Candlelight Scheme Overview
what it doesCandlelight Scheme is an A-Rank Armorer W-Engine in Zenless Zone Zero with 357 base DEF and 40% DEF at max level; its passive only activates on Armorer agents.
- Rank
- A-Rank
- Specialty
- Armorer
- Base DEF (max)
- 357
- Substat
- DEF 40%
- Best for
- Armorer agents
- Refinements
- R1 – R5
Passive by Refinement
R1 → R5| Rank | Passive effect |
|---|---|
| R1 | An EX Special Attack grants CRIT Rate +8% for 40s. DMG against enemies below 50% HP +15%. |
| R2 | An EX Special Attack grants CRIT Rate +9.2% for 40s. DMG against enemies below 50% HP +17.3%. |
| R3 | An EX Special Attack grants CRIT Rate +10.4% for 40s. DMG against enemies below 50% HP +19.5%. |
| R4 | An EX Special Attack grants CRIT Rate +11.6% for 40s. DMG against enemies below 50% HP +21.8%. |
| R5 | An EX Special Attack grants CRIT Rate +12.8% for 40s. DMG against enemies below 50% HP +24%. |
Stat Progression
Lv10 → Lv60| Stat | Lv10 | Lv20 | Lv30 | Lv40 | Lv50 | Lv60 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base DEF | 24 | 68 | 127 | 188 | 246 | 302 | 357 |
| DEF% | 16% | 20% | 24% | 28% | 32% | 36% | 40% |
Max column is Lv60 after the final Modification. Armorer W-Engines carry a base DEF instead of base ATK.
Used By
recommended onNo current build on this site lists Candlelight Scheme as a pick. It can be equipped by any Armorer agent — browse the agent guides or compare it on the W-Engine list.
Candlelight Scheme FAQ
quick answersWhat does Candlelight Scheme do in Zenless Zone Zero?+
Candlelight Scheme is an A-Rank Armorer W-Engine. At max level it provides 357 base DEF and 40% DEF. Its passive at R1: An EX Special Attack grants CRIT Rate +8% for 40s. DMG against enemies below 50% HP +15%.
Is Candlelight Scheme worth refining to R5?+
Refinement only upgrades the passive, not the base stat or substat. At R1 the passive reads: An EX Special Attack grants CRIT Rate +8% for 40s. DMG against enemies below 50% HP +15%. At R5 it reads: An EX Special Attack grants CRIT Rate +12.8% for 40s. DMG against enemies below 50% HP +24%. That is 1.6× the R1 values. A- and B-Rank copies come from the standard banner and shop, so refining is cheap and usually worth it.
What is the max base DEF of Candlelight Scheme?+
Candlelight Scheme reaches 357 base DEF at max level (Lv60, Modification 5), starting from 24 at Lv10. Its DEF substat grows from 16% to 40%.
Which agents can equip Candlelight Scheme?+
Only Armorer agents can use Candlelight Scheme's passive — any agent can slot it, but the passive stays inactive on other specialties. Armorer agents include Claret.