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Ye Shunguang full body splash art — Zenless Zone Zero Physical Attack agent

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Ye Shunguang Skills, Mindscapes & Materials

S-Rank
Physical
Attack

The best Ye Shunguang build in Zenless Zone Zero (Version 3.3) is Cloudcleave Radiance with White Water Ballad 4-piece and Branch & Blade Song 2-piece, ATK% > CRIT DMG% / PEN Ratio% = ATK% / ATK% main stats. Prydwen's Oct 2026 tier list ranks Ye Shunguang T0.

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Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • White Water Ballad provides up to 20% CRIT Rate in combat — only 50% initial CRIT Rate needed, freeing substats for CRIT DMG
  • Physical RES Shred from her signature benefits the entire team across all enemy types
  • Enlightened Mind State concentrates nearly all damage into Basic Attacks — simple, reliable combo structure
  • Top Shiyu Defense scores among Physical DPS agents; flexible Stun/Support partner options

Weaknesses

  • CRIT Rate cap at ~50% (stat screen) — CRIT Rate-heavy W-Engines risk overcapping and wasting substats
  • Signature W-Engine gap is significant: The Brimstone and Severed Innocence at S1 trail noticeably
  • 2pc set priority changes based on enemy DEF level (Puffer Electro vs Branch & Blade Song) — requires pre-fight awareness
  • Stack management for The Brimstone requires adapting airborne Basic Attack usage

Prydwen T0 (Crit DPS) — Oct 2026

Skills

Basic Attack

7 skills
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Basic Attack

Basic Attack: Swiftedge

Press the Basic Attack button to activate. Launches up to four forward slashes, dealing Physical DMG. Can be chained into Dash Attack: Phantasm Dash after the 4th hit.

  • Physical
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Basic AttackCharged

Basic Attack: Cloudstream Sword Will

Hold the Basic Attack button to activate. Launches a flurry of blade shockwaves, dealing Physical DMG. Hold to extend the attack. Anti-Interrupt Level is increased during this skill.

  • Physical
  • Anti-Interrupt
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Basic AttackEnlightened Mind

Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Splitting Currents

While in the Enlightened Mind state and on the ground, press the Basic Attack button to activate. Performs up to three forward slashes, dealing Physical DMG. If struck by an enemy attack during the 3rd hit, triggers a block, negating that instance of DMG. If she possesses Qingming Sword Force, the 3rd hit is replaced with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent.

  • Physical
  • Honed Edge
  • Block
  • Qingming Sword Force
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Basic AttackEnlightened Mind

Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent

While in the Enlightened Mind state and with Qingming Sword Force, after the 2nd hit of Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Splitting Currents, press the Basic Attack button to activate. Launches a swift rising attack, dealing Physical DMG and entering an airborne state. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Honed Edge
  • Qingming Sword Force
  • Airborne
  • Invulnerable
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Basic AttackEnlightened Mind

Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Maximum

After activating Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Annihilation, and with Qingming Sword Force, press the Basic Attack button to activate. Launches a wide sweeping slash forward, dealing massive Physical DMG. On hit, 1 point of Qingming Sword Force is consumed. If struck by an enemy during the skill, triggers a block, negating that instance of DMG and increasing the skill's Interrupt Level. After using this skill and with Qingming Sword Force, press the Special Attack button to consume 1 point of Qingming Sword Force and launch a hit of EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soaring Light. This skill is automatically followed up with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent, and Ye Shunguang enters an airborne state. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Honed Edge
  • Qingming Sword Force
  • Block
  • Airborne
  • Invulnerable
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Basic AttackEnlightened Mind Aerial

Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight

In the Enlightened Mind state, and while airborne, press the Basic Attack button to activate. Launches up to two downward slashes in front, dealing Physical DMG. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. Press the Special Attack button or Dodge button to follow up with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Annihilation. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Honed Edge
  • Enlightened Mind
  • Airborne
  • Invulnerable
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Basic AttackEnlightened Mind Aerial

Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Annihilation

After the 2nd hit of Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight, press the Basic Attack button to activate. Performs a falling attack in front, entering a grounded state, and dealing Physical DMG. When launching this skill with 2 or more points of Qingming Sword Force, Ye Shunguang will perform a downward falling strike across a large area in front instead, dealing massive Physical DMG. On hit, 2 points of Qingming Sword Force are consumed, granting the Culmination effect. After using this skill, if Ye Shunguang possesses Qingming Sword Force, press the Special Attack button to consume 1 point of Qingming Sword Force and launch a hit of EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soaring Light, which can be quickly followed up with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Maximum. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. During this skill, if attacked by enemies, triggers a block, negating that instance of DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Honed Edge
  • Enlightened Mind
  • Qingming Sword Force
  • Culmination
  • AoE
  • Block
  • Invulnerable

Dodge

4 skills
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Dodge

Dodge: Leave No Trace

Press the Dodge button to activate. A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. During the Enlightened Mind state, if a Perfect Dodge is triggered, press the Basic Attack button to activate Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent.

