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Zhu Yuan

Zhu Yuan Build Guide

Rarity: S Rank

Element: Auric Ink

House: Criminal Investigation Special Response Team

Type: Attack

Zhu Yuan Best Builds

Zhu Yuan DPS Build

High DPS ENHANCED Normal Attack build. Uses Riot Suppressor Mark VI as the best W-Engine, with The Brimstone / Cannon Rotor / Starlight Engine / Street Superstar as alternatives. Drive disc set: 4-piece Dawn's Bloom + 2-piece Woodpecker Electro. Prioritize CRIT DMG over CRIT Rate (Zhu Yuan gains CRIT Rate from her Core Skill).
This build maximizes Zhu Yuan's damage output through her Enhanced Normal Attacks.

Best W-Engines

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Drive Main Stats

6
ATK
5
Ether DMG Bonus
4
CRIT Rate - CRIT DMG

Drive Substats

CRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
Percent ATK
PEN

Zhu Yuan Best Teams and Bangboo

Zhu Yuan F2P Team

Free-to-play team that easily triggers the Corrupted effect to boost Zhu Yuan's damage. Synergy focuses on Core Skill interactions and DEF shred to maximize damage.

Zhu Yuan Ether Team

Ether-focused team built around maximizing damage on Stunned targets. Qingyi boosts Stun damage while support enables Zhu Yuan's Core Skill.

Zhu Yuan Generalist Team

Premium/generalist composition: one Stun and one Support paired with Zhu Yuan to maximize damage on Stunned enemies. Any Support can activate Zhu Yuan's Core Skill.

Zhu Yuan Skill Priority

Zhu Yuan's talents priority should be focused on her Basic Attack and Dodge skills, as most of her damage will come from firing her Enhanced Shotshells. Her Core Skill is also a top priority, as it increases her damage against stunned enemies.

Once these skills are taken care of, you can move on to her Special Attack and Chain Attack to improve her overall damage output.

SkillPriorityExplanation
core_skillcore skill
Increases the damage dealt to Stunned enemies, making it a top priority to max this out.
basic_attackbasic attack
Most of Zhu Yuan's damage will come from her Basic Attacks during Suppressive Mode, making it a top priority to upgrade this skill.
dodgedodge
Upgrading Zhu Yuan's Dodge is also a priority, as you can use your Enhanced Shotshells on your Dash Attack.
special_attackspecial attack
Upgrading Zhu Yuan's Special Attack increases the damage dealt, making it a priority to upgrade this skill after her Basic Attack and Dodge.
chain_attackchain attack
While most of Zhu Yuan's DMG comes from her Enhanced Basic Attacks, upgrading her Ultimate is still a priority to deal significant damage.
assistassist
Zhu Yuan's Assist allows her to deal some Daze, but it's less of a priority than her other Skills.

Zhu Yuan Skills

Don't Move!

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.

Please Do Not Resist

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.

Buckshot Blast

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.

Full Barrage

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.

Tactical Detour

Dodge

Tactical Detour

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

Firepower Offensive

Dash Attack

Firepower Offensive

Assault Mode Press during a dodge to activate: Uses handgun to attack, dealing Ether DMG.

Overwhelming Firepower

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.

Fire Blast

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.

Eradication Mode

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.

Max Eradication Mode

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.

Covering Shot

Quick Assist

Covering Shot

When the active 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.

Guarded Backup

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.

Defensive Counter

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

Quick Reload

A

Quick Reload

Ether Ember

B

Ether Ember

Public Security Special Training

C

Public Security Special Training

Ether Perforation

D

Ether Perforation

Special Ops Experience

E

Special Ops Experience

Expanded Energy Pack III

F

Expanded Energy Pack III

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skins

Zhu Yuan: Suppressor of Evil

This high-grade anti-riot uniform from Public Security has been specially modified to suit Zhu Yuan's fighting style. Winner of the Janus Precinct's combat tournament three years running, the young top Public Security Officer is on call 24/7, ready to arrest any criminal in her path.

Zhu Yuan: Suppressor of Evil