Evelyn ChevalierBuild Guide (v3.3)
Find the best builds and teams for Evelyn Chevalier in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
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Rank
Element: Fire
House: Stars of Lyra
Type: Attack
character_name Best Builds
Evelyn DPS Build
This build is your typical DPS build that can be used on any team. Prioritize getting 80% CRIT Rate to activate Evelyn's Additional Ability. You can also use Inferno Metal to easily reach the required CRIT Rate.
Drive Disc Build
Drive Main Stats
Drive Substats
character_name Best Teams and Bangboo
Evelyn F2P Team
Free-to-play CRIT team: Anby supplies Stun; Nicole applies Attribute RES shred.
Evelyn Generalist Team
CRIT team built around Astra Yao's Quick Assist and Norma's extra Chain Attack triggers.
character_name Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 assist | Contributes the least damage, making it the final upgrade after the main attacks and Ultimate. | |
 dodge | Only improves the counterattack's DMG, so it offers less value than the Core Skill or main attacks. | |
 special attack | Frequent combat use makes it fourth, after Core Skill, Chain Attack, and Basic Attack. | |
 basic attack | Raises Garrote Fire DMG and improves the attacks Evelyn uses most often on field. | |
 chain attack | Deals massive Fire DMG and powers the Ultimate, making it a top-two upgrade. | |
 core skill | Boosts the CRIT Rate buff from Entangle, increasing damage while Binding Seal is active. |
EvelynSkills
Basic Attack
Razor Wire
Press 
to activate:
Launch up to five attacks ahead, dealing Physical DMG and Fire DMG.
When the 5th hit lands against an enemy, Evelyn will use her Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal.
Passive
Bind
When Evelyn uses her skills to deal DMG to enemies, she will accumulate Burning Embers.
When Evelyn consumes Burning Embers to activate Garrote or consumes Decibels to perform an Ultimate, she gains 1 Burning Tether Point.
Once Evelyn has 3 Burning Tether Points, her next use of Garrote will consume all Burning Tether Points to instead use a lower Interrupt Level version of Chain Attack: Lunalux - Snare.
Basic Attack
Garrote - First Form
When Burning Embers is at 50% or higher, hold or 
to activate:
Consume 50% Burning Embers to use Lunalux Garrote to perform a slashing attack, dealing Fire DMG.
During skill activation, Anti-Interrupt level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%.
After using this skill, gain 1 Burning Tether Point.
Basic Attack
Garrote - Second Form
When Burning Embers is 50% or higher, after using Basic Attack: Garrote - First Form, continue to hold or to activate:
Consume 50% Burning Embers to use Lunalux Garrote to perform a follow-up attack, dealing Fire DMG.
During skill activation, Anti-Interrupt level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%.
After using this skill, gain 1 Burning Tether Point.
Special Attack
Locked Position
Before entering Binding Seal, press or to activate:
Use Lunalux Garrote to pull the enemy and charge forward with a kick, dealing Fire DMG.
When the attack hits the enemy, Evelyn will use Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
Special Attack
Binding Sunder - First Form
After entering Binding Seal, press or hold to activate:
Centered on the target affected by Binding Seal, tether surrounding enemies and detonate an explosion, dealing Fire DMG. Binding Seal will end after detonation.
Dodge enemy attacks upon activating the skill, and if a Perfect Dodge is triggered, gain an additional 25% Burning Embers.
After tethering surrounding enemies, press to cancel detonation and immediately follow up with the Basic Attack's 3rd hit.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack
Binding Sunder - Final Form
After entering Binding Seal and with enough Energy, press or hold to activate:
Centered on the target affected by Binding Seal, tether surrounding enemies and detonate an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG. Binding Seal will end after detonation.
Dodge enemy attacks upon activating the skill, and if a Perfect Dodge is triggered, gain an additional 25% Burning Embers.
After pulling in surrounding enemies, press to cancel detonation and immediately follow up with the Basic Attack's 3rd hit.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dodge
Arc Step
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Piercing Ambush
Press during a dodge to activate:
Deliver a kick to the enemy in front, causing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter
Strangling Reversal
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Use Lunalux Garrote to slash surrounding enemies, dealing Fire DMG;
When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn will use Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack
Lunalux - Snare
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Evelyn slashes in front with multiple Lunalux Garrotes and detonates an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG to enemies in the area.
When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn uses Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enters Binding Seal.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate
Lunalux Garrote - Timbre
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Evelyn slashes in front with multiple Lunalux Garrotes and detonates an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG to enemies in the area.
Upon activating this skill, Evelyn removes her jacket and enters the Dance of Awakened Fire state, which lasts for the entire battle. While in the Dance of Awakened Fire state, when Evelyn consumes Burning Tether Points to activate Chain Attack: Lunalux - Snare, she will retain 1 point of Burning Tether Point. When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn uses Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target, entering Binding Seal.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, gain 1 Burning Tether Point.
Ultimate
Lunalux Garrote - Shadow
While under the Dance of Awakened Fire state, and when Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate:
Evelyn slashes in front with multiple Lunalux Garrotes and detonates an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG to enemies in the area.
When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn uses Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enters Binding Seal.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, gain 1 Burning Tether Point.
Quick Assist
Fierce Blade
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Use Lunalux Garrote to slash surrounding enemies, dealing Fire DMG.
When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn will use Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist
Silent Protection
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press to activate:
Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up
Course Disruption
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Evelyn slashes with Lunalux Garrote, then triggers an explosion ahead, dealing Fire DMG.
When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn will use Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Evelyn Talents
A
Dreamweave
B
Dance of Fire
C
Metamorphosis
D
Fate's Melody
E
Crimson Threads Like the Dawn
F
Bond of Light and Shadow
skins
Evelyn: A Moth to Light
A sharp, no-nonsense manager's outfit. Its hidden edges are enough to make onlookers back off. Her yellow-brown hair weaves a fine, delicate net, where a quiet pool of starlight seems to rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best W-Engine for Evelyn Chevalier?
The best W-Engine for Evelyn Chevalier is Heartstring Nocturne.
What are the best Drive Discs for Evelyn Chevalier?
The best Drive Disc set for Evelyn Chevalier is woodpecker_electro (4pc) + inferno_metal (2pc).
What are the best main stats for Evelyn Chevalier?
The best Drive Disc main stats for Evelyn Chevalier are CRIT Rate, Fire DMG Bonus, ATK.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Evelyn Chevalier?
Upgrade Evelyn Chevalier's skills in this order: assist > dodge > special attack > basic attack > chain attack > core skill.
What are the best teams for Evelyn Chevalier?
Some of the best teams for Evelyn Chevalier are Evelyn F2P Team, Evelyn Generalist Team.