  • Enlightened Mind
  • Invulnerable
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DodgeHigh-Speed Movement

Dodge: Wandering Cloud

While tilting the directional input, hold the Dodge button to activate. Enters a high-speed movement state. Steer with the directional input, and release to stop.

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Dash Attack

Dash Attack: Phantasm Dash

Press the Basic Attack button during a dodge to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.

  • Physical
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Dodge Counter

Dodge Counter: Swallow Strike

Press the Basic Attack button during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Leaps into the air and thrusts forward, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Invulnerable

Assist

6 skills
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Entry Skill

Entry Skill: Illuminating Darkness

With 6 Qingming Sword Force and while not in the Enlightened Mind state, hold the Basic Attack button to activate, or press the Switch button while in combat and switch on-field from off-field to activate. Enters the Enlightened Mind state and activates Ether Veil: Verdict. Deals Physical DMG to enemies in a large area in front. Activating this skill is considered as activating a Quick Assist. Enters the airborne state after using this skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Enlightened Mind
  • Ether Veil: Verdict
  • Qingming Sword Force
  • AoE
  • Quick Assist
  • Airborne
  • Invulnerable
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Quick Assist

Quick Assist: Support Guard

When the active character is launched, press the Switch button to activate. Leaps into the air and thrusts forward, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Invulnerable
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Defensive Assist

Defensive Assist: When I Return

When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press the Switch button to activate. Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Daze
  • Parry
  • Invulnerable
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Assist Follow-Up

Assist Follow-Up: Cease Hostility

Press the Basic Attack button after a Defensive Assist to activate. Deals massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Invulnerable
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Quick Assist

Quick Assist: Enlightened Mind - Tactical Support

While in the Enlightened Mind state, when the active character is launched, press the Switch button to activate. Launches a forward slash, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Honed Edge
  • Enlightened Mind
  • Invulnerable
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Assist Follow-Up

Assist Follow-Up: Enlightened Mind - Unification

While in the Enlightened Mind state and after a Defensive Assist, press the Basic Attack button to activate. Deals massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Honed Edge
  • Enlightened Mind
  • Invulnerable

Special Attack

5 skills
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Special Attack

Special Attack: Guiding Tides

Press the Special Attack button to activate. If a dodge is available, 1 dodge chance is consumed, and the action is counted as activating a Dodge. If no dodge is available or a Perfect Dodge is not triggered, launches a quick sword energy attack that deals Physical DMG. If a Perfect Dodge is triggered at this time, launches a flying sword attack, dealing Physical DMG, and immediately follows up with the 2nd hit of Basic Attack: Swiftedge. Character is briefly invulnerable during the skill.

  • Physical
  • Dodge
  • Invulnerable
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EX Special Attack

EX Special Attack: Gale Suppression

With enough Energy, press the Special Attack button to activate. Launches a rushing slash and a flying sword attack at the enemy, dealing massive Physical DMG. Enemy attacks can be dodged during this skill. After this skill is used, gain 1 point of Qingming Sword Force. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Energy Cost: 60.

  • Physical
  • Qingming Sword Force
  • Invulnerable
  • Energy Cost: 60
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Special AttackEnlightened Mind

Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Clean Exit

While in the Enlightened Mind state and grounded, press the Special Attack button to activate. Performs a swift backstep slash, dealing Physical DMG. If a dodge is available, 1 dodge chance is consumed, and the action is counted as activating a Dodge. If a Perfect Dodge is triggered at this time, press the Basic Attack button to quickly activate Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Maximum and enter Vital View. After this Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Maximum activates, it can be immediately followed up with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Honed Edge
  • Dodge
  • Invulnerable
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EX Special Attack

EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soaring Light

In the Enlightened Mind state and with Qingming Sword Force, hold the Special Attack button to activate. Performs quick consecutive slashes, dealing massive Physical DMG while rapidly consuming Qingming Sword Force until none remains. The skill ends early if Qingming Sword Force is insufficient or if the Special Attack button is released. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Honed Edge
  • Enlightened Mind
  • Qingming Sword Force
  • Invulnerable
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EX Special Attack

EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Return to Dust

In the Enlightened Mind state, press the Ultimate button or hold the Special Attack button when all Qingming Sword Force is expended to activate. Deals massive Physical DMG to enemies in a large area. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. After using this skill, Ether Veil: Verdict is removed and the Enlightened Mind state ends. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Honed Edge
  • Enlightened Mind
  • AoE
  • Ether Veil: Verdict
  • Invulnerable

Chain Attack & Ultimate

4 skills
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Chain Attack

Chain Attack: Smite the Wicked

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Unleashes a powerful slash at enemies ahead in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • AoE
  • Invulnerable
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Ultimate

