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Severian full body splash art — Zenless Zone Zero Wind Attack agent
New Eridu Public Security

New Eridu Public Security

Severian

S-Rank
Wind
Attack
RoleS-Rank Wind AttackBest W-EngineCage of Forbidden SinsDrive DiscDawn's Bloom 4pcTop substatCRIT Rate
1

Best W-Engines

2

Best Drive Discs

3

Main Stats

Disc 44
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG

CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG

Disc 55
Wind DMG%

Wind DMG%

Disc 66
ATK%

ATK%

4

Substat Priority

#1
CRIT Rate

CRIT Rate

#2
CRIT DMG

CRIT DMG

#3
ATK%

ATK%

#4
PEN

PEN

#5
Flat ATK

Flat ATK

5

Skill Priority

1
Core Skill

Core Skill

2
Basic Attack

Basic Attack

3
Special Attack

Special Attack

4
Chain Attack

Chain Attack

5
Assist

Assist

6
Dodge

Dodge

6

Mindscape Priority

Mindscape Cinema

Mindscape Cinema

— best cinemas

Mindscape 1

Priority

[Flow] caps at 150 instead of 120 and his Chain Attack banks 50. Entering the field with his Entry Skill replaces it with his Chain Attack once every 60s, and his Basic Attack DMG rises by 70%.

7

Best Team

8

Build Summary

Severian Build Summary — ZZZ S-Rank Wind Attack

The best Severian build in Zenless Zone Zero (Version 3.1) is Cage of Forbidden Sins with Dawn's Bloom 4-piece and Woodpecker Electro 2-piece, CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG / Wind DMG% / ATK% main stats.

The best W-Engine for Severian in Zenless Zone Zero is Cage of Forbidden Sins — CRIT Rate mainstat to convert his Core Passive CRIT DMG, plus ATK and Wind RES shred kept up by his Basic Attack string. If you don't have it, The Brimstone, Starlight Engine are solid alternatives.

For Drive Discs, run 4-piece Dawn's Bloom with 2-piece Woodpecker Electro, using Disk 4 — CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG, Disk 5 — Wind DMG%, Disk 6 — ATK% as main stats, and prioritise CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG on substats.

Level Core Skill first, then Basic Attack, Special Attack, Chain Attack, Assist, Dodge. The Mindscape Cinemas that matter most for Severian are C1 (Mindscape 1), C6 (Mindscape 6).

The best Severian team pairs Severian with Qingyi, Astra Yao. Severian is unreleased, so there is no clear-rate data behind this. His Additional Ability wants a Stun or Support agent, or a second New Eridu Public Security member — Qingyi is both, and her long Stun windows line up with the Flow finisher he wants to land on a staggered target. Astra Yao covers the Support half and keeps his ATK buff refreshed through swaps.

Role
S-Rank Wind Attack
Faction
New Eridu Public Security
Best W-Engine
Cage of Forbidden Sins
Alternative W-Engines
The Brimstone, Starlight Engine
Best Disc Sets
Dawn's Bloom (4pc) + Woodpecker Electro (2pc)
Alternative Disc Sets
Branch & Blade Song
Main Stats
Disk 4 — CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG, Disk 5 — Wind DMG%, Disk 6 — ATK%
Substats Priority
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > PEN > Flat ATK
Skill Priority
Core Skill > Basic Attack > Special Attack > Chain Attack > Assist > Dodge
Best Mindscapes
C1 (Mindscape 1), C6 (Mindscape 6)
Best Team
Severian + Qingyi + Astra Yao
Last Updated
2026-09-27
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Severian Build FAQ

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

The best W-Engine for Severian in Zenless Zone Zero is Cage of Forbidden Sins. CRIT Rate mainstat to convert his Core Passive CRIT DMG, plus ATK and Wind RES shred kept up by his Basic Attack string.

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

The best Drive Disc build for Severian in Zenless Zone Zero is 4-piece Dawn's Bloom with 2-piece Woodpecker Electro.

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

Main stat priority for Severian in Zenless Zone Zero: Disk 4 — CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG; Disk 5 — Wind DMG%; Disk 6 — ATK%.

