Zenless Zone Zero: Comprehensive November 2025 Banner and Event Overview

As November 2025 unfolds, Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) players face a critical period of new banner rotations and exclusive trial events. This latest update introduces significant shifts to the game’s meta, presenting strategic dilemmas for free-to-play users and seasoned gacha enthusiasts alike. With rare S-Rank operatives and potent W-Engines becoming available, the month presents a true challenge in planning and resource allocation as the year draws to a close.

Beyond simply expanding character rosters, a detailed examination of this month’s banner schedules, trial opportunities, and reward systems reveals the depth of these additions. The time-gated Signal Search events feature powerful agents and W-Engines, compelling every player to carefully reassess their summoning priorities and the long-term viability of their squad compositions.

November 2025: Key Changes Summarized

This month’s Zenless Zone Zero update introduces several impactful elements for players to consider:

Availability Window: All new content is active from November 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM until November 25, 2025, at 2:59 PM (server time).
Primary Banners: The update features a total of four concurrent Signal Search banners—two dedicated to agents and two focused on W-Engines.
Exclusive S-Rank Characters: Two new S-Rank agents are introduced: Yidhari (specializing in Ice Rupture) and Ju Fufu (focused on Fire Stun).
Exclusive S-Rank W-Engines: Complementing the new agents are two powerful S-Rank W-Engines: Kraken’s Cradle and Roaring Fur-nace.
Evaluation Stages: Special trial events allow players to test the featured agents and earn rewards upon initial completion.
Pity System Details: It’s important to note that cumulative pity only transfers within the same type of banner channel (e.g., agent pity only applies to agent banners).

Featured Banners and Release Timeline

The November 2025 banner cycle introduces several highly anticipated units. Below is a detailed breakdown of each Signal Search event, its type, and the exclusive characters and W-Engines available:

Banner Title	Category/Phase	Active Dates (Server Time)	Primary S-Rank Feature	Highlight A-Ranks
Alone in a Shared Dream	Exclusive Agent Channel	2025-11-05 to 2025-11-25	Yidhari (Ice, Rupture)	Pan Yinhu, Pulchra
Dazzling Choir	W-Engine Channel	2025-11-05 to 2025-11-25	Kraken’s Cradle	Tremor Trigram Vessel, Box Cutter
Fu-rocious Feline	Exclusive Agent Channel	2025-11-05 to 2025-11-25	Ju Fufu (Fire, Stun)	Pan Yinhu, Pulchra
Dazzling Melody	W-Engine Channel	2025-11-05 to 2025-11-25	Roaring Fur-nace	Tremor Trigram Vessel, Box Cutter

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Important: Official communications confirm that none of the S-Rank agents or W-Engines highlighted in these limited-time events will be added to the standard Star-Studded Cast Stable Channel once their respective event periods conclude.

Understanding Banner Pity and Mechanics

Pity accumulated on any Exclusive Agent Channel will carry over to other Exclusive Agent banners, but it will not transfer to W-Engine or standard banners.
Similarly, pity progress on a W-Engine Channel is retained across all W-Engine banners, but remains distinct from agent-focused or permanent banners.
It’s crucial to understand that the guaranteed pull counts for these limited S-Rank units operate independently and do not impact, nor are they influenced by, standard or other non-limited Signal Search events.

Summoning Strategy: To Pull or Not to Pull?

Guidance for Free-to-Play and Budget-Conscious Players

Players operating on a limited budget should focus their efforts on acquiring the limited S-Rank agents (Yidhari and Ju Fufu), especially if their current squad lacks strong Ice or Fire damage/support options crucial for the meta.
Both the agent-specific and W-Engine banners offer substantial synergy improvements. However, with their concurrent release, meticulous management of your Signal Search currency becomes paramount.
The S-Rank W-Engines, Kraken’s Cradle and Roaring Fur-nace, are recognized as the ideal pairings for their respective S-Rank agents. They provide a considerable boost in power, making a case for allocating some resources to them—provided your foundational team units are already well-established.
For those nearing pity thresholds with a healthy reserve of signals, a thorough evaluation of your current team’s weaknesses and missing roles is advised before making a decision.

