Chaos Zero Nightmare | Swamp of Judgement Guide - Walkthrough and Event List

This guide covers the Swamp of Judgment in Chaos Zero Nightmare (CZN), including the best team builds, bosses, elite monsters, equipment, farming methods, events, and more.

Table of Contents

Swamp of Judgment Chaos
Swamp of Judgment Best Characters
Swamp of Judgment Best Farming Team
Swamp of Judgment Boss
Swamp of Judgment Elite Monsters
Swamp of Judgment Events

Chaos Manifestation Strategy
The Blue Pot	Twin Star's Shadow	City of Mist
The Foretold Ruin	Swamp of Judgement	-

Swamp of Judgment Chaos

Has Valuable Armor With ATK Skills

This area offers many excellent pieces of equipment, such as the Fairy King's Crown (an Armor with an Attack-related skill) and the Immortal Scale (which increases the number of Counterattacks). This makes it a great place to farm for Attacker gear.

Recommended Equipment

Equipment	Ability
Fairy King's Crown	Armor Crit chance+6%
Immortal Scale	Armor When gaining Counterattack from a skill, gain 1 additional Counterattack
Dagger That Tricked the Shadow	Weapon Crit Damage +12%
Verdant's Shackles	Trinket ATK+12%, DEF+12%

Prioritize to Increase Exploration

CZN Swamp of Judgment Attack! Card Image

The Swamp of Judgment Exploration rewards include . Additionally, at Lv. 15, Lush Seaweed Armor is also unlocked, making it a high priority to increase Exploration.

If You Want to Increase Exploration

To increase your Exploration Level, farm the Swamp of Judgment. You can do this efficiently by encountering monsters and traversing Unidentified Areas.

Swamp of Judgment Best Characters

Recommended for All Attackers

Recommended characters for save creation
Haru	Rin	Kayron

The set of equipment that increases Crit chance and Crit Damage is powerful, making this a recommended area for all Attackers. However, for characters who primarily use 0-cost Cards or basic Attacks, more optimal equipment is available elsewhere.

Swamp of Judgment Best Farming Team

Order or Justice Attackers Are the Best

Save creation character	Character 1	Character 2
Training Slot	Hugo	Mika

In the Swamp of Judgment, enemies weak to Order and Justice appear in roughly equal numbers, so it's recommended to use an Attacker of either type. Also, some elite monsters and bosses react to the number of Cards used or the number of times damage is dealt, so high ATK is required.

Character 1 Replacements

Alternative Character	Reason
Yuki	Order Attacker - Has many AoE Attacks, making it easy to clear enemies - Lacks damage if you can't get enough Epiphanies to activate Inspiration
Beryl	Justice Attacker - An Attacker who can also provide draw support - Since she relies on retain, she's affected by Epiphanies and takes time to reach her full potential
Sereniel	Instinct Attacker - A strong candidate if not considering weaknesses - An excellent character who can both deal damage and replenish AP

You should use an Attacker to carry the team, but both Order and Justice are somewhat lacking. Depending on the characters you own, it may be easier to clear by using a powerful Attacker of another attribute.

Character 2 Replacements

Alternative Character	Reason
Magna	Justice Supporter - A Supporter who uses Shield and Counterattack - She can reduce incoming damage while also attacking, but requires AP support to use
Narja	Instinct Supporter - A Supporter with both buffs and healing - They can also serve as an Attacker, but since they're not the weak attribute, it's better to focus on support
Nia	Instinct Supporter - A Supporter who can use low-cost draw skills - She can cycle the deck and heal, so consider using her if your damage is sufficient

Each character has a different role, so choose one based on what your team is lacking. It is recommended to use a support character that addresses your party's weaknesses, such as by improving hand cycling or increasing durability with Shields.

Swamp of Judgment Boss

Elemental Spirit

Weakness	Order
Features	- Takes increased damage until it acts - Gains Roar's Recoil after HP drops to a certain level - After gaining Roar's Recoil, its Attack changes to a weaker one if it takes a certain amount of damage each turn

The Elemental Spirit is easy to damage before it acts, so attack it aggressively. Also, after its HP drops below half, it enters an Upgraded state after its healing action, so finish it off in one go.

