Tsukishiro YanagiBuild Guide (v3.3)
Find the best builds and teams for Tsukishiro Yanagi in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
Rarity: 
Rank
Element: Electric
House: Hollow Special Operations Section 6
Type: Anomaly
character_name Best Builds
Yanagi Anomaly Build
Shock boosts ATK; favor it over Anomaly Mastery. With Rina or Fusion Compiler, use PEN Ratio over Electric DMG Bonus.
Drive Disc Build
Drive Main Stats
Drive Substats
character_name Best Teams and Bangboo
Yanagi F2P Team
Free-to-play core where Burn triggers Disorder for Yanagi.
Yanagi Disorder Team
Different-attribute Disorder: Frostburn triggers Disorder.
Yanagi Mono-Electric Team
Mono-Electric: Yanagi self-triggers Disorder; Seth and Rina add defense and buffs.
character_name Skill Priority
Yanagi's skill development follows a clear hierarchy focused on maximizing team-wide Disorder damage and combo potential. The Core Skill takes absolute precedence as it amplifies Polarity Disorder damage across the squad. The Special Attack and Chain Attack follow closely since they deliver the bulk of Disorder damage through their EX variants. Basic Attack ranks fourth due to its high-frequency usage but lower impact. Dodge receives the lowest priority as it offers minimal strategic value beyond basic evasion.
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 assist | Assist is developed third mainly for the Defensive Assist Daze. This support function creates crowd control and enables Yanagi to maintain her combo flow while protecting allies. | |
 dodge | Dodge receives the lowest priority as it provides limited tactical value beyond basic evasion. Its contribution to Yanagi's kit is marginal compared to her primary damage-dealing abilities. | |
 basic attack | Basic Attack ranks second since it is used most frequently in combat. Although less impactful than her special moves, maintaining consistent Physical and Electric damage is essential for sustained pressure and positioning. | |
 core skill | Core Skill is the top priority because it increases Disorder DMG dealt by Yanagi and her entire squad. This passive dramatically enhances team composition and makes Yanagi the focal point of her own attacks. | |
 special attack | Special Attack is prioritized highest because it delivers massive Polarity Disorder damage via its EX Special Attack and standard forms. This directly shapes the team's endgame performance. | |
 chain attack | Chain Attack shares the top priority with Special Attack since the Ultimate (Raiei Tenge) triggers Polarity Disorder effects. Together they form the backbone of Yanagi's ultimate offensive potential. |
YanagiSkills
Basic Attack
Tsukuyomi Kagura
Yanagi has two stances: Jougen and Kagen.
Press 
to activate:
Execute up to five forward slashes based on the current stance, causing Physical DMG and Electric DMG.
During combat, Yanagi gains the corresponding stance buff based on her current stance:
Jougen stance buff: Electric DMG increases by 10%. Anti-Interrupt Level increases during Basic Attacks.
Kagen stance buff: PEN Ratio increases by 10%. Interrupt Level increases for Basic Attacks.
For 8s after switching stances, Yanagi retains the bonus from the previous stance.
Special Attack
Ruten
Press 
to activate:
Perform a forward slash, dealing Electric DMG, and switch the current stance.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
If activated after the 3rd, 4th, or 5th hit of a Basic Attack, it activates Swift Ruten, speeding up the slashes while switching her current stance.
Block enemy attacks while Swift Ruten is active.
Upon activating Swift Ruten, Yanagi can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
EX Special Attack
Gekka Ruten
With enough Energy, hold to activate:
Charge up power for a quick forward thrust, followed by a downward attack, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Upon executing the thrust, Yanagi switches stances and enters the Shinrabanshou state, lasting 15s. For the duration of this state, when following up with a subsequent Basic Attack from the 5th hit of a Basic Attack or other skills, the combo will begin directly from the 3rd hit of the Basic Attack.
If the downward attack hits an enemy suffering an Anomaly, it triggers a special Disorder effect, Polarity Disorder, dealing 15% of the original Disorder effect's DMG to the target, plus an additional {CAL:5+AvatarSkillLevel(1)*2.25,100,2}% of Yanagi's Anomaly Proficiency. Polarity Disorder will not remove the target's Anomaly.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dodge
Wandering Breeze
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Fleeting Flight
Press during a dodge to activate:
Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter
Rapid Retaliation
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Slashes enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
Chain Attack
Celestial Harmony
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Switch stances and unleash a powerful slash on enemies in front, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
Ultimate
Raiei Tenge
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Yanagi unleashes her potential and delivers a powerful slash to a large area of enemies in front in a very short time, followed by an additional lightning strike, dealing massive Electric DMG.
When the lightning strike hits an enemy affected by an Attribute Anomaly, it triggers a special Disorder effect called Polarity Disorder. This deals DMG equal to 15% of the original Disorder effect plus an additional {CAL:5+AvatarSkillLevel(3)*2.25,100,2}% of Yanagi's Anomaly Proficiency. Polarity Disorder will not remove the target's Anomaly.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, Yanagi can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
Quick Assist
Blade of Elegance
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Slashes enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
Defensive Assist
Radiant Reversal
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
Weeping Willow Stab
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Switch stances, and quickly deliver multiple slashes to enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
Yanagi Talents
A
Know Thy Self, Know Thy Enemy
B
Outstanding Adaptability
C
Tsukishiro Style Management
D
Chessmaster
E
"Other Mother"
F
Inhuman Blood
skins
Tsukishiro Yanagi: Flowing Moonshade
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best W-Engine for Tsukishiro Yanagi?
The best W-Engine for Tsukishiro Yanagi is Timeweaver.
What are the best Drive Discs for Tsukishiro Yanagi?
The best Drive Disc set for Tsukishiro Yanagi is thunder_metal (4pc) + chaos_jazz (2pc).
What are the best main stats for Tsukishiro Yanagi?
The best Drive Disc main stats for Tsukishiro Yanagi are Anomaly Proficiency, Electric DMG Bonus, ATK.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Tsukishiro Yanagi?
Upgrade Tsukishiro Yanagi's skills in this order: assist > dodge > basic attack > core skill > special attack > chain attack.
What are the best teams for Tsukishiro Yanagi?
Some of the best teams for Tsukishiro Yanagi are Yanagi F2P Team, Yanagi Disorder Team, Yanagi Mono-Electric Team.