What is the substat priority for Severian in Zenless Zone Zero?+

Severian in Zenless Zone Zero prioritizes CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > PEN > Flat ATK substats.

What is the skill priority for Severian in Zenless Zone Zero?+

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

What are the best Mindscapes for Severian in Zenless Zone Zero?+

The most impactful Mindscape unlocks for Severian in Zenless Zone Zero are C1 (Mindscape 1), C6 (Mindscape 6).

What is the best team for Severian in Zenless Zone Zero?+

The best team for Severian in Zenless Zone Zero pairs Severian with Qingyi and Astra Yao. Severian is unreleased, so there is no clear-rate data behind this. His Additional Ability wants a Stun or Support agent, or a second New Eridu Public Security member — Qingyi is both, and her long Stun windows line up with the Flow finisher he wants to land on a staggered target. Astra Yao covers the Support half and keeps his ATK buff refreshed through swaps.

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Strengths

  • +A flat 60% CRIT DMG on the Core Passive, before any gear
  • +Dodging is a damage button: the 4th Basic Attack hit, Perfect Dodges and Flicker auto-dodges all bank [Flow]
  • +[Flicker] eats an incoming hit for him and counters with it, so mistakes still generate resources
  • +Invulnerable through most of his kit — the 4th Basic hit, the finisher, both assists and his Ultimate
  • +His Ultimate banks a full 100 [Flow], so the burst rotation immediately refunds his finisher

Weaknesses

  • −The payout sits behind reading enemy attacks — playing him safe throws away most of his Flow generation
  • −Flow is spent in one 100-point lump, so a mistimed finisher costs a whole rotation
  • −CRIT Rate has to come entirely from gear to convert the Core Passive CRIT DMG
  • −The Entry Skill only fires with [Windborne] up, which means dodging before he even switches in
Preview data — ratings pending release

Skills

Up to four forward attacks dealing Wind DMG. The 4th hit banks 20 [Flow] and carries its own dodge window — dodging an attack with it upgrades the hit and banks another 15 [Flow]. He is invulnerable through the 4th hit, and dodging mid-string does not drop the combo counter.

WindFlowDodge WindowInvulnerable

Passives

Mindscape Cinema

Mindscape Cinema

— click to explore

Mindscape 1

[Flow] caps at 150 instead of 120 and his Chain Attack banks 50. Entering the field with his Entry Skill replaces it with his Chain Attack once every 60s, and his Basic Attack DMG rises by 70%.

Skill Upgrade Priority

1Core SkillCore SkillPriority
2Basic AttackBasic Attack
3Special AttackSpecial Attack
4Chain AttackChain Attack
5AssistAssist
6DodgeDodge

Promotion Materials

Lv.1 → Lv.60

Denny

×800,000

Denny

Advanced Attack Certification Seal

×32

Advanced Attack Certification Seal

Pioneer's Certification Seal

×30

Pioneer's Certification Seal

Basic Attack Certification Seal

×4

Basic Attack Certification Seal

Skill Materials

All skills → Lv.12

Denny

×2,500,000

Denny

Specialized Windbite Chip

×250

Specialized Windbite Chip

Advanced Windbite Chip

×75

Advanced Windbite Chip

Basic Windbite Chip

×25

Basic Windbite Chip

Hamster Cage Pass

×5

Hamster Cage Pass

Core Skill Materials

Core Passive A → F

Denny

×405,000

Denny

Higher Dimensional Data: Imitation Core

×60

Higher Dimensional Data: Imitation Core

Timeworn Husk

×9

Timeworn Husk

Total Build Cost

Level 60 · all skills · full Core

Denny

×3,705,000

Denny

Specialized Windbite Chip

×250

Specialized Windbite Chip

Advanced Windbite Chip

×75

Advanced Windbite Chip

Higher Dimensional Data: Imitation Core

×60

Higher Dimensional Data: Imitation Core

Advanced Attack Certification Seal

×32

Advanced Attack Certification Seal

Pioneer's Certification Seal

×30

Pioneer's Certification Seal

Basic Windbite Chip

×25

Basic Windbite Chip

Timeworn Husk

×9

Timeworn Husk

Hamster Cage Pass

×5

Hamster Cage Pass

Basic Attack Certification Seal

×4

Basic Attack Certification Seal