Kraken's Cradle Overview
what it doesKraken's Cradle is an S-Rank Defense W-Engine in Zenless Zone Zero with 714 base ATK and 30% HP at max level; it is the best-in-slot W-Engine for Yidhari.
- Rank
- S-Rank
- Specialty
- Defense
- Base ATK (max)
- 714
- Substat
- HP 30%
- Best for
- Yidhari
- Refinements
- R1 – R5
Passive by Refinement
R1 → R5| Rank | Passive effect |
|---|---|
| R1 | HP decrease: Ice Sheer DMG +6% per stack (max 3, 25s). HP ≤ 50%: CRIT Rate +20%. |
| R2 | HP decrease: Ice Sheer DMG +7.5% per stack (max 3, 25s). HP ≤ 50%: CRIT Rate +25%. |
| R3 | HP decrease: Ice Sheer DMG +9% per stack (max 3, 25s). HP ≤ 50%: CRIT Rate +30%. |
| R4 | HP decrease: Ice Sheer DMG +10.5% per stack (max 3, 25s). HP ≤ 50%: CRIT Rate +35%. |
| R5 | HP decrease: Ice Sheer DMG +12% per stack (max 3, 25s). HP ≤ 50%: CRIT Rate +40%. |
Stat Progression
Lv10 → Lv60| Stat | Lv10 | Lv20 | Lv30 | Lv40 | Lv50 | Lv60 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base ATK | 48 | 137 | 254 | 375 | 494 | 607 | 714 |
| HP% | 12% | 15% | 18% | 21% | 24% | 27% | 30% |
Max column is Lv60 after the final Modification.
Best Agents
recommended on
Ice · Rupture
Auric Ink · RupturePassive active on Defense agents: César, Zhao, Seth, Pan Yinhu, Ben Bigger.
Kraken's Cradle FAQ
quick answersWhat does Kraken's Cradle do in Zenless Zone Zero?
Kraken's Cradle is an S-Rank Defense W-Engine. At max level it provides 714 base ATK and 30% HP. Its passive at R1: HP decrease: Ice Sheer DMG +6% per stack (max 3, 25s). HP ≤ 50%: CRIT Rate +20%.
Who is the best agent for Kraken's Cradle?
Kraken's Cradle is the best-in-slot W-Engine for Yidhari (Ice Rupture). It is a strong alternative for Yi Xuan.
Is Kraken's Cradle worth refining to R5?
Refinement only upgrades the passive, not the base stat or substat. At R1 the passive reads: HP decrease: Ice Sheer DMG +6% per stack (max 3, 25s). HP ≤ 50%: CRIT Rate +20%. At R5 it reads: HP decrease: Ice Sheer DMG +12% per stack (max 3, 25s). HP ≤ 50%: CRIT Rate +40%. That is 2× the R1 values. S-Rank refinements cost duplicate limited pulls, so only refine if you already own extra copies.
What is the max base ATK of Kraken's Cradle?
Kraken's Cradle reaches 714 base ATK at max level (Lv60, Modification 5), starting from 48 at Lv10. Its HP substat grows from 12% to 30%.
Which agents can equip Kraken's Cradle?
Only Defense agents can use Kraken's Cradle's passive — any agent can slot it, but the passive stays inactive on other specialties. Defense agents include César, Zhao, Seth, Pan Yinhu, Ben Bigger.