
Phoenix ReffaellaBuild Guide (v3.3)
Find the best builds and teams for Phoenix Reffaella in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
Rarity:
Rank
Element: Fire
House: Krampus Compliance Authority
Type: Anomaly
character_name Best Builds
Phoenix Anomaly Build
Anomaly Mastery and Anomaly Proficiency for squad DMG, targeting 100% CRIT Rate.
Best W-Engines
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character_name Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
Lowest priority. Assist abilities are generic with no special synergy; upgrade last. | ||
Low priority. Dodge skills offer no unique kit benefits but provide standard invulnerability and counterattacks. | ||
Upgrade after top priorities. Chain Attack and Ultimate deal excellent burst damage as Combustion Attacks, enhancing overall damage. | ||
Upgrade after top priorities. Performing the Basic Attack string builds Fire Pyre, and the 3rd/4th hits are Combustion Attacks. | ||
High priority (equal to Core). Several Special Attacks are Combustion Attacks that build Pyre for increased damage. EX Special Attacks provide major burst and Pyre generation. | ||
Top priority. Greatly increases damage against enemies afflicted with Sear. The DoT effect on Sear enemies becomes more potent, and the additional Anomaly Mastery helps reach the threshold for guaranteed Anomaly DMG CRIT hits. |
PhoenixSkills
Basic Attack
Sever Life
Press
to activate:
Performs up to 4 attacks forward, dealing Fire DMG.
The 3rd and 4th Basic Attacks are considered
Basic Attack
Purifying Flame
With enough
to activate:
Phoenix throws her weapon, dealing massive Fire DMG to enemies in an area ahead.
When the Finishing Move hits an enemy affected by Ice Anomaly, Ether Anomaly, Electric Anomaly, Fire Anomaly, Physical Anomaly, or Wind Anomaly, it triggers 1 instance of Abloom, dealing Anomaly DMG of the corresponding attribute with a {CAL:225+20*(AvatarSkillLevel(0)-1),1,2}% multiplier.
When this instance of Abloom triggers a critical hit, its CRIT DMG is increased by an additional 40%.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Basic Attack
Meltdown
If Special Attack: Fire Sweep does not trigger a Perfect Block, press
to activate:
Charges forward, dealing Fire DMG.
This skill is considered a
During this skill, press
to follow up with the 3rd hit of a Basic Attack.
Special Attack
Fire Sweep
Press
to activate:
After retreating back, quickly launches an upward slash forward, dealing Fire DMG.
During the retreat, DMG taken is reduced by 40%.
If attacked at the instant the upward slash begins, or if the slash hits an enemy flashing red or yellow, a Perfect Block is triggered, negating that instance of DMG. Press
to immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of a Basic Attack.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack
Blazing Slash
While possessing
to consume 1 point of Ascension and activate:
After retreating, quickly performs a powerful upward slash, dealing massive Fire DMG.
Hold
while retreating to continue charging.
While charging, release
to perform a powerful upward slash, dealing massive Fire DMG.
When chained into from a
DMG taken while retreating and charging is reduced by 40%.
Receiving an attack just as the upward slash begins or hitting an enemy flashing red or yellow triggers a Perfect Block.
This skill counts as a Combustion Attack.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Press
to follow up with the 3rd hit of a Basic Attack.
EX Special Attack
Dazzling Flare
With enough Energy, press
to activate:
Quickly spins around, dealing massive Fire DMG to enemies.
Receiving an attack at the moment the spin begins or hitting an enemy flashing red or yellow triggers a Perfect Block.
This skill is considered a
Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Press
to follow up with the 3rd hit of a Basic Attack.
EX Special Attack
Falling Sun
After using EX Special Attack: Dazzling Flare, and with enough Energy, press or hold
to activate:
Rises into the air and throws her weapon, dealing massive Fire DMG to enemies.
Gains 1 point of Ascension upon activating this skill. Up to 1 point of Ascension can be held.
Receiving an attack at the moment she starts rising or hitting an enemy flashing red or yellow triggers a Perfect Block.
This skill is considered a
Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Press
to follow up with the 3rd hit of a Basic Attack.
