Crimson Thirst Overview
what it doesCrimson Thirst is an S-Rank Armorer W-Engine in Zenless Zone Zero with 431 base DEF and 48% DEF at max level; it is the best-in-slot W-Engine for Claret.
- Rank
- S-Rank
- Specialty
- Armorer
- Base DEF (max)
- 431
- Substat
- DEF 48%
- Best for
- Claret
- Refinements
- R1 – R5
Passive by Refinement
R1 → R5| Rank | Passive effect |
|---|---|
| R1 | CRIT Rate +25%, Electric DMG +15%. Using an EX Special Attack or triggering Maim raises Electric Sharp DMG by 12% for 40s; retriggering refreshes the timer. |
| R2 | CRIT Rate +27.5%, Electric DMG +17.5%. Using an EX Special Attack or triggering Maim raises Electric Sharp DMG by 14% for 40s; retriggering refreshes the timer. |
| R3 | CRIT Rate +30%, Electric DMG +20%. Using an EX Special Attack or triggering Maim raises Electric Sharp DMG by 16% for 40s; retriggering refreshes the timer. |
| R4 | CRIT Rate +32.5%, Electric DMG +22.5%. Using an EX Special Attack or triggering Maim raises Electric Sharp DMG by 18% for 40s; retriggering refreshes the timer. |
| R5 | CRIT Rate +35%, Electric DMG +25%. Using an EX Special Attack or triggering Maim raises Electric Sharp DMG by 20% for 40s; retriggering refreshes the timer. |
Stat Progression
Lv10 → Lv60| Stat | Lv10 | Lv20 | Lv30 | Lv40 | Lv50 | Lv60 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base DEF | 29 | 83 | 153 | 226 | 298 | 366 | 431 |
| DEF% | 19.2% | 24% | 28.8% | 33.6% | 38.4% | 43.2% | 48% |
Max column is Lv60 after the final Modification. Armorer W-Engines carry a base DEF instead of base ATK.
Best Agents
recommended on
Electric · ArmorerPassive active on Armorer agents: Claret.
Crimson Thirst FAQ
quick answersWhat does Crimson Thirst do in Zenless Zone Zero?
Crimson Thirst is an S-Rank Armorer W-Engine. At max level it provides 431 base DEF and 48% DEF. Its passive at R1: CRIT Rate +25%, Electric DMG +15%. Using an EX Special Attack or triggering Maim raises Electric Sharp DMG by 12% for 40s; retriggering refreshes the timer.
Who is the best agent for Crimson Thirst?
Crimson Thirst is the best-in-slot W-Engine for Claret (Electric Armorer).
Is Crimson Thirst worth refining to R5?
Refinement only upgrades the passive, not the base stat or substat. At R1 the passive reads: CRIT Rate +25%, Electric DMG +15%. Using an EX Special Attack or triggering Maim raises Electric Sharp DMG by 12% for 40s; retriggering refreshes the timer. At R5 it reads: CRIT Rate +35%, Electric DMG +25%. Using an EX Special Attack or triggering Maim raises Electric Sharp DMG by 20% for 40s; retriggering refreshes the timer. That is 1.4× the R1 values. S-Rank refinements cost duplicate limited pulls, so only refine if you already own extra copies.
What is the max base DEF of Crimson Thirst?
Crimson Thirst reaches 431 base DEF at max level (Lv60, Modification 5), starting from 29 at Lv10. Its DEF substat grows from 19.2% to 48%.
Which agents can equip Crimson Thirst?
Only Armorer agents can use Crimson Thirst's passive — any agent can slot it, but the passive stays inactive on other specialties. Armorer agents include Claret.