Plague Lord

Weakness	Order
Features	- Encroaching Fear decreases by 1 each time it takes damage - Its mask changes when Encroaching Fear reaches 0

Attacking Plague Lord reduces its Encroaching Fear, causing it to take powerful actions. Prioritize using high-damage Cards.

Swamp of Judgment Elite Monsters

Enemy	Characteristics
Spirit Kefox	Fellowship When an allied Kefox takes damage, the Fellowship persistent effect decreases by 1. If all are removed, it enters the Fury state.
Evil Spirit Dullahan	Bones of the Fallen When this monster takes damage, it gains Sturdiness. Upon reaching a certain amount of Sturdiness, it switches to a powerful attack action.
Evil Spirit Salamander	Devastating Wind If your hand is full, the Evil Spirit Salamander changes its action to a powerful attack.
Elemental Phoenix	Transforms into a monster when HP reaches 0.
Dominion	Strict Marshal Each time this monster is hit, Strict Marshal decreases. When all have decreased, it changes its action.
Beam Shooter	Charging Obtains the Charging buff from the Recharger. When it has 3 stacks, it uses a powerful attack.
Slaughter	Incineration Sequence After a certain number of turns, this monster switches to a powerful attack action.
Automata Cavalry	Hammer of Retribution This monster changes actions every set number of turns and also changes actions when its Shield is removed.

Swamp of Judgment Events

All Events List

Swamp of Judgment Events
Flower of Life 1	Flower of Life 2
The Spirit of Crisis	Captured Life 1
Captured Life 2	Warning 1
Warning 2	Warning 3
Reincarnation Ritual 1	Reincarnation Ritual 2
Price of Greed 1	Price of Greed 2
Dark Star Poaching Base 1	Dark Star Poaching Base 2
Dark Star Poaching Base 3	Seed of the Sacred Tree 1
Seed of the Sacred Tree 2	Struggle 1
Struggle 2	Traces of the Beast 1
Traces of the Beast 2	Traces of the Beast 3
Funeral March	Intermediary Tree 1
Intermediary Tree 2	Intermediary Tree 3
The Forest Asks 1	The Forest Asks 2
Smuggled Goods Wager	Cycle of Life 1
Cycle of Life 2	The Root of Remembrance

Flower of Life 1

Choice	Effect
Try to keep the flower alive	Dice Roll 6 Success: Purge 1 selected Card, Max HP +5% Failure: Event ends
Receive the flame	Choose 1 of 3 random Common Cards to obtain
Pluck the flower	Forced to obtain Curse Card [Fairy's Curse], obtain Equipment [Withered Flower of Life] [Performance of Fairy's Curse] Cost 1 [Exhaust 2] If in hand at end of turn, the damage, Shield gain, and Heal amount of the next Card used is reduced by 20%. [A Withered Flower of Life] Weapon If at max HP, damage +40%
Combat	Purge 1 selected Card

Flower of Life 2

Choice	Effect
Help the spirit	Dice Roll 6 Success: Purge 2 selected Cards, Max HP +5% Failure: Event ends
Receive the flame	Choose 1 of 3 random Common Cards to obtain
Step on the flower	Forced to obtain Curse Card [Fairy's Curse], obtain Equipment [Flower of Life] [Performance of Fairy's Curse] Cost 1 [Exhaust 2] If in hand at end of turn, the damage, Shield gain, and Heal amount of the next Card used is reduced by 20%. [Performance of Flower of Life] Weapon If at max HP, damage +50%
Combat	Purge 2 selected Cards

The Spirit of Crisis

Choice	Effect
Pull up the spirits	HP -10%, repeat Event
Pull the spirits out with all your might	Dice Roll 14 Success: 1 selected Combatant has an Epiphany Failure: Event ends
Put in a substitute	Purge 1 selected Card

Captured Life 1

Choice	Effect
Rescue the spirit	Credit -40, 1 random Combatant has an Epiphany
Absorb the spirit's power	1 random Combatant has an Epiphany, forced to obtain Curse Card [Fairy's Curse] [Performance of Fairy's Curse] Cost 1 [Exhaust 2] If in hand at end of turn, the damage, Shield gain, and Heal amount of the next Card used is reduced by 20%.
Defend it together	Obtain Rare Equipment
Combat	Obtain Rare Equipment

▲The Rare Equipment from the 'Defend it together' and 'Combat' choices varies each time.

