Asaba HarumasaBuild Guide (v3.2)
Find the best builds and teams for Asaba Harumasa in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
Rarity: 
Rank
Element: Electric
House: Hollow Special Operations Section 6
Type: Attack
character_name Best Builds
DPS Build
Standard CRIT-based DPS build for mono-Electric teams. Use Shadow Harmony 4-pc and Branch and Blade Song 2-pc. If running with mostly non-Electric agents, replace the 4-pc with Woodpecker Electro.
Best W-Engines
Drive Disc Build
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character_name Best Teams and Bangboo
Harumasa F2P Team
Budget team: Anby unlocks Harumasa's Additional Ability, while Nicole supplies DEF shred for stronger burst damage.
Harumasa Generalist Team
Uses a Stun agent to extend stun windows and a Support for buffs and healing; Dialyn drives extra Ultimates while Astra sustains the party.
Harumasa Anomaly Team
Anomaly variant that uses Shock to boost Harumasa's damage; Grace applies Shock while Rina supports the Electric setup.
character_name Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 assist | Contributes little to the kit; leave for last. | |
 basic attack | Mostly used for Electro Quiver generation; level later. | |
 special attack | Frequently used in combos to build Electro Quiver; pair with Chain Attack. | |
 chain attack | Raises Ultimate damage; invest together with Special Attack. | |
 dodge | Max Dodge to improve Dash Attack output during the awakened state. | |
 core skill | Prioritize Core Skill to boost Dash Attack CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG. |
HarumasaSkills
Basic Attack
Cloud Piercer
Press 
to activate:
Launch up to five piercing attacks ahead, dealing Physical DMG and Electric DMG.
When the 5th hit of the Basic Attack hits an enemy, it generates 2 Electro Quivers.
After activating a Chain Attack, the next time Harumasa activates the 5th hit of Basic Attack: Cloud Piercer and hits an enemy with it, it generates 6 Electro Quivers.
Basic Attack
Cloud Piercer - Drift
During Basic Attack: Cloud Piercer, drag the and press to activate:
Shoot a ranged piercing attack and reposition towards the corresponding drag direction, dealing Physical DMG.
Basic Attack
Falling Feather
After the 5th hit of Basic Attack: Cloud Piercer, a Special Attack, an EX Special Attack, or a Chain Attack, hold 
to activate:
Immediately shoot Falling Feather at enemies ahead, dealing Electric DMG.
Hold to aim at a target and release to activate:
After drawing the bowstring and aiming, shoot Falling Feather at the target, dealing Electric DMG.
Basic Attack
Ha-Oto no Ya
When the 5th hit of Basic Attack: Cloud Piercer/EX Special Attack/Chain Attack hits an enemy or the ground, it can generate 2/6/6 Electro Quivers. If there are no Electro Quivers on the field when any squad member applies an Attribute Anomaly to an enemy, generate 6 Electro Quivers. This effect can trigger once every 12s.
There can be up to 6 Electro Quivers present at a time. If there are any Electro Quivers present when Harumasa fires and hits enemies with Falling Feather, the Electro Quivers will activate and fire Ha-Oto no Ya at the enemies hit by Falling Feather, dealing Electric DMG.
Ha-Oto no Ya will apply Electro Prison to enemies hit, stacking up to 8 times and lasting 10s, repeated triggers reset the duration. While a target has at least 2 stacks of Electro Prison, they will be X-Marked.
Special Attack
Nowhere to Hide
Press to activate:
Launch an arrow forward, dealing Electric DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack
Nowhere to Run
With enough Energy, press to activate:
Launch daggers and an enhanced arrow ahead, dealing massive Electric DMG.
When the enhanced arrow hits an enemy or the ground, it generates 6 Electro Quivers.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
EX Special Attack
Nowhere to Run - Patrol
With enough energy, press after using the 4th/5th attack of Basic Attack: Cloud Piercer, Dash Attack: Hiten no Tsuru - Slash, an Ultimate, Dodge Counter: Hidden Edge, or Quick Assist: Braced Bow to activate:
Fire enhanced arrows forward in rapid succession, dealing massive Electric DMG.
When the first enhanced arrow hits an enemy or the ground, 6 Electro Quivers are generated. When the final enhanced arrow hits an enemy, it activates the Electro Quivers on the field, firing Ha-Oto no Ya at the target, dealing Electric DMG.
