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Zhu Yuan Build Guide in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)

Zhu Yuan

RankS-Rank
AttributeEther
StyleAttack / Pierce
FactionNew Eridu Public Security
Model TypeFemale

Zhu Yuan is an S-Rank agent with the Ether attribute. She belongs to the New Eridu Public Security faction. View our Zenless Zone Zero tier list to see how she compares to other agents.

Zhu Yuan Build

These are the items currently recommended to use with Zhu Yuan.

Best W-Engine

Best Best Bangboo

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Riot-Suppressor-Mark-VI
Riot Suppressor Mark VI
1
Starterboo
Starterboo
2
Deep-Sea-Visitor
Deep Sea Visitor
2
Devilboo
Devilboo

Best Main Stats

Best Sub Stats

1
TBD
1
TBD

Best Disk Drives

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TBD

Ascension Materials

Lv. 10Dennies: 24,000Basic Offense Certification Seal: x4
Lv. 20Dennies: 56,000Advanced Offense Certification Seal: x12
Lv. 30Dennies: 120,000Advanced Offense Certification Seal: x20
Lv. 40Dennies: 200,000Pioneer's Certification Seal: x10
Lv. 50Dennies: 400,000Pioneer's Certification Seal: x20

Skills

Basic Attack: Don't Move!
[Assault Mode] Press to activate. Unleash a flurry of martial arts, bullets, and Ether Buckshots in a series of up to 5 attacks, dealing Physical DMG and Ether DMG. Upon activation of the 5th hit, obtain 1 Enhanced Shotshell. While using this skill, move the joystick and press to activate Dash Attack: Firepower Offensive and readjust to face the selected direction. While under Assault Mode, hold to switch to Suppressive Mode.
Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist
[Suppressive Mode] Hold to activate. Unleash up to 3 Shotshell piercing attacks, dealing Physical DMG. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells upon firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether DMG. While using this skill, move the joystick to activate her Dash Attack and readjust to face the selected direction. While in Suppressive Mode, release to return to Assault Mode.
Dodge: Tactical Detour
Press to activate. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Firepower Offensive

[Assault Mode] Press during a dodge to activate. Uses handgun to attack, dealing Physical DMG.

Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower
[Suppressive Mode] Press during a dodge to activate. Unleashes a Shotshell piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells upon firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether DMG.
Dodge Counter: Defensive Counter
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Shoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack: Buckshot Blast
Press to activate. Shoots Ether Buckshots that deal Ether DMG. This can be repeated 3 times by repeatedly pressing . Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack: Full Barrage
When Zhu Yuan has enough Energy, press to activate. Shoots a series of Ether Buckshots, that explode and deal massive Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack: Eradication Mode

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Uses Modified Master Firearm to execute a saturated attack, firing lasers and seeking missiles to deal massive Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Ultimate: Max Eradication Mode

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate. Uses Modified Master Firearm to execute a saturated attack, firing lasers and seeking missiles to deal massive Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Reactive Assist: Covering Fire

When the on-field character is launched, press to activate. Shoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Evasive Assist: Guarded Backup

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate. Dodges the enemy’s attack and activates the Vital View. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist Follow-Up: Shark Cruiser

Press after a Defensive Assist to activate. Charge and slash enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Repeatedly press or hold during the attack to extend the duration of the skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist Follow-Up: Defensive Counter

Press after an Evasive Assist to activate. Attack with a combination of martial arts and shotshells, dealing Physical DMG and Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Additional Ability: Tactical Coordination

When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: Increases her CRIT Rate by 30% for 10s after using an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate.

Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition

When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells to attack increases her DMG by 20%. When attacking Stunned enemies, this DMG boost is further increased by 20%.

Talents

A
Quick Reload

When Zhu Yuan hits an enemy with Chain Attacks/Ultimates, gain the Quick Reload effect. When Zhu Yuan has the Quick Reload effect and uses up all Enhanced Shotshells, the Quick Reload effect will be consumed to instantly gain 6/9 Enhanced Shotshells.

B
Ether Ember

In Suppressive Mode, when Zhu Yuan hits an enemy with Enhanced Shotshells, the target takes 10% more Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist and Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower DMG, stacking up to 5 times and lasting for 5s. Each shot adds one stack of this effect to the target, and repeated triggers reset the duration.

C
Public Security Special Training
Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
D
Chargeable Magazine

When Zhu Yuan uses Enhanced Shotshells to attack, she additionally generates 1.2 Energy.

E
Special Ops Experience

Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2Lv. +2

F
Expanded Energy Pack III

When an EX Special Attack or Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush hits an enemy, Ellen’s PEN Ratio increases by 30% for 6s.In Assault Mode, Zhu Yuan gains an additional Enhanced Shotshell after landing 8 hits on enemies, with hits on multiple enemies in a single attack counted as 1. When switching from Suppressive Mode to Assault Mode, the DMG from Basic Attack: Don’t Move! and Dash Attack: Firepower Offensive increases by 60% for 2s. Additionally, each Enhanced Shotshell used before switching extends the DMG boost duration by 1s, up to a maximum of an additional 10s.