Recommended Summoning Approaches

Objective	Recommended Banner	Strategic Rationale
Establishing a Rupture/Ice team	Yidhari (Alone in a Shared Dream)	Offers unparalleled Ice DPS, available for a limited duration.
Strengthening Fire/Stun team compositions	Ju Fufu (Fu-rocious Feline)	An top-tier Fire stunner, greatly enhances team versatility.
Maximizing output for key DPS units	Kraken’s Cradle / Roaring Fur-nace	Grants significant, exclusive statistical advantages.

Consider A-Rank Opportunities

Players aiming to acquire both Pan Yinhu and Pulchra, two versatile A-Rank support agents, should note their increased appearance rates across multiple concurrent banners. This overlap presents an excellent opportunity for players who aren’t spending heavily to acquire these units, potentially boosting team flexibility even with just one copy of each.

Agent Synergy and Team Building Insights

Yidhari is expected to be a premier Ice-elemental damage dealer within Rupture-focused teams. Optimal partners would likely include agents providing crowd control or defensive shields. The combination of Yidhari with Kraken’s Cradle is anticipated (drawing from historical meta trends) to significantly boost her elemental damage and enhance her resilience on the field. Please note: Official sources have not yet provided details on Yidhari’s material requirements for ascension or specific optimal team formations.
Ju Fufu is poised to be an exceptional addition to Fire/Stun teams, especially those that prioritize rapid ability cycling and effective crowd control. Her capabilities are further amplified by the Roaring Fur-nace W-Engine, which could potentially elevate the standing of Fire-based teams in the meta for an extended period after her release.
The returning A-Rank agents, Pan Yinhu and Pulchra, are featured prominently once more. They remain highly adaptable choices, slotting effectively into diverse team compositions for both player-versus-environment (PvE) content and, where applicable, player-versus-player (PvP) engagements.

Event Overview and Reward Breakdown

“The Final Callback” Audition Stage: What to Expect

Participation Requirements: To access this event, players must have an Inter-Knot Level of 8 or higher and have unlocked the Event feature by progressing through the Main Story Prologue up to the Intermission.
Playable Trials: The event offers dedicated trial stages where players can directly experience Yidhari, Ju Fufu, Pan Yinhu, and Pulchra. These demo sessions provide an excellent opportunity to evaluate the agents’ abilities and gameplay in action.
Initial Completion Rewards: Upon successfully clearing these trial stages for the first time, players are eligible to instantly collect various rewards. (Specific item details are not fully disclosed and should be verified via the in-game event interface).
Bonuses for Prior Completion: Players who have previously completed any A-Rank agent training will find their corresponding rewards automatically available for claim simply by entering the event interface.

Event Timeline

Active Period: The entire event will be available from November 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM through November 25, 2025, at 2:59 PM (server time).

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Synchronized Release Note:

A key detail for planning is that all associated banners and trial events will commence and conclude simultaneously on the dates specified above, without any staggered release phases or rolling schedules.

Preparation Before the Update

Ensure you accumulate ample Signal Search currency by diligently completing daily and weekly missions and utilizing shop refreshes.
It’s advisable to finalize any ongoing event content, as this new patch will not enable access to rewards from past events.
Strategically plan any roster enhancements; take full advantage of the trial events to thoroughly assess Yidhari and Ju Fufu before deciding on your pulls.

Initial Actions Upon Patch Release

Navigate to the Event interface immediately to undertake all four agent trials. This provides both quick rewards and direct experience with the new characters.
Verify your current pity progress on both your Exclusive Agent and W-Engine banners.
Exercise vigilance in monitoring your currency spending, especially given that official sources have not yet provided any confirmation regarding potential S-Rank rerun banners.

Disclaimer: Information Subject to Official Amendments

This report strictly avoids any inclusion of unverified rumors, speculative content, or unofficial timelines. All information presented herein is directly sourced from official Hoyoverse announcements current as of the patch reveal.

Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook

The November Signal Search offerings mark a significant influx of content that is set to influence the game’s meta. These limited S-Rank units are not expected to reappear in the near future. Consequently, both newcomers and long-time players must carefully balance their overall game progression with the allure of these unique characters and powerful equipment, a decision made even more complex by the game’s inherently restrictive currency system.

We strongly recommend that players participate in all featured agent trials, aim to collect every possible event reward, and keep an eye on GenshinBuilds for any breaking news or comprehensive guides as new team compositions and strategies emerge in response to these latest banners.

For further analyses of agents, initial meta team recommendations, and advice on optimizing your Signal Search currency, make sure to visit the [Zenless Zone Zero Banner Guide section on GenshinBuilds].