Captured Life 2

Choice	Effect
Ambush the spirit	Forced to obtain Curse Card [Fairy's Curse], obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment [Performance of Fairy's Curse] Cost 1 [Exhaust 2] If in hand at end of turn, the damage, Shield gain, and Heal amount of the next Card used is reduced by 20%.
Calm the spirit	Dice Roll 6 Success: 1 random Combatant has an Epiphany Failure: Event ends
Combat	Obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment

Warning 1

Choice	Effect
Take the flower	Convert a selected Card into the Card [Abyssal Flower] [Performance of Abyssal Flower] Cost 1 [Exhaust] HP -10% Damage of next Attack Card +30% Cannot be used if HP is 10% or less
Examine its form	1 random Combatant has an Epiphany

Warning 2

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Warning 3

Choice	Effect
Ask who it is	Confirm Information [The Forest Guardian]
Explain that you didn't want this	Purge 2 selected Cards
Answer that you desire the forest	Forced to obtain Curse Card [Fairy's Curse], convert a selected Common Card into the Card [Pulverize] [Performance of Fairy's Curse] Cost 1 [Exhaust 2] If in hand at end of turn, the damage, Shield gain, and Heal amount of the next Card used is reduced by 20%. [Performance of Pulverize] Cost 2 [Weakness Attack] Damage 150% x2 Draw 1 Card
Combat	Purge 2 selected Cards

Reincarnation Ritual 1

Choice	Effect
Perform the ritual together	Obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment
Devour the evil spirit's remains	Selected Combatant has an Epiphany, forced to obtain Curse Card [Fairy's Curse] [Performance of Fairy's Curse] Cost 1 [Exhaust 2] If in hand at end of turn, the damage, Shield gain, and Heal amount of the next Card used is reduced by 20%.
Combat	To new choices

When Combat is Selected (After Victory)

Choice	Effect
Check the surroundings	Obtain Rare Equipment, Credit +40
Devour the spirit's remains	Selected Combatant has an Epiphany, forced to obtain Curse Card [Deep Roots] [Performance of Deep Roots] Cost 2 [Exhaust/retain] At the start of the turn, if this Card is in your hand, reduce all enemies' Action Count by 3

▲The Rare Equipment from the 'Check the surroundings' choice varies each time.

Reincarnation Ritual 2

Choice	Effect
Perform the ritual together	All Combatants Stress +5, obtain Legendary Equipment
Devour the spirit's remains	Selected Combatant has an Epiphany
Combat	To new choices

▲The Legendary Equipment from the 'Perform the ritual together' choice varies each time.

When Combat is Selected (After Victory)

Choice	Effect
Check the surroundings	Max HP -10%, obtain Legendary Equipment
Devour the spirit's remains	Selected Combatant has an Epiphany

▲The Legendary Equipment from the 'check the surroundings' choice varies each time.

The Price of Greed 1

Choice	Effect
Examine the evil spirit's trap	Information only
Help the poacher	Dice Roll 6 Success: Obtain Equipment [Mask of Evil Spirits], Credit +40 Failure: Combat occurs [Performance of Mask of Evil Spirits] Armor At the start of the next turn after taking damage, gain 60% Fixed Shield
Loot the corpse	Credit +100
Combat	Obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment, Credit +40

Price of Greed 2

Choice	Effect
Get behind them	Dice Roll 6 Success: Event [Taking the Rear] occurs Failure: Combat [Retreating Poacher] occurs
Help the poacher	Obtain Equipment [Mask of Evil Spirits] [Performance of Mask of Evil Spirits] Armor At the start of the next turn after taking damage, gain 60% Fixed Shield
Combat	-

When Taking the Rear is Selected

Choice	Effect
Demand Credits	Credit +40, Event [Hidden Credits] occurs
Demand equipment	Obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment

When Hidden Credits is Selected

Choice	Effect
Demand more Credits	Dice Roll 6 Success: Credit +120 Failure: Credit +80

