Crimson Thirst Overview
what it doesCrimson Thirst is an S-Rank Armorer W-Engine in Zenless Zone Zero with 302 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)
- 302
- 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 | 74 | 120 | 165 | 211 | 256 | 302 |
| 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.
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Electric · ArmorerCrimson 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 302 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 302 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.