Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide

Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan is an S-Rank Ether Attack agent, serving as the captain of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team. She fights using a dual-mode pistol that shifts between rapid combos and powerful ranged shots. Calm, composed, and skilled in combat, Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan excels at dealing Ether damage and swiftly suppressing enemies with tactical precision. Her abilities scale with enhanced ammo and synergy with Support allies.

Zhu Yuan Character

Zhu Yuan Build

Ether

Ether

Attack

Attack

Criminal Investigation Special Response Team

Criminal Investigation Special Response Team

HP

HP

7482

ATK

ATK

844

DEF

DEF

600

Impact

Impact

90

Mastery

Mastery

102

Proficiency

Proficiency

102

Zhu Yuan Best Disk Drives Gear

Chaotic Metal

Chaotic Metal

Woodpecker Electro

Woodpecker Electro

Hormone Punk

Hormone Punk

Zhu Yuan Best W-Engines Weapons
Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Riot Suppressor Mark VI

Riot Suppressor Mark VI

Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - The Brimstone

The Brimstone

Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Starlight Engine

Starlight Engine

Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Cannon Rotor

Cannon Rotor

Zhu Yuan Best Bangboo
Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Devilboo

Devilboo

Disk 4: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Disk 5: Ether DMG

Disk 6: ATK%

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

ATK%

PEN Ratio


Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide: Skills

Zhu Yuan Skills
Don’t Move!

Don’t Move!

Basic Attack

[Assault Mode] Press icon 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. Upon activation of the 5th hit, obtain 1 Enhanced Shotshell. While using this skill, move the joystick and press icon to activate Dash Attack: Firepower Offensive and readjust to face the selected direction. While under Assault Mode, hold icon to switch to Suppressive Mode.

Please Do Not Resist

Please Do Not Resist

Basic Attack

[Suppressive Mode] Hold icon to activate. Unleash up to 4 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, move the joystick to activate her Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower and readjust to face the selected direction. While in Suppressive Mode, release to return to Assault Mode.

Tactical Detour

Tactical Detour

Dodge

Press icon to dodge. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Firepower Offensive

Firepower Offensive

Dash Attack

[Assault Mode] Press icon during a dodge to activate. Uses handgun to attack, dealing Physical DMG.

Overwhelming Firepower

Overwhelming Firepower

Dash Attack

[Suppressive Mode] Press icon during a dodge to activate. Unleashes a Shotshell piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells upon firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether DMG.

Fire Blast

Fire Blast

Dodge Counter

Press icon 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.

Buckshot Blast

Buckshot Blast

Special Attack

Press icon 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

Full Barrage

EX Special Attack

When Zhu Yuan has enough Energy, press icon 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.

Eradication Mode

Eradication Mode

Chain Attack

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

Max Eradication Mode

Ultimate

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press icon 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.

Special Ops Ammunition

Special Ops Ammunition

Core Passive

When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her DMG by 20%/23.3%/26.6%/30%/33.3%/36.6%/40%. When attacking Stunned enemies, this DMG buff is increased by an additional 20%/23.3%/26.6%/30%/33.3%/36.6%/40%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells.

Tactical Coordination

Tactical Coordination

Additional Ability

When another character in your squad is a Support character or shares the same Faction:

Zhu Yuan’s CRIT Rate is increased by 30% 10s after using an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate.

Covering Fired

Covering Fired

Quick Assist

When the on-field character is launched, press icon to activate. Shoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Guarded Backup

Guarded Backup

Defensive Assist

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate. Dodges the enemy’s attack and activates the Vital View. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Defensive Counter

Defensive Counter

Assist Follow-Up

Press icon 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.


Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide: Talents

Zhu Yuan Talents
Quick Reload

Quick Reload

A

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.

Ether Ember

Ether Ember

B

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, the target takes 10% more Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist and Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower DMG, stacking up to 5 times and lasting for 5s. Each shot adds one stack of this effect, and repeated triggers reset the duration.

Public Security Special Training

Public Security Special Training

C

Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

Ether Perforation

Ether Perforation

D

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.

Special Ops Experience

Special Ops Experience

E

Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

Expanded Energy Pack III

Expanded Energy Pack III

F

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.


Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide: Core Skill Enhancement

Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - A1Requires:
Agent Level 15
CRIT DMG increases by 9.6%

Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition Skill Lv. +1
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Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - B1Requires:
Agent Level 25
Base ATK increases by 25

Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition Skill Lv. +1
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Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - C1Requires:
Agent Level 35
CRIT DMG increases by 9.6%

Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition Skill Lv. +1
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Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Denny x28,000
Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - D1Requires:
Agent Level 45
Base ATK increases by 25

Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition Skill Lv. +1
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Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - E1Requires:
Agent Level 55
CRIT DMG increases by 9.6%

Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition Skill Lv. +1
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Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Denny x100,000
Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - F1Requires:
Agent Level 60
Base ATK increases by 25

Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition Skill Lv. +1
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Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Denny x200,000


Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide: Stat & Promotions

Promotion LevelLevelBase HPBase ATKBase DEFPromotion Cost
0 → 11/1060213248Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Denny x24,000
Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Basic Attack Certification Sealx4
10/101,336204106
1 → 210/201,749251139Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Denny x56,000
Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Advanced Attack Certification Seal x12
20/202,566332205
2 → 320/302,979380238Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Denny x120,000
Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Advanced Attack Certification Sealx20
30/303,795461304
3 → 430/404,208508337Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Denny x200,000
Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Pioneers Certification Sealx10
40/405,024588402
4 → 540/505,436635436Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Denny x400,000
Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide - Pioneers Certification Sealx20
50/506,253716502
5 (Final)50/606,666763535
60/607,482844600


Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide: Team

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Zhu Yuan
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Anby
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Nicole
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Devilboo
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Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide: Conclusion

Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan stands out as a versatile and stylish attacker, blending precision shooting with close-range combat finesse. Her dual-mode mechanics and synergy with team compositions make her both fun to play and strategically impactful. Whether you’re drawn to her strong Ether damage or her commanding presence, Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan is a solid choice for players seeking a high-skill, high-reward S-Rank agent.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Qs)

❓What makes Zhu Yuan’s gameplay unique?

Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan signature dual-mode pistol allows fluid switching between melee combos and ranged suppression, offering versatile playstyles.

❓How to maximize Zhu Yuan’s damage?

Stack Enhanced Shotshells, use Suppressive Mode effectively, and pair Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan with Support or same-faction characters to boost crit rate.

❓Is Zhu Yuan strong in PvP?

Primarily built for PvE content, Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan’s burst damage and control are less optimal in PvP environments.

❓Is Zhu Yuan better for single-target or AoE damage?

Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan excels at precise single-target damage, focusing on high burst through her shotshell attacks.

Zenless Zone Zero Zhu Yuan Guide

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