Soldier 11Build Guide (v3.2)
Find the best builds and teams for Soldier 11 in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
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Rank
Element: Fire
House: New Eridu Defense Force
Type: Attack
character_name Best Builds
Soldier 11 Fire DPS Build
Soldier 11's DPS setup boosts Fire DMG Bonus and ATK with Dawn's Bloom and The Brimstone. Add 2-pc Woodpecker Electro for extra CRIT. Prioritize CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK.
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Drive Disc Build
Drive Main Stats
Drive Substats
character_name Best Teams and Bangboo
Soldier 11 F2P Fire Team
Soldier 11 serves as the team's main DPS while Ben builds Daze and shields allies. Nicole provides DEF shred and enemy grouping, though her Core Skill Additional Ability stays inactive in this lineup.
Soldier 11 Fire Team
Premier Fire lineup. Astra Yao supplies sustained buffs, while Norma triggers extra Chain Attacks to maintain Soldier 11's Fire Suppression uptime during stun windows.
character_name Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 assist | Low combat impact; only raise after higher-priority skills are maxed. | |
 chain attack | Rarely used in Soldier 11's rotation; leave for last. | |
 dodge | Dash Attack DMG improves via Fire Suppression, but used less than Basic Attack. | |
 core skill | Upgrading buffs Fire Suppression's DMG boost to Basic and Dash Attacks; upgrade first. | |
 basic attack | Main damage source, also buffed by Core Skill; invest early. | |
 special attack | Increases DMG and Daze for all variations; top priority. |
Soldier 11Skills
Basic Attack
Warmup Sparks
Press 
to activate:
Unleashes up to 4 slashes, dealing Physical DMG.
Basic Attack
Fire Suppression
Press at the right moment to activate:
Unleashes a set of more powerful slashes, dealing Fire DMG.
Basic Attack
Fire Suppression
Press at the right moment to activate:
Launches a stronger slash, dealing Fire DMG.
When Fire Suppression is guaranteed to trigger, pressing when the attack is about to end speeds up the transition into the next hit of Basic Attack.
When Fire Suppression is guaranteed to trigger, the 5th hit of the Basic Attack string unlocks. Activating a Chain Attack or Ultimate powers up her next Basic Attack 5th hit. A strengthened Basic Attack 5th hit will consume all remaining guaranteed Fire Suppression activations to deal additional Fire DMG per activation spent.
After triggering a Perfect Dodge, the current Basic Attack hit count is retained for 5s. After performing a Dodge Counter, pressing resumes the Basic Attack from the retained hit count.
Basic Attack
Fire Assault
Hold to activate: Basic Attack: Fire Charge
Release while Basic Attack: Fire Charge is activated to launch Basic Attack: Fire Assault.
If attacked by an enemy during Basic Attack: Fire Assault or the moment Basic Attack: Fire Charge is activated, a Block Counter can be triggered, negating that instance of DMG and granting 3 guaranteed triggers of Fire Suppression. Press to follow up with the 3rd hit of a Basic Attack, up to 8 times.
While charging, tilting the launches Basic Attack: Blazing Rush.
Special Attack
Raging Fire
Press 
to activate:
Slashes enemies nearby, dealing Fire DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack
Fervent Fire
With enough Energy, press to activate:
Slashes enemies nearby, dealing massive Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, Soldier 11's Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks will trigger Fire Suppression for up to 30s or 8 times.
EX Special Attack
Fervent Fire
With enough Energy, press to activate:
Executes a powerful slash against enemies nearby, dealing massive Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, Soldier 11's Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks are guaranteed to trigger Fire Suppression for up to 30s or 8 times.
After using this skill, press to immediately follow up with the 4th hit of a Basic Attack.
Soldier 11 enters the Alert Stance after using this skill. While in Alert Stance, if hit during a Basic Attack, triggers Basic Attack: Fire Charge to block the attack, followed by Basic Attack: Fire Assault. After Basic Attack: Fire Assault is performed, press to resume Basic Attack from the retained Basic Attack hit count.
Dodge
Tempered Fire
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Blazing Fire
Press during a dodge to activate:
Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dash Attack
Fire Suppression
Press during a dodge to activate:
Slashes enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG.
Dodge Counter
Backdraft
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Executes a powerful slash against enemies in front, dealing massive Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack
Uplifting Flame
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Unleashes a powerful upward slash at enemies in a small area, dealing massive Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, Soldier 11's Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks trigger Fire Suppression for the next 30s, up to 8 times.
Chain Attack
Uplifting Flame
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Slashes enemies in a small area ahead, then executes a powerful upwards slash, dealing massive Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, Soldier 11's Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks are guaranteed to trigger Fire Suppression for up to 30s or 8 times.
After using this skill, press to immediately follow up with the 4th hit of a Basic Attack.
Soldier 11 enters the Alert Stance after using this skill. While in Alert Stance, if hit during a Basic Attack, triggers Basic Attack: Fire Charge to block the attack, followed by Basic Attack: Fire Assault. After Basic Attack: Fire Assault is performed, press to resume Basic Attack from the retained Basic Attack hit count.
Ultimate
Bellowing Flame
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Unleashes a powerful upward slash at enemies in a small area, dealing massive Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, Soldier 11's Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks trigger Fire Suppression for the next 30s, up to 8 times.
Ultimate
Bellowing Flame
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate:
Slashes enemies nearby, dealing massive Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, Soldier 11's Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks are guaranteed to trigger Fire Suppression for up to 30s or 8 times.
After using this skill, press to immediately follow up with the 4th hit of a Basic Attack.
Soldier 11 enters the Alert Stance after using this skill. While in Alert Stance, if hit during a Basic Attack, triggers Basic Attack: Fire Charge to block the attack, followed by Basic Attack: Fire Assault. After Basic Attack: Fire Assault is performed, press to resume Basic Attack from the retained Basic Attack hit count.
Quick Assist
Covering Fire
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Slashes enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist
Hold the Line
When the character on field 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
Reignition
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Charge and cross slash enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Soldier 11 Talents
A
Rapid Heat
B
Scorching Convergence
C
Elite Soldier
D
Indulgent Blaze
E
Perfect Soldier
F
Scorching Flow
skins
Soldier 11: Elite Soldier
Those warm-toned goggles can't hide her icy, soldier's gaze. Want to see her crack a smile? Pick one: 87.5 one-arm push-ups or a bowl of extra-spicy noodles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best W-Engine for Soldier 11?
The best W-Engine for Soldier 11 is The Brimstone.
What are the best Drive Discs for Soldier 11?
The best Drive Disc set for Soldier 11 is dawns_bloom (4pc) + woodpecker_electro (2pc).
What are the best main stats for Soldier 11?
The best Drive Disc main stats for Soldier 11 are CRIT Rate, Fire DMG Bonus, Percent ATK.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Soldier 11?
Upgrade Soldier 11's skills in this order: assist > chain attack > dodge > core skill > basic attack > special attack.
What are the best teams for Soldier 11?
Some of the best teams for Soldier 11 are Soldier 11 F2P Fire Team, Soldier 11 Fire Team.