Case File #zero
A TierZero Build Guide
Zero frontloads damage into their Ultimate and Skill, offering scaling burst potential through Awakenings. However, this reliance on burst makes them better suited as a Sub-DPS for general play, falling off in endgame content.
Strengths
- High burst damage from Skill and Ultimate
- Scales well with Awakening effects
- Quickly triggers Esper Cycles with Skill
Weaknesses
- Damage is heavily tied to Ultimate and Skill
- Not ideal as a main DPS for endgame content
- Limited sustained damage output
Best Arcs
Hypervortex: Deals 30% increased Cosmos DMG with Redirect Skill and Ultimate. Increases Cycle Intensity by 36 for 15s after casting Redirect Skill. Resets duration when triggered again.
Eclipse: Increases ATK by 30%. Unlocks Arc: Eclipse. Creates a 40s Eclipse where each enemy defeated restores 6 Ultimate Energy, up to 5 times (cooldown 300s).
Picture Frame: Increases ATK by 20% when HP > 50%; increases DEF by 20% when HP < 50%.
Best Cartridge
Epic (2): Cosmos DMG +10%. Legendary (4): Ignores 25% enemy DEF for 20s after Ultimate. Does not stack.
Best Main Stat: CRIT Rate or Cycle Intensity
- CRIT Rate improves burst consistency; Cycle Intensity is better in quickswap teams with frequent Esper Cycles.
Module Layout
Required Modules
Bonus: Type III
Total Bonus: +40% Attack
Substat Priority
- Layout activates Lost Radiance's 4-piece effect. Prioritize modules with listed sub-stats for optimal damage.
Best Teams
Zero acts as a secondary damage dealer alongside Jiuyuan, supporting Nanally as the main DPS. This team triggers the Blossom Esper Cycle, which Jiuyuan can empower.
Zero
Sub-DPS
Burst damage and Cycle Energy charging.
Nanally
Main DPS (Flex)
Primary damage dealer; can be replaced by Mint.
Jiuyuan
Sub-DPS
Empowers Blossom cycle and provides damage.
Sakiri
Support (Flex)
CC and ATK buffs; can be replaced by Adler for more defense.
Alternatives
Open with Jiuyuan's Skill, then Sakiri's Hold Skill and Ultimate.
Swap to Zero and use Skill → Ultimate for burst.
Swap to Nanally to trigger Blossom, then use her Skill, Ultimate, and normal attacks.
Use Jiuyuan's Ultimate when available.
- Rotation remains similar with Mint; spam Mint's Skill due to low cooldown.
- Team can also trigger Hexed cycle with Sakiri or charge cycle with Lakshana/Anima combos.
Skill Priority
Appraisal (Basic Attack)
Lower priority for burst DPS; level if using Zero as main DPS.
Rift Blossom (Support Skill)
Level last; provides bonus damage but not core to Zero's output.
Appraise and Engrave (Skill)
Level next; used as often as Ultimate for damage and Cycle Energy.
Divice by Zero (Ultimate)
Max first; most of Zero's damage comes from frequent Ultimate usage.
Awakening Priority
Anomalies Record
★★★★★ - Sets up Ultimate with more CRIT Rate for increased damage. Get this first.
Undecided Factors
★★★★☆ - Improves Ultimate damage.
Deceptive Liberation
★★★★☆ - Improves Skill damage, making it more reliable.
Finding the Calling
★★★★☆ - Helps facilitate more frequent Ultimate usage.
Theopneustos
★★★☆☆ - Bonus ATK on Support Skill activation; quality-of-life.
Blooming Gaze
★★★☆☆ - Additional damage to low-level enemies; low priority.
How to Play
Start combat with a Lakshana or Anima teammate with full Cycle Energy, swap to Zero, use Skill to fill Cycle Energy and trigger an Esper Cycle (Remora or Blossom). Use Ultimate for massive damage. Swap back to trigger the opposite reaction for Charge and Ultimate energy.
Rotations
- 1Jiuyuan Skill → Sakiri Hold Skill → Sakiri Ultimate → Zero Skill → Zero Ultimate → Swap to Nanally (Blossom) → Nanally Skill → Nanally Ultimate → Normal Attacks → Jiuyuan Ultimate
Tips
- Zero's Skill fully charges Cycle Energy, allowing immediate Esper Cycle triggers.
- Team with both Lakshana and Anima characters to access Charge for extra Ultimate energy.
- Always keep Zero at max level for bonus Skill damage to lower-level enemies.