Ultimate: Chasing Storms

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press the Ultimate button to activate. Summons a sword formation and enters the Enlightened Mind state, activating an Ether Veil: Verdict while also gaining 6 Qingming Sword Force. This skill deals massive Physical DMG. Upon activating this skill, if Decibels are consumed, press the Ultimate button while in this Enlightened Mind state to launch an Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens that doesn't consume Decibels. Enters the airborne state after using this skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Enlightened Mind
  • Ether Veil: Verdict
  • Qingming Sword Force
  • Airborne
  • Invulnerable
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Chain AttackEnlightened Mind

Chain Attack: Enlightened Mind - Lure Thunder

While in the Enlightened Mind state, and when a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Unleashes a powerful slash at enemies ahead in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. Enters the airborne state after using this skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Honed Edge
  • AoE
  • Airborne
  • Invulnerable
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UltimateEnlightened Mind Finisher

Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens

After consuming Decibels to launch Ultimate: Chasing Storms and while in the Enlightened Mind state, press the Ultimate button or hold the Special Attack button when all Qingming Sword Force is expended to activate. Summons a massive blade, dealing massive Physical DMG to enemies. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. After using this skill, the Enlightened Mind state ends, and Ether Veil: Verdict is removed. This skill doesn't consume Decibels. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Honed Edge
  • Enlightened Mind
  • AoE
  • Ether Veil: Verdict
  • Invulnerable

Core Passive

1 skill
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Core Passive

Core Passive: Burning Clarity

When not in the Enlightened Mind state and with fewer than 6 points of Qingming Sword Force, certain attacks slowly build Qingming Sword Force. Whenever Qingming Sword Force is gained by any means, each 1 point of Qingming Sword Force that exceeds the limit is converted into 1 stack of Bearer, stacking up to 3 times. Upon leaving the Enlightened Mind state, all Bearer stacks are consumed to grant the same number of Qingming Sword Force stacks. Upon entering the battlefield, gain Unity, increasing CRIT Rate by 30% and DMG by 25%. When Ultimate: Chasing Storms or Entry Skill: Illuminating Darkness is unleashed, Ye Shunguang enters the Enlightened Mind state and activates Ether Veil: Verdict. Ether Veil: Verdict has the same duration as Enlightened Mind. The duration lasts 16s, and the duration timer pauses while she is off-field. During the Enlightened Mind state, Ye Shunguang's skills are enhanced, all Physical DMG dealt by her skills becomes Honed Edge DMG. While Ether Veil: Verdict is active, when an enemy enters Ether Veil: Verdict, they gain a Veil Vulnerability effect based on their current Stun DMG Multiplier. During this, when Ye Shunguang deals DMG to enemies with her skills, enemy Stun DMG Multiplier is ignored and replaced with the Veil Vulnerability bonus. Veil Vulnerability caps at 110%. The effect is removed when Ether Veil: Verdict ends.

Additional Ability · Shadowtrace Flight

When another character in your squad is a Support or Defense character: When a squadmate activates any Ether Veil, gain 3 points of Qingming Sword Force. If already in the Enlightened Mind state, this is instead converted into 3 stacks of Bearer.

  • Qingming Sword Force
  • Enlightened Mind
  • Honed Edge
  • Bearer
  • Unity
  • Ether Veil: Verdict
  • Veil Vulnerability
  • CRIT Rate
  • DMG

Mindscape Cinema

Ye Shunguang Mindscape Cinema artwork
  1. C1

    Dreambound Self

    Upon entering the battlefield, gains 6 Qingming Sword Force. This effect can trigger once every 180s in Investigation Zone mode. The Unity effect from Core Passive: Burning Clarity increases DMG dealt by an additional 10%, and they ignore 20% of the target's DEF.

  2. C2

    Light & Shadow

    The max stack count of Bearer increases to 6, and Culmination can stack up to 9 times. While in the Enlightened Mind state, each point of Qingming Sword Force consumed grants 1 stack of Culmination. EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soaring Light and Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens's DMG ignore 40% of the target's DEF.

  3. C3

    Swordswoman

    Skill levels

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

  4. C4

    Together into the Dust

    Upon entering the battlefield, gains 1,000 Decibels. In Investigation Zone mode, this effect can trigger once every 180s. The Vulnerability bonus provided by Ether Veil: Verdict is increased to a maximum of 200%.

  5. C5

    Guiding Glimmer

    Skill levels

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

  6. C6

    Lantern Wish

    Upon entering the battlefield, gains 2 stacks of Lantern Wish. When entering the Enlightened Mind state, gains 1 stack of Lantern Wish, stacking up to 4 times. With 3 stacks of Lantern Wish, EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Return to Dust is replaced with Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens. When this Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens is activated, it consumes 3 stacks of Lantern Wish. The last hit of Enlightened Mind - Return to Dust and Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens deal 1,500% of ATK as additional Physical DMG.

Skill Upgrade Priority

01Core SkillCore SkillPriority
02Basic AttackBasic Attack
03Chain AttackChain Attack
04Special AttackSpecial Attack
05DodgeDodge
06AssistAssist

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