Zenless Zone Zero – Zhu Yuan build and promotion guide

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As a seasoned gamer, I’m all about upholding the game’s law and meting out justice to those who break it. With my finely tuned Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan build, I unleash a torrent of devastating burst damage that can take down entire groups of foes in an instant. This Ether Attack Agent is my offensive powerhouse, making every battle feel like a walk in the park!

From the thrill of playing Zhu Yuan’s game, I can tell you that the core mechanic involves collecting and using Enhanced Shotshells. These powerful ammunition can be obtained from a variety of sources: Basic Attacks, Dodge Counters, Quick Assists, Assist Follow-Ups, EX Special Attacks, Chain Attacks, or even the Ultimate move – all have the potential to yield these valuable Enhanced Shotshells.

With these Upgraded Shells, Zhu Yuan can inflict additional Ether damage with both her Dash Attack and Basic Attack. To release these enhanced shells during her Basic Attack, you need to press and hold the attack button. This action serves a dual purpose: it not only unleashes the upgraded shotshells but also activates Suppressive Mode for Zhu Yuan. Being in this mode enhances the damage that the Enhanced Shotshells inflict, with the bonus being even greater when attacking stunned opponents.

  • Role: Attack
  • Damage Type: Ether
  • Faction: Criminal Investigation Special Response Team
  • Rarity: S-Rank

Placing Zhu Yuan on a squad alongside other Public Security or Ether Agents – who are rare resources at the beginning – will boost her Critical Hit Rate following her use of EX Special Attack, Combos, or Ultimate.

By acquiring additional copies of Zhu Yuan’s Mindscape Cinema, her abilities become even stronger. At level 1, she receives a Quick Reload ability after executing a Chain Attack or Ultimate, instantly replenishing her Enhanced Shotshells the next time they run out. Level 2 enhances her Suppressive Mode with damage reduction and anti-interruption effects, causing her skills to inflict more damage on targets struck by Enhanced Shotshells.

In a similar fashion, Level 4 grants immunity to some of the enemy’s Ether Defense from incoming attacks after being struck by Enhanced Shotshells. Lastly, Level 6 decreases the Energy requirement for Zhu Yuan’s next EX Special Attack following the consumption of a dozen Enhanced Shotshells, and increases the number of shots in the attack, each dealing Ether Damage proportional to her Attack power.

ZZZ – Zhu Yuan: best W-Engines

Zhu Yuan relies heavily on her trustworthy – yet oddly titled – Riot Suppressor Mark VI for her work. This equipment offers boosts to both Critical Damage and Critical Rate. Furthermore, executing EX Special Attacks accumulates Charge stacks, which can later be used to amplify the damage of Basic Attacks on Ether.

Best W-Engines for Zhu Yuan in ZZZ:

  • Riot Suppressor Mark VI (S-Rank)
  • The Brimstone (S-Rank)
  • Cannon Rotor (A-Rank)
  • Street Superstar (A-Rank)
  • Starlight Engine (A-Rank)
  • [Lunar] Noviluna (B-Rank)

ZZZ – Zhu Yuan: best Drive Discs

Zhu Yuan gets a good boost from common damage-enhancing attributes like Critical Rate, Critical Damage, Attack, and Pierce. If you’re struggling to regularly unleash EX Special Attacks for charging, consider enhancing the Energy Regeneration primary stat on Partition 6 of your Disc Drive equipment instead.

Best Drive Disc sets for Zhu Yuan in ZZZ:

  • Chaotic Metal (4) + Woodpecker Electro (2): +10% Ether DMG, +20% CRIT DMG, +5.5% Corruption DMG for 8s after the effect’s extra damage is triggered by any squad member (can stack up to six times), +8% CRIT Rate.
  • Chaotic Metal (4) + Puffer Electro (2): +10% Ether DMG, +20% CRIT DMG, +5.5% Corruption DMG for 8s after the effect’s extra damage is triggered by any squad member (can stack up to six times), +8% PEN Ratio.

Best Drive Disc stats for Zhu Yuan in ZZZ:

  • Partition 1 – HP (Primary), CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK %, PEN
  • Partition 2 – ATK (Primary), CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK %, PEN
  • Partition 3 – DEF (Primary), CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK %, PEN
  • Partition 4 – CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG (Primary), CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate, ATK %, PEN, Anomaly Proficiency
  • Partition 5 – Ether DMG (Primary), CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK %, PEN
  • Partition 6 – ATK % (Primary), CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, PEN, Anomaly Proficiency

ZZZ – Zhu Yuan: best teams

At her debut, Zhu Yuan excels as a formidable damager, but crafting optimal teams for her can be challenging due to the scarcity of Ether Agents and the absence of allies from the Public Security faction at launch.

  • Zhu Yuan (Main DPS), Qingyi (Sub DPS), Astra Yao (Support)
  • Bangboo: Officer Cui

Astra Yao serves as a top-notch Support Specialist for Zhu Yuan, offering healing, boosts, and robust off-field fire assistance. Despite replacing Nicole by her side, Zhu Yuan’s teammate from the Shrewd Rabbits still stands out as the most cost-effective choice for the support position. Meanwhile, Zhu Yuan is seeking a Stun Agent to accompany her, and Qingyi, being a fellow faction member, fits the bill perfectly. Anby, an affordable alternative, can also fill the role of a stun agent when needed.

Vivian could also make a great partner for Zhu Yuan, enabling them both to deal substantial amounts of Corruption to their adversaries.

ZZZ – Zhu Yuan: promotion materials

Once I’ve got my hands on Zhu Yuan, I can’t wait to boost her levels swiftly to leverage her battle skills at their full potential! Here’s what you’ll need to elevate her up to level 60:

1. Rare Essence x50
2. Hero’s Tome x30
3. Gold x1,800,000
4. Enhancement Stones x50
5. Superior Mana Crystals x10

  • Basic Offense Certification Seal x4
  • Advanced Offense Certification Seal x32
  • Pioneer Certification Seal x30
  • Dennies x800,000

In the Virtual Reality Combat Simulation, you can get Certification Badges. It’s possible to create more complex items even with basic materials. Additionally, Denny points can be earned from the VR Combat Simulation or by managing the Random Play Video Store.

Advancing Zhu Yuan to the maximum level is just one part of the game; it’s equally important to enhance all her skills to truly capitalize on her abilities in combat. Here are the resources necessary to fully upgrade her Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack: we’ve provided the total amount you need, so simply divide by five to get the materials required for upgrading a single skill.

  • Basic Ether Chip x25
  • Advanced Ether Chip x75
  • Specialized Ether Chip x250
  • Hamster Cage Pass x5
  • Dennies x2,500,000

In the virtual reality combat simulation, you can grow potato chips, and there’s an option to create enhanced and specialized chip types. Rare Hamster Cage Access Tokens, on the other hand, can either be obtained during limited-time events or from the funds of New Eridu City.

Finally, you can upgrade her Core Skill six times to make Zhu Yuan stronger, for which you need the following materials:

  • Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit x60
  • Living Drive x9
  • Dennies x405,000

Unknown Corruption Complex’.

To get Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit, you need to finish a challenge called ‘Notorious – Armored Hati’. To get Living Drive, you have to join a hunt known as ‘Unknown Corruption Complex’ that is labeled as ‘Notorious’.

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2025-04-29 18:47