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Zhu Yuan full body splash art — Zenless Zone Zero Ether Attack agent
Public Security

Public Security

Zhu Yuan Skills, Mindscapes & Materials

S-Rank
Ether
Attack

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.

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Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Highest sustained Ether DPS when paired with Nicole and a Stun agent
  • Suppressive Mode + Enhanced Shotshells provides natural burst-window alignment with Stuns
  • Core Passive CRIT Rate bonus reduces stat investment threshold significantly

Weaknesses

  • DEF reduction from Nicole is near-mandatory — less effective without it
  • Signature gap is large compared to alternatives

Prydwen T1.5 (Crit DPS) — Oct 2026

Skills

Basic Attack

2 skills
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Basic Attack

Basic Attack: Don't Move! [Assault Mode]

Press the Basic Attack button to activate. Unleashes a flurry of martial arts, bullets, and Ether Buckshots in a series of up to 5 attacks, dealing Physical DMG and Ether DMG. When the 4th or 5th hit strikes an enemy, obtain 1 Enhanced Shotshell per hit (max 1 per activation). While using this skill, drag the stick and press Basic Attack to activate Dash Attack: Firepower Offensive and readjust facing direction. While in Assault Mode, hold Basic Attack to switch to Suppressive Mode.

  • Physical
  • Ether
  • Enhanced Shotshell
  • Assault Mode
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Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist [Suppressive Mode]

Hold the Basic Attack button to activate. Unleashes up to 3 Shotshell piercing attacks, dealing Physical DMG. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells upon firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether DMG. While using this skill, drag the stick to activate Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower and readjust facing direction. Release Basic Attack to return to Assault Mode.

  • Physical
  • Ether
  • Enhanced Shotshell
  • Suppressive Mode

Dodge

4 skills
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Dodge

Dodge: Tactical Detour

Press the Dodge button to activate. A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Invulnerable
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Dash Attack

Dash Attack: Firepower Offensive [Assault Mode]

Press the Basic Attack button during a dodge in Assault Mode to activate. Uses handgun to attack, dealing Ether DMG.

  • Ether
  • Assault Mode
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Dash Attack

Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower [Suppressive Mode]

Drag the stick during Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist to activate. Unleashes a Shotshell piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells when firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether DMG.

  • Physical
  • Ether
  • Enhanced Shotshell
  • Suppressive Mode
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Dodge Counter

Dodge Counter: Fire Blast

Press the Basic Attack button during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Shoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether DMG. Gain 1 Enhanced Shotshell on skill use. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Ether
  • Enhanced Shotshell
  • Invulnerable

Assist

3 skills
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Quick Assist

Quick Assist: Covering Shot

When the active character is launched, press the Switch button to activate. Shoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether DMG. Gain 1 Enhanced Shotshell on skill use. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Ether
  • Enhanced Shotshell
  • Invulnerable
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Evasive Assist

Evasive Assist: Guarded Backup

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press the Switch button to activate. Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Evasive
  • Vital View
  • Invulnerable
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Assist Follow-Up

Assist Follow-Up: Defensive Counter

Press the Basic Attack button after an Evasive Assist to activate. Attack with a combination of martial arts and shotshells, dealing Physical DMG and Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Ether
  • Enhanced Shotshell
  • Invulnerable

Special Attack

2 skills
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Special Attack

Special Attack: Buckshot Blast

Press the Special Attack button to activate. Shoots Ether Buckshots that deal Ether DMG. This can be repeated 3 times by repeatedly pressing Special Attack. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

  • Ether
  • Anti-Interrupt
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EX Special Attack

EX Special Attack: Full Barrage

With enough Energy, press the Special Attack button to activate. Shoots a series of Ether Buckshots that explode and deal massive Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Energy Cost: 60.

  • Ether
  • Enhanced Shotshell
  • Invulnerable
  • Energy Cost: 60

Chain Attack & Ultimate

2 skills
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Chain Attack

Chain Attack: Eradication Mode

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Uses Modified Master Firearm to execute a saturated attack, firing lasers and seeking missiles to deal massive Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Ether
  • Enhanced Shotshell
  • Invulnerable
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Ultimate

Ultimate: Max Eradication Mode

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press the Ultimate button to activate. Uses Modified Master Firearm to execute a saturated attack, firing lasers and seeking missiles to deal massive Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Ether
  • Enhanced Shotshell
  • Invulnerable

Core Passive

1 skill
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Core Passive

Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition

When Zhu Yuan is in Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her DMG by 40%. When attacking Stunned enemies, this DMG buff is increased by an additional 40% (total +80%). When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells.

Additional Ability · Tactical Coordination

When another character in your squad is a Support character or shares the same Faction: Zhu Yuan's CRIT Rate is increased by 30% for 10s after using an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate.

  • Enhanced Shotshell
  • DMG Buff
  • Stun Synergy
  • CRIT Rate
  • Suppressive Mode

Mindscape Cinema

Zhu Yuan Mindscape Cinema artwork
  1. C1

    "Quick Reload"

    When Zhu Yuan activates Chain Attacks or Ultimates, she gains the Quick Reload effect. When Zhu Yuan has Quick Reload and uses up all Enhanced Shotshells, Quick Reload is consumed to instantly gain 6 Enhanced Shotshells (9 at higher refinement).

  2. C2

    "Ether Ember"

    In Suppressive Mode, Zhu Yuan's Anti-Interrupt level is increased and DMG taken is reduced by 10%. When Zhu Yuan hits an enemy with Enhanced Shotshells, she deals 10% more Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist and Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower Ether DMG, stacking up to 5 times for up to 5s. Each shotshell hit adds a stack; repeated triggers reset the duration.

  3. C3

    "Public Security Special Training"

    Skill levels

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

  4. C4

    "Ether Perforation"

    When Zhu Yuan hits an enemy with Enhanced Shotshells, her Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist and Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower ignore 25% of the target's Ether RES.

  5. C5

    "Special Ops Experience"

    Skill levels

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

  6. C6

    "Expanded Energy Pack III"

    When Zhu Yuan consumes a cumulative total of 12 Enhanced Shotshells, she gains the Ether Afterglow effect — the Energy cost of her next EX Special Attack is reduced by 30. Activating an EX Special Attack consumes Ether Afterglow and fires an additional 4-bullet Ether Buckshot, each bullet dealing DMG equal to 220% of Zhu Yuan's ATK.

Skill Upgrade Priority

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

Advancement Materials

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