Dark Star Poaching Base 1

Choice	Effect
Enter	Event [Inside the Poaching Base] occurs
Steal supplies	Obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment

When the Poaching Base is Selected

Choice	Effect
Seek a deal	Event [Backroom Deal] occurs
Combat	To new choices

When Backroom Deal is Selected

Choice	Effect
Choose the small spirit	Credit -40, selected Combatant has an Epiphany
Choose the flame extractor	Credit -40, Max HP +15%
Ask for information	Choose 1 of 3 random Common-Rare Cards to obtain
Combat	To new choices

When Combat is Selected (After Victory)

Choice	Effect
Choose the small spirit	Selected Combatant has an Epiphany
Choose the flame extractor	Max HP +15%

Dark Star Poaching Base 2

Choice	Effect
Enter	Event [Raided Base] occurs
Steal supplies	Obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment

When Raid Base is Selected

Choice	Effect
Commune with the evil spirit	1 random Combatant has an Epiphany
Accept a part of the revenge	Forced to obtain Curse Card [Deep Roots], selected Combatant has an Epiphany [Performance of Deep Roots] Cost 2 [Exhaust/retain] At the start of the turn, if this Card is in your hand, reduce all enemies' Action Count by 3
Combat	Obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment, Credit +40

Dark Star Poaching Base 3

Choice	Effect
Enter	Event [The Tall Tree] occurs
Steal supplies	Obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment

When the Tall Tree is Selected

Choice	Effect
Magnifying glass on the tree (left)	Information only
Magnifying glass on the machine (right)	Information only
Plunder the supplies	Obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment
Listen to the research results	Selected Combatant has an Epiphany
Propose a deal	Credit -40, choose 1 of 10 random Common-Rare Cards to obtain
Combat	To new choices

When Combat is Selected (After Victory)

Choice	Effect
Explore the area	Obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment, Credit +40
Resonate with the tree	Choose 1 of 3 random Common Rare-Legendary Cards to obtain
Research the tree	Max HP +10%, 1 random Combatant has an Epiphany

Seed of the Sacred Tree 1

Choice	Effect
[Scam] Deceive the poacher	Dice Roll 7 Success: Event [Seed of the Forest] occurs Failure: Combat occurs
Tell them the spirit's location	Credit +100
Combat	Obtain random Rare Equipment, Credit +40

When Seed of the Forest is Selected

Choice	Effect
Plant the spirit in the soil	Convert a selected Common Card into the Card [Iron Wall] [Performance of Iron Wall] Cost 1 [Declaration of War] Determination 1 Fortitude 1
Poke the spirit's cheek	All Combatants Stress -9
Combat	Obtain random Rare Equipment, Credit +40

Seed of the Sacred Tree 2

Choice	Effect
[Detected] Ambush the poacher	Dice Roll 7 Success: Event [Seed of the Forest] occurs Failure: Combat occurs, obtain random Rare Equipment, Credit +40
Wake the poacher	Credit +100
Combat	Obtain random Rare Equipment, Credit +40

When Seed of the Forest is Selected

Choice	Effect
Smell the scent	All Combatants Stress -9
Check the spirit's condition	Convert a selected Common Card into a random Common Rare Card
Combat	Obtain random Rare Equipment, Credit +40

Struggle 1

Choice	Effect
Examine the poacher	Information only
[Speak] Persuade the poacher	Dice Roll 7 Success: Event [The Captured Spirit] occurs Failure: Event ends
Mourn	Obtain Equipment [Clover of the Forest], Credit +40 [Performance of Clover of the Forest] Trinket When healing with a Card, allies' ATK +10% for 1 turn (stacks up to 1 time)
Absorb the flame	1 random Card gets an Epiphany
Combat	Event [The Captured Spirit] occurs

When the Captured Spirit is Selected

Choice	Effect
Unlock the lock	1 selected Card gets an Epiphany
Absorb the power	Max HP +20%

