Severian isn't a one-man show in Zenless Zone Zero. His damage output only reaches its potential when two other roles are filled around him: a Stun agent to open windows and a Support or buffer to amplify hits.

The named core from testing is Severian plus Norma or Roxy in the Stun slot, plus Sunna or Astra Yao as Support. That combination is treated as his strongest setup in current guidance.

The Stun half matters less than you think

What stands out is that his ceiling depends more on which Stun partner he gets than on which Support he brings. Norma and Roxy are the two named Stun options. Sunna and Astra Yao anchor the Support side.

But if those Supports are missing, his team building options shrink fast.

What the source actually confirms

No official test data exists for these teams yet. No community consensus metrics either.

The only concrete statements are these:

• Other Stun agents besides Norma and Roxy can work in that slot.
• The Support slot has fewer viable alternatives cited.
• No single "best" Support is confirmed as an absolute ranking.

The two named teams

• Severian + Norma + Sunna: Norma builds stun pressure quickly while Sunna handles buffing and sustain.
• Severian + Roxy + Astra Yao: Roxy takes over stun duty and Astra Yao provides utility from the Support position.

Budget and F2P reality

There is no official budget path for Severian teams yet.

The source doesn't name lower rarity substitutes for any of those four units. If you're missing Norma or Roxy, other Stun agents can still fill that role according to what's known so far.

The bigger problem is the Support slot. Without Sunna or Astra Yao, there's no stated alternative that works well enough.

Build details remain unknown

Exact drive disc sets, main stat priorities and energy regen thresholds for Severian aren't published yet in official materials.

The only confirmed information is his team structure itself.

Banner timing changes your pull decision

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