Zenless Zone Zero

César Build Guide for Zenless Zone Zero

S-Rank Physical Defense · Prydwen T2 · Version 3.3 · Updated 2026-10-24

Best W-Engines with damage calculations, Drive Disc sets, main stats, substats, skill and Mindscape priority for César. For skills, Mindscapes and ascension materials, see the César guide.

Best W-Engines

by calculated performance

BiSTusks of FuryS1

Caesar's Signature and by far her best engine. It unconditionally grants 18% Impact and 30% larger Shields for the wearer, greatly enlarging her Aegis Shield and lifting her Daze. Whenever any party member triggers an Interrupt or Perfect Dodge, the whole squad also gains 18% DMG and 12% Daze for 20 seconds, elevating both her support and Daze output.

100%

100%Team calc

BudgetOriginal TransmorpherS5

The only other Daze-oriented Defense engine besides Caesar's Signature. It offers huge unconditional HP% and Combat HP%, plus a temporary Combat Impact% boost after she is hit. That boost is short-lived and her Aegis Shield scales only with base Impact, not Combat Impact, so an S or A-Rank Stun engine wins unless you specifically need the HP.

85.42%

85.42%Team calc

BudgetSpring EmbraceS5

An Energy-focused engine with a side of ATK%. After taking damage the wearer gains 16% Energy Regen for 12 seconds at max rank, and the buff transfers to whoever you switch to. Caesar's Defensive Assist-heavy playstyle triggers it constantly, so it is easy to pass to an ally of choice. Pick it only if you want the Energy Regen; otherwise Impact engines give better Shields and Daze.

95.05%

95.05%Team calc

BudgetPeacekeeper - SpecializedS5

An Anomaly-flavoured damage option whose niche is boosting Caesar's Anomaly buildup, useful in Anomaly teams aiming for Disorder. The cost is lost Daze and Shield potency, a trade-off that rarely pays off.

98.95%

98.95%Team calc

Percentages are full-team damage calculations relative to the best W-Engine at S1 (100%). Calc data via Prydwen, 2026-10-24.

Best Drive Discs

4-piece ranked · pair with any 2-piece

4-Piece

4pc

Astral Voice

4pc

Proto Punk

4pc

Freedom Blues

2-Piece

2pc

Shockstar Disco

2pc

King of the Summit

2pc

Proto Punk

Main Stats

disc 4 · 5 · 6

Disc 44

CRIT Rate% = Anomaly Proficiency

Disc 55

Physical DMG% > ATK% = PEN Ratio%

Disc 66

Impact

Substat Priority

highest first

Priority #11

CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG

Priority #22

ATK%

Priority #33

PEN = ATK

Skill Priority

upgrade in this order

Core Skill

Max first

Assist

Then

Special Attack

Basic Attack

Later

Dodge

Later

Chain Attack

Later

Best Teams

All 8 teams →

DefenseYe Shunguang + Zhao

★

César

Defense

Ye Shunguang

Main DPS

Zhao

Defense

DefenseStarlight Billy + Lucia

★

César

Defense

Starlight Billy

Main DPS

Lucia

Support

DefenseYe Shunguang + Dialyn

★

César

Defense

Ye Shunguang

Main DPS

Dialyn

Stun

DefenseCissia + Seed

★

César

Defense

Cissia

Main DPS

Seed

Main DPS

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Build Summary

updated 2026-10-24

César Build Summary — ZZZ S-Rank Physical Defense

✓ Verified buildT2 (Support) — Oct 2026

The best César build in Zenless Zone Zero (Version 3.3) is Tusks of Fury with Astral Voice 4-piece and Shockstar Disco 2-piece, CRIT Rate% = Anomaly Proficiency / Physical DMG% > ATK% = PEN Ratio% / Impact main stats. Prydwen's Oct 2026 tier list ranks César T2.

The best W-Engine for César in Zenless Zone Zero is Tusks of Fury — Caesar's Signature and by far her best engine. It unconditionally grants 18% Impact and 30% larger Shields for the wearer, greatly enlarging her Aegis Shield and lifting her Daze. Whenever any party member triggers an Interrupt or Perfect Dodge, the whole squad also gains 18% DMG and 12% Daze for 20 seconds, elevating both her support and Daze output. If you don't have it, Original Transmorpher, Spring Embrace, Peacekeeper - Specialized are solid alternatives.

For Drive Discs, run 4-piece Astral Voice with 2-piece Shockstar Disco, using Disk 4 — CRIT Rate% = Anomaly Proficiency, Disk 5 — Physical DMG% > ATK% = PEN Ratio%, Disk 6 — Impact as main stats, and prioritise CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG and ATK% on substats.

Level Core Skill first, then Assist, Special Attack, Basic Attack, Dodge, Chain Attack.

The best César team (Ye Shunguang + Zhao) pairs César with Ye Shunguang, Zhao. SD Rank 41 — App. rate 0.69% | Avg. time 30,117

Role: S-Rank Physical Defense
Tier List Rank: T2 (Support) — Oct 2026
Faction: Sons of Calydon
Best W-Engine: Tusks of Fury
Alternative W-Engines: Original Transmorpher, Spring Embrace, Peacekeeper - Specialized
Best Disc Sets: Astral Voice (4pc) + Shockstar Disco (2pc)
Alternative Disc Sets: Proto Punk, Freedom Blues, King of the Summit
Main Stats: Disk 4 — CRIT Rate% = Anomaly Proficiency, Disk 5 — Physical DMG% > ATK% = PEN Ratio%, Disk 6 — Impact
Substats Priority: CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > PEN = ATK
Skill Priority: Core Skill > Assist > Special Attack > Basic Attack > Dodge > Chain Attack
Best Team — Ye Shunguang + Zhao: César + Ye Shunguang + Zhao
Other Teams: Starlight Billy + Lucia · Ye Shunguang + Dialyn · Cissia + Seed
Release Date: 2024-09-25
Last Updated: 2026-10-24

César Build FAQ

quick answers

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

The best W-Engine for César in Zenless Zone Zero is Tusks of Fury. Caesar's Signature and by far her best engine. It unconditionally grants 18% Impact and 30% larger Shields for the wearer, greatly enlarging her Aegis Shield and lifting her Daze. Whenever any party member triggers an Interrupt or Perfect Dodge, the whole squad also gains 18% DMG and 12% Daze for 20 seconds, elevating both her support and Daze output.

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

The best Drive Disc build for César in Zenless Zone Zero is 4-piece Astral Voice with 2-piece Shockstar Disco.

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

Main stat priority for César in Zenless Zone Zero: Disk 4 — CRIT Rate% = Anomaly Proficiency; Disk 5 — Physical DMG% > ATK% = PEN Ratio%; Disk 6 — Impact.

What is the substat priority for César in Zenless Zone Zero?

César in Zenless Zone Zero prioritizes CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > PEN = ATK substats.

What is the skill priority for César in Zenless Zone Zero?

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

What is the best team for César in Zenless Zone Zero?

The best team for César in Zenless Zone Zero pairs César with Ye Shunguang and Zhao. SD Rank 41 — App. rate 0.69% | Avg. time 30,117

What tier is César in the ZZZ tier list?

Prydwen's Oct 2026 tier list places César in Zenless Zone Zero at T2 as a Support.