YixuanBuild Guide (v3.2)
Find the best builds and teams for Yixuan in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
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Rank
Element: Auric Ink
House: Yunkui Summit
Type: Rupture
character_name Best Builds
Yixuan DPS Build
This build leans into CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and HP to boost Yixuan's Sheer DMG. ATK is lower priority but still helps via sub-stats because it raises Sheer Force.
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Drive Disc Build
Drive Main Stats
Drive Substats
character_name Best Teams and Bangboo
Yixuan F2P Team
Yixuan's best free-to-play team consists of Anby the Stunner and Soukaku the ATK buffer. Soukaku will provide ATK to Yixuan, increasing her Sheer DMG. If you have other A-Ranks like Lucy or Pulchra, use those characters instead as they provide more synergistic buffs to Yixuan.
Yixuan Generalist Team
Yixuan's best teammates are Dialyn and Lucia. Lucia can boost the Sheer DMG of Rupture Agents and provide healing. Dialyn applies debuffs to increase damage output while providing stuns. Dialyn can also trigger a teammate's Ultimate regardless of current Decibel Rating, letting Yixuan deal even more damage.
character_name Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 assist | Leave for last; Assist contributes the least damage and mostly provides utility. | |
 dodge | Upgrade after Basic Attack for Dodge Counter damage and survivability, but it is not a primary damage source. | |
 basic attack | Raise after core damage skills; Basic Attack skills like Auric Array and Qingming Eruption add on-field damage. | |
 core skill | Upgrade first; boosts overall Auric Ink DMG and strengthens every part of Yixuan's kit. | |
 special attack | Highest priority; EX Special Attack and follow-ups are Yixuan's main damage source. | |
 chain attack | Max out together with Special Attack; Ultimate and Chain Attack deal massive damage. |
YixuanSkills
Basic Attack
Cirrus Strike
Press 
to activate:
Perform up to five attacks forward, dealing Auric Ink DMG.
This skill's Anti-Interrupt Level increases during the 3rd and 4th hit.
Basic Attack
Ink‐Veil Cloud Coalescence
Hold 
to activate:
Deploy a Grand Tai Chi Formation, dealing Auric Ink DMG.
When the skill ends, automatically launch the 5th hit of Basic Attack: Cirrus Strike.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill, and DMG received is reduced by 40%.
Basic Attack
Auric Array
While possessing an Auric Ink Point: tap during Dodge: Nimbus Step, or hold to activate:
Deploy an array, continuously dealing Auric Ink DMG.
When the skill ends, it automatically triggers Basic Attack: Qingming Eruption.
While channeling, continuously recover Adrenaline, recovering 7/s, for up to 3s.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill, and enters the Vital View state.
Basic Attack
Qingming Eruption
Automatically activates when Basic Attack: Auric Array reaches the max duration:
Spreads her wings to launch an explosive attack, dealing massive Auric Ink DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack
Shadow-Ignition
Press 
to activate:
Swiftly retreat, then attack forward, dealing Auric Ink DMG.
While retreating, a Perfect Dodge can be triggered, but cannot be followed up with a Dodge Counter.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack
Ink Manifestation
With enough Adrenaline, press or hold
Charge continuously, and release
While charging, incoming attacks are automatically blocked and will activate the upward wing attack.
If hit at the exact moment charging begins, it triggers a Perfect Block effect, negating the DMG and increasing the skill's Interrupt Level to match a Heavy Defensive Assist, and recovering 10 Adrenaline.
When an upward wing strike hits an enemy with a red flash or yellow flash, a Perfect Block can be triggered, negating the hit and increasing the skill's Interrupt Level to match a Defensive Assist and recovering 10 Adrenaline.
The Perfect Block effect can occur at most once every 0.5s.
If charged until flashing or when triggering the Perfect Block effect, the upward wing attack can be followed by an additional Talisman Attack.
