Wuthering Waves Zani Build Guide

Element:

Spectro

Weapon Type:

Gauntlets

Birth: Unknown

Birthplace: Rinascita

Affiliation: The Montelli Family

Combat Roles:

A member of Averardo Vault's security team and holder of "Best Employee" for longer than she cares to count.

She has made plenty of plans for her free time, but for now, her biggest mission is simple: clocking out on time.

Zani Ascension Materials

170000

Zani Talent Level-Up Materials

Best Echo Sets for Zani

5pc

Eternal Radiance

Capitaneus

Eternal Radiance is Zani's best-in-slot echo set. Her kit revolves around Spectro Frazzle DMG, so she maximizes the bonuses provided by this set. Capitaneus (a 3-cost echo) is currently the best-in-slot because it provides Heavy ATK and Spectro DMG Bonuses.

5pc

Celestial Light

Mourning Aix

A secondary option early-game due to accessibility. It doesn't maximize her Spectro Frazzle interactions as well as Eternal Radiance, but still gives useful Spectro DMG buffs for early play.

Zani's Best Primary Echo

Capitaneus

Capitaneus is best-in-slot for Zani as it provides Heavy Attack DMG Bonus and Spectro DMG Bonus, deals damage without interrupting her rotation when summoned. Hard to farm but ideal. If non-Spectro mains exist, consider using Data Modifiers to change to Spectro DMG Bonus.

Nightmare: Mourning Aix

Second viable option because it provides Spectro DMG Bonus and deals increased damage vs Frazzled enemies. Easier to farm than Capitaneus and can be summoned without interrupting combos.

Mourning Aix

Decent early-game choice if using Celestial Light. Once Eternal Radiance options (like Capitaneus) are available, switch to them.

Best Stats for Zani Echoes

4 Cost: CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG

3 Cost: Spectro DMG

1 Cost: ATK%

Best Substats for Zani Echoes

CRIT Rate

CRIT DMG

Heavy Attack DMG Bonus

ATK%

Energy Regen

Flat ATK

Best Weapons for Zani

Blazing Justice

Tragicomedy

Verity's Handle

Pulsation Bracer

Abyss Surges

Stonard

Legend of Drunken Hero

Best Tips & Tricks for Zani

Push for ~115%–120% Energy Regen so you can reliably cast Resonance Liberation (Rekindle) within your rotation—Zani deals most of her damage using Resonance Liberation.

Focus on Crit (balance CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG) and equip two 3-cost Spectro DMG main-stat echoes when possible.

Prioritize Heavy Attack DMG Bonus on substats and echoes because many of Zani's transformed attacks scale as both Heavy Attacks and Spectro Frazzle DMG.

Use Capitaneus as main echo for best results; if unavailable, use Nightmare: Mourning Aix. If you have non-Spectro Capitaneus copies, consider using Data Modifiers to switch main stat to Spectro DMG Bonus.

Level Forte Circuit first, then Resonance Liberation and Resonance Skill; balance Normal Attack upgrades to generate Redundant Energy consistently. Leave Intro Skill last.

Maintain Blaze and Redundant Energy management: converting Spectro Frazzle to Heliacal Ember and generating Blaze is central to entering Inferno Mode and enabling your Heavy Slash sequences.

Best Teams for Zani

Spectro Frazzle Premium Team

Zani, as Main DPS, wants as many Spectro Frazzle stacks as possible to convert into Heliacal Embers. Pairing her with Phoebe is recommended since Phoebe (Confession state) is currently the best Frazzle applicator. Phoebe can run either Moonlit Clouds (better ER and team ATK boost for Zani) or Eternal Radiance (more personal damage, requires extra ER substat rolls). Shorekeeper is recommended for the third slot for team-wide buffs and stat increases to further boost Zani's damage potential.