Struggle 2

Choice	Effect
Examine the poacher	Information only
Help with first aid	Obtain Equipment [Clover of the Forest], Credit +40 [Performance of Clover of the Forest] Trinket When healing with a Card, allies' ATK +10% for 1 turn (stacks up to 1 time)
Steal	Obtain Card [Poacher's First Aid Kit] [Poacher's First Aid Kit Performance] Cost 1 [Exhaust] At the end of combat, recover 20% of max HP
Combat	Obtain Card [Poacher's First Aid Kit] [Poacher's First Aid Kit Performance] Cost 1 [Exhaust] At the end of combat, recover 20% of max HP

Traces of the Beast 1

Choice	Effect
Investigate the giant footprints	1 random Card gets an Epiphany
Loot the inside of the aircraft	Obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment

Traces of the Beast 2

Choice	Effect
Ask about the footprints	1 random Card gets an Epiphany
Plunder the supplies	Dice Roll 6 Success: Obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment, Credit +40 Failure: Combat occurs
Combat	To new choices

When Combat is Selected (After Victory)

Choice	Effect
Investigate the giant footprints	1 random Card gets an Epiphany
Loot the inside of the aircraft	Obtain random Rare-Legendary Equipment

Traces of the Beast 3

Choice	Effect
Investigate the giant footprints	1 random Card gets a Sacred Epiphany
Loot the inside of the aircraft	Obtain Legendary Equipment, Credit +40

▲The Legendary Equipment from the 'Check the surroundings' choice varies each time.

Funeral March

Choice	Effect
Wait for death together	1 selected Card gets an Epiphany
Promise revenge	Dice Roll 6 Success: Convert a selected Card to [Contagion], Max HP +5% Failure: Combat occurs, 1 selected Card gets a Sacred Epiphany [Performance of Contagion] Cost 2 [Exhaust] create 2 Pollution Fixed Damage 200% Damage +30% based on the number of Cards in hand
Combat	1 random Card gets a Sacred Epiphany

Intermediary Tree 1

Choice	Effect
Investigate the knot	Event [Gate of the Knot] occurs
Take the branch	All Combatants Stress +5, obtain Equipment [Branch of the Sacred Tree] [Performance of Branch of the Sacred Tree] Weapon When healing or recovering, deal Fixed Damage to all enemies equal to 35% of the Heal amount

When Gate of the Knot is Selected

Choice	Effect
Pour in power	HP -10%, repeat Event
Try to open the gate	Dice Roll 14 Success: Event [Beyond the Forest] occurs Failure: Event ends
Take the branch	All Combatants Stress +5, obtain Equipment [Branch of the Sacred Tree] [Performance of Branch of the Sacred Tree] Weapon When healing or recovering, deal Fixed Damage to all enemies equal to 35% of the Heal amount

When Beyond the Forest is Selected

Choice	Effect
Investigate the forest	1 random Card gets a Sacred Epiphany
Move forward	Choose 1 of 10 random Common Rare-Legendary Cards to obtain, Max HP +5%

Intermediary Tree 2

Choice	Effect
Check inside	Event [Beyond the Forest] occurs
Take the branch	Dice Roll 7 Success: Obtain Equipment [Branch of the Evil Tree] Failure: Forced to obtain Curse Card [Deep Roots] [Performance of Branch of the Evil Tree] Weapon When healing or recovering, deal Fixed Damage to a random enemy equal to 50% of the Heal amount [Performance of Deep Roots] Cost 2 [Exhaust/retain] At the start of the turn, if this Card is in your hand, reduce all enemies' Action Count by 3
Resonate with the tree	Remove all Curse Cards, Max HP +10%

When Beyond the Forest is Selected

Choice	Effect
Examine the faded spirit	Information only
Approach	Choose 1 of 10 random Common Rare-Legendary Cards to obtain
Share your power	Max HP -10%, 1 random Card gets a Sacred Epiphany
Tear off the flame	Dice Roll 10 Success: 1 selected Card gets a Sacred Epiphany Failure: Combat occurs
Combat	1 selected Card gets a Sacred Epiphany

Intermediary Tree 3

Choice	Effect
Investigate the knot	Event [Gate of the Knot] occurs
Take the branch	All Combatants Stress +5, obtain Equipment [Eternal Branch] [Performance of Eternal Branch] Weapon When healing or recovering, deal Fixed Damage to all enemies equal to 50% of the recovery amount

