Zhu Yuan is an S-rank Ether attribute agent in Zenless Zone Zero who leads the New Eridu Public Security's Criminal Investigation Response Team. As an Attack-specialized agent, she relies on her ether pistol to deal significant damage. To maximize her potential, you need to focus on the right equipment and squad synergy.

Best Zhu Yuan Build

To get the most out of Zhu Yuan, prioritize stats that bolster her primary damage output. Aim for the following:

  • Main Stats: Crit rate, Crit damage, Attack, and Ether damage.
  • Sub-stats: Prioritize Crit rate/damage, Attack, and Ether damage bonus.

Your choice of W-Engine significantly impacts Zhu Yuan's performance. The Riot Suppressor Mark VI is her top-tier signature choice, but other options are effective depending on your inventory:

  • Riot Suppressor Mark VI: The best S-rank signature option.
  • The Brimstone: A strong S-rank alternative from the standard banner.
  • Cannon Rotor: A reliable A-rank choice.
  • Starlight Engine: A solid A-rank option that is widely available.

Optimal Disk Drive Sets

Focus on sets that enhance Zhu Yuan's basic attacks, as this is where the bulk of her damage originates.

  • Dawn's Bloom (4-piece): The premier choice for boosting basic attack damage.
  • Chaotic Metal (4-piece): A viable alternative for increased Ether damage.
  • Woodpecker Electro or Puffer Electro (2-piece): Use these to round out your build with bonuses to crit rate or damage.

Best Team Compositions

Zhu Yuan excels when paired with units that can provide stuns or buffs. Because she is a dedicated DPS, she requires teammates who can facilitate her field time.

  • The Law Enforcement Team: Pair Zhu Yuan with Qingyi for stuns and Astra Yao for support.
  • Alternative Setup: Utilize Dialyn for additional stun utility alongside Nicole to round out the team.

Skill Leveling Priority

When spending your resources, invest in her skills in the following order to ensure your damage scaling remains competitive:

  1. Basic Attack: The core of her damage kit.
  2. Chain Attack: Essential for maximizing burst windows.
  3. Special Attack: Secondary damage source.
  4. Dodge: Upgrade as necessary for survivability.