Initiate combat with Zani and build up her Redundant Energy with her Basic Attack combo to help maximize her Inferno Mode rotation later on., Switch to Shorekeeper and use her kit. Cast her Resonance Liberation and fill her Concerto Energy before swapping to Phoebe., Have Phoebe enter Confession mode and stack Spectro Frazzle stacks with two Heavy Attacks and her Resonance Liberation., Once Phoebe's Concerto Gauge is full, switch to Zani., Enter combat via Zani's Intro Skill to get a Spectro DMG Bonus increase., With Zani's Redundant Energy full, cast her transformed Resonance Skill to deal damage and enter Sunburst Mode for a 20% Spectro Frazzle DMG amplification., Cast Zani's Resonance Liberation to enter Inferno Mode., In Inferno Mode, perform two sets of Heavy Slash combos to deplete Blaze stacks. Each Blaze stack increases her DMG multipliers., When Blaze stacks are depleted, cast her second Liberation to deal high damage., Switch to Shorekeeper to detonate her Stellarealm. Repeat the rotation until enemies are defeated., Optional note: You may switch to Shorekeeper (if Concerto is full) before using Zani's second Liberation if Shorekeeper's Stellarealm is close to expiring to ensure her Intro Skill triggers; then switch back to Zani for her second Liberation and finish with Shorekeeper combos.

Free to Play Frazzle Team

This F2P-friendly team uses Spectro Rover as an accessible Frazzle applicator. Baizhi provides sustain; Verina or Buling can upgrade that slot if available. Early-game players may prefer the Heavy Attack Frazzle playstyle for higher damage early on at the expense of less sustain.

Zani

Main DPS

Rover: Spectro

Sub-DPS

Baizhi

Support

Start with Zani and quickly build her Redundant Energy stacks using her Basic Attack combo up to her Breakthrough attack., Switch to Rover (Spectro) without waiting for Zani's Concerto gauge to be filled., Build up Spectro Frazzle stacks with Rover by casting their Resonance Liberation and two instances of their Resonance Skill, then switch to Zani., Enter via Zani's Intro Skill to amplify her damage. When her transformed Resonance Skill is available, cast it to enter Sunburst Mode and increase damage., Use Zani's Resonance Liberation to enter Inferno Mode., Perform Heavy Slash combos with Zani; use her Resonance Skill as needed to parry enemies and negate attacks., When Blaze stacks are depleted from Heavy Slashes, cast Resonance Liberation again to perform The Last Stand and deal high damage., If Resonators are low on HP, heal them with Baizhi. Repeat until enemies are defeated.

Heavy Attack Frazzle Team

This is a more damage-oriented setup: Mortefi provides Heavy Attack DMG amplification and off-field damage but doesn't apply Spectro Frazzle, so Rover is included to supply Frazzle stacks. Recommended: equip Rejuvenating Glow on Rover for sustain and ATK buffs. Requirements/constraints: Mortefi needs Sequence Node 4 to use Empyrean Anthem (if using that Echo set); Spectro Rover must have Sequence Node 4 for some recommended interactions. Mortefi and Rover build choices may affect Echo set recommendations and playstyle.

Zani

Main DPS

Mortefi

Sub-DPS

Rover: Spectro

Support

Have Zani enter combat and do her Basic Attack combo until Breakthrough to fill her Redundant Energy gauge., Swap to Rover (Spectro) and perform their optimal attack combo to quickly fill half of their Forte gauge. Cast their Resonance Skill to apply 2 stacks of Spectro Frazzle., Switch to Mortefi and use his Skill resets and Basic Attacks to build his Concerto and Resonance Energy., Switch back to Rover while Mortefi's Concerto Gauge isn't full., With Rover, cast Resonance Liberation and another Resonance Skill (Resonating Spin) to apply Spectro Frazzle stacks quickly., Once Rover's Concerto gauge is full, switch to Mortefi., Have Mortefi cast his Resonance Liberation, followed by his Echo skill and Resonance Skill to reach maximum Concerto Energy., When Mortefi's Outro Skill is available, switch to Zani to grant her Heavy Attack DMG amplification along with Spectro DMG Bonus from her Intro Skill., When Zani's Transformed Skill is available, cast it to deal damage and gain Sunburst Mode Spectro Frazzle DMG amplification., Cast Zani's Resonance Liberation to enter Inferno Mode., In Inferno Mode, perform Heavy Slash combos and consume Blaze to increase DMG multipliers. Use Zani's Resonance Skill to block and counter enemies if needed., When Blaze stacks are depleted, cast Resonance Liberation again to exit Inferno Mode and deal high damage., Repeat the rotation until enemies are defeated.

Zani Skills

Routine Negotiation

Basic Attack
Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks to deal Spectro DMG.
After performing Basic Attack Stage 3, press Normal Attack at the right time to perform Basic Attack Breakthrough, which can be followed by Basic Attack Stage 4 by pressing Normal Attack again.

