monster dies, other monsters gain 2 fury | 20% |
| Neglect 1 | Discard 1 card randomly at the start of each turn | 50% |
| Anxiety 1 | Cannot rest in safe zones | 50% |
When creating a codex, it has a chance of having 1-3 penalties based on rarity with uncommon having 1 penalty and legendary with 3 penalties in total. Each penalty has an equal chance of 3.7037% to show up in a codex.

When looking at the map, you will notice battle nodes that has a purple flaming icon beside it. The enemies are considered rare species that has a bit higher health and attack plus an extra passive that buffs the enemy or debuffs your party. If you complete the fight, you will be rewarded with more chaos orbs at the end of your run.

Make sure to spend all chaos orbs you obtained after a successful run on upgrades to get powerful effects. For example, you can get an upgrade that puts you in an event at the start of all your runs that provides beneficial effects on your team such as increase max health, card removal or random equipment.
| Total Rewards | |
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| Level | Rewards | Requirement |
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| 1 | Chaos Orbs x15 | |
| 2 | Chaos Orbs x15 | |
| 3 | Chaos Orbs x15 | |
| 4 | Chaos Orbs x15 | |
| 5 | Chaos Orbs x15 | |
| 6 | Chaos Orbs x15 | |
| 7 | Chaos Orbs x15 | |
| 8 | Chaos Orbs x15 | |
| 9 | Chaos Orbs x15 | |
| 10 | Chaos Orbs x15 |
| Zero System Duration | |
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| Start Date | October 22, 2025 |
| End Date | January 14, 2026 |
Chaos Matrix, is a seasonal event for Zero System where players collect Chaos Orbs to raise their Chaos Matrix Level to earn rewards. It starts on October 22, 2025 and ends on January 14, 2026 for a total of 84 days.
Zero System becomes available after reaching Captain Level 40, Expert Captain. Once you reach this level, the game will force you to a tutorial for Zero System. Simply go back to the main menu, click Chaos on the right side of the screen and select Zero System beside Chaos Manifestation.

| Chaos Manifestation | Zero System |
| The Blue Pot | Twin Star's Shadow |
| City of Mist | Swamp of Judgement |
| The Foretold Ruin | - |
| Laboratory 0 | - |
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