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Astra Yao full body splash art — Zenless Zone Zero Ether Support agent
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Astra Yao

S-Rank
Ether
Support
RoleS-Rank Ether SupportBest W-EngineElegant VanityDrive DiscAstral Voice 4pcTop substatATK%

Best W-Engines

Elegant VanityS
BiSElegant VanityS1

Astra's Signature and one of her top choices. Generous ATK% helps cap her Core Passive buff, 5 Energy comes in every time a squadmate performs a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist or Evasive Assist (near constant with her kit), and a team-wide DMG boost of up to 20% stays up indefinitely. Strong, but a luxury rather than a must: well-geared alternatives get close and sometimes out-buff it.

Usage 36.17%Shiyu 28521DA 26664
Bashful DemonA
BudgetBashful DemonS5

Soukaku's Signature at max rank rivals Astra's own. It supplies ATK% for her Core Passive and a Combat ATK buff of up to 12.8% for the whole team. The buff is normally hard to sustain, but Astra adds a stack each time she triggers Tremolo, so sound Quick Assist play keeps it up. No energy recovery, yet among the best team-buffing and most consistent picks.

Usage 22.34%Shiyu 28056DA 25187
Kaboom the CannonA
BudgetKaboom the CannonS5

Lucy's Signature at max rank gives Astra 50% Energy Regen and a team-wide Combat ATK buff of up to 12%, though with caveats. Every team member must hit the enemy once every 4 seconds to keep the full effect, so you need frequent swaps and careful Quick Assists (Tremolo counts). With no ATK% mainstat, reaching her Core Passive cap leans harder on the rest of her build.

Usage 33.29%Shiyu 28904DA 28253
The VaultA
BudgetThe VaultS5

Nicole's Signature at max rank is serviceable but imperfect. It grants 50% Energy Regen and, whenever her Chain Attack, Tremolo or Ultimate damages an enemy, +0.8/s Energy Regen for her and 24% extra team damage against that target, both lasting just 2 seconds. It covers everything except ATK, but the tiny window demands careful play to keep pace with alternatives.

Usage 5.84%Shiyu 27606DA 23877

Best Drive Discs

4-Piece

1
Astral Voice
4pc

Astral Voice

2
Moonlight Lullaby
4pc

Moonlight Lullaby

2-Piece

Swing Jazz
2pc

Swing Jazz

Hormone Punk
2pc

Hormone Punk

Main Stats

Disc 44
ATK%

ATK%

Disc 55
ATK%

ATK%

Disc 66
Energy Regen = ATK%

Energy Regen = ATK%

Substat Priority

#1
ATK%

ATK%

#2
Flat ATK

Flat ATK

#3
Anomaly Proficiency

Anomaly Proficiency

#4
PEN

PEN

Skill Priority

1
Special Attack

Special Attack

2
Chain Attack

Chain Attack

3
Assist

Assist

4
Dodge

Dodge

5
Basic Attack

Basic Attack

Mindscape Priority

Mindscape Cinema

Mindscape Cinema

— best cinemas

12-Tone Equal Temperament

Priority

When Astra Yao's attack hits an enemy, the target's All-Attribute RES is reduced by 6%, stacking up to 3 times and lasting 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Upon entering the battlefield, Astra Yao immediately gains 1,000 Decibels (once every 180s in Investigation Zone Mode). When activating her Ultimate, all squad members gain 1 stack of Song of Protection for 60s — when attacked by an enemy, consume Song of Protection to grant Invulnerability for 1s.

Best Teams

SupportCissia + Seed
Astra Yao
★

Astra Yao

Support

+
Cissia

Cissia

Main DPS

+
Seed

Seed

Main DPS

SupportYe Shunguang + Zhao
Astra Yao
★

Astra Yao

Support

+
Ye Shunguang

Ye Shunguang

Main DPS

+
Zhao

Zhao

Defense

SupportEvelyn + Norma
Astra Yao
★

Astra Yao

Support

+
Evelyn

Evelyn

Main DPS

+
Norma

Norma

Stun

SupportEvelyn + Lighter
Astra Yao
★

Astra Yao

Support

+
Evelyn

Evelyn

Main DPS

+
Lighter

Lighter

Stun

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Build Summary

Astra Yao Build Summary — ZZZ S-Rank Ether Support

✓ Verified buildT0.5 (Support) — Aug 2026

The best Astra Yao build in Zenless Zone Zero (Version 3.1) is Elegant Vanity with Astral Voice 4-piece and Swing Jazz 2-piece, ATK% / ATK% / Energy Regen = ATK% main stats. Prydwen's 19 Aug 2026 tier list ranks Astra Yao T0.5.

The best W-Engine for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero is Elegant Vanity — Astra's Signature and one of her top choices. Generous ATK% helps cap her Core Passive buff, 5 Energy comes in every time a squadmate performs a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist or Evasive Assist (near constant with her kit), and a team-wide DMG boost of up to 20% stays up indefinitely. Strong, but a luxury rather than a must: well-geared alternatives get close and sometimes out-buff it. If you don't have it, Bashful Demon, Kaboom the Cannon, The Vault are solid alternatives.

