Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Zhu Yuan Build
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Rank
Element: Ether
House: Criminal Investigation Special Response Team
Type: Attack
Zhu Yuan Best Builds
Zhu Yuan DPS Build
This build maximizes Zhu Yuan's damage output through her Enhanced Normal Attacks. We recommend prioritizing CRIT DMG stats over CRIT Rate since Zhu Yuan can get a lot of CRIT Rate from her Core Skill.
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Zhu Yuan Best Teams and Bangboo
Zhu Yuan F2P Team
This free-to-play team can easily trigger the Corrupted effect on enemies, which will increase Zhu Yuan's damage with her best build in mind.
Zhu Yuan Ether Team
Zhu Yuan and Qingyi have great synergy since the latter can increase the Stun Multiplier. Combined with Zhu Yuan's Core Skill, this team can deal a lot of damage against Stunned enemies.
Zhu Yuan Generalist Team
Zhu Yuan's best team comps typically consist of one Stun unit and one Support unit. Zhu Yuan deals more damage on Stunned enemies and any Support unit can activate her Core Skill.
Zhu Yuan Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 core skill | Increases damage dealt to stunned enemies, making it a top priority for Zhu Yuan's build. | |
 basic attack | Most of Zhu Yuan's damage comes from her Basic Attacks in Suppressive Mode, making it essential to upgrade this skill. | |
 dodge | Upgrading Zhu Yuan's Dodge skill allows her to use her Enhanced Shotshells on her Dash Attack, increasing her overall damage output. | |
 special attack | Upgrading Zhu Yuan's Special Attack increases the damage dealt, but it is less of a priority compared to her Basic Attack and Dodge skills. | |
 chain attack | While most of Zhu Yuan's damage comes from her Enhanced Basic Attacks, upgrading her Chain Attack is still important for dealing significant damage. | |
 assist | While Zhu Yuan's Assist skill is useful for dealing some Daze, it is less of a priority compared to her other skills. |
Zhu Yuan Skills
Basic Attack
Don't Move!
[Assault Mode]
Press 
to activate.
Unleash a flurry of martial arts, bullets, and Ether Buckshots in a series of up to 5 attacks, dealing Physical DMG and Ether DMG.
When the 4th or 5th hit strikes an enemy, obtain 1 Enhanced Shotshell per hit. A max of 1 can be obtained per activation of this Basic Attack.
While using this skill, drag the and press to activate Dash Attack: Firepower Offensive and readjust to face the selected direction.
While under Assault Mode, hold to switch to Suppressive Mode.
Basic Attack
Please Do Not Resist
[Suppressive Mode]
Hold to activate:
Unleash up to 3 Shotshell piercing attacks, dealing Physical DMG. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells upon firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether DMG.
While using this skill, drag the to activate her Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower and readjust to face the selected direction.
While in Suppressive Mode, release to return to Assault Mode.
Special Attack
Buckshot Blast
Press 
to activate:
Shoots Ether Buckshots that deal Ether DMG. This can be repeated 3 times by repeatedly pressing .
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack
Full Barrage
With enough Energy, press to activate:
Shoots a series of Ether Buckshots, that explode and deal massive Ether DMG.
Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dodge
Tactical Detour
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Firepower Offensive
Assault Mode
Press during a dodge to activate:
Uses handgun to attack, dealing Ether DMG.
Dash Attack
Overwhelming Firepower
Suppressive Mode Drag the during Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist to activate: Unleashes a Shotshell piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells when firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether DMG.
Dodge Counter
Fire Blast
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate.
Shoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether DMG.
Gain 1 Enhanced Shotshell on skill use.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack
Eradication Mode
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Uses Modified Master Firearm to execute a saturated attack, firing lasers and seeking missiles to deal massive Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate
Max Eradication Mode
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Uses Modified Master Firearm to execute a saturated attack, firing lasers and seeking missiles to deal massive Ether DMG.
Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Quick Assist
Covering Shot
When the on-field character is launched, press 
to activate.
Shoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether DMG.
Gain 1 Enhanced Shotshell on skill use.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Evasive Assist
Guarded Backup
When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate:
Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up
Defensive Counter
Press after an Evasive Assist to activate:
Attack with a combination of martial arts and shotshells, dealing Physical DMG and Ether DMG.
Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Zhu Yuan Talents
A
Quick Reload
When Zhu Yuan activates Chain Attacks/Ultimates, gain the Quick Reload effect. When Zhu Yuan has the Quick Reload effect and uses up all Enhanced Shotshells, the Quick Reload effect will be consumed to instantly gain 6/9 Enhanced Shotshells.
B
Ether Ember
In Suppressive Mode, Zhu Yuan's Anti-Interrupt level is increased and DMG taken reduced by 10%. When Zhu Yuan hits an enemy with Enhanced Shotshells, deal 10% more Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist and Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower Ether DMG, stacking up to 5 times and lasting for 5s. Each shot adds one stack of this effect, and repeated triggers reset the duration.
C
Public Security Special Training
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
D
Ether Perforation
When Zhu Yuan hits an enemy with Enhanced Shotshells, her Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist and Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower ignore 25% of the target's Ether RES.
E
Special Ops Experience
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
F
Expanded Energy Pack III
When Zhu Yuan consumes a total of 12 Enhanced Shotshells, she receives the Ether Afterglow effect, and the Energy cost of the next EX Special Attack is reduced by 30. Launching an EX Special Attack will consume Ether Afterglow and shoot an additional 4-bullet Ether Buckshot. Each extra bullet deals DMG equal to 220% of Zhu Yuan's ATK.