Heavy Attack
Consume STA to attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG. Press Normal Attack within a certain time to perform Basic Attack Stage 3.

Mid-air Attack
Consume STA to perform a plunging attack, dealing Spectro DMG. Press Normal Attack within a certain time to perform Basic Attack Stage 3.

Dodge Counter
Press Normal Attack within a certain time after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG. Then press Normal Attack at the right time to cast Basic Attack Breakthrough.

Restless Watch

Standard Defense Protocol
Attack the target to deal Spectro DMG and enter a block stance. This state ends early if Zani is switched off the field. Press Normal Attack within a certain time to perform Basic Attack Stage 3, recovering 10 points of Redundant Energy and Stagnating the target on hit.
When attacked by an enemy while in block stance, reduce this instance of damage by 100% and Stagnate nearby targets, then cast Pinpoint Strike, dealing Spectro DMG and further reducing their Vibration Strength by 5%. DMG taken by Zani is reduced by 30% within the next 2s.

Crisis Response Protocol
When Zani is not in Inferno Mode and has full Redundant Energy, her Resonance Skill is replaced with Resonance Skill Crisis Response Protocol.
Hold Resonance Skill to enter Ready Stance. While in Ready Stance, Zani is immune to interruption. This state ends early if Zani is switched off the field. After releasing Resonance Skill button or when the stance duration ends, consume all Redundant Energy to cast Targeted Action, dealing Spectro DMG, which is also considered Spectro Frazzle DMG.
When attacked by an enemy in while in Ready Stance, reduce this instance of damage by 100% and consume all Redundant Energy to cast Forcible Riposte, dealing Spectro DMG (also considered Spectro Frazzle DMG), Stagnating the target, and further reducing their Vibration Strength by 5%. DMG taken by Zani is reduced by 30% within the next 2s.
Casting Targeted Action or Forcible Riposte sends Zani into Sunburst mode and inflicts a stack of Heliacal Ember upon the target on hit. The last stage of the attack recovers Blaze.

Sunburst
The Spectro Frazzle DMG dealt by Zani to the target is Amplified by 20%.

Between Dawn and Dusk

Rekindle
Deal Spectro DMG and enter Inferno Mode, increasing Max Blaze from 100 to 150 and granting 50 Blazes. When in Inferno Mode, the DMG Multiplier of Basic Attack is increased.

The Last Stand
When in Inferno Mode, Resonance Liberation The Last Stand becomes available when Blaze is lower than 30 or after 8s in Inferno Mode.
Casting Resonance Liberation The Last Stand deals Spectro DMG and ends the Inferno Mode.

Quick Response

Casting Intro Skill Immediate Execution gives 12% Spectro DMG Bonus for 14s.

Fear No Pain

When in Ready Stance, all DMG taken is reduced by 40%.

Immediate Execution

Attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG.

There Will Be A Light

Heliacal Ember
When Zani is in the team and a nearby Resonator inflicts Spectro Frazzle upon a target, immediately consume all Spectro Frazzle stacks and trigger the corresponding DMG, then convert Spectro Frazzle into an equal number of Heliacal Embers. Every time the conversion happens, Zani obtains Blaze based on the stacks of Heliacal Ember inflicted. Heliacal Ember is capped at 60 stacks, with each stack lasting for 6s. Heliacal Ember stacks are counted toward the Spectro Frazzle stacks for the Eternal Radiance Sonata Effect.