When the target's Electro Prison stacks are close to the maximum, fewer Electro Quivers will be activated.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dodge
Quick Flash
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Hiten no Tsuru
Press during a dodge to activate:
Launch multiple piercing attacks ahead, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter
Hidden Edge
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Pierces enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack
Kai - Hanare
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Unleash a piercing attack on enemies in a large area ahead then fire an enhanced arrow, dealing massive Electric DMG.
When the arrow hits the ground, it generates 6 Electro Quivers.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate
Zanshin
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Unleash a piercing attack on enemies in a large area ahead, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Zanshin - Scattered Blossoms
Activates ALT automatically after Ultimate: Zanshin:
Unleashes a wide-area piercing attack against enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. This is considered Ultimate DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Quick Assist
Braced Bow
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Unleash a piercing attack at enemies ahead, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist
Yugamae
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
Yugamae - Slash
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Unleash a series of slashes at enemies ahead, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Hiten no Tsuru - Slash
While there are X-Marked enemies on the field, Harumasa will enter the Awakened state, switching Dash Attack: Hiten no Tsuru for Dash Attack: Hiten no Tsuru - Slash.
While in the Awakened state, press during a dodge to activate:
Rush forwards to the closest X-Marked enemy and execute a powerful slash, dealing Electric DMG.
When the slash hits the target, it consumes 2 stacks of Electro Prison. With less than 2 stacks of Electro Prison, X-Marked will be removed from the enemy. Before X-Marked is removed, repeatedly press to repeatedly use Dash Attack: Hiten no Tsuru - Slash. While no X-Marked enemies exist on the field, Harumasa leaves the Awakened state.
While in the Awakened state, press after Basic Attack: Falling Feather to quickly follow up with Dash Attack: Hiten no Tsuru - Slash.
During skill activation, Anti-Interrupt level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%.
Dash Attack
Hiten no Tsuru - Slash
While there are X-Marked enemies on the field, Harumasa will enter the Awakened state, switching Dash Attack: Hiten no Tsuru for Dash Attack: Hiten no Tsuru - Slash.
While in the Awakened state, press during a dodge to activate:
Rush forward to the closest X-Marked enemy and execute a powerful slash, dealing Electric DMG. Hitting a Stunned enemy triggers Chasing Thunder, dealing 1 instance of additional Electric DMG.
When the slash hits the target, it consumes 2 stacks of Electro Prison. With less than 2 stacks of Electro Prison, X-Marked will be removed from the enemy. Before X-Marked is removed, repeatedly press to repeatedly use Dash Attack: Hiten no Tsuru - Slash. While no X-Marked enemies exist on the field, Harumasa leaves the Awakened state.
While in the Awakened state, press after Basic Attack: Falling Feather to quickly follow up with Dash Attack: Hiten no Tsuru - Slash.
Enemy attacks can be blocked during the 1st hit of the skill. The pursuit effect of the second and third hits is increased.
During skill activation, Anti-Interrupt level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%.
Harumasa Talents
A
"High Spirit"
B
Languish
C
White Lies
D
Occasionally Motivated
E
No One Knows
F
Tacit Understanding
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Asaba Harumasa: Full-Fledged Strings
His eyes are brighter than the streak of bright yellow upon his brow. His arrows pierce through deceit and lies and scatter the past like feathers on the wind. Dawn may not have arrived yet, but beyond the horizon, a golden future shimmers faintly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best W-Engine for Asaba Harumasa?
The best W-Engine for Asaba Harumasa is Zanshin Herb Case.
What are the best Drive Discs for Asaba Harumasa?
The best Drive Disc set for Asaba Harumasa is shadow_harmony (4pc) + branch_blade_song (2pc).
What are the best main stats for Asaba Harumasa?
The best Drive Disc main stats for Asaba Harumasa are CRIT Rate, Electric DMG Bonus, Percent ATK.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Asaba Harumasa?
Upgrade Asaba Harumasa's skills in this order: assist > basic attack > special attack > chain attack > dodge > core skill.
What are the best teams for Asaba Harumasa?
Some of the best teams for Asaba Harumasa are Harumasa F2P Team, Harumasa Generalist Team, Harumasa Anomaly Team.