Zhu Yuan, an S-Rank Ether character with a focus on attack, is set to join Zenless Zone Zero in Phase 2 of version 1.0. Known for her Pierce-type damage, Zhu Yuan is featured prominently in the Unswerving Bullet Banner and will cycle back in future banners. For players eager to maximize her potential, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide detailing her promotion materials, skill and attack materials, and her unique Mindscape Cinema abilities.
Zhu Yuan’s Kit Overview
As an S-Rank Ether character, Zhu Yuan excels in dealing Pierce-type damage. Below is a summary of her abilities and enhancements at Level 1:
- Attribute: Ether
- Speciality: Attack
- Damage Type: Pierce
Core Skills:
- Special Ops Ammunition: Increases damage when Zhu Yuan is in Suppressive Mode and attacking stunned enemies. She gains six Enhanced Shotshells upon entering the battlefield.
- Tactical Coordination: Increases her crit rate by 30% for 10 seconds after using an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate if another squad member shares her attribute or faction.
Core Skill Enhancements:
- A, C, E: Crit Damage +9.6%, Special Ops Ammunition level +1
- B, D, F: Base attack +25, Special Ops Ammunition level +1
Zhu Yuan can switch between Assault Mode and Suppressive Mode by holding down the Basic Attack button. She gains Enhanced Shotshells through various actions, including her fifth Basic Attack hit, Assist Follow-Ups, EX Special Attacks, Chain Attacks, and Ultimates.
Promotion Materials for Zhu Yuan
To fully upgrade Zhu Yuan’s base stats—attack, health, and defense—you’ll need specific promotion materials. The materials required for each promotion level are:
- Basic Offense Certification Seal: x4
- Advanced Offense Certification Seal: x32
- Pioneer’s Certification Seal: x30
- Dennies: 800,000
Level-wise Promotion Materials:
- Level 10: None
- Level 20: x4 Basic Offense Certification Seal, 24,000 Dennies
- Level 30: x12 Advanced Offense Certification Seal, 56,000 Dennies
- Level 40: x20 Advanced Offense Certification Seal, 120,000 Dennies
- Level 50: x10 Pioneer’s Certification Seal, 200,000 Dennies
- Level 60: x20 Pioneer’s Certification Seal, 400,000 Dennies
Skill and Attack Materials
Maximizing Zhu Yuan’s abilities requires leveling up her attacks and passive skills using specific materials:
- Hamster Cage Pass: x5
- Living Drive: x9
- Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit: x60
- Basic Ether Chip: x25
- Advanced Ether Chip: x75
- Specialized Ether Chip: x250
- Dennies: 2.9 million
Core Skill Upgrades:
- Dennies: 405,000
- Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit: x60
- Living Drive: x9
Attack Upgrades:
- Basic Ether Chip: x25
- Advanced Ether Chip: x75
- Specialized Ether Chip: x250
- Hamster Cage Pass: x5
- Dennies: 2.5 million
Mindscape Cinema
By obtaining duplicates of Zhu Yuan, players can unlock her Mindscape Cinema levels, enhancing her attacks and passive abilities.
Mindscape Cinema Abilities:
- MC1: Quick Reload: Gains Quick Reload effect when activating a Chain Attack or Ultimate, instantly granting Enhanced Shotshells upon use.
- MC2: Ether Ember: Increases Anti-Interrupt level and reduces damage in Suppressive Mode. Targets hit by Enhanced Shotshells take increased damage.
- MC3: Public Security Special Training: Increases levels of Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack.
- MC4: Ether Perforation: Basic and Dash Attacks ignore 25% of the target’s Ether Resistance when hit by Enhanced Shotshells.
- MC5: Special Ops Experience: Further increases levels of Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack.
- MC6: Expanded Energy Pack III: Reduces energy cost of EX Special Attack after consuming Enhanced Shotshells and launches additional powerful Ether Buckshot.
This comprehensive guide should help you prepare for Zhu Yuan’s arrival and optimize her performance in Zenless Zone Zero. Prepare your materials and strategy to fully unlock her potential and dominate the battlefield with this powerful S-Rank character.