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Zhao

Zhao Build Guide

Rarity: S Rank

Element: Frost

House: Krampus Compliance Authority

Type: Defense

character_name Best Builds

Support Build

This build focuses on building Zhao with HP stats to increase her CRIT Rate and DMG bonus. You can either go for a full-HP build for better DMG buffs, or mix it up with other stats like Energy Regen or CRIT DMG for smoother gameplay.

Drive Main Stats

6
HP
Energy Regen
5
HP
4
HP
CRIT DMG

Drive Substats

HP - HP - CRIT DMG

character_name Best Teams and Bangboo

Zhao F2P Team

Zhao can be used on a team with Billy and Nicole. Use Zhao's buffs to buff Billy's overall damage.

Zhao Attack Team

Zhao is best used on an Attack team. Zhao's Ether Veil benefits Ye Shunguang the most since it helps accumulate Qingming Sword Force stacks.

Zhao Anomaly Team

Zhao can also be used in Anomaly teams since her kit can buff an ally's ATK and DMG. She is best used with two Anomaly units, which can result in high Disorder DMG. You can use any combination of Anomaly units, but do keep their Additional Abilities in mind.

character_name Skill Priority

Focus on upgrading Core Skill, Basic Attack, and Special Attack first, as they provide ATK buffs, additional damage, and healing. Assist is also important for Entry Skill and damage. Dodge has low priority since Zhao is rarely on-field. Chain Attack is moderate, mainly for Ultimate synergy.
SkillPriorityExplanation
core_skillcore skill
Upgrade the Core Skill first to gain ATK buffs for the squad.
basic_attackbasic attack
Zhao's Basic Attack is frequently triggered through ally Quick Assists. Leveling it increases her additional damage output.
special_attackspecial attack
Max out Special Attack to improve her healing output for the team.
assistassist
Upgrade Assist to enhance the Entry Skill and overall Assist damage.
chain_attackchain attack
Chain Attack can be upgraded, but it mainly benefits the Ultimate, so it's a lower priority.
dodgedodge
You can skip upgrading Dodge because Zhao spends little time on the field.

Zhao Skills

Glacial Judgment

Basic Attack

Glacial Judgment

Press to activate: Launches up to five slashes forward, the first dealing Physical DMG, and the following four Ice DMG.

Final Verdict

Basic Attack

Final Verdict

Hold to activate: After getting ready, Zhao starts charging up, then launches a forward slash on release, dealing massive Ice DMG. While charging, Zhao accumulates up to 5s of charge time. When the Finishing Move of Basic Attack: Final Verdict, Chain Attack, or Assist Follow-Up hits, the stored charge time is consumed to deal additional DMG. For every 1 second of charge time, Zhao deals {CAL:0.12+AvatarSkillLevel(0)*0.01,100,2}% of Max HP as additional DMG. When Zhao is in any Ether Veil, if she gets switched out while charging, the charge can continue. If Frostbite Points are maxed out when the skill activates, all Frostbite Points are consumed to trigger Ether Veil: Wellspring and a Quick Assist. If a squadmate is then switched in via Quick Assist, Zhao automatically follows up with Basic Attack: Final Verdict and begins charging. During skill activation, Anti-Interrupt level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%. While not the currently controlled character, the character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Shatterfrost Surge

Special Attack

Shatterfrost Surge

Press to activate: Launches a forward slash, dealing Ice DMG. Upon activating this skill, consumes 5% of current HP to grant all squad members HP regeneration equal to {CAL:1+AvatarSkillLevel(1)*0.06,1,2}% of Zhao's Max HP per second for 5s. The HP-consuming effects of Special Attack: Shatterfrost Surge and EX Special Attack: Frostflow Tundra can trigger at most once every 30s.

Frostflow Tundra

EX Special Attack

Frostflow Tundra

With enough energy, press to activate: Launches multiple forward slashes, dealing massive Ice DMG. Upon activating this skill, consumes 5% of current HP to grant all squad members HP regeneration equal to {CAL:1+AvatarSkillLevel(1)*0.06,1,2}% of Zhao's Max HP per second for 5s. The HP-consuming effects of Special Attack: Shatterfrost Surge and EX Special Attack: Frostflow Tundra can trigger at most once every 30s. Upon activating this skill, gain 20 Frostbite Points. If Frostbite Points are maxed out, all Frostbite Points are consumed to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring. Upon activating this skill while in any Ether Veil, a Quick Assist is triggered. If a squadmate is then switched in via Quick Assist, Zhao automatically follows up with Basic Attack: Final Verdict and begins charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Bunny Hop

Dodge

Bunny Hop

Press to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Bouncing Dash

Dash Attack

Bouncing Dash

Press during a dodge to activate: Slashes forward, dealing Physical DMG and Ice DMG.

Swift Blink

Dodge Counter

Swift Blink

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Performs a falling slash ahead, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Temporary Alliance

Chain Attack

Temporary Alliance

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Launches multiple slashes in front, dealing massive Ice DMG. After using this skill, gains 5 Frostbite Points. If Frostbite Points are maxed out, all Frostbite Points are consumed to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring. Upon activating this skill while in any Ether Veil, a Quick Assist is triggered. If a squadmate is then switched in via Quick Assist, Zhao automatically follows up with Basic Attack: Final Verdict and begins charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Bunny Barrage

Ultimate

Bunny Barrage

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Launches consecutive attacks in front, followed by a falling slash, dealing massive Ice DMG. After using this skill, gains 20 Frostbite Points. If Frostbite Points are maxed out, all Frostbite Points are consumed to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring. Upon activating this skill while in any Ether Veil, a Quick Assist is triggered. If a squadmate is then switched in via Quick Assist, Zhao automatically follows up with Basic Attack: Final Verdict and begins charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Burst of Frost

Entry Skill

Burst of Frost

When Zhao has maximum Frostbite Points, and is in combat, press to activate: Launches consecutive attacks forward, followed by a slash, dealing massive Ice DMG. Upon activating this skill, all Frostbite Points are consumed to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring. Upon activating this skill, a Quick Assist is triggered. If a squadmate is then switched in via Quick Assist, Zhao automatically follows up with Basic Attack: Final Verdict and begins charging. Activating this skill is considered as activating a Quick Assist. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Patch the Gaps

Quick Assist

Patch the Gaps

When the active character is launched, press to activate: Launches a falling slash in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Frostveil Suppression

Defensive Assist

Frostveil Suppression

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.

Frostlight Reflection

Assist Follow-Up

Frostlight Reflection

Press after a Defensive Assist to activate: Launch multiple slashes in front, dealing massive Ice DMG. Upon activating this skill, if Frostbite Points are maxed out, all Frostbite Points are consumed to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring. Upon activating this skill while in any Ether Veil, a Quick Assist is triggered. If a squadmate is then switched in via Quick Assist, Zhao automatically follows up with Basic Attack: Final Verdict and begins charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Zhao Talents

Righteous Verdict

A

Righteous Verdict

Krampus Senior

B

Krampus Senior

Frostveil Edge

C

Frostveil Edge

Featherlight Footsteps

D

Featherlight Footsteps

Fuzzy Listener

E

Fuzzy Listener

No Value Has Its Own Value

F

No Value Has Its Own Value

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skins

Zhao: Cuddly Executor

Warm, woolly ears and a small build may invite underestimation, but the Judge of "Value" won't think twice about bringing her branch down on anyone who tries.

Zhao: Cuddly Executor