Zenless Zone Zero Miss Esme is an S‑Rank Combat Bangboo introduced in Version 2.1, officially released on July 16, 2025. She is the signature support unit of the Spook Shack faction. Her active skill, Starbeam Transformation, summons Spectral Bubbles (which heal) or Twinkling Stars (which restore energy), with a higher chance of Stars based on the on‑field character’s HP. Her ability Starshine Shift boosts bubble and star effects when your team includes at least two Spook Shack members.
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HP 5095
ATK 7896
DEF 666
Impact 110
Mastery 110 Crit Rate 50% Crit DMG 100% |
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Zenless Zone Zero Miss Esme Guide: Skills
Starbeam Transformation
Skill A
Active Skill
Transform and take flight, randomly summoning three Spectral Bubbles or Twinkling Stars in quick succession:
When a character touches a Spectral Bubble they restore HP.
When a character touches a Twinkling Star they regain Energy.
The greater the on-field character’s HP percentage, the higher the chance Miss Esme has of summoning a Twinkling Star.
Starshine Shift
Skill B
Additional Ability
Triggered when there are 2 or more Stars of Lyra characters in the squad: When Snap applies the Superstar status to an Agent, immediately restore the Agent’s Health equal to 4% of its Max HP.
Stellar Bomb
Skill C
Bangboo Chain Attack
Hurl a magical bomb, dealing Physical DMG and accumulating massive Physical Anomaly Buildup.
Zenless Zone Zero Miss Esme Guide: Stats & Promotions
| Optimization Level | Level Range | Base HP | Base ATK | Base DEF | Crit Rate | Crit DMG | Optimization Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1/10 | 479 | 64 | 28 | 5.0% | 50.0% | x15,000 x4 |
| 10/10 | 992 | 352 | 98 | 5.0% | 50.0% | ||
| 1 | 10/20 | 1,242 | 411 | 133 | 9.5% | 50.0% | x35,000 x12 |
| 20/20 | 1,812 | 733 | 212 | 9.5% | 50.0% | ||
| 2 | 20/30 | 2,063 | 971 | 246 | 27.5% | 50.0% | x75,000 x20 |
| 30/30 | 2,633 | 1,292 | 325 | 27.5% | 50.0% | ||
| 3 | 30/40 | 2,883 | 1,886 | 360 | 27.5% | 75.0% | x125,000 x10 |
| 40/40 | 3,453 | 2,207 | 439 | 27.5% | 75.0% | ||
| 4 | 40/50 | 3,703 | 3,691 | 474 | 50.0% | 75.0% | x250,000 x20 |
| 50/50 | 4,273 | 4,012 | 553 | 50.0% | 75.0% | ||
| 5 | 50/60 | 4,523 | 7,575 | 587 | 50.0% | 100.0% | ___ |
| 60/60 | 5,094 | 7,896 | 666 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
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| 500,000 | 4 | 32 | 30 |
Zenless Zone Zero Miss Esme Guide: Skill Enhancement
| System Optimization (Promotion) | Requirements | Cost | Result |
| 10/20 | x4 x15,000 | Active Skill Level +1 Bangboo Chain Attack Level +1 | |
| 20/30 | Inter-Knot Reputation: Certified Proxy | x12 x35,000 | Active Skill Level +1 Bangboo Chain Attack Level +1 |
| 30/40 | Inter-Knot Reputation: Senior Proxy | x20 x75,000 | Active Skill Level +1 Bangboo Chain Attack Level +1 |
| 40/50 | Inter-Knot Reputation: Elite Proxy | x10 x125,000 | Active Skill Level +1 Bangboo Chain Attack Level +1 |
| 50/60 | Inter-Knot Reputation: Legendary Proxy | x20 x250,000 | Active Skill Level +1 Bangboo Chain Attack Level +1 |
| Core Upgrade | Cost | Result |
| 1 → 2 | ![]() x1 | Active Skill Level +1 Additional Ability Level +1 Bangboo Chain Attack Level +1 |
| 2 → 3 | ![]() x1 | Active Skill Level +1 Additional Ability Level +1 Bangboo Chain Attack Level +1 |
| 3 → 4 | ![]() x1 | Active Skill Level +1 Additional Ability Level +1 Bangboo Chain Attack Level +1 |
| 4 → 5 | ![]() x1 | Active Skill Level +1 Additional Ability Level +1 Bangboo Chain Attack Level +1 |
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| 500,000 | 4 | 32 | 30 | 4 |
Zenless Zone Zero Miss Esme Guide: Best Team Comp
Zenless Zone Zero Miss Esme Guide: Conclusion
Zenless Zone Zero Miss Esme stands out as a powerful support Bangboo, offering both healing and energy regeneration. Her synergy with Spook Shack teams makes her a strategic asset in sustained fights. With proper team composition, she enhances survivability and skill uptime, making her a must-have for players seeking balance and utility. Her unique mechanic adds depth to gameplay, solidifying her role as one of the best support Bangboo currently available.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Qs)
❓Is Miss Esme good for solo play?
She’s less effective solo, as her abilities rely on team synergy and benefit more from coordinated Spook Shack compositions.
❓Is Miss Esme viable in high-level content?
Definitely; her support skills are valuable in long fights requiring sustained healing and frequent skill use.
❓Does she provide buffs besides healing and energy?
Her primary contributions are healing and energy restoration; she does not grant offensive buffs but aids team sustain.
❓What stats does Miss Esme focus on?
Miss Esme’s stats favor support roles, emphasizing healing potency, energy recharge, and survivability.

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