Nangong YuBuild Guide (v3.2)
Find the best builds and teams for Nangong Yu in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
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Rank
Element: Auric Ink
House: Angels of Delusion
Type: Stun
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Nangong Yu Stun Build
This Stun build for Nangong Yu prioritizes Anomaly Mastery and Anomaly Proficiency to enhance her Core Skill buffs. Phaethon's Melody boosts Ether DMG, and passing the Anomaly Mastery threshold raises Impact. Substats reinforce damage and support.
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character_name Best Teams and Bangboo
character_name Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 dodge | Dodge counters only provide Ether DMG and some Daze; negligible for overall DPS. | |
 assist | Defensive Assist/Quick Assist are utility options, not needed for damage; leave last. | |
 chain attack | Boosts high burst Disorder and Ether damage; Ultimate also grants a squad ATK buff. | |
 special attack | EX Special is vital for applying anomalies and triggering Polarity Disorder quickly. | |
 basic attack | Primary damaging source; charged hits consume Downbeats and deal Ether DMG. | |
 core skill | Boosts Anomaly Proficiency and unlocks Polarity Disorder; invest first to maximize anomaly output. |
Nangong YuSkills
Basic Attack
Shooting Star Step
Press 
to activate:
Perform up to three attacks forward, dealing Ether DMG.
Basic Attack
Adorable Explosive Impact
Hold to launch a charged attack, dealing Ether DMG. Release the button at the right moment to trigger precise charging, increasing the Daze dealt by the skill by 20%.
Nangong Yu can perform up to three hits. The second and third hits each must consume 50 Downbeats.
After using a Chain Attack, Ultimate, or EX Special Attack, if enough Downbeats are available, hold to skip the first hit and directly perform the second and third hits, which always trigger precise charging.
When Nangong Yu is the active character, Chain Attacks, Ultimates, and EX Special Attacks do not interrupt the combo count of Basic Attack: Adorable Explosive Impact.
While charging the first hit, Anti-Interrupt Level increases and DMG taken decreases by 60%.
While charging the second and third hits, the character is Invulnerable.
During the dash phase of the first hit, enemy attacks can be Blocked. On a successful Block, the attack is treated as a precise charging attack.
Character is invulnerable during all attacks.
Special Attack
The Weight of Love
Press 
to activate:
Delivers a morning star attack, dealing Ether DMG.
EX Special Attack
The Unbearable Weight of Love
With enough Energy, press to activate:
Delivers a morning star attack, dealing Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dodge
Natural Dancer
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Spinning Meteor
Press during a dodge to activate:
Deliver a quick attack forward, dealing Ether DMG.
Dodge Counter
Asteroid Waltz
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Launch a series of attacks on the target, dealing Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack
Comet Gravity
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Launch a series of attacks forward, dealing massive Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate
Meteor Shower
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Launch multiple attacks forward, dealing massive Ether DMG.
Upon activating this skill, Nangong Yu activates Ether Veil: Delusion Reprise. While Ether Veil: Delusion Reprise is active, all squad members gain an additional 50 ATK for 30s. If Nangong Yu activates Ether Veil: Delusion Reprise again, the current Ether Veil: Delusion Reprise will first deactivate.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Quick Assist
Emergency Save
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Launches a series of attacks on the target, dealing Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist
Perfected Choreography
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press to activate:
Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze.
This skill excels at parrying enemy attacks and reduces the consumption of Assist Points when the character is under intense attacks.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up
Improvised Performance
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Launches a series of attacks on the target, dealing massive Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Nangong Yu Talents
A
Lazy Spotlight
B
Painless Tears
C
Chips on the Scales
D
Accomplice's Dance Step
E
Center Stage
F
An Angel's Delusion
skins
Nangong Yu: Dreamy Dancer
Dreams are both cheap and expensive, always just out of reach. The people on the ground call them stars.
So the angel walks among the stars and lifts a sliver of fantasy from the endless galaxy... the very first rainbow light that shone upon her.
Nangong Yu: Rhapsody's Muse
Dancing within disordered rhythms, spinning across a stage of wild fantasia.
The boundary between angel and demon tilts with the lights, dissolving within her reflection.
Nangong Yu: Heartfelt Support
Angels Rule #1: The octopus squad leader must lead by example! Embrace the pink, embrace the summer!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best W-Engine for Nangong Yu?
The best W-Engine for Nangong Yu is Neon Fantasies.
What are the best Drive Discs for Nangong Yu?
The best Drive Disc set for Nangong Yu is phaethons_melody (4pc) + freedom_blues (2pc).
What are the best main stats for Nangong Yu?
The best Drive Disc main stats for Nangong Yu are Anomaly Proficiency, Ether DMG Bonus, Anomaly Mastery.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Nangong Yu?
Upgrade Nangong Yu's skills in this order: dodge > assist > chain attack > special attack > basic attack > core skill.