For Drive Discs, run 4-piece Astral Voice with 2-piece Swing Jazz, using Disk 4 — ATK%, Disk 5 — ATK%, Disk 6 — Energy Regen = ATK% as main stats, and prioritise ATK% and Flat ATK (Top Priorities Until Ability Cap) on substats.

Level Special Attack first, then Chain Attack, Assist, Dodge, Basic Attack. The Mindscape Cinemas that matter most for Astra Yao are C1 (12-Tone Equal Temperament), C2 (Art of Greed), C4 ("Hair Upon Your Nape").

The best Astra Yao team (Cissia + Seed) pairs Astra Yao with Cissia, Seed. SD Rank 13 — App. rate 5.05% | Avg. time 32,006

Role
S-Rank Ether Support
Tier List Rank
T0.5 (Support) — Aug 2026
Faction
Stars of Lyra
Best W-Engine
Elegant Vanity
Alternative W-Engines
Bashful Demon, Kaboom the Cannon, The Vault
Best Disc Sets
Astral Voice (4pc) + Swing Jazz (2pc)
Alternative Disc Sets
Moonlight Lullaby, Hormone Punk
Main Stats
Disk 4 — ATK%, Disk 5 — ATK%, Disk 6 — Energy Regen = ATK%
Substats Priority
ATK% > Flat ATK (Top Priorities Until Ability Cap) > Anomaly Proficiency > PEN
Skill Priority
Special Attack > Chain Attack > Assist > Dodge > Basic Attack
Best Mindscapes
C1 (12-Tone Equal Temperament), C2 (Art of Greed), C4 ("Hair Upon Your Nape")
Best Team — Cissia + Seed
Astra Yao + Cissia + Seed
Other Teams
Ye Shunguang + Zhao · Evelyn + Norma · Evelyn + Lighter
Release Date
2025-01-22
Last Updated
2026-08-21

Astra Yao Build FAQ

What is the best W-Engine for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero?

The best W-Engine for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero is Elegant Vanity. Astra's Signature and one of her top choices. Generous ATK% helps cap her Core Passive buff, 5 Energy comes in every time a squadmate performs a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist or Evasive Assist (near constant with her kit), and a team-wide DMG boost of up to 20% stays up indefinitely. Strong, but a luxury rather than a must: well-geared alternatives get close and sometimes out-buff it.

What is the best Drive Disc set for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero?

The best Drive Disc build for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero is 4-piece Astral Voice with 2-piece Swing Jazz.

What are the best main stats for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero?

Main stat priority for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero: Disk 4 — ATK%; Disk 5 — ATK%; Disk 6 — Energy Regen = ATK%.

What is the substat priority for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero?

Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero prioritizes ATK% > Flat ATK (Top Priorities Until Ability Cap) > Anomaly Proficiency > PEN substats.

What is the skill priority for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero?

Skill upgrade priority for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero: Special Attack > Chain Attack > Assist > Dodge > Basic Attack.

What are the best Mindscapes for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero?

The most impactful Mindscape unlocks for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero are C1 (12-Tone Equal Temperament), C2 (Art of Greed), C4 ("Hair Upon Your Nape").

What is the best team for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero?

The best team for Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero pairs Astra Yao with Cissia and Seed. SD Rank 13 — App. rate 5.05% | Avg. time 32,006

What tier is Astra Yao in the ZZZ tier list?

Prydwen's 19 Aug 2026 tier list places Astra Yao in Zenless Zone Zero at T0.5 as a Support.

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Strengths

  • +Provides simultaneous ATK, DMG%, and CRIT DMG% buffs — one of the most complete Support kits in the game
  • +Core Passive flat ATK buff (up to ~1200 ATK) benefits the entire team on every Quick Assist switch
  • +Works with Attack, Anomaly, and Stun compositions — true universal Support
  • +Built-in team healing through her Ultimate
  • +C4 adds specialty-specific Quick Assist enhancements, raising ceiling for all team types

Weaknesses

  • −Requires hitting the ~3430 ATK breakpoint to fully maximize Core Passive — heavily stat-dependent
  • −Complex rotation: Chord management, Quick Assist timing, and Tremolo tracking all need active attention
  • −C2 and C4 are significant upgrades that make the base kit feel notably weaker without them
  • −Energy management is critical — losing Idyllic Cadenza uptime sharply reduces team output
Prydwen T0.5 (Support) — Aug 2026

Skills

Press the Basic Attack button to activate. Perform up to three attacks forward, dealing Ether DMG. During the 3rd hit, hold to charge, drawing enemies in and expanding the attack range for a stronger attack. After using other skills, hold to initiate the 3rd hit directly.

EtherCharged
Mindscape Cinema

Mindscape Cinema

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12-Tone Equal Temperament

When Astra Yao's attack hits an enemy, the target's All-Attribute RES is reduced by 6%, stacking up to 3 times and lasting 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Upon entering the battlefield, Astra Yao immediately gains 1,000 Decibels (once every 180s in Investigation Zone Mode). When activating her Ultimate, all squad members gain 1 stack of Song of Protection for 60s — when attacked by an enemy, consume Song of Protection to grant Invulnerability for 1s.

Skill Upgrade Priority

01Special AttackSpecial AttackPriority
02Chain AttackChain Attack
03AssistAssist
04DodgeDodge
05Basic AttackBasic Attack

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