ZhaoBuild Guide (v3.2)
Find the best builds and teams for Zhao in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
Rarity: 
Rank
Element: Frost
House: Krampus Compliance Authority
Type: Defense
character_name Best Builds
Support Build
Prioritizes HP to fuel Zhao's support buffs. Aim for 27,000 HP to cap the CRIT Rate buff from her Core Passive. You can mix in Energy Regen or CRIT DMG for smoother play.
Best W-Engines
Drive Disc Build
Drive Main Stats
Drive Substats
character_name Best Teams and Bangboo
Zhao F2P Team
Zhao uses defensive buffs to boost Billy's damage; Anby provides stun windows.
Zhao Attack Team
Zhao's Ether Veil helps Ye Shunguang stack Qingming Sword Force quickly in an Attack-focused lineup.
Zhao Anomaly Team
Pairs Zhao with two Anomaly units to trigger repeated Disorder with her ATK and DMG buffs.
character_name Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 dodge | Low; skip it because she is rarely on-field long enough for dodge counter multipliers. | |
 chain attack | Niche; upgrade mostly for the Ultimate's burst and Frostbite Points, not core utility. | |
 assist | Moderate; improve Entry Skill and Assist Follow-Up along with Frostbite generation, but it is not a main damage source. | |
 basic attack | High; Quick Assist follow-ups and the charge Finisher use this damage, so keep it leveled. | |
 special attack | High; it drives squad HP Regen and Frostbite generation, so max it alongside Basic Attack. | |
 core skill | Level first; its upgrades raise ATK/Max HP and make the squadwide ATK buff from Ether Veil stronger. |
ZhaoSkills
Basic Attack
Glacial Judgment
Press 
to activate:
Launches up to five slashes forward, the first dealing Physical DMG, and the following four Ice DMG.
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.
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.
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.
Dodge
Bunny Hop
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Bouncing Dash
Press during a dodge to activate:
Slashes forward, dealing Physical DMG and Ice DMG.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
A
Righteous Verdict
B
Krampus Senior
C
Frostveil Edge
D
Featherlight Footsteps
E
Fuzzy Listener
F
No Value Has Its Own Value
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best W-Engine for Zhao?
The best W-Engine for Zhao is Half-Sugar Bunny.
What are the best Drive Discs for Zhao?
The best Drive Disc set for Zhao is bunny_in_wonderland (4pc) + yunkui_tales (2pc).
What are the best main stats for Zhao?
The best Drive Disc main stats for Zhao are HP, HP, HP.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Zhao?
Upgrade Zhao's skills in this order: dodge > chain attack > assist > basic attack > special attack > core skill.
What are the best teams for Zhao?
Some of the best teams for Zhao are Zhao F2P Team, Zhao Attack Team, Zhao Anomaly Team.