After the skill, press to launch EX Special Attack: Celestial Cloud Blitz - Break.
After EX Special Attack: Celestial Cloud Blitz - Break, and with enough Adrenaline, press
After using EX Special Attack: Qingming Eruption - Break and with enough Auric Ink Points, hold to quickly follow up with Basic Attack: Auric Array.
Character is invulnerable during the upward wing attack, and Anti-Interrupt Level is increased while charging.
EX Special Attack
Cloud-Shaper
With enough Adrenaline, hold to activate:
Continuously charge up, channeling energy around enemies to deal DMG over time, up to a max of 2s, dealing massive Auric Ink DMG.
Once fully charged or if interrupted, automatically trigger EX Special Attack: Ashen Ink Becomes Shadows.
At the moment the skill is activated, a Perfect Dodge can be triggered. After the Perfect Dodge, enter the Vital View state.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
EX Special Attack
Ashen Ink Becomes Shadows
Triggers automatically during EX Special Attack: Cloud-Shaper:
When the energy orb appears and contracts, it deals Auric Ink DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dodge
Hidden Cloud Technique
Press to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Skybreaker
Press during a dodge to activate:
Launch a forward rush attack, dealing Auric Ink DMG.
Dodge
Nimbus Step
When dragging the , hold to activate:
Enter a high‐speed Light as Air state. While in the Light as Air state in Investigation Zone Mode, automatically collect from all resource pickup points within range.
While in the Light as Air state, use the to steer. Release the to stop.
Character is invulnerable at the moment this skill activates.
Dodge Counter
Banishing Blow
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Launch a series of attacks on enemies ahead, dealing Auric Ink DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack
Auric Ink Rush
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Rapidly dash forward and attack, followed by an explosive wing burst, dealing massive Auric Ink DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate
Qingming Skyshade
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Launch a barrage of wing attacks, then guide countless talismans to attack, dealing massive Auric Ink DMG.
Upon activating this skill, Yixuan evenly redistributes the squad's HP.
After using this skill and with enough Auric Ink Points, hold to quickly follow up with Basic Attack: Auric Array.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate
Endless Talisman Suppression
With enough Technique Points, press to activate:
Consumes 120 Technique Points to spread her wings, then guide countless talismans to attack, dealing massive Auric Ink DMG.
With both enough Technique Points and Decibels, this skill triggers with priority.
After using this skill and with enough Auric Ink Points, hold to quickly follow up with Basic Attack: Auric Array.
Upon activating this skill, Yixuan evenly redistributes the squad's HP.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Quick Assist
Cloudstream Shadow
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Launch a series of attacks on enemies ahead, dealing Auric Ink DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist
Clear Sky Surge
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
Celestial Cloud Blitz
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Quickly dash forward and attack, dealing Auric Ink DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Yixuan Talents
A
Spiritual Path
B
Ward Off Misfortune
C
Cycle of Yin and Yang
D
The One Path of Mysticism
E
Calm Sky Vigil
F
Swift Yet Still
skins
Yixuan: Summit of Clouds
As the Master of Yunkui Summit, one's fashion and accessories need only be what feels natural. Stay true to one's self.
Yixuan: Trails of Ink
A custom attire in shades of ink. Like an elusive shadow, gone in a flash.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best W-Engine for Yixuan?
The best W-Engine for Yixuan is Qingming Birdcage.
What are the best Drive Discs for Yixuan?
The best Drive Disc set for Yixuan is yunkui_tales (4pc) + woodpecker_electro (2pc).
What are the best main stats for Yixuan?
The best Drive Disc main stats for Yixuan are CRIT Rate, Ether DMG Bonus, HP.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Yixuan?
Upgrade Yixuan's skills in this order: assist > dodge > basic attack > core skill > special attack > chain attack.
What are the best teams for Yixuan?
Some of the best teams for Yixuan are Yixuan F2P Team, Yixuan Generalist Team.