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Zhu Yuan Build Guide for Zenless Zone Zero

S-Rank Ether Attack · Prydwen T1.5 · Version 3.3 · Updated

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

RoleS-Rank Ether AttackBest W-EngineCordis GerminaDrive DiscChaotic Metal 4pcTop substatCRIT Rate = CRIT DMG = ATK%

Best W-Engines

Cordis GerminaS
BiSCordis GerminaS1

Seed's signature edges out the rest by a slim margin. It piles on CRIT Rate, and at max Electric DMG stacks grants 20% DEF Ignore on Basic Attacks and Ultimates; Zhu Yuan cannot use the Electric DMG part, but she makes excellent use of the DEF Ignore.

97.81%
The BrimstoneS
AltThe BrimstoneS1

Soldier 11's signature suits any agent who leans on many Basic Attacks or a few long ones. Each stack has its own timer and only one stack is gained every 0.5s, so holding max stacks demands near-continuous Basic Attacks.

100%
Riot Suppressor Mark VIS
AltRiot Suppressor Mark VIS1

Zhu Yuan's own signature is built for Ether DPS who deal most of their damage through Basic Attacks. Its bonuses are simple but effective, and an agent who can use all of them gets a massive damage boost, making it one of their best options.

96.05%
Marcato DesireA
BudgetMarcato DesireS5

A reasonable choice for CRIT-scaling agents in teams that apply Anomaly fairly consistently, which is what keeps its secondary bonus active a good share of the time.

86.46%
Starlight EngineA
BudgetStarlight EngineS5

A solid free option for any Attack agent: 25% unconditional Standard ATK plus a further 19.2% Combat ATK (at R5) for 12s after a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist. Easy to keep active in standard and burst rotations as long as a Support is on the team.

86.59%

Percentages are full-team damage calculations relative to the best W-Engine at S1 (100%) — team used: Dialyn (Yesterday Calls) + Nicole (The Vault). Calc data via Prydwen, 2026-10-24.

Best Drive Discs

4-Piece

1
Chaotic Metal
4pc

Chaotic Metal

2
Puffer Electro
4pc

Puffer Electro

3
Woodpecker Electro
4pc

Woodpecker Electro

2-Piece

Woodpecker Electro
2pc

Woodpecker Electro

Astral Voice
2pc

Astral Voice

Branch & Blade Song
2pc

Branch & Blade Song

Dawn's Bloom
2pc

Dawn's Bloom

Chaotic Metal
2pc

Chaotic Metal

Main Stats

Disc 44
CRIT DMG% = CRIT Rate%

CRIT DMG% = CRIT Rate%

Disc 55
ATK% > Ether DMG% = PEN Ratio%

ATK% > Ether DMG% = PEN Ratio%

Disc 66
ATK%

ATK%

Substat Priority

#1
CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG = ATK%

CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG = ATK%

#2
PEN

PEN

#3
ATK

ATK

Skill Priority

1
Core Skill

Core Skill

2
Basic Attack

Basic Attack

3
Chain Attack

Chain Attack

4
Special Attack

Special Attack

5
Dodge

Dodge

6
Assist

Assist

Best Teams

Main DPSDialyn + Nicole
Zhu Yuan
★

Zhu Yuan

Main DPS

+
Dialyn

Dialyn

Stun

+
Nicole Demara

Nicole Demara

Support

Zhu Yuan team guideView →

Build Summary

Zhu Yuan Build Summary — ZZZ S-Rank Ether Attack

✓ Verified buildT1.5 (Crit DPS) — Oct 2026

The best Zhu Yuan build in Zenless Zone Zero (Version 3.3) is Cordis Germina with Chaotic Metal 4-piece and Woodpecker Electro 2-piece, CRIT DMG% = CRIT Rate% / ATK% > Ether DMG% = PEN Ratio% / ATK% main stats. Prydwen's Oct 2026 tier list ranks Zhu Yuan T1.5.

The best W-Engine for Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero is Cordis Germina — Seed's signature edges out the rest by a slim margin. It piles on CRIT Rate, and at max Electric DMG stacks grants 20% DEF Ignore on Basic Attacks and Ultimates; Zhu Yuan cannot use the Electric DMG part, but she makes excellent use of the DEF Ignore. If you don't have it, The Brimstone, Riot Suppressor Mark VI, Marcato Desire, Starlight Engine are solid alternatives.

For Drive Discs, run 4-piece Chaotic Metal with 2-piece Woodpecker Electro, using Disk 4 — CRIT DMG% = CRIT Rate%, Disk 5 — ATK% > Ether DMG% = PEN Ratio%, Disk 6 — ATK% as main stats, and prioritise CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG = ATK% and PEN on substats.

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

The best Zhu Yuan team (Dialyn + Nicole) pairs Zhu Yuan with Dialyn, Nicole Demara. DA Rank 274 — App. rate 0.03% | Avg. score 24,812

Role
S-Rank Ether Attack
Tier List Rank
T1.5 (Crit DPS) — Oct 2026
Faction
Public Security
Best W-Engine
Cordis Germina
Alternative W-Engines
The Brimstone, Riot Suppressor Mark VI, Marcato Desire, Starlight Engine
Best Disc Sets
Chaotic Metal (4pc) + Woodpecker Electro (2pc)
Alternative Disc Sets
Puffer Electro, Woodpecker Electro, Astral Voice, Branch & Blade Song, Dawn's Bloom, Chaotic Metal
Main Stats
Disk 4 — CRIT DMG% = CRIT Rate%, Disk 5 — ATK% > Ether DMG% = PEN Ratio%, Disk 6 — ATK%
Substats Priority
CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG = ATK% > PEN > ATK
Skill Priority
Core Skill > Basic Attack > Chain Attack > Special Attack > Dodge > Assist
Best Team — Dialyn + Nicole
Zhu Yuan + Dialyn + Nicole Demara
Release Date
2024-07-25
Last Updated
2026-10-24

Zhu Yuan Build FAQ

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

The best W-Engine for Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero is Cordis Germina. Seed's signature edges out the rest by a slim margin. It piles on CRIT Rate, and at max Electric DMG stacks grants 20% DEF Ignore on Basic Attacks and Ultimates; Zhu Yuan cannot use the Electric DMG part, but she makes excellent use of the DEF Ignore.

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

The best Drive Disc build for Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero is 4-piece Chaotic Metal with 2-piece Woodpecker Electro.

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

Main stat priority for Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero: Disk 4 — CRIT DMG% = CRIT Rate%; Disk 5 — ATK% > Ether DMG% = PEN Ratio%; Disk 6 — ATK%.

What is the substat priority for Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero?

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

What is the skill priority for Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero?

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

What is the best team for Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero?

The best team for Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero pairs Zhu Yuan with Dialyn and Nicole Demara. DA Rank 274 — App. rate 0.03% | Avg. score 24,812

What tier is Zhu Yuan in the ZZZ tier list?

Prydwen's Oct 2026 tier list places Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero at T1.5 as a Crit DPS.