Dodge
Drifting Sway
Press
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Lunge
Press
during a dodge to activate:
Dashes forward and slashes, dealing Fire DMG.
Dodge Counter
Twin Passage of Karmic Fire
After triggering a Perfect Dodge, press
to activate:
Dashes forward and unleashes a quick slash, dealing Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Press
to follow up with the 3rd hit of a Basic Attack.
Chain Attack
Last-Minute Salvation
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Unleashes multiple attacks forward, dealing Fire DMG.
This skill is considered a
Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Press
to follow up with the 3rd hit of a Basic Attack.
Ultimate
Perpetual Resurrection
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press
to activate:
Flies into the air, then dives at the enemy, consuming all of Phoenix's HP to trigger an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG. Phoenix then enters the Wither state and triggers the next character's Quick Assist.
This skill is considered a
Active attacks cannot be performed while in the Wither state.
After using this skill, Soul-Searching Blaze is automatically activated after a short period. Press
to quickly activate Soul-Searching Blaze.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Soul-Searching Blaze
Triggered when Phoenix is in the Wither state, the next time she enters the field through a normal switch-in, Quick Assist, or Defensive Assist:
Phoenix covers herself in flames, dealing Fire DMG to nearby enemies, and exits the Wither state. This damage is considered Ultimate DMG. She then recovers all HP consumed by Ultimate: Perpetual Resurrection, plus an additional 10% of her Max HP.
When the Finishing Move hits an enemy affected by Ice Anomaly, Ether Anomaly, Electric Anomaly, Fire Anomaly, Physical Anomaly, or Wind Anomaly, it triggers 1 instance of Abloom, resolving the corresponding Attribute Anomaly at a {CAL:300+27*(AvatarSkillLevel(3)-1),1,2}% multiplier.
When this Abloom effect triggers a critical hit, its CRIT DMG is increased by an additional 40%.
When Phoenix enters the field via Chain Attack: Last-Minute Salvation or Ultimate: Perpetual Resurrection while in the Wither state, the HP recovery and Abloom effects described above are also triggered.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Press
to follow up with the 3rd hit of a Basic Attack.
Quick Assist
Emergency Aid
When the active character is launched, press
to activate:
Dashes forward and unleashes a quick slash, dealing Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Press
to follow up with the 3rd hit of a Basic Attack.
Defensive Assist
Patient Turned Doctor
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
Regeneration Therapy
Press
after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Throws her weapon at the enemy, then recalls it and performs a slash, dealing Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Press
to follow up with the 3rd hit of a Basic Attack.
Phoenix Talents
A
Lingering Pain and Thrilling Procession
B
Curiosity Won't Kill the Cat
C
Scarecrow Complex
D
Life's End and the Heartless Wonderland
E
Carnival of Madness
F
Notes From Confinement



skins
Phoenix: Undying Blessing
Krampus's hidden trump card can burn through her own life force to sweep the battlefield, though the occasional stubbed toe can leave her completely out of commission.
Phoenix: The Illness Called Life
A hospital bed can't keep her from repeating her adventures. She'll turn back time over and over, until she finds the very end of life, until she escapes the numbness of this world.
Phoenix: Daydream Complex
They say sensitive, psychologically unstable young adults all catch some sort of mysterious illness. Symptoms include telepathy, precognition, personality swaps...
Maybe coming back from the dead was one of them, too? Her thoughts wandered aimlessly. Her long illness still showed no signs of going away, but fortunately, neither did her youth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best W-Engine for Phoenix Reffaella?
The best W-Engine for Phoenix Reffaella is Plume of Rebirth.
What are the best Drive Discs for Phoenix Reffaella?
The best Drive Disc set for Phoenix Reffaella is freedom_blues (4pc) + phaethons_melody (2pc).
What are the best main stats for Phoenix Reffaella?
The best Drive Disc main stats for Phoenix Reffaella are Anomaly Proficiency, Fire DMG Bonus, Anomaly Mastery.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Phoenix Reffaella?
Upgrade Phoenix Reffaella's skills in this order: assist > dodge > chain attack > basic attack > special attack > core skill.