Scorching Light
When Zani is in Inferno Mode, Heavy Slash - Daybreak, Heavy Slash - Dawning, Heavy Slash - Nightfall, and Heavy Slash - Lightsmash become available, which deal Spectro DMG that is considered both Heavy Attack DMG and Spectro Frazzle DMG.
When Blaze is no less than 30, Resonance Skill Standard Defense Protocol is replaced with Resonance Skill Scorching Light.
Hold Resonance Skill to enter Ready Stance, during which Zani is immune to interruption. This state ends early when Zani is switched off the field. While in Ready Stance, release Resonance Skill button within a certain time to consume Blaze and perform Heavy Slash - Daybreak.
When attacked in a certain time after entering Ready Stance, reduce this instance of damage by 100% and Stagnate nearby targets, then perform Heavy Slash - Lightsmash, consuming Blazes and further reducing their Vibration Strength by 10%. Zani's DMG taken within the next 2s is reduced by 30%.
After casting Heavy Slash - Lightsmash, Basic Attack is replaced with Heavy Slash - Nightfall, consuming up to 40 Blazes on hit, with each Blaze increasing the DMG Multiplier of Heavy Slash - Nightfall. If Heavy Slash - Nightfall Stage 1 is interrupted, press Basic Attack again to cast Heavy Slash - Nightfall Stage 2.
Upon releasing the button after a certain time or when Ready Stance ends, immediately perform Heavy Slash - Nightfall.
When Blaze is no less than 30, Basic Attack is replaced with Heavy Slash - Daybreak. After entering Inferno Mode, casting Basic Attack immediately replaces the current Basic Attack with Resonance Skill Scorching Light. Hold Basic Attack to enter Ready Stance.
After performing Heavy Slash - Daybreak, press Basic Attack immediately to perform Heavy Slash - Dawning at the cost of Blaze.
After performing Heavy Slash - Dawning, Basic Attack is replaced with Heavy Slash - Nightfall.
If Basic Attack is not replaced with Heavy Slash - Nightfall after a successful Dodge and Zani has no less than 30 Blazes, press Normal Attack within a certain time to perform Heavy Slash - Lightsmash at the cost of Blazes.

Redundant Energy
Zani can hold up to 100 Redundant Energy.
Obtain Redundant Energy when Normal Attacks hit a target.
Obtain Redundant Energy when casting Intro Skill Immediate Execution.
Obtain Redundant Energy when casting Resonance Skill Standard Defense Protocol.
Obtain Redundant Energy when casting Pinpoint Strike.
Cannot obtain Redundant Energy while in Inferno Mode.

Blaze
Blaze is capped at 100 when not in Inferno Mode.
Blaze is capped at 150 in Inferno Mode.
Casting Targeted Action or Forcible Riposte grants 10 Blazes.
Every stack of Heliacal Ember converted from Spectro Frazzle grants 5 Blazes.
Casting Resonance Liberation Rekindle grants 50 Blazes.

Beacon For the Future

Attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG equal to 150% of Zani's ATK and removing all stacks of Heliacal Ember inflicted upon the target. Each stack increases the DMG dealt by 10%. This DMG is considered Spectro Frazzle DMG. The Spectro DMG dealt by other Resonators in the team to the target marked by Heliacal Ember is Amplified by 20% for 20s.

Tune Break: Gauntlets

When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.

Zani Resonance Chain

When the Alarm Clock Rings

Casting Targeted Action or Forcible Riposte gives a 50% Spectro DMG Bonus for 14s.
Resonance Skill Heavy Slash - Nightfall can't be interrupted.

Stale Bread With Energy Drink

Crit. Rate is increased by 20%.
The DMG Multiplier of Targeted Action and Forcible Riposte is increased by 80%.

Each Day A New Commute

When in Inferno Mode, every 1 Blazes consumed increases the last stage DMG Multiplier of the subsequent Resonance Liberation The Last Stand by 8%, maxed at 1200%.

More Efficiency, Less Drama

When Intro Skill Immediate Execution is cast, the ATK of all Resonators in the team is increased by 20% for 30s.

Delivered In Full On Time

The DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation Rekindle is increased by 120%.

First Things First? Clock Out!

The DMG Multipliers of Heavy Slash - Daybreak, Heavy Slash- Dawning, Heavy Slash - Nightfall, and Heavy Slash - Lightsmash are increased by 40%. Every Blaze consumed increases the DMG Multiplier of Heavy Slash - Nightfall by 40% on hit.
Gain following effects when in Inferno Mode:
- When Blaze is lower than 70, restore 70 Blazes immediately. This effect is triggered once in Inferno Mode.
- Within 8s after entering Inferno Mode, Zani will remain standing with at least 1 HP if hit by a fatal blow.

Zani Skill Inputs

Hitting a target recovers Forte Gauge. Consume Forte Gauge to cast enhanced Resonance Skill.

Zani restores Forte Gauge when other Resonators in the team inflict Spectro Frazzle.
Zani enters an enhanced state upon casting Resonance Liberation. In the enhanced state, consume Forte Gauge to cast enhanced Basic Attacks.

Basic Attack - Breakthrough: LeftMouseButton