When Gate of the Knot is Selected

Choice	Effect
Try to open the gate	Event [Beyond the Forest] occurs
Harbor the flame	Obtain Card [The Eternal Spark], Max HP +10% [Performance of The Eternal Spark] Cost 2 Damage of Cards with Cost 1 or more +40% Attack Card Cost +1
Take the branch	All Combatants Stress +5, obtain Equipment [Eternal Branch] [Performance of Eternal Branch] Weapon When healing or recovering, deal Fixed Damage to all enemies equal to 50% of the recovery amount

When Beyond the Forest is Selected

Choice	Effect
Investigate the forest	1 selected Card gets a Sacred Epiphany
Move forward	Choose 1 to obtain from all Common Rare-Legendary Cards

The Forest Asks 1

Choice	Effect
Examine the ring of order	Information only
Answer that it is life	Dice Roll 7 Success: Obtain Equipment [Verdant Day] Failure: Combat occurs [Performance of Verdant Day] Trinket On odd turns, ATK +8%, DEF +12%
Answer that it is death	Dice Roll 7 Success: Obtain Equipment [Verdant Night] Failure: Combat occurs [Performance of Verdant Night] Trinket On even turns, ATK +12%, DEF +8%
Ask for regression	Purge 1 selected Card
Combat	To new choices

When Combat is Selected (After Victory)

Choice	Effect
Look towards the light	Obtain Equipment [Verdant Day] [Performance of Verdant Day] Trinket On odd turns, ATK +8%, DEF +12%
Explore the darkness	Obtain Equipment [Verdant Night] [Performance of Verdant Night] Trinket On even turns, ATK +12%, DEF +8%
Try to open the gate	Recover 20% HP, Purge 1 selected Card

The Forest Asks 2

Choice	Effect
Examine the ring of order	Information only
Answer that it is eternity	Dice Roll 7 Success: Obtain Equipment [Verdant Shackles] Failure: Combat occurs [Performance of Verdant Shackles] Trinket ATK+12%, DEF+12%
Ask for regression	Purge 2 selected Cards
Combat	To new choices

When Combat is Selected (After Victory)

Choice	Effect
Check the bridle	Obtain Equipment [Verdant Shackles] [Performance of Verdant Shackles] Trinket ATK+12%, DEF+12%
Try to open the gate	All Combatants Stress -3, Purge 2 selected Cards

Smuggled Goods Wager

Choice	Effect
Examine the poacher	Information only
Ask for the method	Confirm Information [The Poacher's Game]
Join the bet	Event [Bet with the Poacher] occurs
Give a false warning	Credit +80

When Bet With the Poacher is Selected

Choice	Effect
Low number	Dice Roll 5 Success: Credit +80 Failure: All Combatants Stress +5
Middle number	Dice Roll 10 Success: Credit +120 Failure: All Combatants Stress +5
High number	Dice Roll 15 Success: Credit +160 Failure: All Combatants Stress +5

Cycle of Life 1

Choice	Effect
Attack the egg	Dice Roll 20 Success: Selected Combatant has an Epiphany, Max HP +20% Failure: Max HP -5%, repeat Event
Help the egg hatch	Max HP -15%, 1 random Combatant has an Epiphany
Leave	Event ends
Combat	Selected Combatant has an Epiphany

Cycle of Life 2

Choice	Effect
Examine the seed	Information only
Share your life force	Max HP -10%, repeat Event
Help it sprout	Dice Roll 14 Success: Selected Combatant has an Epiphany, all Combatants Stress -3 Failure: Credit +40
Teach them how to plant the seed	Obtain Rare Equipment

▲The Rare Equipment from the 'Teach them how to plant the seed' choice varies each time.

The Root of Remembrance

Choice	Effect
Assimilate with the forest's silence	Recover 100% HP, all Combatants Stress -6
Accept the gaze	1 selected Card gets a Sacred Epiphany
Desire the source of power	Forced to obtain 2 Curse Cards [Deep Roots], copy 1 selected Card [Performance of Deep Roots] Cost 2 [Exhaust/retain] At the start of the turn, if this Card is in your hand, reduce all enemies' Action Count by 3

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